Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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**Bring a water bottle to school everyday**
A Look Ahead
– December 17th - 12:15 Dismissal
– Winter Break December 18, 2021 to January 2, 2022
– Teacher Institute Monday, January 3rd
– Student’s first day of 2nd Semester is Tuesday, January 4th
Scholastic Bowl
Students interested in participating in jr high scholastic bowl: There will be an informational meeting in Ms. Burns' room (1054) during lunch on Friday. Come meet the coaches and learn what scholastic bowl is all about! (We will hold tryouts after winter break)
Volleyball is just around the corner!
All participants MUST be registered on the RSchool App AND have an updated sports physical on file with the school. Athletes may NOT tryout unless both items are completed.
6th Grade Tryouts will be:
Thursday, December 9 3:30-5:00pm @ RIS
Friday, December 10 3:30-5:00pm @ RIS
7th/8th Grade Tryouts will be:
Wednesday, December 15 3:30-5:00 pm @ RJHS
Thursday, December 16 6:00-7:30pm @ RIS **Time Change
*7th and 8th grade tryouts will be tentative, and changed based on the JH Girls basketball season. Any updates will be sent out!
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Hawkins at mhawkins@rochester3a.net or (217) 498-9761 ext. 3117
RHS Madrigals
The 53rd Annual RHS Madrigal Production tickets go on sale to the general public at 3:00 p.m. December 1st. Dinner productions are Friday, December 10th & Saturday, December 11th at 6:30 p.m. Tea productions are Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are available online by clicking this link MADRIGAL TICKETS. All seats are reserved and will require a ticket for entry. Due to current COVID protocols, masks are required inside the school. Anyone with questions may contact our Fine Arts Coordinator, Bill Bauser at bbauser@rochester3a.net.
Note from nurse
If you are not feeling well please go to the nurse’s office. From there we can arrange for your parents to pick you up.
Pick-ups during school hours
If you need to pick up your Jr High student during the school day please contact Mrs. Jones in the office at 217-498-9761 ext. 1002 or cjones@rochester3a.net prior to pick up. This way we can try to get your student out to you in a timely manner. When you do pick them up, you will pull up to the front of the Jr High and call the phone number above. We will walk the student to your car, so you may sign them out of the building.
From the Nurse
SAVE THE DATE! The Rochester School District has partnered with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer COVID vaccinations for children ages 5-11 years old. The COVID vaccination clinic is scheduled for 11/20 and 12/11 from 9am-12pm. Watch for more information to come.
When: Dose #2 12/11/21 9am-12pm
Where: Rochester High School - Cafeteria (please enter at the JH gymnasium entrance)
Please register for a time slot at this link. Walk-ins welcome. See flyer for additional information. If you have any questions please contact harnold@rochester3a.net.
Here is additional information regarding COVID vaccinations from the Illinois American Academy of Pediatrics.
Remote Instruction is provided only to those students who are under quarantine.
If your child is under quarantine, please have them email their teachers to set up google meets and also check on Canvas to see what the teachers have put on there for work.
Hazel Heath
We’re launching our health services program for this school year, and we want to make sure your family has access to these services all year long. Our district is hosting a Consent for Care Drive to ensure 100% of families learn about our student health services from Hazel Health. With Hazel, students can immediately speak with a Hazel doctor right from school or at home.
On-demand health services include:
Medical treatment: For stomach aches, headaches, sprained ankles, asthma concerns, and everything in between
Medication: Prescriptions written or over-the-counter provided at school when needed
Coordination: With family physician and return to school communications
Parents - Please sign the Consent for Care form to ensure your child has access to these services: my.hazel.co/rochester3a
If you have already completed the form, thank you! You can help us reach 100% of families this week by reminding your fellow Rochester CUSD 3A families to opt-in to this service during our drive.
Few reminders about RJHS:
The doors at RJHS open at 7:45.
The tardy bell rings at 8:05 which means that students should be in class, ready to learn by 8:05.
School is dismissed at 3:05.
Lunch is 12:22 - 12:52
Students should bring a plastic water bottle (with a lid). Water fountains are not available, although we do have bottle filling stations.
Parent drop-off & pick-up is on the NORTH side of the building, near the auditorium doors (across the parking lot from the football field). Buses will drop-off & pick-up on the SOUTH side (route 29 side) of the building.
Please make sure your student's chromebook is charged and ready to go tomorrow morning!
Student phones should be turned off and out of sight during the school day, although students are allowed to use them at lunch time. Airpods/earbuds/headphones are only to be used in class when directed by the teacher such as when students are independently watching videos for instruction.
Students should report directly to their first period (Learning Lab) class upon arrival.
Lockers will only be used before school, at lunch time, and after school.
No gaiters, please use a mask.
Dress Code – Dress for Success
Rochester Junior High School is committed to preparing students for the next steps in their lives such as high school, college, career, and postsecondary life success. Part of navigating the world is understanding the importance of context. Choosing the right attire for different contexts is an important life skill. Clothing shall not be of a style nor shall it contain words or depictions that create a clear and present likelihood that it will cause a material and substantial disruption of the proper and orderly operation and discipline of the school or school activities. Words or messages that are so offensive to any individual or group as to create an immediate reaction disruptive to the orderly operation of the school or school activities are prohibited. The “Dress for Success Norms” encourage students to keep their focus on learning, maintaining age-appropriate expectations, and providing an environment that allows students to feel comfortable and to express their individuality appropriately. Rochester staff have taken great strides to ensure that these straightforward Dress for Success Norms apply equally to both male and to female students. We strive to enforce these rules respectfully and without judgment.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS WHAT TO WEAR:
All students must follow these norms at school and all school-sponsored events. This includes, but is not limited to, school activities, field trips, and school-sponsored afterschool programs.
Students should dress appropriately for school, wearing clothing that is well-suited for a school environment.
Clothing will completely cover torso through top of chest, including backside in non-see-through materials.
The front and back of a shirt (or top of any kind) must be connected by at least 2 inches of fabric over both shoulders
Clothing must cover all undergarments.
Head and face will be uncovered. Appropriate headgear may be worn for warmth and protection outdoors and inside for religious reasons or special circumstances.
Clothing, accessories, and visible tattoos that display or promote negative messages are not permitted. These could include, but are not limited to, illegal or prescription drugs, gangs, weapons, alcohol, or tobacco-related information, obscenities, putdowns, stereotypes, sexual innuendo, plainly offensive subject material, or disruptive activities.
Safety is paramount. Footwear (sneakers, boots, sandals, etc.) must be worn at all times. State law specifies that safety glasses must be worn in shops and labs when working with machinery and/or chemicals. Pierced jewelry that presents a safety hazard, spiked apparel, spike accessories, animal collars, or chains that can be used as weapons are prohibited.
OUTSIDE THE NORMS:
When a student’s outfit does not meet the Dress for Success Norms, he or she will be asked politely to address the issue. This can be done in whatever way the student feels works best for him or her. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:
Adjusting the fit of the clothing (if possible to do so and meet the guidelines)
Putting on something else that is already at school (PE uniform, jacket, etc.)
Calling home and requesting a change of clothes R
Rochester staff will address noncompliance with the Dress for Success Norms in a respectful and professional manner; our intent is not to shame individual students for their wardrobe choices. We would expect that no student should need to be asked more than twice, in one year, to adjust their attire to meet the norms. Having to ask more than twice becomes an issue of disrespect rather than an issue about dress.
We appreciate parent and student cooperation in our efforts to make our Dress for Success Norms and their enforcement fair, balanced, and gender-neutral.
Lunch Menu:
Tuesday
Rocket Line - BBQ Rib SW
Corner Crust Pizza - Sausage & Mushroom
Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries
Salad Bar - Taco
Wednesday
Rocket Line - Hot Dog on Bun
Corner Crust Pizza - BBQ Chicken Sriracha
Custom Bros Grill - Bosco Sticks
Salad Bar -Fried Chicken