Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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:
Max Miller
Fifth Grade Chorus:
The "Halloween Spooktacular" acting auditions will take place today during our class time. A copy of the Audition cuts for Acting and Vocal Soloists has been shared with all students through Google Drive. So check your email for a detailed message from Mr. McCafferty. If you didn't receive the file, let Mr. McCafferty know immediately! The show is October 27th at 4:30 PM.
Student Council
The first Student Council Meeting is Tuesday, September 27th in the RIS Cafeteria at 7:30am. (Plan on being dropped off by 7:20 so that we can get started on time.)
Information for Rochester/Glenwood football - Friday, September 23
Elementary/Intermediate students will not be admitted to the game without a parent or adult.
Footballs are not allowed inside the stadium; they will be confiscated.
There will be no re-entry for students in grades K through 12.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Chicken Nuggets
Hot Dog on Bun
Turkey and Cheese Salad
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Choose to make today great!!!!
Transportation ChangesAll 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 both Mrs. Warren at cwarren@rochester3a.net and Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
As a reminder, for parent pick-up at the end of the day, all parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. Please do not park in the parking spaces in order to pick up your child. 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.
Important Dates
September 23: Early dismissal (12:15pm)
September 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences (more information below)
October 7: No School (teacher institute)
October 10: No School (Columbus Day)
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parents, please go on to Skyward and schedule your times and dates for Parent Teacher Conferences. RIS will have their conferences on September 28, October 12, and November 2. Each night of conferences will take place from 3:30-8:00 pm. Conferences will be in person at RIS unless otherwise requested as a virtual meeting by the family.
Information for Rochester/Glenwood football - Friday, September 23
Elementary/Intermediate 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.
Footballs are not allowed inside the stadium. All balls will be confiscated.
There will be no re-entry for students in grades K through 12.
Open containers/Yeti mugs are not allowed inside the stadium
Tickets can be pre-purchased at the following link until 12 pm on Friday: https://gofan.co/app/events/709041?schoolId=IL15326
Tickets may also be purchased at the gate on Friday beginning at 5:30 pm
Tailgating is allowed, but only on either the far east end of the parking lot (near the tree line) or the far west end (by the tennis courts)
Main parking lot will open at 4 pm on Friday. Auxiliary parking (behind the baseball field) will open at 4:30.
Second Annual ROCKET COLOR BLAST 5K - RHS Junior Class Prom 2023 Fundraiser!
Please help the RHS Junior Class raise money for this year's Prom by participating in The Second Annual Rocket Color Blast 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 23, 2022 @ 1pm at the Rochester Community Park! This event is open to the public and will be fun for ALL ages! Please register at the following link: https://gofan.co/app/events/708578?schoolId=IL15326
Ticket Sales end Monday, October 10th at Midnight.
If you have any questions contact the Junior Class Sponsors, Alex Wagner (awagner@rochester3a.net) or Sam Gumble (sgumble@rochester3a.net)
Let's Have a Blast Rockets!
Rochester Future Cheerleading Clinic: Kindergarten-6th Graders
Clinic Date: Wednesday, September 21st from 3:30-4:45pm (2-3 Building)
Performance Date: Friday, September 23rd, halftime of the Varsity Football Game
Please see attached link for waiver and more information about the clinic and performance. Payment can be made using the following link! https://gofan.co/app/events/701684
Registration will close on Wednesday, September 14th at midnight.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Alex Wagner at awagner@rochester3a.net.
Go Rockets!
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.