Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!
Today is Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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:
Bijoux Helmy
RIS Homecoming Spirit Week
The RIS Library is inviting all students and staff to participate in our RIS Homecoming School Spirit Week this week by wearing Favorite College or Future Career Day today, wearing Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars tomorrow, a Decade Day on Thursday, and wearing Rocket Orange and Blue on Friday. Join in the fun as we celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week!
Literary
Attention students! Are you interested in acting, public speaking, or improvisation? Then the Rochester Literary Program is for you! We have opportunities for solo, duet and group performances for all students in grades 5-8th! The program will begin rehearsals the week of September 26th, with our contest currently scheduled for Saturday, November 12th at RJHS.
A virtual parent information meeting will be held this Thursday, September 15th, at 6:00pm to cover all the details and additional information you will need to get signed up! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Parker.
Today’s lunch menu includes:
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
Hamburger
Turkey and Cheese BaBoom Sub
Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
Chicken Patty
Remember, “Rockets RISE Together” by demonstrating:
Responsibility
Inclusion
Safety
Empathy
Choose to make today great!!!!
Transportation ChangesAll 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 both Mrs. Warren at cwarren@rochester3a.net and Mrs. Lovett at clovett@rochester3a.net. Any request for transportation changes past 2:00pm cannot be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parent Pick-up:
As a reminder, for parent pick-up at the end of the day, all parents should remain in their vehicles and follow the pick-up line around and to the front of the building. Please do not park in the parking spaces in order to pick up your child. 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.
Important Dates
September 12-16: Homecoming Week (Parade on Wednesday, Football Game on Friday)
Check out the Homecoming Spirit Week Days here!
September 13: PTO meeting at 7:00pm (meeting info below)
September 16: End of mid-quarter
September 23: Early dismissal (12:15pm)
September 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences (more information forthcoming)
PTO Meeting
RIS PTO is having its first meeting of the school year tonight, Sept. 13 at 7 pm via Zoom. The information is below. All parents and staff members are welcome to attend. We will need lots of help this year!
Also, we have several officer positions open. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership role within the community and help out your child's school! Attend our meeting to learn more.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3381731811...
Meeting ID: 338 173 1811
Passcode: pubcT2
Literary
Attention students! Are you interested in acting, public speaking, or improvisation? Then the Rochester Literary Program is for you! We have opportunities for solo, duet and group performances for all students in grades 5-8th! The program will begin rehearsals the week of September 26th, with our contest currently scheduled for Saturday, November 12th at RJHS.
A virtual parent information meeting will be held this Thursday, September 15th, at 6:00pm to cover all the details and additional information you will need to get signed up! You may access the meeting at the link below. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Parker at cparker@rochester3a.net
Literary Parent Information Meeting
Thursday, September 15 · 6:00 – 6:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bos-dset-dbe
Or dial: (US) +1 650-735-3859 PIN: 310 856 531#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/bos-dset-dbe?pin=5898311948680
Rochester Future Cheerleading Clinic: Kindergarten-6th Graders
Clinic Date: Wednesday, September 21st from 3:30-4:45pm (2-3 Building)
Performance Date: Friday, September 23rd, halftime of the Varsity Football Game
Please see attached link for waiver and more information about the clinic and performance. Payment can be made using the following link! https://gofan.co/app/events/701684
Registration will close on Wednesday, September 14th at midnight.
If you have any questions please contact Coach Alex Wagner at awagner@rochester3a.net.
Go Rockets!
RYAA Softball Skills Camp/Home Run Derby for Girls
RYAA Softball Skills Camp/Home Run Derby for girls ages 8u to 14u. Sunday, September 18th 1-4:30 p.m. (Rain date Sunday, September 25th)
Enjoy a fun day of improving softball skills including pitching, catching, infield, outfield, and sliding. Camp will end with a home run derby. Snack provided.
$20 per player. Please bring your glove and wear pants for sliding if at the 10u level or above
Preregister at www.ryaasports.org
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.