Congratulations to RBHS Artists!

Congratulations to Rock Bridge senior, Emily Phaup, who recently received "Best of Show" at the Columbia Art League show “Appetite.” Emily was chosen out of the 94 professional community artists juried into the show. This is a HUGE deal! We are so proud of her. Emily's piece will be displayed at the Columbia Art League downtown for the next few weeks. 

Congratulations also to RBHS faculty member Kathryn Fishman-Weaver who had a beautiful photo juried into the show! 

Congratulations to these two RB artists!

March Music!

March Calender of Events for the RBHS Music Dept.

March 12- RBHS Band participating in Battle High School Large Ensemble Festival

March 13- RBHS Choir participating in Battle High  School Choral Festival

March 12 & 13 - Capers Audition (all-school talent show- sponsored by RBHS band) 4:30 pm in the PAC-  Students interested in participating must fill out an entry form.

March 1-    Show Choir Competition- "Show Me Classic" at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia

Forms are available in Student Activities as well as the Performing Arts Office.

March 19 - Pre-Contest Band Concert- 7:00 pm  - free admission

March 20 - Pre-Contest Orchestra Concert- 7:00 pm - free admission

March 7 & 8  RB Jazz Band & Ensemble- "Northwestern Missour State Jazz Festival" in Maryville, MO

March 18- Pre-Contest Choir Concert -  7:00 pm - free admission 

Senior All Night Party

Attention parents of seniors:  The 2014 SENIOR ALL NIGHT PARTY needs parent volunteers.  Please contact Laurie Reasoner at 479-747-3176 for more information.

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon “Reality” Week is March 17-21.

During this week, there will be a variety of activities for students promoting healthy and safe choices! You can see the schedule of activities on the website during the month of March. Mark your calendar: All CPS parents and students are invited to a Speak Your Mind Anti-Bullying Forum on Wednesday, March 19th, as well as a  Safe Drivers Presentation on Thursday, March 20th; both will be held in the Hickman High School auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m. Contact Kelly Anderson, Lindsay Oetker and Alexa Bouse at 573-214-3111 with questions.

Fall Sports

Practice for fall sports 2014-15 will begin on August 4, 2014!  Remember that participation in athletics in 2014-2015 requires a physical dated after February 1, 2014. 

Summer Athletic Camps

Summer athletic camp dates for 2014 will be posted on bruinathletics.com soon! 

Spring Sports at RBHS

Boys golf, girls soccer, baseball, boys tennis, and boys and girls track and field teams begin their spring practices March 3. Spring sports come at a busy time of the year, especially for our senior athletes who are also preparing for graduation and planning for life after RBHS. We applaud your dedication and efforts; you represent your school as exemplary sports ambassadors and are to be commended.

All School Play March 14, 15, 16

Curious Savage

Don't miss the all school play, The Curious Savage, by John Patrick.  This comedy is at 7:oo pm on Fri. and Sat. March 14 & 15 and on Sunday, March 16 at 3:00 pm in the RBHS Performing Arts Center.  Tickets are $6.00 and a student activity pass is good for one admission.  Tickets can be purchased in advance in the RBHS Performing Arts Office in the music hallway.

When the rich widow, Ethel Savage, attempts to give away her money to worthy causes, her greedy stepchildren commit her to a mental institution and try to get control of her fortune.  In amusing and heartwarming ways, the guests of the special place help Mrs. Savage save her inheritance and learn important lessons about life.

See you there!

 

RBHS Show Choir is Awarded Grand Champion of Festival Feb. 22

What a FANTASTIC day on Saturday at the Carthage festival for RB Show Choir!  For the second year in a row, we essentially swept the competition!  On top of that we had so many great compliments about our kids both on and off the risers!!!

 A quick breakdown:  Best Vocals, Choreo and Band in both venues.  Best opener, ballad, closer in girls venue.  Grand Champ City lights and 1st runner up SNL.   See our Facebook page for a couple snapshots of some of the wonderful judges comments we received.

Bruin Pride!!!

Mr. Pierson

Congratulations to the Rock Bridge Model United Nation's Delegation

The Rock Bridge Model United Nation's Delegation did absolutely amazing last week at the 51st Annual North Atlantic Invitation Model United Nations hosted by Georgetown University. The competition drew over three thousand students from all over the world to Washington D.C..  Rock Bridge faced teams that utilize Model UN as a course where kids spend an hour or two every day in preparation as part of their course work, and not (as is the case to Rock Bridge) as a club where our students are able to prepare just a couple of meetings a week after school.   The Rock Bridge team consisting of seventeen students competed brilliantly against teams of over fifty with much more competition experience.  

Eleven of our seventeen students placed:

Verbal Commendation (4th Place): Michael Pennella, Sydney Tyler, Chandler Randol, Maaz Muhammad, and Sophi Farid;

Honorable Mention (3rd Place): Katy Shi, Whitney Cravens, and Daniel Shapiro;

Outstanding Delegate (2nd Place): Adrian Siefkas and Sara Ashbaugh;

Best Delegate (1st Place): Najeebah Hussain

Najeebah's accomplishment is only the second time in our district's history that a student has achieved this accolade.  She was absolutely amazing as she assumed the role of a true diplomat.  

Congratulations to the RBHS Model UN team and their coaches:  RB faculty Chris Fischer, Debbie McDonough, Gretchen Cleppe, and RBHS alumni Julian Vizitei!

Rock Bridge Student Earns Award for Aspirations in Computing

As part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology, the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) and Cerner Corporation recognized Rock Bridge Senior Kristen Buster for her accomplishments and aspirations in computing and technology at an award ceremony and reception at the Cerner Vision Center in Kansas City on February 7. 2014.  Kristen was one of sixteen high-school women in the NCWIT Western Missouri and Kansas region to win the award.  Kristen received a glass trophy, a Nexus-7 Tablet (courtesy of Perceptive Software), and a bag of “goodies” donated by many local companies and universities.

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing was created to encourage the computing aspirations of young women, introduce them to leadership opportunities in the field, and generate visibility for women’s participation in technology fields. Winners are acknowledged for their outstanding aptitude and interest in technology and computing, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.

Congratulations Kristen!

PTSA Survey & Informational Forums

The RBHS PTSA is planning forums to answer questions and provide information on topics of interest to RBHS parents and students.  RBHS parents and students are invited to submit questions and comments by replying to this survey by Friday, February 7th. (Note the deadline has been extended!)

All RBHS parents, guardians, and students are invited to attend a forum on Tuesday, February 18th or Monday, February 24th.  The forums will be the same. 

Scholarship Searches

Is your senior searching for scholarships? Visit the RB homepage, click on Guidance at the top of the page, then Scholarships from the menu on the left, to view national and local scholarships sent to our school. You will find a list of scholarships arranged by due date. By clicking on the scholarship you will find the eligibility criteria for the scholarship and, in some cases, a link to the application as well. This is just a small sample of scholarship opportunities. Visit websites such as www.cappex.com, www.fastweb.com, or visit the Guidance website under “Post-Secondary Planning” (http://www.columbia.k12.mo.us/rbhs/guidance/ways%20to%20pay%20for%20college.htm ) for additional information on finding scholarships. Lastly, be sure to check with the financial aid offices at the schools your student is applying to for more scholarship and grant opportunities!

Salute to Seniors Scholarships

The Salute to Seniors event will be held May 14 to honor seniors who will be receiving community scholarships as well as other certificates of academic distinction. The community scholarship booklet and eligibility requirements for each scholarship are available online via the Rock Bridge homepage or the Guidance homepage.  Counselors met with students  through senior English classes on Jan. 21 and 22 to explain the process for applying for the Salute to Seniors Scholarships. The deadline to apply for these scholarships is Monday, March 3^rd by 4:05 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. We encourage students to submit early so if there are any omissions or corrections that they can be detected and fixed before the deadline. 

Need help with filling out the FAFSA?

You can go to the Gudiance homepage, then “FAFSA” for information. Financial Aid is awarded on a "first come, first served" basis, so you should be completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible.  You will need your most recent tax information to completed teh FAFSA.  If you have not filed your 2013 taxes, you can still complete the FAFSA with your 2012 information and then make corrections once you file taxes this year.   

You should be registering NOW for your (PIN) personal identification number and begin the online process of registering for the FAFSA (www.fafsa.gov).

FAFSA Frenzy

This year’s FAFSA Frenzy is Sunday, Feb. 9 from 2-4 p.m. at the Columbia Area Career Center.  There will also be a FAFSA Frenzy offered on Tuesday, Feb. 4 from 6-8 p.m. 

FAFSA Frenzy is offered  to assist students and families in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is the primary application used by federal, state, and institutional financial assistance entities in determining an individual's eligibility for grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. Attending a FAFSA Frenzy event will give you:

• Free professional assistance completing the 2014-2015 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Free information regarding federal student aid programs and Missouri state aid programs.
• The chance to win a scholarship for attendance at a Missouri postsecondary institution for the fall 2014 term.

What to bring with you to the FAFSA Frenzy:

• 2013 W-2 forms.
• Copies of your 2013 tax forms, if they are ready. If you or your parents have not yet filed your 2013 returns before you attend a 2014 FAFSA Frenzy event, be sure to bring any statements of interest earned in 2013, any 1099 forms, and any other forms required to complete your taxes. This will allow you and your parents to submit your FAFSA online during the event you attend. You will then need to go back to the FAFSA and submit corrections once tax returns are filed. The IRS Data Retrieval Tool should be available to help submit your corrections accurately within a few weeks after your tax file date.
• Student PIN and parent PIN. You may apply for your PINs at www.pin.ed.gov before attending a CGS event.

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