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, August 30, 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 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; Girls’ Lacrosse tryouts at Pennekamp from 3 – 4:30 pm.
WED 9/6 – Drill schedule, 3rd period; Girls’ Lacrosse tryouts at Pennekamp from 3 – 4:30 pm
THU 9/7 – Back to School Night from 6-9 pm; Girls’ Lacrosse tryouts at Pennekamp from 3 – 4:30 pm
FRI 9/8 – Minimum Day; Girls’ Lacrosse tryouts at Pennekamp from 3 – 4:30 pm
STAFF
· Please release the following teams’ students this week:
o TODAY 8/30 – Girls’ Golf* at 1:40 pm
o Thu 8/31 – Football (JV) at 12:55 pm; Girls’ Golf* at 1:20 pm
Not every girl plays in each golf match; to verify who is playing on a particular dayk, please go to www.bit.ly/MCHSGirlsGolf
STUDENT INFO
· Comedy Sportz Auditions are next Thursday, Sept. 7 at 3:15 pm in Room 20! Need some help before auditions? Learn tips from people on the team at the Audition workshop on Monday, Sept. 4 in Room 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Pick up an audition packet in Room 20 by Sept. 7!
· Hey, everybody! Wear your Stampede Shirt this Friday 9/1 to join your fellow students on the mound at lunch for fun and games.
· 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.
· 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
· Come to Game Club and explore all of the possibilities. If you like poker, dungeons and dragons, or console gaming, this is the place for you! Fridays after school in Room 40. Everybody is welcome.
· Come to Latino Scholars Union every Tuesday at lunch in Room 73 (Mrs. Martinez) to be a part of the Latino Community while enjoying some snacks. Everyone is welcome!
· 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 (TODAY) in Room 1 for announcements on new, exciting things happening in the Drama/Tech department.
SPORTS
· Any girl interested in Girls’ Water Polo for the winter season, please come to the pool TODAY and tomorrow, 8/31 during 6th period or after school.
· Girls’ Lacrosse tryouts are next week: Tuesday, 9/5, Wednesday, 9/6 , Thursday, 9/7 and Friday, 9/8. Meet at Pennekamp from 3 – 4:30 pm. No experience necessary, but you must have a mouthguard. Please also bring lacrosse stick, goggles, cleats and running shoes. If you are in a fall sport but want to try out, please email [email protected].
· Girls’ Basketball tryouts will be TODAY, 8/30 from 5 to 8 pm 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 Thursday, Aug. 31. If you are a junior or senior interested in trying out, please contact coach Amaral directly at [email protected].
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)
· Local College Events
The University of Michigan will be at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7:00 pm. Register at: https://admissions.umich.edu/la-info-session. For more information, please contact Kristopher Tesoro, the admissions recruitment coordinator in California, at (213) 300-1744 or [email protected]. Please check out all local College Events on the MCHS website→College Tab→College and Career Center→Events or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349748&type=d&pREC_ID=759344
· 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.