RJHS DA

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!

 

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Looking Ahead

10/11 Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-8:30 (Tonight)

10/13 End of 1st Quarter

10/18  Picture Retakes

11/1  Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-6:00pm (No student attendance)

11/17 Midterm 2nd Quarter


DISNEY TRIP PASTRY FUNDRAISER *Due tomorrow*

The annual Disney Trip Pastry Fundraiser sale is underway!  You can purchase your favorite puffin pastries, pastry hearts, butter braids, or popcorn now through Oct 12.   We encourage students to set up an online store and share that with their family.  If completing paper form, Checks are due at the time of order and checks should be made payable to MUSIC DEPARTMENT TRIP FUND and turned in on Oct 12.  Please do not turn in cash.  Please see any band, choir, flags, or poms member to place an order.  Pick up will be on Monday, Oct 30 in the back of the auditorium.  Anyone with questions should contact their music director.


Veteran’s Day Assembly

RHS and RJHS are having an assembly to honor our veterans on Friday November 10, 2013. Please fill out the attached form for the assembly. You can also bring your veteran to the celebration, just include their information on the form when you fill it out.  

Veteran’s Day Form


Rocket Wear  Band/Choir Fundraiser

The Rochester Music Department is hosting an apparel sale. This sale includes both band and choir options as well as ’School of Music’ and ‘Fine Arts Department’ shirts. Items come in various styles and both adult and youth sizes are available on most designs. Orders will be open until November 3. Items are expected to be completed in plenty of time for holiday gift-giving. Please select 'LOCAL Pick Up' at check out to avoid delivery fees. 

https://www.impressionsdesignco.com/rochester-band-choir 


Transportation information

Double Routes: 23/26 & 20/3

PM Dismissal Information

*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


Boys Basketball Open Gyms/Tryouts

Boys basketball will have open gyms on October 4, 9 and 11 from 7-8 pm.  Tryouts for Boys Basketball will be on Monday October 16th.  Make sure you are registered on Rschool and have an updated sports physical.  RSchool Registration  Rschool Navigation


Picture Retakes 

Picture retakes are on October 18th.  If you already received a picture packet and did not like the picture, bring that packet back with you when you get your retakes.  Interstate will switch your packet out with the new picture.  If you need to order new picture packets with the retake pictures, the codes are 80118HB or 80118HT.  Inter-State Studios


Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign-up is open in Skyward

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held for RJHS on Wednesday, October 11th from 3:30pm-8:30pm and Wednesday, November 1st from 8:00am - 6:00pm. Conferences will be held virtually  (if requested) or in person this fall. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule a 15-minute appointment with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit with about their student.  

If you requested a virtual conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for any virtual meeting via their email. Directions on how to schedule a conference can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Christie Jones at 217-498-9761, Ext. 1002 or cjones@rochester3a.net.  

Sign up for the October meeting will be closed after 4:00 on October 10th.  If you miss the sign up for October, you still have the opportunity to meet with teachers on November 1st.  Sign ups will resume October 12 for the November conferences.


Third Annual HALLOWEEN COLOR BLAST 5K - RHS Junior Class - Prom 2024 Fundraiser! 

Please help the RHS Junior Class raise money for this year's Prom by participating in The Third Annual Halloween Color Blast 5k Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1pm at the JFL Fields 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/event/1131632?schoolId=IL15326

 ***Participants are encouraged to dress up for Halloween along with their race t-shirt. 

*Please read the waiver for this event and check the box on the registration form. 

Ticket Sales end Monday, October 16th at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions contact the Junior Class Sponsors, Alexandra Gunter (agunter@rochester3a.net) or Olivia Seitz (oseitz@rochester3a.net)

Let's Have A Blast Rockets! 


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.  


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 

October Menu

                                                                                                                                                     

Wednesday

Rocket Line - Chicken & Fried Rice

Corner Crust Pizza - BBQ Chicken

Custom Bros Grill - Bosco Sticks


Thursday

Rocket Line - French Toast Sticks & Sausage

Corner Crust Pizza - Meatball

Custom Bros Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger