Infobruin for 
Tuesday, December 18,  2018
"A" Day
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Today's Events and Activities  

Boys Basketball (JV/V) - Battle- 6:00 PM - Battle HS 

Today's Announcements        
  • The RBHS Spirit Store will be open from 5-8 pm on Friday, December 21st in the main commons (during the Boys and Girls BB games).  Rock Bridge apparel would make a GREAT Christmas gift for students, parents and grandparents!  
      A new shipment of the popular green crewneck "Seaside styled" sweatshirts are here too! Questions, please contact Melissa Murphy at 289-8755 or  melissa@johnstonpaint.com 
  • R.B.H.S. Counselors presented the 2019 Salute to Seniors community scholarship information to Senior students through their English classes. Salute to Seniors scholarships are community scholarships set up specifically for Rock Bridge and/or Columbia area students!  Salute to Seniors scholarship information can be found on the R.B.H.S. Counseling Scholarship website:

     
  • SENIOR PARENTS: 

  • ATTENTION STUDENTS:  This is a reminder that instructional hallways are closed during lunch.  Lunch area are available in the commons, cafeteria, north commons area and on the court yards.

     
  • The RBHS Baseball team will be doing a Chili Supper fundraiser on December 21, 2018 from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the RBHS cafeteria, we will sell Chili/chili dogs/hot dogs/peanut butter sandwiches during the boy's and girls 9th, JV and Varsity games that evening. The cost for supper will be "all you can eat" and an entry into a raffle for "a night of baseball in the Spring 2019" for $10 per person. We would encourage anyone available on this date to come out and support our Baseball program!

RBHS PTSA FACULTY MEMBERS 2018-19

Laurie Adams
Jordan Alexander
Kris Arthur
Sandra Baker
Rex Beltz
Stephanie Brown
Hannah Casey
Marla Clowe
Jackie Collins
John-Mark Cooley
Newton Crosby
Cathy Dweik
David Egan
Chris Fischer
Darlene Grant
Abigail Gorsage
Lacey Hahn
Darryl Heaton
Lisa Holt
Betsy Jones
Alison Kaiser
Samanth Kanago
Kory Kaufman
Holly Kerns
Laura Kessel
Andrew Kinslow
Marie Klein
Eric Knutson

Anne Koppitz
Danielle Lamm
Susan Lidholm
Ben Loeb
Amy McKenzie
Josh Meidel
Michael McGinty
Daryl Moss
Dennis Murphy
Jon Myers
Lisa Nieuwenhuizen
Ben Niewoehner
Teresa Norton
Michele Parker
Donna Piecko
Nancy Ragsdale
Jennifer Rukstad
Pamela Slansky
Carrie Stephenson
Edith Stevens
Robin Stover
Randy Swift
Kevin Taylor
Lesley Thalhuber
Janet Thompson
Jen Turek
Rachel Victor
Melissa Wessel
Scott Wittenborn

Thank you for your support of RBHS PTSA!

Parking permits are $35 for December.   - Any vehicle a student parks at RBHS/CACC must be registered with a parking permit. Please see Darryl Heaton with questions. 
Club Announcements

Interested in academic trivia?
Scholar Bowl will have its first informational meeting after school in room 213 on January 4th. Scholar bowl is an academic, buzzer-style team activity. If you are interested, fill out this form: goo.gl/pHcbi2. Please stop by to learn more. We hope to see you there! 

RBHS PTSA Announcements

Our next meeting is Monday, January 14th at noon, we hope to see you there!
PTSA Meetings are held at noon on the 2nd Monday of the month during the school year. 


We would like to recognize and thank our RBHS PTSA 2018-19 Business members. 
 
The Shy Team of Remax Boone Reality
Columbia Associates Architecture and Interior Design
Gerding, Korte, and Chitwood; CPAs
TIG (The Insurance Group) 
Lynn Milyo Pilates
Wilson's Total Fitness
Johnston's Paint and Decorating
Sundvold Financial
Sally C Powell, DDS
Fit Team Global - Cheri's Team
Sara Fougere Catering
McDonald's of Columbia


Counseling Announcement
  • Student's scores from the PSAT have arrived. Stop by Counseling Office to pick up.

     
  • R.B.H.S. Counselors presented the 2019 Salute to Seniors community scholarship information to Senior students through their English classes. Salute to Seniors scholarships are community scholarships set up specifically for Rock Bridge and/or Columbia area students!  Salute to Seniors scholarship information can be found on the R.B.H.S. Counseling Scholarship website:
     

  • Seniors:  If you are applying for any colleges that have a Jan. 1 application deadline, please note that the counseling office will be closed from Dec. 21-Jan. 2, so you need to communicate with your counselors NOW regarding any counselor recommendation letters or forms (including the Common Application) that are needed. You will also need to make sure you have submitted a transcript release form prior to Dec. 14,  so your transcript will be sent and received by the deadline.
  • Look Around Boone Creative Contest 2018-2019
    1 in 5 people ages 14-18 years old experience or will experience a serious mental  health concern, yet stigma (negative perceptions and attitudes) towards experiencing and  seeking help for our mental well-being still exists in all ages of members of our  community. Look Around Boone is a public awareness campaign aiming to reduce that stigma.  FACE and Look Around Boone partners want to showcase your powerful artwork throughout  the County. Help us raise awareness about mental health creating powerful creative  materials! We are seeking students who are passionate about the goals of  Look Around to join and grow the movement, lead the conversation, and steer  change based on their experiences.

      Look Around Creative Contest Entry Form
  • SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for Seniors:
    **For a complete list of current scholarships offerings, visit the Counseling 
    -->Scholarships webpage: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5783
     
  • Columbia African American Association Memorial Scholarship - multiple awards given, minimum award $500. 
    The Columbia African American Association (CAAA) is committed to the development of America's youth; specifically targeting African American students living in the Columbia, Missouri area. Our children are the future leaders of America and we accept the challenge and responsibility of preparing them for success. Our top priority is to cultivate and develop responsible citizens and leaders. 
    Application Deadline:  January 31, 2019.  Application and additional information is available on the Counseling -->
    Scholarships webpage: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5783
     
  • Central Bank of Boone County Diversity Internship - Total Scholarship potential is $10,000/ year + a PAID Internship! Provides $1,250.00 per semester, or $2,500.00 per year, in scholarship funds for diversity scholarship/internship recipients.  The scholarship/internship is renewable for 4 years, or eight semesters based upon the recipient meeting stated academic and work performance goals.The objectives of the program are to provide financial assistance to students wishing to attend the University of Missouri--Columbia, Stephens College, Columbia College, Moberly Area Community College, William Woods, Westminster or other Mid-Missouri colleges; to provide a part-time internship to supplement educational opportunities and income, and to enhance the educational process; to make minority students aware of job opportunities at Central Bank of Boone County and within Central Bank company so they might be encouraged to seek employment with us  once they have obtained their undergraduate degree.  Application Deadline:  February 14, 2019 by 8:55 AM.  Applications should be submitted to Theresa Geyer in the Counseling Office.  Application and additional information is available on the Counseling -->  Scholarships webpage: https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5783
  •   ACT Prep Session information is now available in the Counseling Office.  We will be having one Super Saturday (March 16) and two Before/After School sessions (December and Jan/Feb)  Please drop by the counseling office to pick up a sheet with more details and to obtain a registration form, if interested.  Please direct all questions to Theresa Geyer via email at tgeyer@cpsk12.org or call 573.214.3111.  Thanks!

COLLEGE VISITS
 


Please sign-up to participate in a College Visit in the Counseling Center!  

A college representative w ill be available to provide school information and answer student questions.  All visits take p lace in the Counseling office.  Please see Mrs. Geyer if you have further questions. 

RBHS Booster Announcements

Rock Bridge HIGH, Rock Bridge LOW, Rock Bridge ROCKS wherever they go!

The Bruin Booster Club promotes school spirit & provides programs & financial support to the athletic teams & student-athletes of Rock Bridge High School (RBHS).  Since 2003, the Booster Club has raised & allocated a significant amount of funds to benefit the Bruin athletic programs.  Those who purchase a Booster Club membership will receive a pass (or passes) to attend all home athletic contests in all seasons.  All money raised through membership dues stays at RBHS to support our student athletes, plus the pass can be less expensive than purchasing individual game tickets throughout a season.