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, May 31, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY, 5/31 – Club Day/Core Values Assembly during lunch in the Mustang Mall; 10th Grade California Science Test (CAST) during/in Science classes or see rosters on Admin windows; Drama Senior Scenes at 7 pm in the Small Theater; MCHS Band Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium; 11th Grade Physical Fitness Testing in the foyer of Fisher Gym; Understanding the Selective College Admission Process at 6 pm in CCC
THU., 6/1 – 10th Grade Physical Fitness Testing in Fisher Gym foyer; International and Out of State College Options presentation at 2 pm in the CCC
FRI., 6/2 – MCHS Jazz Concert at 7 pm in the Small Theater
MON., 6/5 – PTSA Exec Board Meeting at 12:15 pm in the GOCR; MCHS Orchestra Pops Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium
WED., 6/7 – Blood Drive; MB Council Scholarship Luncheon; Senior Exams Periods 5 & 6
THU., 6/8 – Senior Exams Periods 3 & 4; Principal’s Tour at 9 am in Admin Office; MCHS Choir Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium; MCHS Dance Concert at 7 pm in the Small Theater
FRI., 6/9 – Senior Exams Periods 1 & 2; Senior Breakfast at 10 am outside the Auditorium; Comedy Sportz at 7 pm in the Small Theater
STUDENT INFO
· Mandatory meeting for next year’s AP Studio Art students this Thursday, June 1, at lunch in Room 62.
· Pick up the wrong tux at prom? Missing: Black, slim-fit, one-button tux. Please return to Mrs. Claypoole in the ASB room. She has a black, two-button tux that may be yours!
· Need to make a schedule change for 2017-18? Check miracostahigh.org or your MBUSDapps account for access to the online schedule change form. It will be available TODAY, 5/30 through 6/5.
· Come out and watch the senior-directed scenes from Advanced Drama class TONIGHT at 7 pm in the Small Theater. Cost is $5 at the door.
· This is a reminder that all 10th Graders will be taking the pilot California Science Test (CAST) TODAY, 5/31. We are on a REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE today. Students who take Chemistry or Honors Chemistry will test with your science class. Students who take AP Chemistry, another science class, or have NO science class this semester: Please see the rosters posted on the Mira Costa website and on the admin building windows to find the PERIOD and the ROOM where you will test.
· Incoming Juniors and Seniors finalizing classes with your counselors for next year: Honors Earth Science through UCLA is the class for you! Located right here at Mira Costa in Room 238, it is the only Dual Credit class (high school and college credit) at Mira Costa. The *transcript can earn you credit to another college, even if you do not go to UCLA. No AP exam. Four major fields of study are astronomy, oceanography, meteorology and geology! Boost your GPA! See Mr. Kurz, UCLA Instructor Honors Earth Science in Room 238 or email [email protected] for more details. Edutainer of the year 2003, 2005-2017. *College credit is optional; students should check transferability with the undergraduate admissions office at the college of their choice.
· Attention Freshmen taking AP Euro next school year: Mandatory meeting at lunch in Room 223 on Thursday, June 1 to discuss class details and assignments.
· Make sure Club Leaders turn in Club Day forms! Club Day will be May 31, 2017 at 12:21 in the Mustang Mall.
· Students may pick up lost and confiscated items from Prom in the admin office at snack or lunch only.
SENIORS
· If you were unable to pick up your cap & gown on Thursday, see Ms. Gardner in the main office TODAY at snack, lunch or after school ONLY.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Interested in riding BMX or mountain bikes, or just like riding bikes in general? Come check out Bike Club in Room 234.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Applying to College 101 Series presented in the CCC:
-Understanding the Selective College Admission Process – TONIGHT at 6:00 pm
-International and Out of State College Options – June 1 at 2:00 pm
This series will be most helpful for Juniors; however all are welcome to attend. Please RSVP on Naviance under “College Visits.”
· Looking for a Summer Job or Internship? The South Bay Workforce Investment Board provides access to jobs, volunteer opportunities, and internships for young adults 14-24 years old. Contact Yesenia Tercero at (310) 680-3830 or go to SouthBayYouth.org for more information.
· Summer Volunteer Opportunity – Manhattan Beach Library Summer Volunteer Opportunity Volunteer to help with the Library’s Summer Programs for Children. For more information, please contact Claire Moore, Teen/Adult Librarian, Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 310.545.8595
· Featured Summer Program: California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Summer Tech Camps will begin June 26. Classes include Video Game Design & Animation, Website Design, Advanced Video Game Design & Animation, and Computer Illustration & Special Effects for Video Games. For more information, visit http://www4.csudh.edu/ceie/programs-schedules/youth/index or email [email protected] or call 310.243.3741.
· 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.