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 12, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 2/12 – “Supporting Others Day” – Write Letters to others in need; Families Connected Speaker Series, “A Conversation with Civil Rights Icon Terrence Roberts of the Little Rock Nine” from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Auditorium
WED 2/13 – Office Hours Schedule; Black History Assembly during 2nd period in the Auditorium; “Positive Posts Day” – Post a positive message on social media.
THU 2/14 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office; All-District Band Festival at 5 pm in the Auditorium; “Treats from the Heart Day/Sea of Love” – Bring treats to share with others & dress in Valentine’s Day apparel.
FRI 2/15 – Coffee with the Counselors at 9 am in the Guidance Office Conference Room; MCHS Athletic Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony at 11 am; “Staff Appreciation Day/Fuzzy Friday” – Write a letter to a staff member you appreciate & dress in warm, comfy clothing.
MON 2/18 – FRI 2/22 – Presidents’ Holiday Recess, No School
FACULTY
· Please release the following students this week:
o TODAY 2/12 – Softball (Varsity & additional players, see email) at 12 pm; Girls’ Soccer (Varsity & additional players, see email) at 1:15 pm
STUDENT INFO
· Friendship Club wants to help you this Valentine’s Day! Let us deliver a lolli-gram to someone you love. Lollipop Valentine Grams will be on sale WEDNESDAY, February 13, during office hours and lunch in the Mustang Mall. Lolli-grams are $1.00 each or 5 for $4.00. Just fill out your recipient’s name, 3rd period room number, and write them a sweet little note and we’ll do the rest! Lolli-gram’s will be delivered to classes during 3rd period on Wednesday, February 14.
· Dodgeball Tournament: Sign-ups continue TODAY through Friday 2/15. Six players plus one alternate, $10 per team.
· Calling all Radio Announcers and Broadcasters! Looking for an opportunity to get into sports broadcasting? Mira Costa Baseball is looking for someone to announce the home games. Contact Keith Ramsey, head coach at [email protected] if interested.
· Sign up to participate in the last Art Night of the year! All students are invited to sell their artwork or crafts, or come to shop and participate in art activities. Art Night at Mira Costa will be held March 8 from 4 to 6 pm in the quad outside Room 109. All students, faculty and staff are invited to bring friends and family for a fun evening of art! Don’t miss out – sign up today!
· The Neptunian Woman’s Club is sponsoring its 40th Student Art and Photography Contest for grades K-5 (art) and 6-12 (art and photography). Deadline for submission to the school office is Friday, May 10, 2019 before 3:00 pm. An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 pm in the Neptunian clubhouse, Manhattan Beach. For more info, go to http://neptunians.org/nwc-art-show/.
SENIORS
· Cap & Gown: If you haven’t ordered your cap and gown, it’s not too late to do so. The Jostens rep will be here Wednesday, Feb. 27 during AM Office Hours and lunch outside the CCC.
· Graduation Announcements: If you purchased announcements, the Jostens rep will be here to distribute them Wednesday, Feb. 27 during AM Office Hours and lunch outside the CCC.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· None.
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]. *Juniors – the Spring Semester is an ideal time to meet with a CCC Counselor.
· 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, 2/12 – University of Alabama at 12:20pm, Where Be the Dragons Study Abroad/Gap Year Programs at 12:20pm (table outside of the CCC)
o Wednesday, 2/13 – El Camino College – Appointments available starting at 9:30am (AM Office Hours) – please sign up in the CCC. There will also be an application workshop during lunch (11:10 – 11:40am)
o Friday, 2/15 – Santa Monica College at 12:20pm (lunch)
· Featured Summer Program – Pratt Institute Pre-college courses for high school students. Programs include Architecture, Art, Design, Fashion, Creative Writing, and more. Students are immersed in their studio practice and actively participate in a rigorous schedule. For more information visit www.pratt.edu/precollege.
· Check out our summer program webpage. 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
· SoCal Roc – The SoCalRoc Counselor is available in the CCC on Monday mornings to share program information and help you register for classes. *Update*– The Spring enrollment deadline has been extended to Thursday, Feb 14. Sign up in the CCC to learn more.
· 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