Monday, April 25, 2022
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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*Remember to bring a water bottle every day
Looking Ahead
*May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
*May 4 - MAP Testing (Reading)
*May 9 - MAP Testing (Math) *May 13-15 RJHS Play - THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
RJHS Coin Wars
The battle has begun! Which grade will be the winner of COIN WARS?
RHS Girls Golf
Are you interested in Golf this fall? 2022 RHS Girls Golf
Rochester Rockets Girls Golf Fundraiser
In need of new Rocket wear? Check out the online store using this LINK to support the girls golf team today!
All orders must be placed on or before May 8.
RHS & RJHS 2022-23 Poms Tryouts- Today
Tryouts for the 2022-2023 High School and Junior High School Rocket Poms will be held at Rochester Elementary 2-3 building April 25th - April 29th. Current 6th and 7th graders are encouraged to audition for the junior high team. Clinics for junior high applicants will begin around 3:30 p.m. and will dismiss at 5:30 p.m. Current 8th through 11th graders will audition for the high school team. Clinics for high school applicants will begin around 4:00 p.m. and will dismiss at 6:00 p.m. All clinics will be closed to spectators. Tryouts will be judged on Friday, April 29th. More specific details will be discussed on April 25th with the team candidates. Dancers should contact Coach Kramer at dkramer@rochester3a.net to receive an application packet and discuss scheduling conflicts.
RJHS Play Information
Performance dates:
May 13, 2022 - 7 p.m.
May 14, 2022 - 7 p.m.
May 15, 2022 - 2 p.m.
We may have to move shows around based upon Track results. I'm not sure at this point if we will sell tickets in advance for May 13. We may only sell reserved seats for May 14 & 15. More details to come.
RHS Boys Tennis
Any boys interested in playing Tennis next year please contact Coach Ty at tsmith@rochester3a.net
Boys Basketball Open Gyms
Boys Basketball Open Gyms
Every Thursday in the RAC
Current 3rd graders thru current 8th graders 6:30-7:30
High School 7:30-9
Please contact Coach Gavin (tgavin@inb.com) with any questions
Summer Sports Camps Registration
Summer Sport Camp registration is now open at SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION. The deadline to register is May 13. The cost for each camp is $50. When registering your student please use the grade your student will be entering in the fall of 2022. If you have any questions please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net. Summer camp information sheet
PAC@ROCHESTER - Performing Arts Camp
We are thrilled to begin offering performing arts camps (PAC) at Rochester this Summer. There will be two, one week camps the week of July 18 and the week of July 25. Camp will be available to students entering the 3rd grade through completion of 9th grade. The attendees are placed in four groups based upon birthdate. Campers will participate in daily classes in stage, art, music, dance and recreation. The campers will perform on Friday at 5:30 pm their very own show with each group performing a skit, a song and dance, and all will participate in a full group production number. Registration will begin April 11 and enrolled students at Rochester will have first chance at the camps. Camp runs from 9-4 p.m. daily. A daycare option is available at an additional cost which allows campers to be dropped off after 7:30 a.m. and picked up by 5:30 p.m. You may attend one or both camps. You may email our Fine Arts Coordinator, Mr. Bauser with any questions bbauser@rochester3a.net.
Here's the link
Pick - ups
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.
**You may now come into the building to pick up your student. When you come into the office, you will sign them out of the building.
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.
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.
Up to date Vaccination Records
Please make sure that the school nurse has your up-to-date vaccination records.
Shield Testing
Consent Link
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.
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 7:30.
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.
Lunch Menu:
Monday
Rocket Line - Pizza Grilled Cheese
Corner Crust Pizza - BBQ Bacon Chicken
Custom Bros Grill - Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings
Salad Bar - Fajita Chicken
Tuesday
Rocket Line - BBQ Rib SW
Corner Crust Pizza - Sausage & Mushroom
Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries
Salad Bar - Taco