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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.”
Thursday, March 23, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY, 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 in the Auditorium; Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in principal’s office
MON., 4/10 – MON., 4/17 – Spring Break, No School
TUE., 4/18 – In ‘N’ Out Honor Roll Lunch in the Admin Plaza
WED., 4/19 – (Office Hours Schedule/Drill 2nd period) NCAA Signing Day & Club Day at lunch in Mustang Mall
FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 3/23 – Boys’ Tennis (JV) at 1:55 pm; Baseball (Varsity/JV) at 1:15 pm
o Friday, 3/24 – Badminton (Varsity/JV) at 2:00 pm; Boys’ Lacrosse (V) at 1:15 pm; *Swim TBD; Baseball (F/S) at 1:15 pm
· Teachers... the Mira Costa History Project is looking for yearbooks from 1990 through 2000 specifically, but is also interested in any yearbooks sitting on shelves in classrooms, closets, wherever. We have few or no copies of certain years in our library. The History Project intends to have a complete set available for research/reference purposes. Please send any orphan yearbooks to Chuck Currier, Room 222, x5086. We also want to replenish our library collection.
· 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
· Reminder: There is Tutoring for Athletes TODAY in Room 80 at lunch. Remember to bring what you need help with.
· 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.
· 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
· 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.
SENIORS
· Seniors: Jostens will be delivering and distributing your ordered graduation announcement orders TODAY 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 TODAY to the Jostens rep. Cost is $43.50.
SPORTS
· Come support the MIRA COSTA BOYS’ TENNIS Varsity and JV teams THIS AFTERNOON as they take on their cross-town rival, Palos Verdes 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 Monday, Mar. 27 – University of Missouri at 12:20pm
o Tuesday, Mar. 28 – Santa Monica College at 1:00pm
o Weds., 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).
· 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.