Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Wednesday, December 8, 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…
Chase Stubbs-Williams
Jake Webb
Teachers, we have a couple of buses running late this morning. Please do not mark those students tardy.
All interventions with Ms. Woods are canceled for today.
Sixth Grade Swing Choir:
Medieval Rehearsals this week:
Today (Wednesday) and Thursday from 3:15-5:30 PM
Friday is from 3:15-4:45 PM
All rehearsals this week are in the RIS Music Room.
Please frequently check your email for other messages and from Mr. McCafferty.
Library
Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding poster entry in our RIS Library Poster Contest. The top 10 posters were selected by 18 judges. There were a total of 57 poster entries.
The top 10 posters were created from:
Ruth Lee in Mrs. Wellbaum’s Class
Addison Bennett in Mr. Uptmor’s Class
Morgan Mitton in Mrs. Wellbaum’s Class
Kelsey Amerson in Mrs. Wellbaum’s Class
Hadley Gillis in Mrs. Wellbaum’s Class
Alyssa Hill in Ms. Wycoff’s Class
Elena Kraus in Ms. Wycoff’s Class
Desa Rushiti in Ms. Wycoff’s Class
Maggie Buecker in Mrs. Fox’s Class
Grace Bultmann in Mrs. Fox’s Class
Kate Stuart in Mrs. Fox’s Class
Sophia McCloud in Mrs. Fox’s Class
Kyler Ross in Mrs. Callahan’s Class
Alexis Hillis in Ms. Morrisey’s Class
Jack Kerley in Mrs. Callahan’s Class
Jacob Eicholz in Mrs. Callahan’s Class
Sarah Simpson in Mrs. Long’s Class
Joyce McGlennon in Mrs. Lauber’s Class
Addie Dukes in Mrs. Lauber’s Class
And our Top Overall Poster Winner is:
Jenna Beck in Mrs. Tinder’s Class
Thank you to all RIS students for contributing a poster to our Library.
All poster entries will be displayed throughout the RIS Library.
These winners should see Mr. Bryant on Thursday morning to claim your prizes.
Also, 3 classes have won a library class pizza party from the “Library Whisper Wheel”. The
3 classes are………4th Grade: Mrs. Callahan’s Class…….5th Grade: Mr. Rose’s Class……and
6th Grade: Mr. Uptmor’s Class.
Congratulations! The class pizza parties will be scheduled in January.
Today’s lunch menu includes…
Hamburger Horseshoe
Cheese Burger
Chicken Tenders
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
Beefy Nachos
Please remember to be respectful, be responsible, and be safe and choose to make today great!
YMCA
YMCA will pick up at the 2-3 building on Monday and Wednesday of this week (12/6 and 12/8).
RHS Madrigal Production
The 53rd Annual RHS Madrigal Production tickets go on sale to the general public at 3:00 p.m. December 1st. Dinner productions are Friday, December 10th & Saturday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. Tea productions are Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available online by clicking this link MADRIGAL TICKETS. All seats are reserved and will require a ticket for entry. Due to current COVID protocols, masks are required inside the school. Anyone with questions may contact our Fine Arts Coordinator, Bill Bauser at bbauser@rochester3a.net.
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.