Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Wednesday, February 14th, 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
Mia Lafata
Bus Announcements
Bus #10, Bus #19 and Bus #26 are double routes today.
RIS will be celebrating "Random Acts of Kindness Week" this week, February 12th-16th. Students are encouraged but not required to participate in our dress up days!
Random Acts of Kindness Dress up Days - Week of Feb. 12-16th
This week kicks off the RIS spelling bee week! Classroom spelling bees will occur Monday through Thursday this week. On Friday the 16th winners of the classroom spelling bees will compete in the grade level spelling bees. The Sangamon County spelling bee is on Wednesday the 21st. Good luck students!
Student council will be selling suckers in the mornings during Kindness week. The suckers are $1.00 and the proceeds will go to St. Jude.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Hamburger Horseshoe
Fish Sticks
Thai Popcorn Chicken Noodle Bowl
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 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
RJHS girls track and field will have an informational parent meeting Tuesday, Feb 27th at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. This meeting is for all 6-8th grade girls and their parents interested in track and field this season. Regular practice will begin March 4th at 3:20 at RJHS.
Hello 6th-8th grade “Boys” athletes and parents.
Track & Field season is quickly approaching. Coach Nelson (Boys HC) is excited for our season to start. We are going to have a “Parent Meeting” Tuesday, February 20th at 5:15 in the JH Cafeteria/Gym. If your athlete is going to participate in "Boys" track & field or they are thinking about it, make sure you attend. ALL information regarding the season, schedule, team/school rules, transportation, and uniform/apparel will be presented to you. Please make your best effort to be in attendance.
Please click on Rschool Activities to complete your registration. ***Please make sure you have a current physical on file or your athlete will not be allowed to practice or participate in meets. $75 athletic fee is due before the first track meet.
Start of Practice
All Boys 6th-8th grade will officially start practice on Monday, March 4th.
Central Illinois STEM Fair Tickets Available
Ticket registration is open for the 2024 Central Illinois STEM Fair, to be held Wednesday April 10 from 6-8 pm at the RAC. Last year the STEM Fair hosted 77 exhibits and attracted over 500 attendees from 20 different schools in Central Illinois. The STEM Fair showcases locally-available STEM activities for students covering a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Reserve your free ticket today at https://central-illinois-stem-...
Central Illinois STEM Fair Volunteers
The Central Illinois STEM Fair planning committee is looking for parent volunteers to help with running this annual event. No experience necessary! The time required can be as little as one hour on the day of the event. Jobs the day of the event include helping with ticket taking and registration at the door and helping with cleanup at the end of the day. We also need a volunteer to help with planning the event. The organizing committee meets once a week and handles a variety of logistics and publicity tasks that help to make this the biggest K-12 STEM event in Central Illinois. This is a great way to learn about all the great STEM activities for students. Please email rochesterstemfair@gmail.com if interested.
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
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.
RYAA Co-Ed Indoor Spring Volleyball Clinic
Registration is now open for the 2024 RYAA Co-Ed Indoor Spring Volleyball Clinic! This will be a 7-week volleyball skills clinic that will work on core volleyball fundamentals each week. On 04/28/2024, players will show off their skills in a volleyball tournament. Boys and girls currently in 2nd – 8th grade can register.
Registration starts February 13th and ends March 9th.
All players should wear non-marring shoes and kneepads. They should also bring a water bottle (one that will not spill if knocked over please!)
Practice times will be as follows:
2pm - 3 pm 2nd grade - 4th grade
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm 5th grade - 6th grade
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 7th grade - 8th grade
Practice will be in the Rochester Elementary 2-3 building on Sunday afternoons according to grade level. Tournament times will be determined after registration closes. All players will receive a t-shirt.
To register, visit ryaasports.org today!
2024 RYAA Fall Football Cheer
Registration for 2024 RYAA Fall Football Cheer is now open!
Cheerleaders entering 2nd grade through 8th grade for the 2024/2025 school year will be eligible to register. This year, our squads will cheer for their grade level at the Rochester JFL games. Some travel will be required.
Practices will begin the week of July 8th, 2024 and will be 1-2 days per week depending on your coach’s schedule. Games will begin mid-August and run through mid-October. The game schedule should be available by the beginning of August.
Registration for Cheerleading is $65 and is due at the time of registration. Register by April 30, 2024 to secure your spot!
For more information, or to register, visit 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.