Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Thursday, October 13, 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 …
Hadley Alvey
Mason Dye
If you need a loaner chromebook, please go to the Tech Office prior to 9am!
Library
Congratulations to the 4th Grade Classes for an impressive win in our Library “Link to Learn” Hot Air Balloon Race! Links added weekly helped push the 4th grade hot air balloon to the finish line! A “Traveling Hot Air Balloon” will be placed in the 4th grade hallway to celebrate their win! All 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students as well as teachers are encouraged to continue to add links to their link chain as we begin a new race.
Hispanic Heritage Month
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we wanted to recognize some students for their Hispanic Heritage Notable Person submissions. There were many impressive entries, including those done by Lauren Beck (4th) Norah Horstman (4th), and Madilynn Pinnell (6th). However, the winners of the 10 tickets prize are: Hadley Alvey in 4th grade, Charleigh Little in 5th grade, and Elliot Hicks in 6th grade. Congratulations! These students won for their use of multiple resources while researching, neat and organized overall presentation, and demonstration of hard work through detailed writing. All students whose names were called may come to the office to collect your entry and prize. If you submitted an entry and you did not hear your name, please write your name, the person you researched and your homeroom teacher on a piece of paper and put it in the envelope outside of room 607. Be on the lookout for another contest in November, for Native American Heritage Month. Information will be posted soon on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.
Chorus
Rehearsals begin today and Friday for Actors from 3:15-5:00 PM. The rest of the Chorus will begin rehearsing After School next Tuesday (October 18th - Thriller Dance choreography session) and every day until the show on October 27th! All rehearsals are optional, however, we'd like to have all kids on Tuesday and Wednesday October 25th and 26th for Dress Rehearsals if at all possible! The Full Rehearsal Schedule is posted on the Chorus Canvas page
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Pancakes (this is a change from the original menu)
Chicken Nuggets
Beef Taco Bowl
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Choose to make today great!!!!
Registration for the 2022-2023 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 December with games starting in January. Please visit RYAA’s new website https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1333386 to register.
RJH Fundraiser
The Rochester Junior High is having their annual fundraiser. They will be selling Rocket apparel click the link below to order.
https://shop.primodesigns.net/RJHSPTO/shop/home
ROCKET FOOD DRIVE ~
TEAM UP WITH THE ROCKETS AND 1450 FOR THE ANNUAL STUFF THE TRAILER FOOD DRIVE, JOIN US IN COLLECTING ITEMS OCT 14-21ST
SEE ATTACHED FOR INFORMATION NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE!
Chorus
Rehearsals begin today and Friday for Actors from 3:15-5:00 PM. The rest of the Chorus will begin rehearsing After School next Tuesday (October 18th - Thriller Dance choreography session) and every day until the show on October 27th! All rehearsals are optional, however, we'd like to have all kids on Tuesday and Wednesday October 25th and 26th for Dress Rehearsals if at all possible! The Full Rehearsal Schedule is posted on the Chorus Canvas page or you may access the schedule here!
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 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
Friday, October 14 - End of 1st Quarter
Tuesday, November 1 - Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, November 2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30pm-8:30pm
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parents, please go on to Skyward and schedule your time and date for Parent Teacher Conferences. RIS will have their conferences on November 2. Conferences will take place from 3:30-8:30 pm. Conferences will be in person at RIS unless otherwise requested as a virtual meeting by the family.
RYAA now offers Wrestling by joining the RWC (Rochester Wrestling Club)!!
REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the 22-23 season and can be found at the following link: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1333380
The season will last from November 1st till February.
Cost for the Season is $200. There is a multi-child discount and company sponsorship available. You will be provided a long-sleeve performance tee and fight shorts.
Practices will be Monday and Tuesday nights for younger/beginner wrestlers and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights for experienced/advanced wrestlers. Times are TBD depending on the JH schedule. Practices will occur in the Rochester Junior High wrestling room. Tournaments are optional.
Registration is primarily online but we will have a "registration/Meet and Greet" night on Oct.12th in the Rochester Community Room from 5:30-8:30 for you to come to talk with us about the season and answer any questions you have.
Please email us at rochesterwc@gmail.com if you have any questions or issues with the online system.
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!
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.