DAILY BULLETIN: PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
MIRA COSTA HIGH
Vision Statement
“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each member has the
opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
WED., 3/1 (Office Hours Schedule) – Scholar Quiz sign-ups begin at 6:45 am in the Auditorium lobby
MON., 3/6 through FRIDAY, 3/10 – 9th Grade Physical Fitness Testing in Fisher Gym
WED., 3/8 (Office Hours Schedule) – Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in Dr. Dale’s office
THUR., 3/9 – All District Band at 7 pm in the Auditorium
FRI., 3/10 – Evening of Eclectic Ensembles, Dinner at 6 pm in Café; Show 7 – 9 pm in the MPR. Tickets available at mchsorchestra.com
MON., 3/13 – PTSA Exec Board Mtg at 11:15 am, membership meeting at 12:20 pm in the GCOR
TUES. 3/14 – (Current) 11th Grade Parent Night at 7 pm in the MPR
WED., 3/15 (Office Hours Schedule) – Core Values Assembly in the Mustang Mall at 11:10 am
THURS. 3/16 – (Current) 10th Grade Parent Night at 7 pm in the MPR
THUR., 3/16 – Dessert Theatre in the Small Theatre at 7 pm. Tickets are $7 at the door.
SAT., 3/18 – Costa Pride Day from 9 am – 12 pm; meet at the office.
STUDENT INFO
· Come by the Student Store and/or Room 40/41 to buy Stampede Shirts and tanks. You can purchase one for $5 or 3 for $10.
· Congratulations to the following students whose entries were chosen winners for the Neptunian Art Contest:
o Photo 11th/12th grades – Scarlett Elias, Maci Vosberg, Maren Appert, Aaron Kissel, Krista Grundeken, Morgot MelDeFontenay, Kevin Glasser
o Photo 10th grade – Nicole Matsumoto, Natalia Cervantes, Sean Kennedy
o Art 11th/12th grades – Lani Yujiri, Maci Vosberg, Uyen Nguyen, Krista Grundeken, Noelle Davidson, Barbara Garrison, Serene Azafrani, Sara Davis, Kiana Wright
o Art 9th/10th grades – Allie Smith, Peri Nathan, Yui Ogihara, Shriya Pillan, Renee Boettner, Amina Hertzog, Hannah Turner
If you submitted an entry, and your name does not appear above, or you were not able to attend the reception, please come to the Admin Office to pick up your artwork or photo by Friday, Mar. 3. Thanks to all who entered.
· Looking for a good time? Want some excitement in your life? Come to the Comedy Sportz Match this Friday in the new theatre at 7 pm to watch Costa play against Peninsula! Tickets are $5. Be there or be a triangle!
· Interested in learning how to become a knight, gladiator, or Jedi? Get started at Fencing Club! Current fencers and anyone interested in learning about this Olympic sport are welcome to come to Room 134 this Wednesday at lunch!
· Scholar Quiz sign-ups will be held on Wednesday, Mar. 1 beginning at 6:45 am in the Auditorium lobby on a first-come, first-served basis. All grades are welcome. Please fill out the Team Entry form (available on the Mira Costa website) and bring it with you. Forms will also be available in the office. We are limited to 64 teams. Competition dates are March 29, 30, 31 and April 3, 4, 5.
· Need community service? Or just want to have FUN? Be part of history and paint with Portraits of Hope by helping with their newest civic art project, “Promoting Pet Adoption through Animal Shelter Revitalizations.” Sign up NOW for their Sat/Sun painting sessions at [email protected]. Check FB for more info https://www.facebook.com/Portraits-ofHope-162666860449752/ or email Kelsey Allen at [email protected]. Coming up…their 24-hour paint-a-thon on Sat. March 4 through Sun. March 5.
SENIORS
· Attention Seniors! Come by the ASB Room during 4th or 5th period, or Mrs. Claypoole’s Room, or the Student Store to pick up your senior shirts! They are one for $5 or 3 for $10.
FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 2/28 – Girls’ Lacrosse, Varsity & JV at 1:30 pm; Badminton, Varsity & JV at 1:55 pm.
o Thursday, 3/2 – Girls’ Lacrosse, Varsity & JV at 1:15 pm
· Student of the year ballots! Instructions have been placed in your boxes. Please submit nominations to Westerberg’s box by 3 pm on Wednesday, March 1. Thank you!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to Drama Club on Wednesday at lunch in Room 1.
· Come to Improv Club on Tuesday (TODAY) for a healthy chuckle in the Drama Room 1.
· Club Presidents: Club photos for the yearbook have started! Go to the link http://bit.ly/2ljNtKn for information on how to sign up, and email [email protected] if you have any questions.
· Attention all artists, art lovers, and friends: Art Club meetings are held every Wednesday during lunch in Ms. Martin’s Room 62. See you there!
· Money can’t buy happiness, but I would rather cry in a Bentley. Come to Investors’ Club every Tuesday (TODAY) in Room 225.
· Reflections: Submit poetry, prose, or photography to [email protected] to be featured in our annual publication. Reflections is the literary and artistic magazine of the school, and we meet every Monday (TODAY) in Room 207.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Visits in the CCC: Please sign-up on Naviance. If the visit is during class time, please get permission from your teacher to attend.
o TODAY, Feb. 28 at 4:00pm Juniors Only – Blue Train ACT/SAT Speed Sessions. Do you have test anxiety? Or do you simply wish you could move faster and think more clearly on exams? Come to an ACT speed session and learn how to push past your own mental barriers. We will be doing pedal-to-the-floor speed drills and exercises to help you learn how to perform better under pressure. Just bring a pencil & a positive attitude. Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC.
· El Camino Bound Students – After you take your ECC assessment test, your next step towards priority registration is to meet with an ECC Counselor. There will be an ECC Counselor available in the CCC to meet with you on Wednesdays from 12:20pm – 2:40pm. Reserve your appointment date and time in the CCC.
· Career Speaker Series Professionals in various industries will visit the CCC to speak about their careers and the path they took to get there. This is a great opportunity to learn about different careers and the steps you need to take to gain opportunities for internships and to land your dream job. Please sign-up on Naviance or in the CCC. All grade levels are welcome! Watch the bulletin for additional speakers. Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC. Upcoming speakers:
o TODAY, Feb. 28 at 12:20pm – Aerospace, ROTC, Cyber, Special Operations, Intelligence: Col. Anthony Meeks.
o Wednesday, March 1 at 9:27am – Careers in Education: Educator, Michelle Jordan
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for its 9-week courses. Classes begin Monday, April 10. Sign up now to speak with a SCROC advisor and pick up an application in the Career Center.
· Featured Program: USC School of Cinematic Arts Summer Classes. Take a course on filmmaking at the world’s leading film school. Over 25 courses available to choose from. ALL CLASSES RECEIVE ELECTIVE COLLEGE CREDIT! Check out the program online: cinema.usc.edu/summer or call (213) 740-3327. See all Summer Program Listings on the MCHS website→College Tab→School and Job Opportunities→ Summer Programs, or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373.
· Check out all upcoming CCC Events on the MCHS Website→College Tab→CCC Calendar or use this link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=75171&type=d&pREC_ID=calendar.
· Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Testing→Test Prep or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349748&type=d&pREC_ID=759632.