Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!


Today is Friday, April 12th, 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            

Today to Madelyn Gullikson, Ryan Houmes, Wyatt Nees and McKenzie Zentgraff. Sunday to Remi Schownir 

Bus Announcements

Bus #16 is a double route today.

KISS THE PIG Contest totals: Mr. Toland - $158.86  |  Mr. Krepel - $201.18

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. 


Sixth Graders who participate in STEAM Club will meet next Wednesday in the Makerspace from 3:15-4:15.  If you are unable to attend please let Mrs. Tinder know.


Fifth Grade Chorus: There is no class today during school or after school 

Constitution Rehearsal.  We will rehearse Monday - Thursday next week.  Please work on getting parts memorized. Memorization Deadline is next Wednesday!  

Sixth Grade Swing Choir will not meet today.  Sixth Grade Band will meet last hour today (Friday) with Mr. Gunn!

Music Department Fundraising Forms and all collected money needs to be turned in by Tuesday morning to Mr. Gunn or Mr. McCafferty.

Today’s lunch menu includes: 

  1. Fiestadas

  2. Meat Lover’s Pizza

  3. Chicken Nuggets

  4. Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

  5. 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 - 11:15 Dismissal



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.

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 Jazz night is right around the corner and ticket sales start this week.  Tickets will be available at Jazz Night 4/27/24  from April 9-16. Come out and hear the Rochester Jazz Bands and Vocal Jazz Ensembles and have a great meal too.





Rochester Summer Camps are open for registration!! Read the Flyer for more information!! Payment is cash/check before first day of camp.

Golf Camp 1 May 20-23

Girls Basketball Camp June 3-6

Track Camp June 3-6

Football Camp June 4-6

Softball Camp June 10-13

Softball Pitching Camp June 14

Golf Camp 2 June 10-13

Boys Basketball Camp June 17-20

Soccer Camp June 17-20

Volleyball Camp July 9-11



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.