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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, March 21, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY, 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
THU., 3/23 – Seniors: Graduation Announcement Distribution in the Auditorium Lobby at snack & lunch
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
MON., 4/3 – TUE., 4/4 – Scholar Quiz quarterfinals (4/3), semifinals (4/4) at lunch
WED., 4/5 – (Office Hours Schedule) Scholar Quiz finals during AM Office Hours; Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in principal’s office; Senior field photo during AM Office Hours
MON., 4/10 – MON., 4/17 – Spring Break, No School
FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 3/21 – Boys’ Tennis (V/JV) at 1:25 pm; *Swim at 12:10 pm
o Wednesday, 3/22 – *Swim at 12:10 pm
o Thursday, 3/23 – Boys’ Tennis (JV) at 1:55 pm
o Friday, 3/24 – Badminton (Varsity/JV) at 2:00 pm; Boys’ Lacrosse (V) at 1:15 pm; *Swim TBD
*(See emails from Cindy Gardner for list of swimmers to be released.)
· Staff! Please look out for an email with a survey about school workload from the Mustang Morning News Staff. Please fill out the survey. Your opinion is essential for the story!
STUDENT INFO
· Applications are now being accepted for the nationally award-winning Mustang Morning News Staff. Visit bit.ly/JoinMMN.
· Biotechnology Applications are out! Freshmen, come by room 352A to pick up an application ASAP – Deadline to submit is Friday, April 14! Students who complete this 3-year pathway will graduate Mira Costa High School with experience and materials that rival that of a college graduate with a science major. They will enter undergraduate labs well equipped to perform virtually any technical application and/or they will be competitive applicants for paid internships and jobs in biotechnology. Swing by Room 352A during PM Office Hours on Wednesday, March 29 for more information.
· 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Join Mira Costa’s BSU on Wednesday, March 22, during AM office hours to hear Dr. Alison Jefferson give a speech on the history of Bruce’s Beach! The speech will be in Room 330 in the math and science building.
SENIORS
· Seniors: Jostens will be delivering your graduation announcement orders on Thursday, Mar. 23 during snack and lunch in the lobby of the auditorium.
· URGENT: Any senior who has not ordered a cap & gown, please turn in your orders on March 23 to the Jostens rep. Cost is $43.50.
SPORTS
· MIRA COSTA BOYS’ LACROSSE takes on John Bosco at home TODAY, Tuesday, March 21. JV game kicks off at 5pm followed by Varsity under the night lights at 7pm! Come grab some delicious food at the food truck, watch the dance team perform at half time of the varsity game, and cheer on the lax boys!
· MIRA COSTA BOYS’ TENNIS Varsity and JV teams are currently undefeated this season! They are coming off a big win against highly competitive Los Alamitos and playing two exciting home matches this week. Come cheer them on versus Arcadia tomorrow and Palos Verdes on Thursday at the Costa courts from 3pm to 5pm. Both JV and Varsity will be playing across all courts at that time. Hope to see you there!
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 TODAY, 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:
Wednesday, Mar. 29 at 9:27am – Women in Business/Lean In: Taking Chances with Confidence, Lily Chang
· Santa Monica College Super Saturday – Saturday, April 1, 9AM - 4PM For high school seniors and their parents. Get help with the following:
*Math/English Assessment Testing *Course Advisement *Financial Aid *Support Programs
Receive priority enrollment for Summer/Fall 2017. Enrollment begins in May. Make sure you are ready! RSVP: www.smc.edu/supersaturday. Contact Information: 310-434-4189/[email protected]
· 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 – University of Illinois Summer Youth Music Program The Illinois Summer Youth Music Program offers a diverse portfolio of classes taught by world-class faculty including rehearsals, master classes and techniques courses, electives, and more. For more information and to enroll please go to isym.music.illinois.edu. 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.