Infobruin for 
Tuesday, January 24th,  2017
 "A" Day
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Today's Events and Activities


Today's Announcements
  • Want to "reach out" to the community? Join Rock Bridge Reaches Out (RBRO) by attending one of our informational meetings Wednesday, January 25th after school at 4:15PM in room 207. Visit http://rockbridgereachesout.weebly.com/ for more info! 
  • Attention students taking a CPS Online course(s) this semester:  Please check your CPS student email for log-in information and announcements about the course.  
  • Sports Physical Day!  Student-Athletes interested in completing on an RB athletic team in the 2017-18 school year must have a sports physical dated on or after 2/1/17.  Take advantage of the Sports Physical Day provided by COG on February 11th.  See flyer for details: 2017 Physical Day
  • Parents & students may send a Valentine surprise to a student, teacher or special friend at RBHS.  See flyer for details: Valentine's Day Surprise!
  • Boys Lacrosse is still seeking new JV and varsity players.  Join us for a player/parent meeting  Tues, January 31 at 7pm   in the teacher's lounge. Club dues, required forms, and uniform orders will be collected.  Visit   rblax.org   for more information.  
  •  The Rock Bridge Bruin Girls are hosting a Shakespeare's Fundraiser THIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH.  Just take this flyer into any Shakespeare's store (or show it on your phone!) and RBHS Bruin Girls will receive 15% back on total sales in excess of $150.00 to use towards expenses for their upcoming National Dance Competition in March.  Please pass along and share with your friends! RBHS Bruin Girls thanks you for your support!  
  • The stadium is an active construction site.  The only path to the turf/track is North of the Baseball shed to the North West opening in the fence.  For no reason should a fence be moved or jumped.
  • Parking permits are $25 for January.
  • The deadline to buy a yearbook is Jan. 31, 2017. Bring $50, either cash or check, to room 329 to order one today!
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  • Global Village Meeting Wednesday, January 25th, after school.  We will meet in room 232.
RBHS PTSA Announcements
  • The RBHS PTSA would like to thank and recognize our 2016-17 Business Members!  
    • Going Bonkers
    • McDonalds of Columbia
    • Bowers Chiropractic
    • Tide N Tiger, LLC
    • Sara Fougere Catering
    • Johnston Paint & Decorating
    • Barchet Law Office
    • Grey Iris Holdings, LLC
    Thank you for your support of RBHS, its students, and staff! 

Guidance Announcements

ACT TEST PREP OPPORTUNITIES
  • ACT Super Saturdays ($ 25.00 per session)
  •  March 18, 2017 (7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Before/After School ACT Test Prep ($ 25.00 per package)
  • January/February Package: Jan. 23 thru Feb. 2 (before the Feb. 11, 2017 ACT)
Please drop by the Counseling Center for more Information and a sign up form

COLLEGE VISITS
  • FRESHMEN STUDENTS - Leadership In Practice  program is now accepting applications.  Leadership in Practice was developed by the Missouri Chamber Foundation to engage Missouri high school students in hands on, real world leadership training. The program is divided into five areas:  global leadership, civic leadership, economic leadership, ethical leadership and personal leadership.  The   2017 Leadership In Practice program is set for June 25-28, 2017.   The application period will run from   January 1, 2017 to April 1, 2017. Visit the RBHS Guidance website ( http://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5205) for more information and a link to the application!
     
  • Attention sophomores, juniors and seniors:  The A+ Program at Rock Bridge is sponsoring a college visit to State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO) on Friday February 3rd.  We depart at 7:30 am and will return by 2:30 pm.  Lunch is provided and the absence is coded field trip.
     
    State Fair accepts A+ scholarship funding and has a variety of 2 year associate degrees including nursing, teaching, dental hygiene and many career/technical programs.  See all program offerings here: https://www.sfccmo.edu/academics-programs/areas-of-study/ .  State Fair has on-campus housing and also offers some programs at satellite campuses, including Boonville.
     
    Permission slips are available in the Counseling Office and are due no later than Thursday Feb. 3rd at 9 am.  See Dr. Alexander or Mrs. Reed with questions.
     
  • SENIORS:  Salute to Seniors Community Scholarships applications are now available! There are over 50 scholarships available specifically for Rock Bridge Students!  Make sure you apply!  Deadline for Salute to Seniors scholarships is Thur., Feb. 16 by 8:55 a.m. You can find all the information you need here:  http://www.cpsk12.org/Page/12146
  • Attention Junior Girls:  Missouri Girls State will be interviewing soon for their 2017 summer program.  In order to interview you must sign up in the counseling office (no later than Friday Jan. 27th).  Interviews will take place on Sunday February 5th at 2:30 pm at the American Legion building off Hyw. WW (E. Broadway).  Girls State is held Sunday June 25 through Saturday July 1 at the University of Central Missouri (Warrensburg).

The purpose of Girls State is to promote pride in America and to create a mythical state that the citizens will govern at the city, county and state level. We will have speakers who serve as leaders in our Missouri government as well as hold important offices in our communities.  If selected, there is no charge to attend.
More information about the program can be found on the website: https://www.missourigirlsstate.org/ 
 

See Mrs. Geyer or Dr. Alexander in the Counseling Office if you have questions.
  • JUNIORS/SENIORS:  Upcoming College Visits
  •  Please sign-up in advance in the Counseling Center so we can notify teachers.  Thanks
Missouri Western State University :  Friday, January 27 @ 9 a.m.
 
Lindenwood University :  Tuesday, February 14 @ 9 a.m.
 
Truman State University :  Thursday, February 23 @ 9 a.m.


RBHS Booster Announcements
  
  • Deadline extended to purchase a brick in the legacy plaza at the new stadium!  The deadline has been extended to January 31!  Check out the flyer and purchase a brick to commemorate your RBHS Experience:  Legacy Plaza Brick