Monday, October 16, 2023
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead
10/18 Picture Retakes
11/1 Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am-6:00pm (No student attendance)
11/17 Midterm 2nd Quarter
Boys Basketball Tryouts *Today*
7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts will begin on Monday October 16th from 3:15 - 5:30 in the MPR at the high school. Make sure you are registered on Rschool and have an updated sports physical. RSchool Registration Rschool Navigation
Third Annual HALLOWEEN COLOR BLAST 5K - RHS Junior Class - Prom 2024 Fundraiser! *Ticket sales end Today*
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!
Picture Retakes *Wednesday*
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
*Sign up in the office if you want retakes.
Transportation Information
Double Routes: 23/26 & 20/3
*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
GALAPAGOS TRIP 2025
There is still room and time to sign up for the upcoming trip to the Galapagos and Ecuador. Students, parents, and friends are welcome to travel on this educational tour during June 2025. If this opportunity interests you, please email Ms. Seitz (oseitz@rochester3a.net) for more information soon! RSVP by 10/17 to unlock a $200 tour discount!
Ecuador Letter Ecuador Information
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.
Rocketwear 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
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.
If you missed the October conferences, you still have the opportunity to meet with teachers on November 1st. Sign up for these conferences will close on October 31 at 4pm.
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
Monday
Rocket Line - Chicken Fried Steak
Corner Crust Pizza - Vegetable
Custom Bros Grill - Wings
Tuesday
Rocket Line - Popcorn Chicken Bowl
Corner Crust Pizza - BLT
Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries