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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, September 6, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
Today 9/6 – NO DRILL TODAY, regular schedule; 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 at 12:30 pm (note change)
MON 9/11 – MBX Partner Fair at MCHS Cafeteria from 7 – 8:30 pm
WED 9/13 – Office Hours Schedule; Bill Nye & Gregory Mone in the Auditorium at 6 pm
THU 9/14 – Principal’s Tour in the Admin Office at 9 am
MON 9/17 – Make-Up Pictures and Photo ID replacement in Auditorium Lobby; 12th Grade Parent Night at 7 pm
FACULTY
· Please excuse the Girls’ Tennis Team at 1:20 pm TODAY for an away match at Los Alamitos. Sorry for any inconvenience.
STUDENT INFO
· If you would like to exercise your entrepreneurial muscles, please consider enrolling in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. Our motto is “from student to CEO.” We offer 6th – 12th grade students a chance to develop a business plan, pitch that business plan to potential investors and realize running your own business before you have even graduated. The least that will happen is you will develop presentation and business skills that will help you as you move forward. The once a week, 21-week program starts in November and ends in May. The investors may choose your business to participate in the all-expense paid national competition in Rochester, NY in May, 2018. Last year Isabelle Hory, MBMS 6th Grader, went to Rochester and made it to the final 8 round of competition. She is now getting a patent for her idea. Only 24 students will be allowed in the program. Partial scholarships are available. If interested in applying, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]. For more information please call 310-545-5313.
· First Art Show of the year! Now open in the gallery, Room 60, AP Studio Art presents “Pieces we Procrastinated On.” Open at lunch and back to school night, 9/7.
· Calling all parents, teachers and kids age 7–99! Please join us for a remarkable opportunity to listen to and engage with Bill Nye, a national science hero, and Gregory Mone, a children’s novelist and science journalist. This event is brought to you by {pages}, MBEF and MBUSD, at no cost to our community! We invite you to join us for this exciting evening of exploration on Sept. 13 at 6 pm in the Mira Costa High School Auditorium, where Nye and Mone will speak about the nature of science in the world around us and answer questions from the audience. Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance. Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3080684 to reserve.
· Comedy Sportz Auditions are Thursday, Sept. 7 at 3:15 pm in Room 20! Be sure to grab an audition form and sign up in either Room 1 or Room 20!
· Costapalooza! Homecoming! Friday, Oct. 20, at lunch. Know of a great student band? Let us know! This year, Costapalooza will feature one student band on the Quad during lunch. To be considered, email the name of your band, your members, contact information and a sample of your music to Ed McKeegan ([email protected]) no later than Friday, Sept. 15. Team Costa reps will vote on the band to perform. Bands must have a minimum of three musicians. At least one member must be a current Costa student. Bands can bring their own equipment/set up, or we’ll provide it for you.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Join Children of War Club! First meeting TODAY, Wednesday, Sept. 5, in Mr. Calderon’s Room 346.
· Come to the first meeting of Mira Costa’s Solar Cup Team TODAY in Mrs. Weaver’s Room 112 at lunch to learn more about how you could help a championship-winning team build a boat that runs on solar power!
· Together We Tutor: Come to Room 19 at lunch on Wednesday (TODAY) to learn how you can tutor underprivileged students in basic math!
· Drama Club is every Wednesday (TODAY) during lunch in Room 1! Arrive and get information about interesting things happening in the Drama/Tech Department.
· Come by Room 74 or lunch this Thursday for our first Black Scholars Union (BSU) meeting of the year. We have a lot of new, fun events planned so we look forward to seeing you. All new members are welcome!
· Attention Link Leaders: Our first meeting will be TODAY in Room 102 (near the cafeteria) at lunch. We will be celebrating orientation, discussing September goals, and announcing the photo contest winners! See you there!
SPORTS
· Are you interested in joining the Mustang Track & Field Team? Tryouts will be Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 3 pm at the track. It will be a one-day tryout. Wear workout clothing, running shoes, and bring water. Coaches will contact the athletes with the results by Friday, Sept. 15. Athletes who make the squad will take part in the 6th period workouts (schedule changes will be handled through the counseling office).
· The Mira Costa Wrestling Team is looking for freshmen boys and girls to join our CIF Champions Wrestling Team. If interested, come by the wrestling room after 6th period and talk to Coach Chaney.
· Girls’ Lacrosse tryouts are this week: TODAY, 9/6 and Thursday, 9/7 from 3-4:30 pm and Friday, 9/8 at 12:30 pm at Pennekamp. No experience necessary, but you must have a mouth guard. 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].
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· *Save the Date*-MCHS College Knowledge Night will be held on Wednesday, September 27. Multi-College Panel discussion begins in the auditorium at 6:00 pm.
· 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 is still accepting applications for the fall 2017 semester. Classes begin Sept. 11. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.
· 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 TODAY, 9/6 – University of Oregon at 12:27pm (lunch)
· Local College Events
Arizona State University – Explore ASU
Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:00pm at the Torrance Marriott, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance.
RSVP: visit.asu.edu
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.