Tuesday
6:00 PM Boys/Girls V Swim @ Bloomington North
6:00/7:30 PM Girls JV/V Basketball @ Bloomington North
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
French Club: There will be a French Club meeting this Friday, January 28 at 2:30pm in the French room. The activity will last from 2:30 to 3:00pm.
LAX: Parent meeting this Wednesday 1/26 7:30-8:30 PM in cafeteria.
Speech Contest: The Bloomington Rotary Club is hosting a speech contest for high school students on February 26. The topic has to do with the Pandemic and how it applies to the Rotary Club’s Four-Way Test ethical guide. There is a $200 prize for the Bloomington winner and a chance to advance for a higher award. See the fliers outside your English classroom for more information, or see Mrs. Van Allen in the media center.
Juniors: Any juniors interested in helping with prom are welcome to join Junior Advisory! Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons in the commons. Please email Mrs. Taft or Mrs. Niehoff with any questions.
Kirkwood Photos: Use this link to access the final yearbook retakes and to order. You can also click here to view and order all yearbook photos.
FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets every Friday morning. Join the Remind to get updates about meetings: text @8agae2 to the number 81010.
Yearbook: Don’t forget to order your yearbook. Go to JostensYearbooks.com to order!
Seniors: If you did not turn in your cap and gown order form last week, please visit https://www.herffjones.
Tutoring: Edgewood’s Tutoring Site, sponsored by NHS, offers tutoring in Math, Science, Social Studies, English, Computer Science, and Choir. Students will be able to simply submit their questions on a Google Form and NHS tutors will respond. The forms, along with more information, can be found at this link.
MCPL Math Homework Help For Teens: The Monroe County Public Library Downtown Branch offers free homework help on Mondays from 7-8:30 PM. See the flyer for more details.
Attention students returning from quarantine. Remember that you will need to eat lunch in the gym for four days upon returning to school. You MUST check in with Ms. Dirk in the gym each day at lunch. Students who do not will be assigned detention.
Need homework help? 
Students who have Chromebook issues should submit a ticket at http://helpdesk.rbbschools.net/portal/page/15-student-chromebook-ticket
Student Drivers: All students who plan to drive to school must have a completed Parking Permit
- Students who have registered as drivers in a previous year and have not changed vehicles are not required to register again.
- After you have filled out the form, bring your driver’s license and $1 cash to Mrs. Johnson in the school office ASAP to receive your sticker.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Book Club: All are invited to join this month’s Book Club! On February 11, we will meet to discuss Kate Alice Marshall’s isolation thriller, I Am Still Alive. Jess finds herself alone in the Canadian wilderness, and she has to get back to civilization to avenge the murder of her father. Think Hatchet, with a murder mystery thrown in! We have copies of the book available for checkout in the library, thanks to the generosity of the Wahl Family Charitable Trust and the RBBSC Foundation. Come get a copy today.
Softball: Softball practice has begun and will continue every Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 8. Meet in the balcony of the gym. See Coach Hammett if you have any questions.
Girls Tennis: If you are interested in joining the Girls Tennis Team, please fill out this form ( https://forms.gle/
Track and field conditioning will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. 2:45-4:15pm. Please be prepared for indoor or outdoor practices.
Academic Bowl: “Canada: Our Neighbor to the North” An interesting topic, eh? If you think it would be fun to be a part of a team where you learn about music, art, stories, poetry, history, science, and math, then Academic Super Bowl is for you. We’re currently recruiting team members–all are welcome. If interested, contact Mrs. Van Allen in the library or one of the following teachers: Mr. Walter, Mrs. Mathias, Mr. Axsiom, Mrs. Boivert-Storey, and Mr. Dodrill.
The Lacrosse Team will be indoors for winter practices, Tuesday in the Aux Gym and Wednesday in the Weight Room, from 7:30-8:30pm. Contact Coach Mary (mellis@rbbschools.net) for more information or join the Remind Group by texting @edgewoodla to the number 81010. No knowledge of the sport or gear is required for these practices. All you need to do is show up!
Tickets for all home athletic events are electronic only. Follow this link and find your event to purchase at gofan.co
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
Students who would like to request to see their counselor, should complete this Google form: Request to See Your Counselor. The form should only be completed using the student’s RBB email.
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITIES
Winter Youth Leadership Skills Summit Jan. 29
Skill Up with Monroe County Youth Council at this twice-a-year leadership skills summit.* You have influence! Your leadership matters. Take a few hours (1:30-5:30pm) with your peers on January 29 to develop your leadership skills, share what you know, build connections with other students in Monroe County, and learn how to use your influence to make your team, your group, and your community thrive! OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL-AGE TEENS IN MONROE COUNTY, IN.
Saturday, Jan. 29
1:30-5:30 p.m. (snacks provided!)
Youth Services Bureau of Monroe County, 615 S. Adams St., Bloomington
Register to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/
*Attendance at this event is required for anyone wanting to apply for the MCYC Leadership Team. This is the last session of the school year. Another session will be offered in the fall. Read more about MCYC Leadership team Eligibility at www.monroecountyyouthcouncil.
The City of Bloomington is currently hiring for the city pools for the Summer of 2022. They are in need of lifeguards, admission attendants, and concession workers. If you would be interested in applying please email Mrs. Sims at shanda.sims@bloomington.in.gov or go to bloomington.in.gov to get an application.
Cook Medical is Hiring! We are looking for part-time Warehouse Associates to build boxes and work between 16-28 hours per week. Must be at least 18 years of age. Pays $15 per hour, plus 401(k) and quarterly bonus. Visit https://americas-cookmedical.
Meadowood Waiter/Server Position: Our Waiter/Server Positions are for those individuals 16 years of age and up. We offer a $500 sign-on bonus, free uniforms, free meals, holiday bonuses and a great team and working environment. Hourly wages start at $10 on up, depending on experience. We also have college scholarships available plus we have a company of 15,000+ staff members at 200+ communities across the United States. https://careers.fivestarseniorliving.com/jobs-by-community/meadowood
Gentry Park Senior Living is NOW HIRING! Check out our open positions! Visit www.gentryparkbloomington.com and apply online or call 812-668-1200 for more details.
MCL Job Opportunity: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-m3kUe2szE5d6Hz-qxk8DdEyXioZ2IL2/view?usp=sharing