Monday, April 11, 2022
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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*Remember to bring a water bottle every day
Looking Ahead
*April 18 - No School
*April 19-21 - IL Science Assessment - 8th grade only (Science classes)
Rochester Invite- Results
Congratulations to the Rochester Junior High School Rocket Invite Athletes!!
The 7th grade girls team placed 2nd overall.
The 7th grade boys team placed 1st overall.
The 8th grade girls team placed 3rd overall.
The 8th grade boys team placed 3rd overall.
Great job to all of our runners, throwers, and jumpers!
RHS Tennis
Our Rochester Rockets Tennis Team is taking on the SHG Cyclones at home starting at 4:30PM tomorrow April 12th. Please come out and support the Rockets team. Also anyone interested in playing Tennis next year please see Coach Ty tomorrow at 4:30pm at the Tennis courts. You can also reach him by email tsmith@rochester3a.net .
Play Practice today - Update
LITTLE MERMAID practice for tonight has changed to 6:30-9 pm in the Auditorium. Email Mr. B with any questions.
Band Booster Apparel Pick up - Today
The Band Boosters will host a pick up event for the Spring apparel sale on April 11 from 5:30-6:00. If you ordered band apparel, please come to the High School Band Door (#7) during that time to retrieve your items. The Band Boosters will also be meeting at 6:00 in the Band Room; and we’d love for you to stay and join us! All are welcome! Thanks for supporting the "Pride of Rochester" …Its' BANDS!
High School Basketball Fundraiser
Reminder to all basketball players, Krispy Kreme fundraiser forms and payment are due Monday, April 11th. Drop off with Nikki Bruce or at the RAC from 3:30-4.
Boys Basketball Open Gyms
Boys Basketball Open Gyms
Every Thursday in the RAC
Current 3rd graders thru current 8th graders 6:30-7:30
High School 7:30-9
Please contact Coach Gavin (tgavin@inb.com) with any questions
RHS Flag Tryouts
The Rochester Marching Rockets will be holding tryouts for the Fall 2022 Flag Squad on April 12, 13, 14 after school from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the MPR. Students that make the team will be part of the marching band for 1st semester. The squad performs in all parades and home football games. Come join the fun! If you have any questions, please contact flags coach, Julia Waldeck at jwaldeck@rochester3a.net. Go Rockets!
Let the RHS Cheerleaders make your Easter Egg Hunter a little easier this year!
Sign up to get a delivery (if you live in the Rochester school district) or at School Pick-up of plastic candy filled Eggs for you to hide on Easter Morning. Let us do the hard work for you!
(if you have children under the age of 3 and would like fruit snacks instead of candy please indicate that in the comment section of the form)
- Delivery will be Saturday, April 16th starting at 10am and will be delivered to your front porch.
- Pick-up will be Friday, April 15th from 12pm-4pm by the HS Auditorium.
https://gofan.co/app/events/581867?schoolId=IL15326
or Scan the QR code with your phone on the attached poster!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Coach Alex Wagner (awagner@rochester3a.net)
Summer Sports Camps Registration
Summer Sport Camp registration is now open at SUMMER SPORT CAMP REGISTRATION. The deadline to register is May 13. The cost for each camp is $50. When registering your student please use the grade your student will be entering in the fall of 2022. If you have any questions please contact Angie Butler at abutler@rochester3a.net. Summer camp information sheet
PAC - Performing Arts Camp - UPDATE
**Due to technical difficulties with our registration system, the PAC@ROCHESTER Performing Arts Camps will not open until Monday, April 11. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Bauser at bbauser@rochester3a.net. Thank you for your patience.
We are thrilled to begin offering performing arts camps (PAC) at Rochester this Summer. There will be two, one week camps the week of July 18 and the week of July 25. Camp will be available to students entering the 3rd grade through completion of 9th grade. Registration will begin April 11 (updated date) and enrolled students at Rochester will have first chance at the camps prior to opening them up to the public. SAVE THE DATE.
Pick - ups
If you need to pick up your Jr High student during the school day please contact Mrs. Jones in the office at 217-498-9761 ext. 1002 or cjones@rochester3a.net prior to pick up.
**You may now come into the building to pick up your student. When you come into the office, you will sign them out of the building.
Remote Instruction is provided only to those students who are under quarantine.
If your child is under quarantine, please have them email their teachers to set up google meets and also check on Canvas to see what the teachers have put on there for work.
Note from nurse
If you are not feeling well please go to the nurse’s office. From there we can arrange for your parents to pick you up.
Up to date Vaccination Records
Please make sure that the school nurse has your up-to-date vaccination records.
Shield Testing
Consent Link
Safe2Help
Safe2Help is a 24/7 program for students, staff, and families to share school safety issues, find resources to get help, and find encouragement to help others. Anyone can call to talk to a trained staff member about abuse, bullying, depression, self-injury, or suicidal thoughts for themselves or other students. You can access Safe2Help by calling 844-4-SAFEIL, texting SAFE2(72332), or emailing help@safe2helpIL.com.
Hazel Heath
We’re launching our health services program for this school year, and we want to make sure your family has access to these services all year long. Our district is hosting a Consent for Care Drive to ensure 100% of families learn about our student health services from Hazel Health. With Hazel, students can immediately speak with a Hazel doctor right from school or at home.
On-demand health services include:
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 return to school communications
Parents - Please sign the Consent for Care form to ensure your child has access to these services: my.hazel.co/rochester3a
If you have already completed the form, thank you! You can help us reach 100% of families this week by reminding your fellow Rochester CUSD 3A families to opt-in to this service during our drive.
Few reminders about RJHS:
The doors at RJHS open at 7:30.
The tardy bell rings at 8:05 which means that students should be in class, ready to learn by 8:05.
School is dismissed at 3:05.
Lunch is 12:22 - 12:52
Students should bring a plastic water bottle (with a lid). Water fountains are not available, although we do have bottle filling stations.
Parent drop-off & pick-up is on the NORTH side of the building, near the auditorium doors (across the parking lot from the football field). Buses will drop-off & pick-up on the SOUTH side (route 29 side) of the building.
Please make sure your student's chromebook is charged and ready to go tomorrow morning!
Student phones should be turned off and out of sight during the school day, although students are allowed to use them at lunch time. Airpods/earbuds/headphones are only to be used in class when directed by the teacher such as when students are independently watching videos for instruction.
Students should report directly to their first period (Learning Lab) class upon arrival.
Lockers will only be used before school, at lunch time, and after school.
Lunch Menu:
Monday
Rocket Line - Teriyaki Chicken w/ Fried Rice
Corner Crust Pizza - Taco Pizza
Custom Bros Grill - Spicy Popcorn Chicken/ Boneless Wings
Salad Bar - Fajita Chicken
Tuesday
Rocket Line - Texas Straw Hat
Corner Crust Pizza - BLT Pizza
Custom Bros Grill - Curly Fries
Salad Bar - Taco