Thursday, August 31, 2023
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead
8/31 Lockdown Drill with RPD
9/4 No School - Labor Day
9/5-0/7 Map Testing (ELA / Math)
9/15 Mid-Quarter
9/18-9/22 Homecoming Week
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 8-31-23
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
Football Guidelines for games
Information for Rocket varsity football vs Springfield
Intermediate/elementary 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
All tickets can 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)
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.
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 .
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
Thursday
Rocket Line - Waffles & Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza - Buffalo Chicken
Custom Bros Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger
Friday
Rocket Line - Walking Tacos
Corner Crust Pizza - Meatball
Custom Bros Grill - Corn Dog