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.”
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Office Hours Schedule
| Period 0 | 7:00 – 7:54 am |
| Period 1 | 8:00 – 8:40 am |
| Period 2 | 8:46 – 9:27 am |
| AM Office Hours | 9:27 – 10:24 am English, Social Science, VAPA, Foreign Language |
| Period 3 | 10:30 – 11:10 am |
| Lunch | 11:10 – 11:40 am |
| Period 4 | 11:46 am – 12:26 pm |
| PM Office Hours | 12:26 – 1:23 pm Math, Science, SpEd, PE |
| Period 5 | 1:29 – 2:09 pm |
| Period 6 | 2:15 – 2:55 pm |
CALENDAR
TODAY, 3/15 (Office Hours Schedule) – Core Values Assembly in the Mustang Mall at 11:10 am
THUR., 3/16 – 10th Grade (Current) Parent Night at 7 pm in the Auditorium;
Dessert Theatre in the small theater at 7 pm – tickets are $7 at the door.
SAT., 3/18 – Costa Pride Day from 9 am – 12 pm; meet at the admin office.
MON., 3/20 – 4th Quarter begins
TUES., 3/21 – 9th Grade (Current) Parent Night at 7 pm in the MPR
WED., 3/22 – (Office Hours Schedule/Drill 2nd period) Cathedral Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium Lobby
FRI., 3/24 – SUN., 4/2 – All Media Student Art Show at the MB Art Center
SAT., 3/25 – Sadie Hawkins Dance, 7:30 – 11:00 pm, Embassy Suites - Airport South, El Segundo
WED., 3/29 – FRI., 3/31 – Scholar Quiz rounds 1, 2 & 3 at lunch
FACULTY Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 3/15 – *Boys’ Golf (JV) at 1:30 pm
o Thursday, 3/16 – *Boys’ Golf (Varsity) at 1:00 pm; Badminton (Varsity) at 1:15 pm; Boys’ Tennis (Varsity/JV) at 1:25 pm
o Friday, 3/17 – Badminton (Varsity) at 2:15 pm
*(See www.bit.ly/MiraCostaBoysGolf for roster of golf players each match)
STUDENT INFO
· Come to the Drama Room 1 during PM Office Hours this Wednesday to watch St. Patrick’s Day scenes performed by the Drama 1 and 2 classes.
· The Mira Costa History Project will be an elective class next fall. This will be a unique opportunity for a select number of students to be involved in the production of a book. Enrollment is limited, and this course will be held in the evening a couple nights per week like a college class. See Mr. Currier in Room 222 at snack or lunch for an application and more information.
· The South Bay Show features a podcast interview with Michael Hayden, Director of Choirs; Mark McCormick, Pianist; and students Kayla Elson, Emily Chase, Isabel Gray, Azaan Esmail, and Kavita Sarathy from Mira Costa Choirs. This engaging interview discusses their upcoming cathedral concert with an insightful portion of the interview devoted to the importance of an arts education in the life of a high school student. Enjoy this informative and inspiring podcast showcasing our award winning Mira Costa Choirs. Here is the link to the podcast: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thesouthbayshow.
· Only 2 days left! Friday, March 17 is the last day to turn in artwork for the Student Art Show! Entries can be any medium (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, fashion design, etc.). See Mrs. Heredia in Room 62 for more info and official entry form.
· March Madness! Lunches with Love is giving one hour of community service for 5 toiletry kits that contain a minimum of 6 items (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs/brushes, feminine hygiene products, razor, shaving cream) for the month of March ONLY at our next delivery on Sunday, Mar. 19. Please bring WITH your bagged lunches so we can feed the homeless on Skid Row. For more info visit us at luncheswithlovemb.my-free.website/or www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb/.
· Are you interested in taking sophomore block classes? There will be a meeting in Room 207 at lunch and/or during AM office hours if you are thinking about taking English/history sophomore block.
· The most popular 9th through 12th grade dance has arrived. Everyone come to the MCHS Student Store to get tickets for the Sadie Hawkins Dance on March 25 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Ticket vouchers are also available on the ASB Webstore.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to the Animal Shelter Club on Fridays during lunch in Room 55. We support local animal shelters and find cats and dogs their forever homes.
· Come to Drama Club every Wednesday (TODAY) in the Drama Room 1 at lunch to hear about all the upcoming events in the Drama/Tech Department.
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club at lunch in Room 78 on Thursdays. We will be discussing our upcoming Bake Sale.
· Come to Children’s Hospital LA Club on Mondays at lunch in Room 22. We will be discussing our upcoming bake sale.
· Attention all 9th, 19th and 11th graders: If you are interested in joining ASB Student Government, come to one of three mandatory information meetings on 3/16, 3/20 or 3/21 at lunch in Room 41.
SPORTS
· Come to the Mira Costa Dance Team’s pre-audition workshop on Thursday, Mar. 23 from 4-6 pm in Room 81 to meet some of the varsity Dance Team members, learn routines, and gain important information about auditions.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Visits in the CCC: Please sign-up on Naviance. If visit is during class time, please get permission from your teacher to attend.
o Tuesday, Mar. 21 – Chaminade University of Honolulu at 9:00am
o Monday, Mar. 27 – University of Missouri at 12:20pm
o Tuesday, Mar. 28 – Santa Monica College at 1:00pm
o Wednesday, Mar. 29 – Stress Reduction Workshop at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours). Join us in the CCC for a relaxation session with guided meditations and breathing exercises as well as Gio (the therapy dog).
· 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, Mar. 15 at 9:27am – Mechanical Engineering/Computer Tech Sales, Cindy Healy
o Wednesday, Mar. 29 at 9:27am – Women in Business/Lean In: Taking Chances with Confidence, Lily Chang
· El Camino Counseling Appointments – A counselor from El Camino College will be in the CCC on Wednesday afternoons. If you are planning on attending El Camino in the fall, sign up for your appointment in the CCC.
· 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 Summer Program - Binghamton Summer College is a two-week program that provides an early college experience for academically talented, rising high-school juniors and seniors. Scheduled Sunday, July 16, through Friday, July 28. Take courses such as “Intro to Engineering,” “Business Foundations and Leadership Academy,” “Speech and Debate,” “Behind the Scenes at the Museum” and “How to be a Writer,” taught by distinguished Binghamton faculty. http://www.binghamton.edu/admissions/summer-college/. 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.
· Tried and True Tutoring will offer a mock ACT/SAT tests in the MCHS Library
o The Mock ACT will be held on Saturday, March 25 9:00am – 1:30pm. The Score Back Session will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 12:30 (PM Office Hours) in the CCC.
o The Mock SAT will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 9:00am – 1:30pm. The score back session will be held on Wednesday, April 5 at 9:30am (AM Office Hours) in the CCC.
Enroll online: www.triedandtruetutoring.com, find the Mock Exams in OUR STORE. Enroll by phone: 747-444-9907.
· 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.