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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.”
Friday, October 19, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 10/19 – Class Competition at lunch in the Mustang Mall
SAT 10/20 – 3rd Annual International Day in the Manhattan Beach District Office parking lot from 2 to 4 pm.
WED 10/24 – Office Hours Schedule; Senior Field Photo in Waller Stadium; Club Day #1 in the Mustang Mall at lunch
THU 10/25 – “This Is Costa!” at 6 pm in the Auditorium
SUN 10/28 – Skechers Pier to Pier Walk starting at MB Pier
STUDENT INFO
· Sign up for the Skecher’s Pier to Pier Walk! If you sign up by TODAY, you could win the chance to throw a pie in Dr. Dale’s face on Club Day! Make sure to sign up with Team Costa!
· Students who have already signed up for the 2019 Ski Week Peru Trip, and anyone interested in seeing Machu Picchu: Please come to Room 73 at lunch on Wednesday, Oct 24.
· 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 PTSA’s 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 TODAY. For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about our cash prizes and scholarships at miracostahigh.org, Search: Reflections.
· JAPAN Spring Break 2020. Information meeting TODAY in Room 72 at lunch. Domo arigato!
· All students who are interested in playing Ice Hockey in the upcoming season (including returning players) should please stay tuned for an all-interest meeting with Coach Barry Dreger later this month, and the pre-skate or try-outs in mid-November. Please watch out for date and time of the all-interest meeting later in October.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Want a good laugh? Come to Improv Club Tuesdays at lunch in the Drama Room 1. Come to play or watch and laugh along!
· Need community service hours? Come to the Fluffy Friends Club in Room 230 during lunch on Fridays (TODAY) where you can register to work in animal shelters.
· 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!
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 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 TODAY, 10/19 – Northwestern University at 11:25am, FIDM Table outside CCC at 12:20pm (lunch).
o Monday, 10/22 – Fairfield University at 8:00am, UC Riverside at 9:00am, University of Chicago at 10:23am, Sierra Nevada College at 11:25am, UC Berkeley at 12:20pm, University of Wisconsin at 2:00pm.
o Tuesday, 10/23 – El Camino College at 12:20pm (lunch).
· 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.”
· 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 its 9-week courses: Adobe Suite (After Effects, Animate, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Business Entrepreneur, and ITCC-Welding. Classes begin Nov. 13. Sign up in the CCC & speak with a SCROC counselor.