Tuesday, May 23, 2023
“EC1 IS ONE IN A MINION”
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!
Calendar:
Tuesday, May 23rd: Last Day of School - Early Dismissal @ 12:30pm
***IF YOU PLAN ON CHANGING YOUR CHILD’S TRANSPORTATION FOR THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, PLEASE DO SO BY 4:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 22ND. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS. I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A FANTASTIC SUMMER!!
It is SCHOOL SUPPLY KIT order time again. It is a one-stop shop that is delivered to your house at the end of July. Order now through May 26th. Don't miss this great opportunity.
School Code: 15879
**ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES, PLEASE DIRECT YOUR CALLS TO THE BUS GARAGE. (217)498-9834
New Today at EC1 :
29th Annual Rocket Football Golf Outing June 2nd~
We will be hosting the 29th annual Rocket Football Golf Outing
@ Lincoln Greens Golf Course! For more information on golfing, sponsorships and silent auction action during this event, Head over to rocketgolfouting.com or email rhsrocketfootball@gmail.com
RYAA Cheer:
Registration is now open! Available Programs (ryaasports.org)
We will have a 3rd/4th grade squad and a 5th/6th grade squad. Please register based on grade entering for school year 23-24. We will have at least one squad per age group but, if there is enough interest and volunteer coaches, we can have an additional squad. Registration closes May 31st.
A kickoff meeting will be held at the beginning of June where measurements will be taken for uniforms.
An all-day camp will be held in June and practices will begin the week of July 10th. Practices will be twice a week and depend on the coach's schedules.
The squads will cheer at the Rochester JFL games which begin in the middle of August. We won't know the schedule until the first part of August. Games run through mid-October.
The registration cost covers camp, gym usage, insurance, and website costs. The uniform will be an additional $265 (approximately) due at the time of ordering. Last year's uniform design will be used and those who have outgrown their uniform will have them for purchase at our kickoff meeting. You can choose to purchase from last year's girls to help save money. The Bow to Toe package includes a shell, crop, skirt, briefs, warmups, shoes, poms, bow, bag, shirt, and shorts. Fundraising ideas are being developed to help reduce the cost.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Cheer@RYAASports.org.
**If you plan on picking up your children due to a double bus route, we ask that you pick them up at their own buildings. Please do not have them shuttle to the EC1 to be picked up here or they will be put on a bus and sent back to their building. They should only be picked up at the EC1 building if they are current students. We appreciate your help with this matter.
***PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217)498-9834.
ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Did you know that Rochester students can get full access to the Rochester Public Library using their student ID?
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Rochester Public Library offers “free” EBooks and Audiobooks to use throughout the holiday break.
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EXTRA CLOTHES:
Please send in an EXTRA OUTFIT for your child to keep at school. There are many times a child could need a change of clothes. It could be for a bloody nose, milk spill, if they fall in a puddle, or have an accident. We have a very LIMITED supply of extra clothes at the school. Besides, kids are much more comfortable in one of their own outfits. We try to avoid having to call a parent for a change of clothes when something occurs. Please help us by sending them in. We appreciate your help with this matter.
UPDATED STUDENT DIRECTORY:
If you are interested in participating in an updated Student Directory, please consider filling out the following Google Form for our PTO.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
Transportation Changes:
Parents may make up two choices for bus transportation. Examples: home and daycare. You will be asked to specify your two choices at the beginning of the year. We would also appreciate no transportation changes the first two weeks of school, as we are trying to finalize bus assignments and routes. Any special plans for after school which require a change in transportation, should involve a parent pick-up at school or the regularly scheduled drop-off spot. Students will not be allowed to have non-school transportation drops, such as riding home with another student, scout settings, piano lessons, tutoring lessons, etc. Students will be placed on the bus if no note of call has been received by 2:00pm. Students will not be dropped off if the bus driver does not see any sign of someone being home.
Parents are encouraged to send a note with their child the morning of a transportation change. For emergency purposes, transportation requests may be phoned in up to 2:00 pm. Parents who abuse the transportation system will be contacted by the administration and a letter will be sent home.
If you plan on picking up your child early, please call in advance so we can notify the classroom teacher and get the student to the gym. The end of the day gets very hectic with over 250 children going in different directions. Any help with this matter is greatly appreciated. Our top priority is making sure every student makes it home safely. Thank you in advance.
Parents may request a transportation change by phone prior to 2:00 pm. Please call 498-9778 (RES EC-1) or 498-6216 (RES 2-3).
Please see the RES Handbook on page #34-35 for policy updates on transportation.
Double bus routes:
If you plan on picking up your children due to a double bus route, we ask that you pick them up at their own buildings. Please do not have them shuttle to the EC1 to be picked up here. They should only be picked up at the EC1 building if they are current students. We appreciate your help with this matter.
***PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217)498-9834.
Parent Drop-off at Rochester Elementary:
Students are to be dropped off in the DROP OFF ZONE designated in the front of the building
DO NOT get out of your car in the drop-off line
Students need to be able to get out of the car themselves
If a student is unable to get out of the car by themselves, parents are to PARK in the lot and walk the students to the crosswalk to a staff member.
Parents will not be allowed to enter the building.
All students enter the front of the building under the assistance of staff.
Just a reminder that the front doors do not open until 7:30am. If you could please keep your kids in the car until the front doors open, that would be greatly appreciated.
Bus Drop off:
School buses arrive at 8:10 a.m. and safely drop off our 2-3 students first, followed by the EC-1 students.
Staff are present to assist students from the bus to the classroom under staff supervision.
Parent Pick-up in front of the school:
RES students will be picked up by parents/guardians at 3:20p.m.
Parents will park and line up safely in an area designated by the building administrator.
Families will be provided ONE RES Pick up Ticket. The ticket will include the name of the student, grade, and classroom teacher.
Students will exit the building under the supervision of staff safely to a parent/guardian WITH THEIR TICKET.
Reporting Absences:
Parents/guardians must report an absence by calling the office prior to 9:00 a.m.
A note or email may be sent the next day the child attends ONLY in the event that the parent/guardian cannot report the absence by phone on the day of the absence. The note or email must include the following:
Student’s name, grade, and teacher’s name
Parent’s/guardian’s name
Reason for absence
If a child is marked absent by the classroom teacher and NO CONTACT from parents/guardians has been made prior to 9:00 a.m., office personnel will attempt to contact parents/guardians to determine the reason for an absence.
BY DOCTOR’S NOTE: If a student is absent due to a medical or dental appointment, he or she must return to school with a written excuse from the doctor or a member of the doctor’s staff that includes the date and time of the appointment and the time the student left the office. If the note excuses an absence due to illness or injury, it must include the reason for the absence and the specific dates that the student is excused from school.
YMCA Program:
YMCA afterschool program will be held at the EC-1 building for K-6 grades
2nd and 3rd grade students will go to the bus lot with their classroom teacher and meet a YMCA staff member.
Kindergarten and 1st grade students will report to a YMCA staff member at dismissal time.
Students must be picked up by 6:00p.m. at the front doors of the EC-1 building.
YMCA contact information is 217-544-9846.
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.
Breakfast and Lunches:
Breakfast will be available to students every morning at a price of $1.45. The lunch price is $2.50 and milk only is $.60 cents. The menu for the month can be found on the Rochester 3A website under each building. If you have questions or concerns please contact Aramark at 217-498-0139 or email to mwilhour@rochester3a.net. Lunch accounts can be paid online with a fee or checks and cash may be sent into the office to apply to your students account. Please make all checks payable to Aramark.
Parents/Guardians may NOT attend lunch.
**The low lunch balance alerts have been reactivated for all families. You will get an alert when your lunch balance is below $5.00. If you choose to shut off the alert, you will no longer get any school announcements.
***PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHILD’S LUNCH ACCOUNT TO ARAMARK. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217)498-0139.
Birthday Treats:
Birthday treats for students will only be able to be purchased through Aramark. Store bought treats are not permitted to be brought into the building. Birthday treat forms may be found on the Rochester 3A website under each building. To ensure the treats can be ready Aramark requests your order to be placed one week in advance. Treats cannot be paid for with your child’s lunch count. You will need to send in the order form along with the exact cash or check made out to Aramark. Personal checks without numbers cannot be accepted for payment. If you have questions or concerns please contact Aramark at 217-498-0139 or email to mwilhour@rochester3a.net.
Lunch Choices
***Cereal offered daily for breakfast
Tuesday, May 23rd:
Breakfast: Banana Muffin
Cheese Pizza
Mac & Cheese
Popcorn Chicken