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.”
Monday, August 28, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 8/28 – Boys’ Soccer tryout meeting in Room 132 at 3 pm; Girls’ Soccer tryouts meet at the bleachers from 3-4 pm; Girls’ Basketball tryouts at MBMS from 5 to 8 pm.
TUE 8/29 – Boys’ Basketball tryouts at MBMS from 5 to 7:30 pm.
WED 8/30 – Office Hours Schedule; Girls’ Basketball tryouts at MBMS from 5 to 8 pm.
THU 8/31 – Boys’ Basketball tryouts at MBMS from 5 to 7:30 pm.
FRI 9/1 – Stampede Day!
MON 9/4 – Labor Day No School
TUE 9/5 – 9th Grade parent meeting at 7 pm in the Auditorium
WED 9/6 – Drill schedule, 3rd period
THU 9/7 – Back to School Night from 6-9 pm
FRI 9/8 – Minimum Day
STUDENT INFO
· Students: If you ordered a stampede shirt and/or planner and have not received it, please pick it up during nutrition or lunch by presenting your Student ID Card at the Student Store. There are still over 200 students who have not picked them up.
· Improv Club: The laugh heard around the world will be here every Tuesday at lunch in the Drama Room 1.
· Audition & Crew applications are now available for Mira Costa Drama/Tech’s fall season. Come by the Shop (Building W) or the Auditorium to pick one up. They are due Sept. 1.
· Westerberg’s students from last year: Please pick up your portfolios from last year by the end of the week. They will be recycled next Monday if not picked up. Thanks!
· Students: Check your books NOW and report any damages (missing pages, water damage, writing, etc…) within 2 weeks to avoid being held responsible. You must come to the Library to report any damages. According to the new school-wide policy, this year you MUST have your physical Student ID with you to check out any library or textbook materials.
· Attention all Freshmen interested in ASB! This Thursday, 8/31 and Friday, 9/1 there is an intro session in Room 41. In order to run for ASB, you are required to attend one of the two meetings.
· Students! Over 1,000 of you own Stampede Shirts! Friday, 9/1 is our first Stampede Day of the year. Meet on the mound during lunch for fun and games! Run to the Student Store if you want to buy this year’s Stampede Shirt!
· Interested in playing Freshman Football? It is not too late! See Coach Currier in Room 222 at snack, lunch, or the practice field at 2:30 pm.
· The Freshman Football Team has an opening for a Team Manager and Director of Filming Operations. Come see Coach Currier in Room 222 at snack or lunch, or email him at [email protected].
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· All Club leaders: Start organizing your clubs and prepare to pick up club forms on August 31, 2017 from ASB.
· Come to Drama Club at lunch every Wednesday in Room 1 for announcements on new, exciting things happening in the Drama/Tech department.
SENIORS
· Seniors! Senior shirts are running low, so get them while you can! Senior shirts will be sold for $10 on Tuesday, 8/29 on the mound! Make checks out to MCHS.
SPORTS
· Girls’ Basketball tryouts will be TODAY and Wednesday, 8/30 from 5 to 8 pm each day at MBMS. Any student or parent with questions, contact Coach Lapham at [email protected].
· Boys’ Basketball tryouts will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 at Manhattan Beach Middle School on Tuesday, Aug. 29 and Thursday, Aug. 31. If you are a junior or senior interested in trying out, please contact coach Amaral directly at [email protected].
· Any boy interested in trying out for Boys’ Soccer, meet Coach Smith in Room 132 TODAY at 3 pm. Be ready to play from 3 – 4:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
· Girls’ Soccer tryouts will be August 28 – 31 from 3 – 4 pm. New players, meet at the bleachers.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES - PSAT REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN ONLINE
The test will begin at 7:00am on October 11 at MCHS. To register online, please go the MCHS website and click on the “PSAT” icon OR the “Store” tab and select ASB Webstore.
In-person registration will be available September 13, 14, and 15 in the CCC.
Registration cost is $25. Your final opportunity for LATE registration will be September 18th and 19th online or in person during lunch in the CCC. Late registration cost is $35. After you register online, bring your receipt to the CCC to pick-up your PSAT Study Guide. Please contact the CCC with any questions.
· So Cal Roc will present an information session on Thursday, August 31 during lunch (12:20pm) in the CCC.
· College Representative Visits In The CCC – If visit is during class please get teacher permission to attend.
This is an opportunity to learn about your schools of interest and meet the admission counselors. View all visits and sign-up to attend on NAVIANCE.
o Tuesday, 9/5 – Vanderbilt University at 9:00am, Grand Canyon University at 10:23am.
o Wednesday, 9/6 – University of Oregon at 12:27pm (lunch)
· 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.