Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Monday, April 8th, 2024
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
Avery Call, Mason Smith and Mrs. Joyce
Bus Announcements
Bus #2, Bus #4, Bus #5 and Bus #16 are double routes today.
KISS THE PIG Contest!
Bring in your spare change or a couple bucks and place in the jar of the principal you want to see kiss a pig at the Spring Carnival. Money will be collected each morning this week until the 8:10 bell.
Fifth Grade Chorus:
Constitution Rehearsals continue tonight for for all actors and soloists. Please check Canvas for the detailed rehearsal schedule and other related information.
All actors and soloists have rehearsals this week and will end at 5:00 PM. Please make sure you have arranged for your transportation to pick you up at 5:00 PM by the Main Office.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Chicken Patty Sliders
Hot Pepperoni Pizza Bagel
BBQ Rib on Bun
Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Important Dates
May 3rd - No School
May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
May 28th - Last Day of School - 11:30 Dismissal
Central Illinois STEM Fair is Wednesday!
We have an all-time high of 84 exhibits for this year's STEM Fair, including 16 from Rochester. Doors open at 6 pm and the event ends at 8 pm. If you haven't done so already, all students and families should reserve their free tickets at https://central-illinois-stem-fair.odoo.com/.
Check out the Central Illinois STEM Fair website for more information!
Spring Carnival - Friday, April 12, 6 - 8 pm at RIS
All RIS students and their families are invited to attend the Spring Carnival on Friday, April 12 from 6 - 8 pm. It will be a fun event with games, food, bounce houses and more! Here’s the flyer with details.
We need your help to make this event a success! Below are ways you can help.
Donate $5 to your child’s homeroom teacher for their class raffle basket. Click here for details.
Volunteer at the event! We need lots of volunteers during the event and to help clean up. Sign up here!
Donate a $5 gift card for our gift card wall game! Any gift cards you think RIS students would like. Drop off gift cards in the office or to a RIS board member.
Donate baked goods for the cake walk. Sign up here!
Rochester Summer Camps are open for registration!! Read Flyer for more information!! Payment is cash/check before first day of camp.
We are seeking donations for our RISE Store. Here is an Amazon wishlist if you would like to help out! If you have any questions feel free to contact the office.
Rochester Intermediate School R.I.S.E. Store Wishlist
2024 RYAA Fall Football Cheer
Registration for 2024 RYAA Fall Football Cheer is now open!
Cheerleaders entering 2nd grade through 8th grade for the 2024/2025 school year will be eligible to register. This year, our squads will cheer for their grade level at the Rochester JFL games. Some travel will be required.
Practices will begin the week of July 8th, 2024 and will be 1-2 days per week depending on your coach’s schedule. Games will begin mid-August and run through mid-October. The game schedule should be available by the beginning of August.
Registration for Cheerleading is $65 and is due at the time of registration. Register by April 30, 2024 to secure your spot!
For more information, or to register, visit 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.