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.”
Friday, March 31, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY, 3/31 – SUN., 4/2 – All Media Student Art Show at the MB Art Center
TODAY., 3/31 – Scholar Quiz round 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; Senior Photo during PM Office Hours on the field
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
FRI., 4/21 & SAT., 4/22 – MCHS Spring Play at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium
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FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 3/31 – Badminton (All levels) at 2:00 pm; Boys’ Baseball (JV/FS) at 1:15 pm
STUDENT INFO
· JUNIORS! Come learn about the English Department’s Senior course offerings: English 12 CP, including Senior Seminars, and English 12 AP. An info session will be held in the small theater, Wed., April 5 during PM Office Hours.
· ATTENTION FRESHMEN & SOPHOMORES who are testing for English honors or accelerated 2017-2018. See your English teacher to find out your room assignments. They are also posted near the door to the admin building. You must attend the test session for which you already signed up. Bring pens and lined paper to the test.
· Interested in photography and awesome prizes? Submit your best photos to [email protected] to be a part of La Vista’s annual Photo Contest! Submit all photos by Friday, April 7.
· Come watch the annual Costa Boys’ Volleyball Alumni Game at 6 pm TONIGHT 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.
· 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.
· Community Service Opportunity: Come log some hours helping out at the Grand View Fair on Sunday, April 30 from 11 am – 3 pm at Grand View Elementary. We need volunteers to look after kids in the bouncies, on the obstacle course and to help in the arts and crafts booth. Come for the entire time or just for two hours, whatever works with your schedule. Contact Julie Tendoesschate at 310-922-6575 or email [email protected] for more information.
· 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.
SENIORS
· Graduation Speech/Performance Applications are due this TODAY to Ms. Howerton in Room 16.
· 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
· Interested in CyberSecurity? Want to learn how to defend against hackers, design networks, and compete nationally? Come check out CyberPatriot Club TODAY at lunch in Ms. Weaver’s Room 111. Training opportunity for new and returning members scheduled TONIGHT 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
· 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)**
· SoCal Roc will be closed TODAY through April 9. Classes will resume Monday, April 10.
· 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.
· 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.