Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!

Today is Thursday, November 9th, 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             

Conrad Haas, Sophie Mattison and Frank Shimkus

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.   

RIS Students and Parents: some members of our local fire and police forces will be here out in the front of our building at RIS around 7:30am on Friday, November 10th to greet students for our "High Five Friday." 

Sixth Grade Swing Choir

After School Rehearsals continue tonight for the Medieval production.  The schedule has been recently updated and may be found

HERE. There is no rehearsal after school on Friday!  Please make sure your transportation is arranged to pick you up at 5:00 PM (or 5:30 after Thanksgiving Break)!

6th grade students - please check announcements for information about girls volleyball and boys basketball!

Student council is hosting a Canned Food Drive This week. Please bring any non-perishable items to your homeroom student council rep. Winner will win a breakfast party!

Our RIS Library is having a  COLORFUL POSTER CONTEST.

All students, Grades 4-6 are invited to create a colorful poster using ANY one of these themes:

“Set Sail With A Book”

Or

“Books Are Tools  For  Success”

Posters must be encouraging and positive. 

Poster Contest rules are posted on the RIS Learning Commons Canvas page and discussed in library classes.

 

*The deadline for all posters to be turned in and considered for judging is

 Tuesday,  November 28th..

So, Join in the fun and create a Colorful Poster for our RIS Library!

Today’s lunch menu includes: 

  1. Waffles and Sausage Links

  2. Mini Corn Dogs

  3. Salisbury Steak

  4. Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

  5. Chicken Patty

Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:

Responsibility

Inclusion

Safety

Empathy

Important Dates

11/22 - 11-24 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

                   

Announcement for 6th/7th/8th Grade Girls Interested in Volleyball. 

Please see the information below, and if you have any questions please reach out to:

Stephanie Zeidler (6th Grade Coach) szeidler@rochester3a.net

Megan Hawkins (7th Grade Coach) mhawkins@rochetser3a.net

Abbey Wacaser (8th Grade Coach) awacaser@rochester3a.net

*Players MUST be registered on Rschool AND have a sports physical on file PRIOR to tryouts.

Parent Meeting for all 6th/7th/8th players interested grade-Monday, December 4th at 5:15pm in RJHS Cafeteria 

6th Grade Tryouts @ RIS 

Wednesday, December 6th AND Thursday December 7th from 3:30-5:00pm

*Students are encouraged to attend both days

6th Grade Boys Basketball

Parents Meeting  Tuesday, November 21st at 7pm in the RIS cafeteria for any parents that have someone trying out for 6th grade boys basketball this year. Tryouts will be Monday and Tuesday, November 27th and 28th from 6:30-8pm at the RIS gym. 

Due to grant funding from the Illinois State Board of Education, Rochester CUSD 3A will be opening a needs-based prekindergarten classroom in January 2024.  Please see the attached flyer for information on screenings to be considered for the program!

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.