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, May 20, 2019 SBAC/CST Testing Schedule
SBAC/CST Testing 11th grade – 8:00 – 10:20 am
Nutrition - 10:20-10:35
Period 1 – 10:41-11:13
Period 2 – 11:19-11:53
Period 3 – 11:59-12:31
Lunch – 12:31-1:01
Period 4 – 1:07-1:39
Period 5 – 1:45-2:17
Period 6 – 2:23-2:55
CALENDAR
TODAY 5/20 – FRI 5/24 – SBAC/CST Testing for 11th grade students, all other students late start (see above and/or website for daily schedule)
TODAY 5/20 – Drama 1 & 2 Showcase at 7:00 pm in the Small Theater
WED 5/22 – Seniors Cap, Gown and Graduation Ticket Distribution from 9 to 10:20 am and at lunch in the Auditorium foyer
THU 5/23 – Jazz Concert from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in the Small Theater
FRI 5/24 – Last Day to enter 2019-2020 Student Planner Cover Design Contest
MON 5/27 – Memorial Day; No School
FACULTY
· All Awards Assembly Wednesday, 5/29 during 2nd period. Teachers of junior/senior classes only. Attendance by sign up only. Email [email protected] with number of students in your junior/senior 2nd period class.
STUDENT INFO
· Monday through Friday this week is SBAC testing for all 11th grade students. Testing begins at 8:00 am daily; please see the bell schedule on the MCHS or access it through the link in the email that will be sent to all 11th grade families. Room rosters are posted at the attendance office window. Please check the rosters for your room assignment. Reminder: There will be no electronic devices allowed in the testing sessions, so please plan accordingly. All other students, check the website for daily late-start schedule.
· Mira Costa 2019-2020 Student Planner Cover Design Contest! To enter, submit your vision of Mira Costa in any flat medium (pencil, paint, graphics, etc.) to Mrs. Heredia in Art room 62 or Mrs. Meeks in the Admin Office by May 24. To account for trim, all entries must be 5.5” x 8.5” with the critical design elements in the center 4” x 7.25”. You may enter as many pieces as you like. All entries will be displayed; faculty and students will each have one vote to nominate the 3 winners. Express yourself using any colors, designs and school-appropriate creativity. Previously submitted designs are welcome.
· Prom 2019 California Dreamin’ will be held June 1, 2019 at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. Purchase your tickets now at the Student Store or purchase a ticket voucher at the ASB Web Store, https://mchswebstore.myschoolcentral.com. For details and pricing see the Prom Forms which must be completed for purchase:
- Mira Costa Student(s)
https://4.files.edl.io/7f96/05/10/19/172909-fb49be55-8f0d-49ba-872d-0760ec4ce579.pdf
- Mira Costa Student and Off Campus Guest
https://4.files.edl.io/cdc9/05/10/19/172909-5dba6ba3-5191-4276-9269-6f95c19a193f.pdf
· Drama 1 & 2 Showcase TONIGHT at 7:00 pm in the Small Theater. Free of charge! Come see all the work the Drama 1 and 2 students have been putting in all year in this amazing show!
SENIORS
· Cap & Gown Distribution will be Wednesday, 5/22 at 9:00 am in the foyer of the Auditorium. Beat the rush! Pick up your cap and gown and graduation tickets before school starts (on SBAC testing schedule). Next opportunity to pick up will be at lunch.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Improv Club every Tuesday at lunch in Room 1! The year is coming to an end! Get as much improv in as you can before it’s summer!
· Come to the Young Survival Coalition Club in Room 73 every other Monday to help spread awareness about breast cancer!
· Wednesday, 5/22 is Thespian Initiation and also Drama Club! Come to the Drama Room 1 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]. *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 Wednesday, 5/22 – 10:00am El Camino College Registration/Enrollment Workshop in the CCC. Representatives from El Camino College will go through the online class enrollment process.
o Friday, 5/24 – Santa Monica College at 12:30pm (lunch).
· Applying to College 101 workshop Series in the CCC Maximize your summer! Start early and make applications stress-free!
*Maximize your Summer/Timeline for College Apps – Wednesday, 5/22 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm
*Understanding the Selective College Admission Process (Presented by Camille Crites Admissions Counselor at Syracuse University) – Tuesday, 5/28 at 6:00pm
*College Application Essay Writing – Tuesday, 6/4 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm
This series will be most helpful for Juniors and their parents, however all grade levels are welcome to attend! Sign up on Naviance under “College Visits.”
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the Fall 2019 semester. Classes begin Monday, September 9. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.
· 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
· 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