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Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!

Today is Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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…

Sophia Mattison

Maddox Mitchell

Frank Shimkus

Reminder: ALL BAND/CHOIR MEMBERS:

 •Pastry Fundraiser Forms and Money are due TODAY (Tuesday).  If you have sold items but do not have your forms and money - please let Mrs. Parker or Mr. McCafferty know.

 RIS Bands and Fifth Grade Chorus’s Fall Concert will be held Wednesday at 4:30 PM at the Fine Arts Auditorium.  There will be a $1 admission for all non-performers.

 PARENTS:

ALL RIS BAND AND FIFTH GRADE CHORUS STUDENTS WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE AUDITORIUM FOR A REHEARSAL ON THE STAGE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON - THEY WILL REMAIN THERE UNTIL THE CONCERT IS OVER. THEY WILL NOT BE RIDING THE BUS HOME!   PLEASE MEET KIDS AT THE AUDITORIUM FOR THE 4:30 CONCERT!

 DOORS FOR THE CONCERT WILL OPEN AT 4:00 PM

More information is posted on student’s Canvas pages

 Sixth Grade Swing Choir:

Tonight: Celtic Dance only 3:10-5:00 PM

 Our RIS Library is having a  COLORFUL POSTER CONTEST

All students, Grades 4-6 are invited to create a colorful poster using EITHER one of these themes: “Books Can Set You Free” Or “Books Are A Sea Of Stories”

Posters must be encouraging and positive. 

Poster Contest rules have been 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

 Friday, November 19th.

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

Today’s lunch menu includes…

  1. Bosco Sticks with Marinara Sauce

  2. Chicken Patty

  3. Popcorn Chicken

  4. Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza

  5. Beefy Nachos

November Lunch Menu

Please remember to be respectful, be responsible, and be safe and choose to make today great!

11/12/21 - School Improvement Day (Dismiss at 12:15)

11/24/21-11/26/21 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

From the Nurse

SAVE THE DATE!  The Rochester School District has partnered with the Illinois Department of Public Health to offer COVID vaccinations for children ages 5-11 years old.  The COVID vaccination clinic is scheduled for 11/20 and 12/11 from 9am-12pm.  Watch for more information to come.  

Here is additional information regarding COVID vaccinations from the Illinois American Academy of Pediatrics.

Round #3 Playoff Information

Rockets will face Freeburg on Saturday, November 13 at 4:00 at Rocket Stadium.  ALL TICKETS HAVE TO BE PURCHASED ONLINE.  Please click this link ONLINE FOOTBALL TICKETS to purchase your tickets.  Gates will open at 2:30.  If you have any questions please contact Angie Butler at 217-498-9761 ext. 3166 or abutler@rochester3a.net

Reminder: ALL BAND/CHOIR MEMBERS:

 •Pastry Fundraiser Forms and Money are due TODAY (Tuesday).  If you have sold items but do not have your forms and money - please let Mrs. Parker or Mr. McCafferty know.

RIS Bands and Fifth Grade Chorus’s Fall Concert will be held Wednesday at 4:30 PM at the Fine Arts Auditorium.  There will be a $1 admission for all non-performers.

PARENTS:

ALL RIS BAND AND FIFTH GRADE CHORUS STUDENTS WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO THE AUDITORIUM FOR A REHEARSAL ON THE STAGE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON - THEY WILL REMAIN THERE UNTIL THE CONCERT IS OVER. THEY WILL NOT BE RIDING THE BUS HOME!   PLEASE MEET KIDS AT THE AUDITORIUM FOR THE 4:30 CONCERT!

DOORS FOR THE CONCERT WILL OPEN AT 4:00 PM

More information is posted on student’s Canvas pages

Sixth Grade Swing Choir:

Tonight: Celtic Dance only 3:10-5:00 PM

W:  No Rehearsal - Fall  Concert 

Th: All who are available  3:15-5:00 PM

F:    No Rehearsal- Early Dismissal 

Orange and Blue 'Rocket Musician' yard signs will be available for purchase at this Wednesday night's band concert at the Band Boosters table in the lobby for $15.

Cash/Check and Carry!

*there is a limited supply!

 Volleyball is just around the corner! 

All participants MUST be registered on the RSchool App AND have an updated sports physical on file with the school. Athletes may NOT tryout unless both items are completed. 

6th Grade Parent Meeting will be Monday, December 6- 5:30-6pm in the junior high school cafeteria. 

7th/8th Grade Parent Meeting will be Monday, December 6th- 6:00pm-6:30pm in the junior high school cafeteria. 

One parent/guardian must attend the parent meeting (athletes do not have to attend). 

6th Grade Tryouts will be:

Thursday, December 9 3:30-5:00pm @ RIS 

Friday, December 10 3:30-5:00pm @ RIS 

7th/8th Grade Tryouts will be: 

Wednesday, December 15 3:30-5:00pm @ RJHS 

Thursday, December 16 5:00-6:30pm @ RIS 

*7th and 8th grade tryouts will be tentative, and changed based on the JH Girls basketball season. Any updates will be sent out! 

If you have any questions, please contact Megan Hawkins at mhawkins@rochester3a.net or (217) 498-9761 ext. 3117 

UPCOMING RIS MUSIC EVENTS:

The RIS Fall Music Concert will be held Wednesday November 10th at 4:30 at the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium.  The concert will feature our Fifth Grade Beginning Band, Sixth Grade Concert Band and Fifth Grade Chorus. 

PLEASE NOTE:

The Sixth Grade Swing Choir will NOT be performing at this concert - their “Medieval Times” production will be held at 4:30 PM on December 16th at the Rochester Fine Arts Auditorium!

SWING FLAG CAMP - Come join our high school flag squad for their annual fundraiser Swing Flag Camp.  2nd - 8th grade girls can participate.  Registration deadline is November 5th.  Performance on Tuesday, November 16 during the girls basketball game.  Click the attached FLYER for more details and registration information.  

Registration for the 2021-2022 RYAA basketball season is open!

Leagues for kindergarten through 6th grade boys and girls will be held in school gymnasiums this winter. Practices will begin in early December with games starting in early January. Please visit ryaasports.org to register.

 Rocket Color Blast 5k Junior Prom Fundraiser 

Late Registration:

If you would like to participate in the Rocket Color Blast 5k but missed the sign up you still can! 

Please bring $20 (exact change or check --made out to RHS Junior Class) to the 5k event this Sunday, November 7th at the Rochester Community Park on the JFL Football Fields. 

Late Registration will get you into the race and color blasted -- Tshirt's NOT included so please wear your own white shirt! 

Late Registration will open at 12pm with Race starting at 1pm.  

Any questions please contact Alex Wagner (awagner@rochester3a.net) or Sam Gumble (sgumble@rochester3a.net) 

 Let's have a Blast Rockets! 

 Hazel Health

We want to make sure every student has the option to access our student health services from day one.  Be sure to take part in our Consent for Care Drive by signing the form at my.hazel.co/rochester3a.  If you have already completed the form, thank you! 

Why sign up?

When students are not feeling well, they often miss more school when they can’t see a doctor.  We are making doctor visits available to all students through Hazel, so they can receive medical care and return to learning faster.  Wondering whether your child has allergies or a potential flu?  Your child says they have a headache that just won’t go away, and you’re not sure whether it’s serious?  Will you need to leave work to drop off medicine at school?

Hazel can help by providing HIPAA-compliant video doctor visits through your school nurse’s office or from home.  Hazel is a trusted resource for extended student health services, including:

  • Medical treatment: For stomach aches, headaches, sprained ankles, asthma concerns, and everything in between

  • Medication: Prescriptions written or over-the-counter provided at school when needed

  • Coordination: With family physician and school

Sign the form at this link now to be prepared for student health this school year: my.hazel.co/rochester3a

Parents who are unable to sign the form today can still sign up at any time during the school year.  We encourage you to do this early, so you are prepared for student health this year.