Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Thursday, September 26th, 2024
Happy Birthday
No birthdays today
Bus Announcements
Bus B and Bus D are double routes today.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Cinnamon Sugar Donut & Egg
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Bacon Cheeseburger
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Important Dates
Picture retakes - October 28th
September 30th - October 4th
HOMECOMING WEEK DRESS UP DAYS!!
Monday - Jersey/Favorite Team Day
Tuesday - Hat Day
Wednesday - Disney Day/Anything from Mickey ears to shirts, etc!
Thursday - USA/Patriotic/Red, White & Blue Day!
Friday - Rockets/Orange & Blue Day
Information for Rocket varsity football vs Normal U High
Admission fees: Adults $8, Students/Seniors/Veterans $6 (Annual family passes are also available for $200). Rochester K-12 students are free.
Intermediate/elementary students will not be admitted to the game without a parent or adult.
Jr high students must be prepared to show an ID to enter the game without a parent.
Footballs are not allowed inside the stadium. All balls will be confiscated.
There will be no re-entry for any students in grades K through 12.
Open containers/Yeti mugs are not allowed inside the stadium
All tickets can be purchased at the gate on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm or at the following link: https://gofan.co/event/1685936?schoolId=IL15326
Tailgating is allowed, but only on the far east end of the parking lot (near the tree line)
Volunteers Needed for R.I.S.E. Store - The PTO is in need of volunteers to work the R.I.S.E. store at RIS. This is a great way for you to give back and get involved at your child's school!
Click here to sign up to volunteer!
Can't volunteer? Click here to donate items to the store!
The Rochester Fine Arts Department is hosting a Fall Apparel Sale. This is a great opportunity to advertise your support of our amazing Rocket musicians in both band and choir! Fall apparel orders may be placed until September 29. Specific information regarding pick up will be shared after orders are complete. Click here to shop: https://www.impressionsdesignco.com/rochester-band-choir-1 .
STEAM Club Announcement for Parents/Students
The final deadline for forms to be submitted is Wednesday, October 2nd. Students who are selected for each semester will be notified through email on Wednesday, October 9th. A $10 donation for each semester is suggested to help cover the cost of supplies.
First Semester Club dates will be October 23, November 20, December 18.
Second Semester Club dates will be February 5, March 5, and April 16.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Tinder (jtinder@rochester3a.net) or stop by her office.
6th Grade students were emailed a Google Form to sign up for STEAM Club.
RYAA Basketball
Registration for RYAA Basketball is now open to boys and girls in grades K-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Registration ends Nov. 15. Volunteer coaches are also needed to keep this program running.
Register at www.ryaasports.org. If you have questions, email basketball@ryaasports.org.
*Fee waivers are available for those in need of financial assistance. Please email baseball@ryaasports.org.
Hi Rochester Families!! Please join us for our first District wide Trunk or Treat night!
When: Tuesday, October 29th from 6:00-7:00
Where: Rochester Elementary School (Main Bus Lot)
Lincoln Memorial Garden is having their annual Fall Harvest Festival on October 12th & 13th - Saturday from 9-4 and Sunday from 10-4. Admission is $8 and children 10 and under are FREE. For more information, click HERE!
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
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.