Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Friday, May 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
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 27th!
Tuesday, May 28th is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL and is a HALF DAY! We dismiss at 11:15!
If your child is not going to be here on Tuesday, please call or email the office!
Happy Birthday
Madison Keys and Tyler Miller
Bus Announcements
There are no double routes today.
Band Members are reminded that their personal instruments need to go home for the summer. Do not leave your instrument at school.
Congratulations to our 4th grade classes for once again reaching the finish line of our Library Link to Learn Hot Air Balloon Race. The winning Hot Air Balloon will remain in the 4th grade hallway! Nice job 4th grade!
Congratulations also to our “Link to Learn” Library drawing winners. Over 1,400
Books have been read by our RIS students and 4 links have been randomly drawn for gift cards. Our drawing winners are: Abigail Mikuleza from Mrs. Crowder’s class, Bryce Hardy from Mrs. Lounsberry’s class, and Ava Crutchley from Mrs. Bilyeu’s class. Also, blue links have been added to our “Staff Chaser Chain” and 1 link has been randomly drawn for a gift card. The staff winner is Mrs. Callahan. These 3 students and teacher should come to the Library to claim their prize sometime today. All students grades 4-6 and staff are encouraged to continue reading books completely through during the summer.
Congrats to the following girls who completed the 2024 season of Girls On The Run. They finished the season last Saturday with a 5K race.
Zuri Carlin, Trinity Dickerson and Kinzlee Landgrebe from Ms. Covi’s class.
Isabelle Kinney and Callie Spengler from Mrs. Callahan’s class.
Julia Kramer from Miss Graham’s class.
Stella Kessler from Ms. Morrisey’s class.
Iris Stephens from Miss Harvill’s class.
Mia Davis from Miss Fry’s class.
Edda Kietzman from Mrs. Fox’s class.
Please bring your water bottles to lunch. The cafeteria has plenty of milk but is almost out of water!
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Corn Dog
Popcorn Chicken
Chef Salad
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
Monday, May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28th - Last Day of School - 11:15 Dismissal
JH SOFTBALL
Here is the information and the tentative calendar for 5th and 6th grade girls interested in playing Jr. High softball!!!
Information on 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.
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
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.