Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Please stand for the Pledge:
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of America, and to the Republic, for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
And now for a moment of reflection
Happy Birthday
Curtis Hamilton, Cisylee Williams
Bus Announcements
Bus #23 is a double route today.
Just a reminder that RIS double bus riders will go to the elementary campus to wait until their bus arrives.
Band Lessons with Mr. Jones will not meet today.
Dress up days for Red Ribbon Week this week!!!
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Donut & Omelet
BBQ Rib Sandwich
Chicken Nuggets
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
11/1 - No School- Full Day Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/2 - Picture Retakes
11/3 - Half Day - 11:15 Dismissal - No Lunch Served
Picture Retakes are scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd
Their website is- INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER. Please use 80121M for the order code. This order is to be used for retake pictures only.
CANCELED - Halloween Color Blast 5k:
We regret to inform you that the Junior Class Halloween Color Blast 5k Fundraiser, initially planned to take place on Sunday, October 29th has been cancelled. Because of low interest numbers we will be canceling this event and refunding all those that did register.
Please direct any questions or concerns to Junior Class Co-Sponors Alexandra Gunter (agunter@rochester3.net) or Olivia Seitz (oseitz@rochester3a.net)
Halloween fundraiser for RIS PTO
Please join us Saturday, Oct. 28 for good fun and Halloween fun to support the PTO! Boo Crew and Buckhart Tavern will be giving a percentage of proceeds from sales that day back to the PTO. Click to view the flyer for details or visit our facebook page.
Boo Crew Children's Matinee for the PTO, Oct. 28, 3 - 5 pm
Buckhart Tavern Dine for the PTO, Oct. 28, 2 - 6 pm
RIS PTO "Just Paint It" Event
Join us for an afternoon of fun with friends making your own sign to support the RIS PTO! Adults and kids are welcome to attend. Adults select from 3 large hanging sign designs to paint and kids paint a smaller circle sign that can be customized with their name and the colors they prefer. Click here to view the flyer with more details.
Click here to RSVP. You must RSVP by Oct. 31.
RYAA Basketball
Registration for RYAA Basketball is now open to boys and girls in grades K-2, 3-4 and 5-6. Registration ends Nov. 15. Volunteer coaches are also needed to keep this program running.
Register at www.ryaasports.org. If you have questions, email basketball@ryaasports.org.
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes must be submitted to the office no later than 2:00pm. Please call the office at 217-498-6215 or email your changes to Mrs. Howie at chowie@rochester3a.net or Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00 pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
For parent pick-up at the end of the day, we prefer the line system. All parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. You may also choose to park in the spots in the parking lot. It is our preference that you use the line system, however if you choose to park, please come to the front of the building and escort your student to the vehicle safely. Under no circumstances should students be walking across the parking lot unescorted. Thank you for your help with this!
Lunch Balances
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.