Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Wednesday, January 31st, 2024
Please stand for the Pledge:
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
And now for a moment of reflection
Happy Birthday
Julia Kramer and Kaelyn Smith
Bus Announcements
Bus #7 and Bus #26 are double routes today.
Fifth Grade Chorus:
Please report to the Music Room right at 1:40 today so we may begin our Constitution Auditions. Be ready for your audition TODAY!
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Chicken & Rice Bowl
Breaded Buffalo Chicken Salad
Pretzel, Yogurt & Cheese Pack
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Days
February 16th - HALF DAY - 11:15 Dismissal
February 19th - NO SCHOOL - Presidents’ Day
Dear RIS Families,
Please take a few minutes to complete the 2024 Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey using the link provided.
2023-24 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org...
The survey closes March 29, 2024.
Thank you, Mr. Toland and Mr. Krepel
2023-2024 RIS Yearbooks
Yearbooks are available now for purchase until Friday, March 1st! They are $20.00 and may only be purchased online. To order your yearbook, please visit: inter-state.com/order and enter code: 82949R.
RIS will be celebrating "Random Acts of Kindness Week" during the week of February 12th-16th. Students are encouraged but not required to participate in our dress up days!
Random Acts of Kindness Week Feb. 12-16th
Get ready for a night of fun with the Rochester Education Foundation! Support all of our schools at the Tailgate and Trivia Night on Saturday, February 3rd at the Firefighters Lake Club! For more information and to purchase tickets visit them at www.RochesterEducationFoundati... or on Facebook @Rochester3aEducatonFoundation. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming RIS PTO meetings:
Spring Carnival Planning meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 5:30 on a Google meet
Click this link to join: https://meet.google.com/kjx-fc...
The Spring Carnival is the largest annual fundraiser for the PTO but more importantly, an event that all RIS students look forward to and enjoy! Help us plan and organize the event!
Feb. PTO meeting: Monday, Feb. 12 at 5:30 in the RIS Cafeteria
RIS is participating in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge this year to learn more about heart health and to raise funds to help prevent heart disease. The challenge/fundraiser will run from Feb. 2nd through Feb. 23rd. The link below is our school's website where students/families can register starting on Feb. 2nd.
RIS Website for Kids Heart Challenge
We are seeking donations for our RISE Store. Here is an Amazon wishlist if you would like to help out! If you have any questions feel free to contact the office.
Rochester Intermediate School R.I.S.E. Store Wishlist
BAND BOOSTERS LASAGNA SUPPER
Tickets are on sale for the Band Boosters Lasagna Supper on February 13 being served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the HS Cafeteria. Choices include a meat lasagna or vegetable lasagna served with salad, garlic bread, cookies and drink for $15.00 or a hot dog dinner served with chips, cookies and a drink for $6.00. Dine in and Carry Out Options are available. Get your tickets here: Lasagna Supper.
RYAA Teeball, Baseball and Softball
Sign up your child for RYAA teeball, baseball and softball! Registration runs through March 1 and is open to kids age 5 - 14. Visit ryaasports.org for more details and to sign up!
RYAA Coed Soccer
Sign up your child for RYAA soccer! Registration is open through March 1. The following divisions are available: Ages 3-4, Ages 5-6, Ages 7-8. Visit ryaasports.org for more details and to sign up! *RYAA offers fee waivers for those in need of financial assistance. Please email website@ryaasports.org.
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted to the office no later than 2:00pm. Please call the office at 217-498-6215 or email your changes to Mrs. Howie at chowie@rochester3a.net or Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00 pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
For parent pick-up at the end of the day, we prefer the line system. All parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. You may also choose to park in the spots in the parking lot. It is our preference that you use the line system, however if you choose to park, please come to the front of the building and escort your student to the vehicle safely. Under no circumstances should students be walking across the parking lot unescorted. Thank you for your help with this!
Lunch Balances
The low lunch balance alerts have been reactivated for all families. You will get an alert when your lunch balance is below $5.00. If you choose to shut off the alert, you will no longer get any school announcements.