Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!


Today is Wednesday, April 24th, 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            

Claire Johnson and Brooke Wellbaum

Bus Announcements

Bus # 16 is a  double route tonight.

Fifth Grade Chorus will leave at 2:30 again today to rehearse in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

*PARENT PICK AT AUDITORIUM IS AT 5:30 PM

  *All Chorus members will need to bring their costumes to the Auditorium today.

  *Chorus members will need to bring a sack lunch and drink on Thursday. The show is at 4:00 on Thursday at the Auditorium.

4th Grade Band Sign Up is today after school. Please follow the schedule that was on the information sent home.

The 4th Grade Band Sign up night time schedule is by student last name:

A-F @4:00

G-L @4:45

M-R @5:30

S-Z @6:15pm


6th Grade Jazz Band will rehearse today at 2:40 in the band room.


We are celebrating Inclusion this week at RIS!!  Inclusion Week Flyer

Monday: Wear green for identity

Tuesday: Wear orange for diversity

Wednesday: Wear red for justice

Thursday: Wear yellow for upstander

Friday: Wear blue for compassion



Today’s lunch menu includes: 

  1. Hamburger Horseshoe

  2. Meat Loaf

  3. Hot Dog 

  4. Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

  5. Chicken Patty


Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:


Responsibility

Inclusion

Safety

Empathy



Important Dates


May 3rd -  No School - Teacher Institute Day

May 27th -  No School - Memorial Day

May 28th  - Last Day of School - 11:15 Dismissal



Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10

Help us spoil the amazing staff at RIS during teacher appreciation week. Below is the schedule.

Monday: Breakfast of Champions!

4th grade parents treat teachers to breakfast: Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ADAB23A5FFCE9-49259317-teacher


Tuesday: Taco-Bout our Amazing Teachers!

5th grade parents treat teachers to a taco bar for lunch. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ADAB23A5FFCE9-49199960-risteacher


Wednesday: Press Your Luck!

Teachers pick an envelope with a surprise gift card. We need donations of $15 - $50 gift cards to stores, businesses and restaurants that RIS staff would enjoy. Please drop off the gift cards to the RIS office by Friday, May 3rd or to a RIS PTO board member.


Thursday: Treat Your Teacher!

Students, write a thank you note to a teacher or staff member and/or bring
their favorite treat. 


Friday: Snack Attack!

6th grade parents treat teachers to a snack bar. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ADAB23A5FFCE9-49259645-teacher




If you have a student that is going to enter Kindergarten in the 24-25 school year, please fill out the following form!

Kindergarten Screening




Blastoff Kids Academy

Information and an application for our district-based daycare can be found at https://www.rochester3a.net/page/blastoffkidsacademy


Prekindergarten at Rochester EC-1

Do you have a child that is or will be age 3-5?  They are eligible for our prekindergarten program.  If you are interested in our at-risk and tuition-based programs, please contact Sloane at 217-498-6210 ext 61522 to set up a screening for your child!






BASKETBALL OPEN GYMS

Open gyms will be every Wednesday and will run through October.  The open gyms will be held in the RAC from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for anyone in 3rd through 8th grade and 7:00- 8:30 p.m. for high school students and up. 




Rochester Summer Camps are open for registration!! Read the Flyer for more information!! Payment is cash/check before first day of camp.

Golf Camp 1 May 20-23

Girls Basketball Camp June 3-6

Track Camp June 3-6

Football Camp June 4-6

Softball Camp June 10-13

Softball Pitching Camp June 14

Golf Camp 2 June 10-13

Boys Basketball Camp June 17-20

Soccer Camp June 17-20

Volleyball Camp July 9-11



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

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.