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.”
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 12/5 – Drama/Tech Department Holiday Benefit at 7 pm in the small theater
WED 12/6 – Office Hours Schedule
THU 12/7 – Seniors Graduation Cap, Gown and Announcement orders accepted by Jostens in the CCC from 7:30 am – 2 pm and at Family Night from 6:30 – 8pm in the Library.
FRI 12/8 – Band Concert at 7 pm in the auditorium; Comedy Sportz match at 7 pm in the small theater.
WED 12/13 – Office Hours/2nd period Drill Schedule; Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in the Admin Office
FRI 12/15 – Winter Choir Concert “This Shining Night” at 7 pm in the Auditorium
MON 12/18 – Late Start Schedule; Pajama Day; Faculty Meeting at 8 am
TUE 12/19 – THU 12/21 – Finals Schedule
THU 12/21 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office
FRI 12/22 – FRI 1/5 – Winter Break, No School
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FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
- TODAY, 12/5 – Boys’ Soccer (all levels) at 1:15 pm; Boys’ Basketball (F/S) at 1:40 pm
- Thursday, 12/7 – Girls’ Water Polo (Varsity) at 1:00 pm
- Friday, 12/8 – Girls’ Water Polo (Varsity) time TBD
STUDENT INFO
· Link Crew presents “Let’s Talk About It,” a student-led forum on topics here at Costa. Join us for our first discussion on How to Survive Finals this Thursday at lunch in Room 20. Ask upper classmen about study tips, time management, taking breaks, and any other finals-related questions. Everyone is welcome!
· Please submit your Poetry Out Loud applications to Ms. Sieker in Room 44 by Thursday, Dec. 21. The contest will be held in the small theatre on Thursday, Jan. 18 at 7pm. While the judges tabulate, there will be a community open mic where any person in the audience can share a poem—we hope you can join us for this night of live poetry!
· The Holiday Benefit is TONIGHT, Tuesday, Dec. 5 in the small theater at 7 pm for $5, and all proceeds go to our Adopt-A-Family! Come watch two acts of holiday-themed dances, songs and scenes!
· ‘Tis the season to be funny! Comedy Sportz is having a holiday-themed match this Friday in the small theater at 7 pm. Help Comedy Sportz. In order to get in, you can either pay $5 or bring in 3 cans of nonperishable food. All proceeds to our Adopt-A-Family!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Mira Costa Disaster Relief Club meeting and clothes drive will be held this Thursday, Dec. 7 in Room 137 in the Math and Science Building.
· “All I want for Christmas is for you to go to Improv Club every Tuesday (TODAY) during lunch in Room 1!” – Mariah Carey
· Come to Drama Club every Wednesday during lunch in Room 1 for announcements and information on everything happening in the Drama/Tech Department!
· Shalom! Jewish Cultural Club meets Tuesday (TODAY) at lunch in Mr. Fauver’s Room 200. All are welcome!
· If you are looking for a club that serves our community, look no further! The South Bay Food Initiative is hosting our intro meeting TODAY, Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Room 203 of the history building (Mr. Piper’s).
SENIORS
· Seniors: It’s time to order your caps & gowns, graduation announcements and senior rings. Jostens will be taking orders on Thursday, Dec. 7 from 7:30 am – 2 pm outside of the CCC and during Family Night in the evening from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Library. Packets and order forms are available now in the main office.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· SENIORS: Walk-In Application Help is available in the CCC! We continue to have an open door policy every day and are happy to answer your questions. In addition, we have designated Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 – 6pm specifically for application and essay help. We look forward to seeing you 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 Wednesday, 12/6 – El Camino College Application Assistance at 9:27am (AM Office Hours), U.S. Marine ROTC Scholarship Information at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours).
· The CCC is hosting sessions to review A-G Requirements, the high school timeline and summer opportunities. Please visit our CCC Calendar, (MCHS Website→College Tab →CCC Calendar→Click on the date you’d like to attend) and sign up. Each session is limited to 25 seats, and only a limited number of sessions will be held!
· SoCalRoc: SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the Spring 2018 semester. Classes begin January 29. The SoCalRoc Counselor is available in the CCC every Monday from 8:30 – 10:30 am. Please sign up in the CCC to meet with her or drop in for more information about SoCalRoc class offerings.
· Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Testing or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type=d&pREC_ID=759631
LA Tutors is offering a proctored ACT practice test on the Mira Costa campus – Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 9:00am-1pm. Register here http://www.latutors123.com/proctored-tests/mira-costa/.