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 29, 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, 3/29 – SUN., 4/2 – All Media Student Art Show at the MB Art Center
TODAY, 3/29 – (Office Hours Schedule) Club Day in the quad at lunch; Scholar Quiz round 1 at lunch; TEDx speaker: “Modern Connections” during PM Office Hours in small theater
THU., 3/30 – FRI., 3/31 – Scholar Quiz rounds 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 at lunch in Mustang Mall
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FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 3/29 – Boys’ Golf (JV) at 1:30 pm; Girls’ Lacrosse (all levels) at 2:00 pm; Girls’ Softball (V/JV) at 1:10 pm; Boys’ Baseball (V) at 1:15 pm; Boys’ Tennis (all levels) at 1:25 pm
o Thursday, 3/30 – Boys’ Golf (V) at 1:00 pm; Girls’ Softball (all levels) at 1:15 pm
o Friday, 3/31 – Badminton (All levels) at 2:00 pm; Boys’ Baseball (JV/FS) at 1:15 pm
STUDENT INFO
· Come watch the annual Costa Boys’ Volleyball Alumni Game at 6 pm on Friday, Mar. 31 in Fisher Gym! Free El Gringo for the first 200 in attendance. Costa varsity will face former Costa players, including Olympians, AVP pros, and college All-Americans.
· Club Day is TODAY at lunch in the quad! Make sure to bring your money!
· In the Art Gallery this week: See a selection of work from the Rotary Craftsman Award Recipients. Open during lunch in Room 60! Congratulations to all award recipients: Art – Linden Royea, Michelle Chambers, Fiona Dowdee, Michelle Drandell, Katelyn Lowry; Ceramics – Anastasia Neal, Dylan Steinberg, Carter Revell, Hannah Scott, Siena Hartzel; Broadcast Journalism – Max Ackerman, Lulu Tojo; Cinematic Arts – Sloan Cooksey; Technical Theatre – Jessica Wood, Lindsay Thomasson.
· MB PARKS & REC TO OFFER FILMMAKING CLASS FOR KIDS Registration is now open for an 8-week Filmmaking class through Manhattan Beach’s Parks and Recreation. Classes will be held Wednesday afternoons and are for children ages 7-13. For more information click here or visit www.CityMB.info/Registration.
· New semester-long ART electives for next year! Come to Room 109 during AM office hours TODAY to learn more. The classes are: 3D Fabrication/Surfboard Shaping, Painting, Printmaking, and Museum Studies. If you can’t attend, see your art teacher for info.
· If you are interested in joining National Honor Society next year, please come to Room 45 for a brief informational meeting during lunch TODAY, 3/29, or Thursday, 3/30.
· Don’t forget to come to TEDx TODAY during PM Office Hours in the small theater!
· Applications for the 2017-2018 National Honor Society are now available on the school website. If you have specific questions about the application or process, please see Mrs. Cabrera in Room 45.
SPORTS
· MIRA COSTA BOYS LACROSSE takes on a strong cross-town rival, Peninsula, at home TONIGHT. They would love as many fans as possible in the bleachers! JV game kicks off at 5 pm followed by Varsity at 7:30 pm! The amazing “Ta Bom” food truck will also be at the game serving up super delicious Brazilian food including their famous banana Nutella dessert! Come hungry & cheer loudly for the LAX boys. They so appreciate your support!
SENIORS
· The Annual Senior Field Photo will take place on April 5 during PM Office Hours. Please meet on the field at the beginning of Office Hours – this will only take 20 minutes if everyone is there on time! Congrats, Seniors!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to the Black Scholars Union every Thursday during lunch in Room 74 to become acquainted with the African-American community on campus. People of all colors and backgrounds are welcome!
· Interested in riding BMX or mountain bikes, or just like riding bikes in general? Come check out Bike Club in Room 234.
· Interested in CyberSecurity? Want to learn how to defend against hackers, design networks, and compete nationally? Come check out CyberPatriot Club Friday, March 31 at lunch in Ms. Weaver’s Room 111. Training opportunity for new and returning members scheduled Friday, March 31 from 4-6 pm in the math and science building room (241). Teams for 2017-18 season will be finalized in June, so don’t wait until fall or you’ll miss out!
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 TODAY, 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 learn about your future dream job. Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC. All grade levels are welcome! Watch the bulletin for additional speakers.
o Software Engineering/Design – Mitch Middler on Tuesday, April 4 at 3:15pm.
o Women in Business/Lean In: Taking Chances With Confidence – Lily Chang **Rescheduled for Wednesday, April 26 at 9:27am (AM Office Hours)**
· 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 Program – West Coast Sports Medicine Summer Mentoring Camps For students interested in sports medicine or any aspect of the medical field. This is an opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge of sports medicine and explore the medical field. Two sessions will be offered in the MCHS Cafeteria: Camp 1 (2-day camp) – Saturday, July 15 (9:00am-5:00pm) and Sunday, July 16 (9:00am-3:00pm); Camp 2 (2-day camp) – Saturday, July 22 (9:00am-5:00pm) and Sunday, July 23 (9:00am-3:00pm). Both camps include CPR and First Aid Certification. Register online at: www.wcsportsmed.com or call (310) 726-0750. 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
o **UPDATE**Tried and True SAT (April 1) exam location is NO LONGER in the MCHS Library. The NEW location is: First Lutheran Church, 1100 Poinsettia Ave., Manhattan Beach. Call 747-444-9907 for information.
o 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.