Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead
4/9 - 4/11 ISA Testing - 8th Grade Only
4/10 - Central IL Stem Fair
4/20 - 4/21 RJHS Play - Shrek Jr.
4/25 - STEAM Career Fair - 8th Grade
Double Routes 4-9-24
Bus #16
*All transportation questions need to be directed to the Bus Garage (217)498-9834
Central Illinois STEM Fair -Tomorrow
We have an all-time high of 84 exhibits for this year's STEM Fair, including 16 from Rochester. Doors open at 6 pm and the event ends at 8 pm. If you haven't done so already, all students and families should reserve their free tickets at https://central-illinois-stem-fair.odoo.com/.
Check out the Central Illinois STEM Fair website for more information!
RHS Softball Fundraiser
Avanti's Fundraiser
Who: Rochester High School Softball Team
What: Selling HALF of an Avanti’s Gondola Subs (sub includes: ham, salami, cheese, & lettuce)
Cost: $5 per half of gondola (collected at time of order)
When: Orders will be taken April 8th-15th, Contact a player or Head Coach, Lindsay Howard, at lhoward@rochester3a.net
Pick-Up: Saturday, April 20th from 11:00-1:00 at the Rochester Athletic Complex
Checks can be made payable to RHS Softball
***This fundraiser will help support the field upgrades and equipment for the Jr. High and High School Softball Teams***
Autism Awareness Week - Dress up Days
For Autism Awareness Month, we are doing a spirit week, the 15th-19th. Here are the days. I believe these were already approved by Matt/Kim, but you might want to check me on that?!
Monday- Love and acceptance can go a long way! Wear RED to show your support and acceptance of individuals with Autism.
Tuesday- To celebrate the beauty in the diverse spectrum of the human mind, wear BRIGHT and/or TIE-DYE clothes.
Wednesday- One characteristic of autism is to show incredibly focused passion for topics of interest. What are you passionate about? Dress up to show something you LOVE.
Thursday- Individuals with Autism often have a variety of sensory sensitivities. Dress up today in your most, COMFY CLOTHES.
Friday- learning lab colors as assigned:
Red- Van and Johnson
Orange- Doerfler, Doyle
Yellow- Spraetz, Wellbaum
Green- Tweryon
Blue- Nelson, Kelly
Purple- Lyons/Sandvos
Pink- Luttrell
Brown-Trexler
Gray- Rezba
Black -Uptmor
Neon/tie-dye-Batten
Summer Sport Camps
Summer Camps are open for registration. Payment is cash/check before the first day of camp. (I have the brochure attached). Links for registration are below:
Girls Basketball Camp June 3-6
Softball Pitching Camp June 14
Boys Basketball Camp June 17-20
RJHS Student Council Service Project
The RJHS student council is starting a service project where they will be making blankets to donate to local organizations who could benefit from them. If anyone would be willing to donate fleece fabric size 6 foot X 6 foot or larger, the student council would greatly appreciate it. Please contact Mrs. Jett with any questions.
Attendance Reminder
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 (UU). You can have your student bring in the note to the office or you can email the note to cjones@rochester3a.net .
Mental Health Days: you are allowed 5 mental health days in a school year, but those are also part of your 10 excused absences (AE) that were mentioned above. If 10 absences have been taken, all absences going forward will be marked as unexcused unless there is a doctor’s note for that day.
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 - Ramen Bar
Corner Crust Pizza - Pepperoni & Onion
Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries
Wednesday
Rocket Line - Broccoli Cheese Potato
Corner Crust Pizza - BBQ Chicken Sriracha
Custom Bros Grill - Bosco Sticks