Rockets

Good Morning Rochester Intermediate School Students and Staff!

Today is Thursday, September 15, 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:

Leo Kramer

Jayden McGlennon

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 a Decade Day today, and wearing Rocket Orange and Blue tomorrow. 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 tonight, 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: 

  1. Biscuits and Gravy (this is a change from the original menu)

  2. Breaded Mozzarella Stick

  3. Chicken and Cheese Salad 

  4. Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza

  5. 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)

 

 

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 tonight, 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.