Thursday, January 30, 2025
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead
1/31 Midterm 3rd Quarter
2/14 11:15 Dismissal
2/17 No School - Presidents Day
3/14 End of 3rd Quarter
3/24 - 3/28 No School -Spring Break
4/11 Midterm 4th Quarter
4/18 Early Dismissal 11:15
4/21 No School
Double Routes 1-30-25
Bus N (Late)
*All transportation questions need to be directed to the Bus Garage (217)498-9834
8th Grade Field Trip
The 8th graders will be going on a field trip on Thursday, February 6th from 8:30-2:30pm. They will be visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and the State Capitol. Students will need to bring $10 for lunch. If lunch money is a financial burden, please reach out to the JH office @ cjones@rochester3a.net for other arrangements.
Please check to ensure that your student does not have appointments that day, as we will not be able to bring them back to school until 2:30ish. If a student does have an appointment, the student will need to remain at school that day.
RJHS Valentine’s Dance
RJHS is having a Valentine’s Day Dance Friday, February 14th 6-8pm. Cost is $10.00 at the door. Only RJHS students are allowed at the dance.
The PTO is looking for help either volunteering or snacks. Please see the link below for information
RHS Softball Apparel
The RHS Softball Team is doing a softball clothing order. Please use the link to order your RHS Softball gear. The online store will close on Feb. 3rd. If you have any questions please contact Lindsay Howard at lhoward@rochester3a.net
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ROCKETSB25
Districtwide Steam Drive
The Tech Department is asking for donations for a Districtwide Steam event. Please see attached flyer for donation opportunities.
Band Booster’s Lasagna Dinner
It's time for the Band Boosters Lasagna Dinner! The dinner will be held on Feb 10th in the HS cafeteria from 5:00pm-6:45pm. Tickets are on sale now through noon on Feb 3rd.
Lasagna dinners include: salad, garlic bread, cookies and drink.
Hot dog dinners include: hot dog, chips, cookies and drink.
Link to order: Band Boosters Lasagna Supper
RJHS Yearbook Orders
It is that time of year again. $22 for a softcover 24-25 RJHS Yearbook.
Inter-State Studios Order Code: 91544J
Pay online or the RJHS office
Orders Due Friday March 7, 2025
Rochester Soccer Blankets
There are extra blankets available for purchase. Payment is due at pick up. $75 with cash or checks made out to RHS Girls Soccer. These blankets are large and warm.....perfect for those Spring and Fall seasons or just curling up on the couch. Reserve one now at:
https://sites.google.com/spectatorblankets.com/rochester-rockets?usp=sharing
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING RHS GIRLS SOCCER!
Attendance Reminder - Winter is here!
Dr./Dentist/Ortho. Notes
Make sure that you are calling your student out on days they are sick or have a doctor appointment. This way the office does not have to call you later to check in or they can have your child ready for early pick up.
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.
Please call 217-498-9761 ext. 41002 or email cjones@rochester3a.net to report absences
Tardy Bell 8:05
We have had a number of students coming in late to school. They need to be in their classrooms ready to learn when the bell rings at 8:05. They will be marked Tardy-Unexcused if they are coming in after the bell. Parents please drop off your student with ample time for them to get to class before the bell rings at 8:05. Double route buses do not count towards tardiness.
Show your RJHS Spirit on your car
Are you a true Rochester Rockets fan? Now you can show your support wherever you go with our exclusive Rochester Rockets License Plate Covers!
Where to Buy:
Rochester Junior High Front Office
Cocoa Blue Chocolates in Rochester
Cost: $10.00 each, cash only
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 - Pancakes & Sausage
Corner Crust Pizza - Homemade Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Custom Bros Grill - Cheese Curds
Friday
Rocket Line - Frito Pie
Corner Crust Pizza - Fiestada’s & Individual Pizza
Custom Bros Grill - Mozzarella Sticks