CALENDAR
TODAY 4/25 – MON 4/30 – Online Parking Lottery sign-up for 2018-19 Seniors ONLY
TODAY 4/25 – Office Hours Schedule (**NOTE: There will be NO Quiet Study/Detention in either the Small Theater or Auditorium today); Senior Recognition/Graduation Speaker Auditions during Office Hours; the last two AP Exam pre-identification sessions during AM & PM Office Hours in the small theater.
THU 4/26 – Spring Musical, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying at 6:30 pm
FRI 4/27 – Commitment Day; Spring Musical, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying at 7:30 pm
SAT 4/28 – Spring Musical, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying at 2 pm and 7:30 pm
FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
o TODAY 4/25 – Softball (V/JV) at 1:45 pm; Boys’ Volleyball (all levels) at 2:09 pm
o THU 4/26 – Swim (V/JV, see email) at 1:00 pm; Boys’ Lacrosse (V & JV) at 1:45 pm
o FRI 4/27 – Softball (V/JV) at 1:10 pm; Baseball (JV) at 1:15 pm
· Attention Staff! Your ASB election envelopes will be delivered during 1st period TODAY. Please don’t forget to vote in 2nd period homeroom TODAY. Thank you! – Mrs. Claypoole
STUDENT INFO
· AP Students: The last AP Exam pre-identification sessions are TODAY, Wednesday, 4/25 during both AM and PM Office Hours in the Small Theatre. The meeting will last approximately 40 minutes. Students need to be on time, and bring a #2 pencil and something (a clipboard, book, etc.) on which to write. These are your last opportunities!(**NOTE: There will be NO Quiet Study/Detention in either the Small Theater or Auditorium during Office Hours today.)
· Come to CPK in Manhattan Village on Thursday, April 26 and show the flyer found on our Instagram (@mchs_makeawish) to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
· NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE? Collect travel size toiletries from your friends, neighbors and families and assemble hygiene kits for LUNCHES WITH LOVE. Our next delivery is Sunday, May 6. Only one more delivery before the end of school year. Do it with your friends/team/troop to make it FUN! The Union Rescue Mission is depending on us. THANK YOU! For more info visit us at http://luncheswithlovemb.my-free.website/ and https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
· Did you know Mira Costa offers Engineering classes? In these creative environments, students work together to learn the basic concepts of Engineering. Along with promoting collaboration, these classes allow students to design and build different innovations. From hydraulics to robotics, this class is a great opportunity for students to learn and enjoy their elective. Students take tours, hear from industry speakers and can receive valuable internships all while engaging in once-in-a-lifetime experiences like learning hands-on how a fire truck works, launching rockets, building electrical circuits and more! See Mrs. Weaver in Room 112 or your counselor for more information.
· All students, staff, family and friends are invited to attend the 18th Annual All Media Art Show this Friday, 4/27 at the Resin Gallery in Hermosa Beach from 5 to 7 pm. One night only; don’t miss it! Resin Gallery is located at 618 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach.
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· Independent Study Athletics (ISA) REMINDER: Applications for the 2018-2019 school year are DUE on or before May 16! The application is on the school’s website under ATHLETICS!
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· All Clubs! Don’t forget to sign up for Club Day! Deadline is TODAY at 2 pm.
· Cyber Patriot is meeting TODAY during PM Office Hours in Mrs. Weaver’s Room 112 to discuss NCL, Symantec Tour, and next year’s teams. See you there!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· 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, 4/25 – El Camino College at 9:30am-1:30pm. Sign up for your ed plan appointment or drop in with questions.
· El Camino College Career Mini Fair – Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30am-11:30am Considering a career in Engineering Tech, Automotive Tech, Cosmetology, HVAC, Welding, or becoming an Emergency Medical Tech? Don’t miss the El Camino College Career Mini Fair in the Mira Costa CCC! Check out these programs and learn information from the El Camino staff representing each of these programs. All grade levels and parents are welcome!
· JUNIORS: Want an insiders’ view to the College application process? The Mira Costa High School College & Career Center invites the Junior Class to the Case Study College Night and Mini College Fair on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:00 pm. Parents and students will be led through various mock admissions committees to gain insight and understanding as to what is valued in an application. This event is an engaging and effective way to discuss the college application process with college admission representatives from around the country. A college mini fair with over 20 different private and out of state colleges will be held in the Cafeteria immediately following this event, beginning at 7:15 pm. Space for the Case Study activity is limited to 150 juniors and ONE parent/guardian per student. Students must sign up through Naviance – Log into your Naviance account, click on college tab→click on view all upcoming visits→sign-up. The mini fair is open to all students and parents, no sign-up required.
· SENIORS:
College Commitment Day is May 1 – Wear your college gear and come to the Mustang Mall Stage at lunch to place your sticker on the map.
*Important*– All graduating seniors are required to complete the Senior Clearance process by submitting their post-high school plans. Please complete the following steps and bring copies to the CCC by May 18:
—If you are planning to enter a 4-year or Community College:
1. Updated Naviance college admissions results page. (Go to the College tab. For colleges that you did NOT end up applying to, mark as “withdrawn.” For colleges that you applied to and did not get into, mark “denied.” For colleges you applied to and got into, mark “accepted.” Finally, indicate which school you are going to attend at the bottom of the page.
2. Completed senior survey (on Naviance, under the “About Me” tab)
3. Acceptance letter from the school you will be attending, or verbally tell us your plans for next year (taking a gap year, job, military, traveling, etc.)
This process will ensure that your final transcript will be sent to the school you plan to attend in the fall.
—If you are planning to work, enter the military, take a gap year, or travel:
1. Stop in the CCC to let us know your plans.
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the Fall 2018 semester. Classes begin September 10. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes and meet with the SoCal Roc Counselor.
· Summer Programs: 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.
· 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.