InfoBruin for 
Thursday, February 27, 2020
"B" Day
The InfoBruin is proudly provided by the RBHS PTSA.



Today's Events and Activities

Girls Basketball
JV/V Blue Springs 5:30 PM Blue Springs HS

Announcements
 
The Court Warming Dance is Saturday, February 29th & we need your help!  Shifts are 7:15-9:00 or 9:00-10:30 pm at RBHS.
Please consider grabbing a friend and signing up by clicking the link below.  We need your help to ensure the students have a 
safe and fun evening!



Student Parking Reminder:
Our South Parking Lot is experiencing overcrowding. Students are allowed to park in the 5 rows on the east side (Providence Road side) of the South Parking Lot. Visitor spaces need to remain available for guests of Rock Bridge High School. Non-faculty vehicles parked in rows west of these 5 rows will be ticketed. There are consistently extra student parking spaces in the North Lot .







Attention AVID Applicants: If you are a current RBHS student and submitted an online AVID application in the last few weeks, you should have received a note from Mrs. Holt indicating your application was being processed. We have discovered a glitch in the system. If you did submit and have not heard from Mrs. Holt, then she does not have your application. Please reach out to her for the next step.
Mrs. Holt ([email protected])




For the link to sign up for Cultural Activities 
 during Global Village week, please click HERE



For coverage of this week's Court Warming theme days, lunch events and interviews with King Candidates, check out this link to Bearing News. Candidates talk about the school and community groups they're involved with, tell their favorite food, share an interesting fact about themselves, describe their future plans and reveal what their favorite part about RBHS is. Voting begins Feb. 26 and closes prior to the 6 p.m. basketball game Friday, Feb. 28.

IMPORTANT COURT WARMING DANCE INFORMATION
Students must present their Rock Bridge Student ID at the dance. Any Guests must present a Photo ID (license or school ID).


Any boys interested in trying out for the RBHS Tennis Team this spring that missed the December meeting, please contact Coach Loeb at [email protected]


Rock Bridge Girls Soccer Try-Outs
Try-outs will be held next week for all girls interested in playing soccer for Rock Bridge this spring.  Try-outs will be held from Monday (3/2) to Thursday (3/5) from 4:30-6:30 on the turf field.  All those interested should plan to attend all sessions.  Please bring running shoes, cleats, and shin-guards each day.  All players interested in trying-out MUST have a completed PRIVIT account before Monday.  See Coach Wittenborn in Room 210 
if you have any questions!


Bruin Cheerleading Tryout info for 2020/21 season
Tryout informational meeting  March 17, 2020 @ 6pm in rm 345
 
Open gyms with coaches 3/31; 4/2,7,9,14 & 16 
4:30 - 6:30 pm each  night
 
Tryouts  April 20-23  5pm - 8pm each night
 
Camp (all teams) July 6-9 @ Lindenwood University
Choreography (comp teams) Aug 5 & 6
 
We would LOVE to have a Freshman, JV & a Varsity team!!
 
Come be a part of something truly special!!!
 
Questions, contact [email protected] or [email protected]



CAFETERIA NEWS!!
     Where can you purchase a veggie burger for lunch?  The CAFETERIA!  Now offering on Tuesday and Thursday a Veggie Burger in the cafeteria.  Also added to the garden bar daily, rice, lo mein noodles, and garbanzo beans to expand the healthy diet choices already offered.  If you have any questions, ask.
 
MORE IMPORTANT INFO!  Due to lack of use and expense of having...we will no longer be offering the debit/credit payment option at our registers as of this Thursday 2/27 at end of cafeteria hours.  If a parent or student would like to put money in their accounts using a credit card or debit card after this day,  they can still call the main Nutrition Services office at 214-3480. 
  




PARENT VOLUNTEER- 
Please click HERE to sign up!  






SENIORS AND PARENTS
If you missed ordering a cap & gown when Josten's was on campus, you can call them and get these important graduation items ordered!
Josten's 573-442-2855
www.jostens.com






Rock Bridge High School students are invited to a Visit Day on Saturday, March 14th to learn more about the Ag Systems Management and Food Science programs in CAFNR.  The day begins at 9am and will wrap up at 2pm. Lunch will be provided! 

This event is for students who are interested in agricultural systems, technology, chemistry, engineering and/or food sustainability!  Students will have an interactive day of exploring these majors.

Ag Systems Management - Discover how we blend technologies and knowledge in agricultural systems for the digital age of agriculture.

Food Science - Discover how our students gain industry-relevant experiences in food product development, safety, and processing for successful careers in the food and bioprocessing industry.
 
Questions? Call me at 573-882-8790 or email [email protected]





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*Save the Date*
BRUIN CUP
WHAT: For all athletes and their friends and family to celebrate athletic achievements this year.
WHEN: Sunday, May 17, 2020 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Crossing Church



     

Club Announcements


Bruins United is having the 7th United Challenge on April 16th at Rock Bridge High School from 3:30 to 7:00. Please contact Rachel Victor or Grayson Barnes if you are interested in volunteering or would like more information.





 

 
Counseling Announcements


SENIORS - if you attended Paxton Keeley Elementary School, you may be eligible for a $500 scholarship!  If you work at HyVee, you could be eligible for one of 90 $1,000 scholarships! Check out our Counseling - Scholarship website: www.cpsk12.org/rbscholarships for more information!  Deadline for both the Paxton Keeley and HyVee Scholarships  is Feb. 28, 2020. Additionally, several new scholarships have been added to the scholarship webpage this week, so be sure to check out those opportunities as well!
 
SENIORS Active in MAC Scholars may be eligible for the $2,000 Shelter Insurance MAC Scholars Scholarship! For the application and more information, visit the RB Scholarship webpage: www.cpsk12.org/rbscholarships.  Deadline: March 16, 2020
 
The Mizzou International Experience is offering a two week Career Exploration Program for high school students. Mizzou International Experience: Career Exploration Summer Program engages high school students from around the world in exploring their future careers while building international connections and fostering personal growth. The summer program jumpstarts students' pursuit of 21st-century careers and helps prepare them for the college experience. At MIE, students, or "explorers," interact with university faculty members and industry professionals during site visits to academic departments, Fortune 500 companies, as well as nonprofit and government offices.  For more information and to apply for this program, visit: https://www.mie.missouri.edu/career-exploration.  For more Summer Enrichment Opportunities visit: www.cpsk12.org/rbsummerenrichment
 
Current JUNIORS interested in careers in medicine can preview what medical school is like during MU's Mini Medical School! This year's sessions are: Session 1: June 14-18, 2020 and Session 2: June 21-25, 2020.  Financial aid is available for students with financial need.  For more information visit: https://medicine.missouri.edu/education/pre-med-outreach-programs/mini-medical-school



SUMMER ENRICHMENT  OPPORTUNITY for students interested in Public Affairs:  The  2020 Missouri Public Affairs Academy  is a summer program on the campus of MSU in Springfield.  It brings together talented high school juniors from throughout the state to explore leadership skills along with the practices of civic engagement and service.  Participants will spend eight days on the Missouri State University campus, all expenses paid, engaging in a variety of activities designed to nurture leadership skills and to enhance civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions.  Participants will dialogue with leaders in politics, the media, and the community and will travel to Jefferson City for a day to meet with state elected officials.  Academy activities include discussions, presentations, service projects, and more.  
 
This year's Academy will be held from July 11-July 18, 2020.   The application postmark deadline is March 1, 2020.  To be accepted to the Academy, students must meet the following criteria:  
  • Current junior in high school 
  • 3.0 GPA   
  • willingness and availability to attend the entire eight-day Academy
  For more information about this opportunity visit:  https://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/mpaa/default.htm
 
For more information about other great Summer Enrichment Opportunities, visit the Rock Bridge Counseling Summer Enrichment Opportunities webpage:  https://www.cpsk12.org/domain/5262



College Visits:
   
Truman State University
Mar. 9, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM




It is not too late to join RB PTSA and help support RB's staff and students.  Individual , staff, business, and student memberships are all options.    Membership forms can be found in the Activities Office.  
 
PTSA meetings are held at noon on the second Monday of the month during the school year in the atrium area in front of the RB Performing Arts Center (PAC).  Meetings typically last one hour or less.  Please join us!  
 
We would like to recognize and thank our RBHS PTSA 2019-20  Business members:  
 
W ilson's Fitness Center  
Lynn  Milyo  Pilates  
573 Home Team  
Sara  Fougere  Catering  
Sleep Diagnostic Services  
Sally C Powell, DDS  
The Shy Team of  Remax  Boone Reality  
Bowers Chiropractic  
TIG Advisors  
Johnston's Paint and Decorating  
 
Also  a big thank you to our RBHS PTSA Faculty Members 2019-20:  







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. Please click the link below for an updated form!