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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.”
Monday, September 11, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 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 9/18 – Make-Up Pictures in Auditorium Lobby; 12th Grade Parent Night at 7 pm
FACULTY
· None
STUDENT INFO
· Green & Gold Day is this Friday! Join your classmates for fun and games on the mound!
· Last Chance to sign up for the South Africa trip over Spring Break 2018. Come to Room 232 on Wed. 9/13 during lunch or PM office hours to receive details and to reserve a spot. Limited spots are available. Deadline to sign up is Oct. 2.
· NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE? Our next Lunches with Love delivery is Sunday, Sept. 24. We are known for delivering bagged lunches in the past but have been notified by Skid Row officials that they desperately need hygiene kits. Therefore we are ONLY collecting bagged hygiene kits (shampoo, soap or body wash, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb or brush, deodorant, disposable razor, bottle of water all sealed in a gallon Ziploc bag). For more info visit us at http://luncheswithlovemb.my-free.website/ and like us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
· 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.
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).
SENIORS
· Senior Ads are now on sale. Prices will go up on October 1st, so make sure to get your ad in as soon as possible. Email it to [email protected] and pay on the student store website. For more information, visit mchshoofprints.weebly.com. Final deadline is December 1st!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Drama Club is every Wednesday during lunch in Room 1! Come and learn about new and groovy things happening in the Drama/Tech Department.
· Improv Club is every Tuesday during lunch in Room 1! Time magazine calls Improv club “The #1 Club in America.”
· If you have any interest in movies, come to Cinema Club Fridays at lunch in Room 108 to watch, make and discuss films.
· Do you stand for democracy? Social equality? Freedom of expression? What about decency and common sense in politics? Join the Young Democrats in Room 343 on Mondays (TODAY) at lunch to make a difference in these politically turbulent times.
· Democrat? Republican? Libertarian? We’ve got them all. Join the debate and come to Mr. Piper’s Room 203 on Mondays at lunch for the Mira Costa Political Debate Club!
· Come to Anime Club in Room 46 at lunch every Tuesday to watch some anime, chill, and learn a bit about Japanese entertainment culture.
· The Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Club meets every Monday (TODAY) in Room 22 at lunch! Come make care packages to deliver to kids at the Children’s Hospital and meet amazing people along the way!
· Come to the first meeting of Headstrong Club Tuesday the 12th in Room 21 at lunch! Get volunteer hours and help raise awareness about Mental Health around campus!
· Come by Latino Scholars Union every Tuesday in Room 73 (Mrs. Martinez) to be a part of the Latino Community. Everyone is welcome! Snacks will be provided!
· Want a reaction? Come check out Chemistry Club every Friday in Room 342 at lunch.
· Come to the first GALS (Girls Advancing Leadership in STEM) Club meeting. Our goal is to help both younger kids and ourselves learn and become more involved in the STEM field. We meet every other Friday at lunch in Ms. Hearn’s Room 350. We’d love to see you there, and everyone is welcome!
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 - REGISTER ONLINE NOW! Avoid Late Fees – Register by Sept. 17
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.
· 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.
Tuesday, 9/12 – USC at 8:00am, Albion College at 9:00am, University of Chicago at 10:23am, Johns Hopkins University at 11:25am, University of Oklahoma at 1:00pm, Indiana University at 2:00pm.
Wednesday, 9/13 – Laguna College of Art & Design at 8:00am, St. John’s University- NY at 8:46am, Cal Lutheran University at 9:27am, Concordia University at 10:30am, University of Michigan at 11:46am, Art Center College of Design at 12:26pm.
Thursday, 9/14 – Connecticut College at 8:00am, Pacific University – Oregon at 8:00am, University of Dayton at 9:00am, Washington University St. Louis at 9:00am, University of Alabama at 10:23am, U.S. Naval Academy at 12:20pm, University of Tulsa at 1:00pm; George Washington University at 2:00pm.
Friday, 9/15 – University of Redlands at 8:00am, University of Tampa at 9:00am, LSU (Louisiana State University) at 10:23am, University of New Mexico at 11:25am, American University at 12:20pm, St. Louis University at 2:00pm.
· 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.
· 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.