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.”
Monday, September 24, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
WED 9/26 – Office Hours Schedule; College Knowledge Night in the Auditorium at 6:15 pm; Physical Fitness Testing for 11th grade students
THU 9/27 – Make-Up Picture Day from 7:30 am – 2:00 pm in the Auditorium Lobby; Physical Fitness Testing for new students
FRI 9/28 – Green & Gold Day; Movie Night in the Mustang Mall from 9 to 11 pm
STUDENT INFO
· Hey Mustangs! Is there an adult on campus that you appreciate? Link Crew wants to recognize the amazing staff here at Mira Costa! Please use the QR codes on our posters around campus to give a shout out to any teachers, counselors, administrators or staff members who help make school great!
· Do you enjoy art, music, dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “Heroes around Me,” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form TODAY from the Main Office and return by Friday, Oct. 19. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections. Contact [email protected] for more information.
· Art Night is back for a second year! All students are invited to sell their artwork or crafts at the 2nd annual fall Art Night. Sign up at: http://bit.ly/costaartnight. There will also be crafts for all to participate in. Art Night at Mira Costa will be held October 12, 5-7pm in the quad outside room 109. All students, faculty and staff are invited to bring friends and family for a fun evening of art!
· MB Hometown Fair Art Exhibit – Attention Costa students: Enter your artwork by the deadline, Oct. 2 for exhibition at the Hometown Fair Oct. 6 & 7. Submissions may be in 2D, 3D, photography or fiber artwork. The application can be found at this link: http://www.mbfair.org/applications/.
· The fall California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Membership Drive continues through this Friday, Sept. 28. Membership is open to 10th, 11th and 12th grade students who are eligible, based on their excellent grades received in June. To find out if you are eligible, come to Room 243 during the membership drive at snack, lunch or PM Office Hours for more information. Sorry freshmen, you will be eligible for associate membership in February.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Want to get involved in the political environment of Costa? Come down to Young Republicans Club every Tuesday in Room 225 at lunch.
· Looking for some knights and fights? Come to Chess Club in Room 14 on Thursdays at lunch for some strategic showdowns!
· Want to play and/or listen to some turned-up tunes? Swing (pun intended) by Jazz Club in Room 4 on Wednesdays during PM Office Hours (lunchtime for normal schedule).
· If you like science, then come check out the Science Olympiad Team! We meet every Wednesday in Mr. Locke’s Room 352 and are always looking for new members.
· If you like tabletop, board, or video games, come to Game Club on Fridays (TODAY) from 3 – 5 pm! We play D & D and other tabletop RPGs. Meet us in Room 40!
· Attention Cyber Patriot members: There is a meeting on Wednesday during lunch in Mrs. Weaver’s Room 112. There will also be an amazing training on Wednesday from 3-5 pm about creating Scripts run by BeachCoders. Don’t miss it!
· Interested in building and competing with a solar powered boat? Come to the Solar Cup meeting in Mrs. Weaver’s Room 112 on Tuesday at lunch to learn more.
· Interested in women’s empowerment? Join S Club for easy community service hours every Monday in Room 16!
· Math Club meetings are held every Tuesday at lunch. Come to Room 131 if you want to improve your skills, learn new concepts, and compete against other mathletes! All levels of math are welcome.
· Join us in Room 207 for Creative Writing Club: a chance to compose poems, play with language, and meet interesting people! Mondays (TODAY) at lunch.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our credentialed college counselors. Call 310-318-7337 ext. 5253 or email [email protected].
· College Knowledge Night – Wednesday, September 26 at 6:15pm in the Auditorium. Meet in the Auditorium for a preview with the College and Career Counselors. You will then be directed to attend two break-out information sessions (6:30-7:20pm and 7:30-8:20pm). Break-out session topics are: Financial Aid, Community College Transfer Programs, Testing – SAT vs. ACT, Gap Year Options, NCAA, Personal Statements/College Essays. We look forward to seeing you!
· 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. Please bring your school ID.
o Tuesday, 9/25 – Santa Clara University at 8:00am, University of Dayton at 10:23am, Santa Monica College at 12:20pm.
o Wednesday 9/26 – Rutgers University at 9:27am(AM Office Hours), Tulane University at 1:29pm.
o Thursday, 9/27 – University of Montana at 8:00am, Colorado College at 10:23am, Purdue University at 2:00pm.
o Friday, 9/28 – Boston College at 12:20pm(lunch), College of the Holy Cross at 1:00pm, Emerson College at 2:00pm.
· SENIORS – Visit the CCC for College Application Assistance:
o College Personal Statement Revision – Please bring in a hard-copy of your essay if you would like feedback from one of the counselors. Typically essays are completed within 2-3 business days.
o Walk-in Wednesdays for help with applications, essay revisions and to have your questions answered! No appointment necessary. Walk-In Hours are on Wednesdays, from 3PM to 5PM.
· Local Events: For a list of local college events please visit the MCHS Website, click on the “College” tab, select “College and Career Center” and “Events and Auditions.”
· Testing
o Revolution Prep is offering a FREE full-length SAT and ACT practice on campus Saturday, 9/29/2018
Time: SAT – 9am to 1:15pm, ACT – 9am to 1pm; SAT – Room 14 and ACT – Room 16
Essay: Optional (students not staying for the essay will be dismissed about 45 minutes earlier)
Bring: Calculator, #2 pencils, snack, water and a cell phone (The students will download a phone app and score their tests on site). Register at https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/61/
o Princeton Review is offering a FREE practice test on campus -
Time: Saturday morning, October 20 from 9 am – 12:45 pm in Room 14.
Register via this link: ACT Free Practice Test at Mira Costa High
o 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
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the fall 2018 semester. Classes began Monday, Sept. 10. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.