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 4, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 12/4 – Drama/Tech Holiday Benefit Show at 7 pm in the Small Theater; Film Screening and Discussion: Inventing Tomorrow from 6:30 – 9 pm in the Auditorium
WED 12/5 – Office Hours Schedule; Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in the Admin Office
FRI 12/7 – Coffee with the Counselors at 9 am in the Guidance Office Conference Room; Class Wars at lunch in the Mustang Mall; Orchestra Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium
MON 12/10 – WED 12/12 – Operation Happiness: 12/10 Toys for Kids collection in homeroom; 12/11 Angel Trees in Homeroom; 12/12 Canned Goods collection in Homeroom
WED 12/12 – Office Hours/2nd Period Drill Schedule (see website)
FRI 12/14 – Ugly Sweater Day; Choir Winter Concert “This Shining Night” at 7 pm in the Auditorium
MON 12/17 – Minimum Day (12:21 pm release)
TUE 12/18 – THU 12/20 – Finals Schedule
FRI 12/21 – FRI 1/4 – Winter Break, No School
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FACULTY
· All Teachers, thank you for your support with Operation Happiness! All of the families have been assigned, but we still have 14 angels left. If your homeroom or club is interested, please contact Lisa Claypoole immediately.
· Please release the following students this week:
o TODAY 12/4 – Boys’ Wrestling (F/S) at 12:45 pm
o THU 12/6 – Girls’ Water Polo (Varsity) at 12:55 pm
o FRI 12/7 – Girls’ Water Polo (Varsity) at 12:55 pm
STUDENT INFO
· The Mira Costa Student Store currently has a large assortment of Spirit Wear. We are open daily for students during nutrition and lunch, and by appointment for parents and other Costa fans. If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift, come and check us out!
· If any students, clubs or members of the Manhattan Beach community have contributed to recent fire-relief efforts, please see Mrs. Claypoole in Room 40 by Dec. 5.
· New in the Art Gallery: Come be surrounded by art in an installation show presented by Art 2. Open TODAY through Dec. 7 in Room 60.
· Costa’s first-ever Spikeball Tournament is here! Sign up in the ASB Room during Nutrition and lunch TODAY through 12/6, $5 per team.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· All young writers! Come to Creative Writing Club Mondays at lunch! Now in Room 46.
· Winter-themed Comedy Sportz HSL Match this Thursday (12/6) at 7 pm for $5 in the small theater. Wear your holiday-themed attire and be prepared to chuckle.
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 Wednesday, 12/5 – El Camino College application workshop at 9:27am (AM Office Hours).
o Friday, 12/7 – Santa Monica College application workshop at 12:20pm.
· 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 3 to 5 pm. *Update* - The CSU Application Deadline has been extended to 12/15/2018.
· Volunteer Opportunity – AdventurePlex Holiday Camps
Make a difference during your holiday break by helping kids play their way to good health! Volunteers will assist with fun activities such as arts & crafts, rock climbing, ropes course, puppet show, and story time. Holiday Camps: December 24 – January 4 (No camp December 25 or January 1). Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older & commit to 2 shifts per week, Monday – Friday: 10am – 1pm; 1-4pm. Apply online by December 7 at: www.adventureplex.org/volunteeropportunities.
· Test Prep Information
o Princeton Review is offing an ACT Prep Class at Mira Costa starting in January. For pricing, registration, and more details go to: ThePrincetonReview.com/MiraCostaHSPrep Promo code: MiraCostaHS15 (All Mira Costa HS students get 15% off the course)
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
· Summer Programs – It’s not too early to check out summer programs. Go to the MCHS website→College Tab→Jobs & Internships→Summer Programs or use the link: https://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373