Wednesday, March 22, 2017

^{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 22, 2017                                                                                Office Hours/Drill Schedule}

CALENDAR

TODAY, 3/22 – (Office Hours Schedule/Drill 2^nd 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

MON., 4/10 – MON., 4/17 – Spring Break, No School

FACULTY

·      Please release the following teams this week:

o   TODAY, 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           

·      Tickets still available for Sadie Hawkins Dance & Casino Night this Saturday, Mar. 25, 7:30-11 pm at Embassy Suites in El Segundo. Come beat Dr. Dale at poker! Tickets available (MCHS students only) at the Student Store through Friday.

·      Hey, Mustangs! Your Boys’ Volleyball Team will be handing out Diddy Reese cookies in the quad TODAY at lunch. Come out and support their game vs. Loyola this Friday at UCLA!

·      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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

·      Join Mira Costa’s BSU TODAY 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.

·      All MCHS students are welcome to join the Mira Costa High School team at the Richstone Pier to Pier Walkathon on April 29! Join at tinyurl.com/RichstoneWalk17.

·      Interested in riding BMX, Mountain bikes, or do you just like riding bikes in general? Come check out Bike Club in Room 234 on Wednesdays (TODAY).

SENIORS

·      Seniors: Jostens will be delivering and distributing your ordered 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

·      Come cheer on the MIRA COSTA BOYS’ TENNIS Varsity and JV teams THIS AFTERNOON versus Arcadia 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!

·      Please come out and watch the 3 v 3 basketball championship. The game begins at lunch TODAY in the gym!

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.

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.