Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Good Morning Students, Parents and Staff!
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Looking Ahead:
10/24 - 10/28 Red Ribbon Week
10/28 - Into the Woods school preview
10/29 - Into the Woods - 7:00 p.m.
10/30 - Into the Woods - 2:00 p.m.
11/2 - Last Parent/Teacher Conference (sign-up info below)
RJHS Rocket Gear - Annual PTO Fundraiser
The Rochester Junior High is having their annual fundraiser. They will be selling Rocket apparel click the link below to order. Store is open till Midnight on October 30.
https://shop.primodesigns.net/RJHSPTO/shop/home
Red Ribbon Week
This week is Red Ribbon Week! We are recognizing the week with some activities and dress up days. Plan for the following:
Monday-Sports Day. Be a good sport and don't do drugs
Tuesday-Wear Red. Don't do drugs plain and simple.
Wednesday-Career Day. Don't let drugs ruin your future. (dress for your future dream job)
Thursday-Anything but a backpack day. Don't let drugs weigh you down. Get creative, bring your things in anything BUT a backpack.
Friday-Orange and Blue day: Don't let drugs steal your rocket fuel.
Science Olympiad
Do you like science and want to be a part of a fun team for a one day competition called Science Olympiad? If you are interested in finding out more about it, come to a lunch meeting this Thursday, October 27th . Quickly grab your lunch and a friend and come to room 1026. See Mrs. Jett if you have any questions!
Double Bus Routes 10-26-22
RJHS riders for Bus #7 & #19 need to wait in the HS/JH cafeteria until your bus comes to pick you up and take you home.
Bus #7 - Ran by Bus #15
Bus #19 - Ran by Bus #2
*Any transportation changes need to be made before 2:00, so we can get students where they need to go.
*PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING LATE BUSES TO THE BUS GARAGE. THEY CAN BE REACHED AT (217)498-9834
Playoff Football Game
Playoff Football Game Saturday 1:00 - All tickets are $5, Students are not free, as it is an IHSA postseason game. Also, there will be no pre-sale tickets...tickets will be available when the gates open at 11:30.
RJHS Wrestling
Junior High wrestling practice will start on Monday, November 28. All students interested in participating in junior high wrestling must be signed up on Rschool and have a current physical on file with the school. If you have any questions in regard to your login or your child’s physical, please contact Sara Powless at spowless@rochester3a.net. The wrestling schedule for the season can be found on the Rschool link or app.
Rschool Registration Directions
Open Gyms for wrestling will begin on November 1 from 3:30-5, please reach out to Coach Stevens with any questions.
Into the Woods Jr
The RJHS Drama Department will present the musical INTO THE WOODS JR on Saturday, October 29, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 30, at 2 p.m. All seats are reserved and must be purchased in advance. Click on this link TICKETS
Parent Teacher Conferences
The portal is open to sign up for the final parent teacher conference in November.
The last Parent/Teacher Conference will be held for RJHS on Wednesday, November 2 from 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. Conferences will be held virtually or in person (if requested) this fall. Parents should use their Skyward Family Access to schedule a 15-minute appointment with their student’s teachers that they would like to visit with about their student.
After scheduling your conference(s), parents will be sent a link by the teacher for each meeting via their email. Directions on how to schedule a conference can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Christie Jones at 217-498-9761, Ext. 1002 or cjones@rochester3a.net.
Lunch Menu:
Wednesday
Rocket Line - Hot Dog w/ Cheese
Corner Crust Pizza - BBQ Bacon Chicken
Custom Bros Grill - Spicy Popcorn Chicken/Boneless Wings
Salad Bar - Fajita Chicken
Thursday
Rocket Line - Popcorn Chicken Lo Mein
Corner Crust Pizza - Meatball Pizza
Custom Bros Grill - Bacon Cheeseburger
Salad Bar - Cobb