Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead
8/29 Fire Drill -Today
8/30 Bus Evacuation Drill
8/31 Lockdown Drill with RPD
9/4 No School - Labor Day
RJHS Basketball
7th and 8th grade girls basketball tryouts will take place on Monday 8/28 and Tuesday 8/29 after school in the gym. Please reach out to Coach Kelley akelley@rochester3a.net or Coach Eubanks teubanks@rochester3a.net with any questions.
RJHS Jazz Band
RJHS Jazz Choir is starting up this Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7:15 a.m. in the Choir Room! Any student in 7th or 8th grade is welcome - you DO NOT have to be in Band or Chorus to participate. Jazz Choir meets every Thursday morning from 7:15-7:55 a.m. and we have a blast learning jazz and pop music to perform. NO auditions!
The first two weeks are open practices - so anyone can come check it out without committing to the group during this time. This is a great chance for kids who would like to sing, but couldn't take the Chorus elective this semester!
To learn more - read the RJHS Jazz Choir info letter, and email Mr. Spear with any questions or to let him know you'll be attending - jspear@rochester3a.net. Hope you will come check out Jazz Choir!
Yearbook Committee Application
Hello! I am looking for students to be a part of our yearbook committee. Students that are interested in MAKING the yearbook, TAKING quality pictures, proofreading names, and being creative can apply. I will take about 10 people for the committee. Please fill out the information on this link before September 8th. I will share who made or didn't make the committee by email on Monday, September 11th.
Thanks, Mrs. Rezba
RJHS Student Council
Are you a fun leader, have good ideas, and want to get involved at RJHS? Join the RJHS student council! We need 7th and 8th graders and meet during lunch twice a month to plan fun activities for the school. Members must keep a C average and be good examples when it comes to Rocket behavior. Please see Mrs. Jett if you have any questions. Applications are due by 3 PM on Tuesday, September 5th.
Double Bus Routes 8-29-23
Bus #3, #4, #5, #7, & #12
*Any transportation changes need to be made before 12:00, so we can get students where they need to go.
*PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217)498-9834
“Here Comes the Bus” App
If your student rides the bus to and from school, you will want to get this App to help you know where the bus is. When you download the App on your phone you will need the school code: 29950
Dr./Dentist/Ortho. Notes
Make sure that Doctor’s notes are being brought to the Jr High office after the appointment or if your student has been sick. That note will change that absence in Skyward from a parent excuse - AE to a doctor excuse - AD. Remember that students get 10 parent excused absences (AE) in a school year. After 10 they will be considered unexcused (AU). You can have your student bring in the note to the office or you can email the note to cjones@rochester3a.net .
Rochester Homecoming Parade
The Rochester High School Homecoming Parade will be on Wednesday, September 20 at 5:30. This year's theme will be "USA/American Patriotism". The decorations on your float should NOT contain anything related to a political party!
If you are a sport coach or club sponsor, please make sure somebody from your group signs up for the parade!
Form to complete to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezesT2I_xXXsGxxFc4POesTPph-8bSvVEX7MmR-fb9Waf-TQ/viewform
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Deena Powell.
Basketball Open Gyms
The open gyms will be held at the RAC every Wednesday from 6-7 pm for 3rd thru 8th graders and 7-8:30 for 9th grade and up.
School Pictures
You can still order your pictures, you will need to go to the Interstate Studios website at www.inter-state.com and use code 80118MB or 80118MF or 80118MT (all three get you where you need to go). Here is a Link to the website.
Rochester license plate covers for sale
RJHS is selling license plate covers. You can purchase them at Cocoa Blue and the RJHS office. Depending on who is available to sell, they might be at various sporting events. The plate covers are $10 a piece.
Few reminders about RJHS:
Arrival/Dismissal/Lunch Times
Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Students may enter in the cafeteria/gym doors in the front of the building (bus riders) or on the RJHS side of the auditorium (car riders)
Students arriving prior to 7:45 a.m. need to report to the cafeteria
At 7:45, students may go to lockers, classrooms, or walk in the hallway. Students may NOT be in the high school.
All students should be in class, ready to learn at 8:05 a.m.
All students are dismissed at 3:05. Bus riders should exit from the front of the building. Car riders should exit from the back of the building.
All RJHS students have lunch from 12:22 - 12:52 daily.
Dress Code – Dress for Success
Clothing will completely cover the torso (the bottom of the shirt should meet the top of the pants). Parents, we really need your help with this. Thank you!
Safe2Help
Safe2Help is a 24/7 program for students, staff, and families to share school safety issues, find resources to get help, and find encouragement to help others. Anyone can call to talk to a trained staff member about abuse, bullying, depression, self-injury, or suicidal thoughts for themselves or other students. You can access Safe2Help by calling 844-4-SAFEIL, texting SAFE2(72332), or emailing help@safe2helpIL.com.
LUNCH
Tuesday
Rocket Line - Mac & Cheese
Corner Crust Pizza - Vegetable
Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries
Wednesday
Rocket Line - Mini Corn Dogs
Corner Crust Pizza - BLT
Custom Bros Grill - Bosco Sticks