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, February 27, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TUE 2/27 – A Historic Evening with Anne Frank’s Stepsister at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium
THU 3/1 – Senior Speaker Applications Open (due Mar. 29); All District Band Festival at 5 pm
TUE 3/6 – MBX Summer School 12th Grade Registration Opens at 9 am; MCHS 11th grade parent meeting at 7 pm in the Small Theater
WED 3/7 – Office Hours Schedule
THU 3/8 – MBX Summer School 11th Grade Registration Opens at 9 am; Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Building
MON 3/12 – PTSA General Meeting at 12:20 pm in the Small Theater; Rotary Winners Perform
TUE 3/13 – MON 3/19 – Scholar Quiz
FACULTY
· Student of the Year ballots have been placed in your mailboxes. Please submit nominations by Thursday, Mar. 1.
· Classrooms & Teacher Volunteers needed for Scholar Quiz: The Scholar Quiz runs at lunch Mar. 13, 14, 15, and 16 with the semifinal in the Small Theater at lunch on Mar. 19 and the final in the Auditorium the morning of Mar. 21. We need classrooms and teachers to help facilitate this event. Lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the link: https://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/form/form.MIRCOSHS.qb36vGX.8n.
SENIORS
· Attention Seniors: Applications will be available starting Thursday, Mar. 1 to audition to be a Senior Speaker at Graduation or Senior Recognition. You may pick up an application in Ms. Howerton’s Room 16 starting this Thursday.
STUDENT INFO
· If you are a tutor or are interested in being one, come to the Small Theater on Wednesday, 2/28 during lunch to learn the skills you need to be a great tutor. Please arrive promptly!
· All Mustang students and staff are encouraged to participate in a letter writing campaign to the students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in the wake of the school tragedy that occurred on February 14, 2018. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this community. All letters can be submitted to the Mira Costa Main Office (we will have a bin for letter collection) and will be delivered to the Douglas High School Principal. This campaign will extend through the month of March 2018. Keep the letters coming, and let's engage students to write words of support for this High School greatly impacted for years to come.
· Costachella needs your talent! On March 21, during AM Office Hours in the Mustang Mall, students are invited to enjoy musical acts, student art, and treats. If you’re interested in being one of the bands to take the main stage, please email video submissions to [email protected] by February 28. For information on band requirements and the audition process, come by the Costachella booth during lunch in the Mustang Mall TODAY. Keep an eye open for flyers with QR codes that will take you to specific information as well.
· Calling all artists! Costachella wants to feature your work! We are interested in all forms of appropriate, musical festival inspired art to use as decorations during Costachella. If you’re interested in showcasing your art, please email photos of your work to [email protected].
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Cyber Patriot Club will be meeting Wednesday in Mrs. Weaver’s room 112 to discuss results, elections and banquet. Pizza will be provided for this year’s members.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· PSAT SCORES – If you took the PSAT in October, your detailed score sheets and test booklets are now available in the CCC for pick-up.
· 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, 2/28 – El Camino College – The El Camino Counselor will be in the CCC on Wednesdays from 9:30 am-1:00 pm to go over your Ed Plan and to answer questions. Please sign-up for your appointment in the CCC.
· Summer Programs:
o Featured Summer Program: Grammy Camp, July 17 – 21, features hands-on career training, performance and music business tracks, and learning from industry experts. Financial aid is available. Apply online at: GRAMMYINTHESCHOOLS.COM by Mar. 31.
o Check out all summer program listings and our new Summer Program Guide on the MCHS Website→College Tab→Jobs/Internships→Summer Programs or use this link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373
· SoCalRoc: SoCalRoc is now enrolling for its 9-week courses: Adobe Suite, Business Entrepreneur, and Banking & Financial Services. Classes begin April 9. Natalie Hansen, the SoCalRoc counselor, is available in the CCC every Monday from 8:30am-10:30am. Please sign-up in the CCC to meet with her.
· FREE SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST Revolution Prep is offering a FREE full-length practice ACT and SAT at Mira Costa High School on Saturday, March 3rd at 9am-1pm - choose either ACT or SAT. To register go to: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/practice-exams/school/61/. Bring: pencils, calculator, water and a snack. Questions – Call Jean Stroud at 818-217-0951. You will receive a very detailed score report and a free optional score report review.
· 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.