Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Friday, November 19, 2021
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 today to…
No birthdays today
Happy birthday on Sunday to …
Tate Wisecup
Ms. Morrisey
Anyone needing a loaner chromebook should come to the tech office by 8:25 this morning.
Our RIS Library is having a COLORFUL POSTER CONTEST
Posters must be turned in today to be considered for judging!
School Store
The School Store will be open today, from 8:00-8:20. 4th graders will be shopping outside Ms. Covi's Room (Rm. 411); 5th graders will be shopping outside Ms. Miller's Room (Rm. 506); and 6th graders can shop at either location. Make sure you bring correct change, and only stop by the store if you have money to shop. The supply lists should be posted in your classrooms.
Today’s lunch menu includes…
Homemade Cheese Pizza
Cheese Burger
Beefy Nachos
Homemade Breakfast Pizza
Please remember to be respectful, be responsible, and be safe and choose to make today great!
11/24/21-11/26/21 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)
Pastry Fundraiser Pick Up
The 5th-12th grade music department Disney Trip Pastry Fundraiser pickup is Monday, November 22 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Items are frozen and must be delivered or put back in the freezer if not delivered on Monday evening. Please email Mr. Bauser with any questions at bbauser@rochester3a.net.
Round #4 Playoff Information
The Rockets will play SHG on Friday night at 6:00 at Rocket Booster Stadium. ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED ONLINE - NO CASH ACCEPTED. Please visit ROCHESTER VS. SHG ONLINE TICKETS to purchase tickets. The gates will open at 4:30 and the backlot will be open for additional parking. Rocket TV will be broadcasting the game. Please contact Angie Butler at 217-498-9761 ext. 3166 or abutler@rochester3a.net with any questions.
6th Grade Boys Basketball
6th-grade boys’ basketball tryouts will be on 11/29 and 11/30 from 6:30-8:00 at the Rochester Intermediate School gym. All interested players must be registered on Rschool and have a current physical on file with the school. Players are required to wear a mask during practice and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Practices/tryouts are also closed to the public and players will only be allowed in the school. If you have questions about tryouts you can reach out to Coach Combs at richmcombs@gmail.com or Sara Powless, Jh Athletic Director at spowless@rochester3a.net.
There will be an informational parent meeting on Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 in the RIS cafeteria. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Coach Combs.
From the Nurse
SAVE THE DATE! The Rochester School District has partnered with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer COVID vaccinations for children ages 5-11 years old. The COVID vaccination clinic is scheduled for 11/20 and 12/11 from 9am-12pm.
Rochester School District has partnered with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer free COVID vaccinations for children 5-11 years of age.
When: Dose #1 11/20/21 9am-12pm
Dose #2 12/11/21 9am-12pm
Where: Rochester High School - Cafeteria (please enter at the JH gymnasium entrance)
Please register for a time slot at this link. Walk-ins welcome. See flyer for additional information. If you have any questions please contact harnold@rochester3a.net.
Here is additional information regarding COVID vaccinations from the Illinois American Academy of Pediatrics.
Volleyball is just around the corner!
All participants MUST be registered on the RSchool App AND have an updated sports physical on file with the school. Athletes may NOT tryout unless both items are completed.
6th Grade Parent Meeting will be Monday, December 6- 5:30-6pm in the junior high school cafeteria.
7th/8th Grade Parent Meeting will be Monday, December 6th- 6:00pm-6:30pm in the junior high school cafeteria.
One parent/guardian must attend the parent meeting (athletes do not have to attend).
6th Grade Tryouts will be:
Thursday, December 9 3:30-5:00pm @ RIS
Friday, December 10 3:30-5:00pm @ RIS
7th/8th Grade Tryouts will be:
Wednesday, December 15 3:30-5:00pm @ RJHS
Thursday, December 16 5:00-6:30pm @ RIS
*7th and 8th grade tryouts will be tentative, and changed based on the JH Girls basketball season. Any updates will be sent out!
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Hawkins at mhawkins@rochester3a.net or (217) 498-9761 ext. 3117
Registration for the 2021-2022 RYAA basketball season is open!
Leagues for kindergarten through 6th grade boys and girls will be held in school gymnasiums this winter. Practices will begin in early December with games starting in early January. Please visit ryaasports.org to register.
Hazel Health
We want to make sure every student has the option to access our student health services from day one. Be sure to take part in our Consent for Care Drive by signing the form at my.hazel.co/rochester3a. If you have already completed the form, thank you!
Why sign up?
When students are not feeling well, they often miss more school when they can’t see a doctor. We are making doctor visits available to all students through Hazel, so they can receive medical care and return to learning faster. Wondering whether your child has allergies or a potential flu? Your child says they have a headache that just won’t go away, and you’re not sure whether it’s serious? Will you need to leave work to drop off medicine at school?
Hazel can help by providing HIPAA-compliant video doctor visits through your school nurse’s office or from home. Hazel is a trusted resource for extended student health services, including:
Medical treatment: For stomach aches, headaches, sprained ankles, asthma concerns, and everything in between
Medication: Prescriptions written or over-the-counter provided at school when needed
Coordination: With family physician and school
Sign the form at this link now to be prepared for student health this school year: my.hazel.co/rochester3a
Parents who are unable to sign the form today can still sign up at any time during the school year. We encourage you to do this early, so you are prepared for student health this year.