Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Monday, August 26th, 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
Elijah Minor, Matti Zeidler and Stephen Zeidler
Bus Announcements
Bus B, Bus D and Bus J are double routes today.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Cheeseburger
Hot Dog on Bun
BBQ Rib on Bun
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Student Council elections will take place in homerooms on August 30th. If your son or daughter is interested in joining student council, please review this presentation and fill out the google form! Forms are due Thursday, August 29th. Thanks!
Cross Country
There is no practice after school.
Due to the projected heat, we will make some adjustments to our practice plans.
Monday: Practice from 7:00-7:45pm at Rochester Park. Meet at the concession stand for our run tonight. If, for some reason, you can't make this work contact me directly (cjohnson@rochester3a.net).
Tuesday: We will practice inside at our normal time.
Important Dates
Thursday, August 29th - Picture Day at RIS
Monday, September 2nd - No School - Labor Day
PICTURE DAY
Picture Day is coming up on 08/29/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/87913WF.
RIS PTO Dough-Nation Sponsorship Fundraiser
The PTO provides financial support to the staff and students at RIS through teacher grants, fun events, enrichment activities and much more. We need donations from you to continue our efforts. Bring your donation to the PTO table at the Open House this Thursday!!
Click here to sign up to sponsor the PTO with a donation.
Click here to learn more about what the PTO does.
Click here to sign up to volunteer!
Girls Basketball
Girls basketball tryouts will take place Wednesday, September 4th, and Thursday, September 5th in the RIS Gym from 3:30-5:00.
All girls must have a current physical to try out. Please turn these into Nurse Laci in the office.
Interests forms will be sent out next week, but you can also locate the form here.
ROCHESTER FUTURE CHEERLEADING CLINIC: Kindergarten-6th Graders
Clinic Date: Tuesday, September 24th from 3:30-4:45 p.m. (2-3 Building)
Performance Date: Friday, September 27th, halftime of the Varsity Football Game (Start of Varsity game is at 7:00 p.m.). Please see attached link for waiver and more information about the clinic and performance. Payment can be made using the following link! Payment Link. Registration will close on Wednesday, September 4th at 5:00pm. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Shaina Ford sford@rochester3a.net. Go Rockets!
Are you a true Rochester Rockets fan? Now you can show your support wherever you go with our exclusive Rochester Rockets License Plate Covers!
Where to Buy:
Rochester Junior High Front Office
Cocoa Blue Chocolates in Rochester
Cost: $10.00 each, cash only
Blastoff Kids Academy
Information and an application for our district-based daycare can be found at https://www.rochester3a.net/page/blastoffkidsacademy
RYAA Indoor Volleyball
Registration for RYAA Volleyball is now open to children in grades 2 - 8. Registration runs through Sept. 1. Volunteer coaches are also needed to keep this program running.
Register at www.ryaasports.org. If you have questions, email volleyball@ryaasports.org.
*Fee waivers are available for those in need of financial assistance. Please email, Volleyball@ryaasports.org.
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.
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.