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.”
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY, 4/4 – Scholar Quiz semifinals at lunch
WED., 4/5 – (Office Hours Schedule) Scholar Quiz finals during 2nd Period (*correction) in the Auditorium; Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in principal’s office; Senior Photo at beginning of 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, 4/4 – Badminton (All levels) at 2:00 pm; Boys’ Tennis (V/JV) at 1:55 pm.
o Wednesday, 4/5 – *Boys’ Golf (JV) at 1:30 pm
o Thursday, 4/6 – *Boys’ Golf (V) at 1:00 pm
o Friday, 4/7 – Badminton (Moose Cohn, Audrey Kim, Quint Barranco, Lena Nagy only) at 1:15 pm; Boys’ Lacrosse (V/JV) at 2:20 pm
*Not all Boys’ Golf players participate in each match; click on www.bit.ly/MiraCostaBoysGolf to see daily roster.
STUDENT INFO
· All freshmen, sophomores and juniors must vote for ASB leadership in their second period classes tomorrow, 4/5, regardless if your class is attending the Scholar Quiz Assembly.
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· 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 on 4/5 during PM Office Hours.
· 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 due Friday, 4/7 to Room 45 or Mrs. Cabrera’s box in the office by 3:00 pm.
SENIORS
· Deadline Extended: Graduation Speech/Performance Applications will be accepted through TODAY, April 4! Turn application in to the CCC, Ms. Claypoole in Rm. 40/41, or to Ms. Howerton’s mailbox in the office.
· Please be on the Mustang Field immediately at the start of PM Office Hours 4/5 for the Senior Group Yearbook Photo. If everyone is there on time, this should be quick and easy. Please leave backpacks on the bleachers. Wear Stampede shirts if you desire!
SPORTS
· Come cheer on the Swim Team TODAY at 3 pm at the Costa pool, as they take on South Torrance! Grab a snack at the Snack Stand, which opens at 2 pm. Hope to see you there!
· Ice Hockey: Donovan Henry stopped 42 shots against Torrance on Tuesday night in a hard fought 4-2 win. Goal scorers for Costa were Bryce Tournat, Roberto Kampfner, Mike Gallagher and Malcolm Bohan. Come out and watch the action!
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!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Visits in the CCC: Please sign-up on Naviance. If the visit is during class time, please get permission from your teacher to attend.
o Wednesday, 4/5 – Tried and True Score Back Sessions - If you took the April 1st Tried and True Mock SAT come to the CCC during AM Office Hours for your scores. If you took the March 25th Tried and True Mock ACT come to the CCC during PM Office Hours for your scores.
o Tuesday, 4/18 – DePaul University at 12:20pm.
o Wednesday, 4/19 – University of St. Andrews, Scotland at 10:23am; Drexel University at 12:20pm.
· 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 TODAY, 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.
· 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 – Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) Design Immersion Days – June 19 – July 15 This is an immersive four-week summer program that introduces high school students to careers in architecture and design as they explore how products, buildings and environments are designed and made. *Develop a series of design projects with one-on-one mentoring from SCI-ARC faculty *Learn design software *Build a portfolio for college admissions *Visit iconic sites, museums and design studios in Los Angeles. For more information go to: sciarc.edu/did or call 213-356-5320 or email [email protected]. 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.