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.”
Thursday, September 19, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 9/19 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office; 12th Grade Parent Night at 6 pm in the Small Theater
FRI 9/20 – Friday Night Tailgate Party at Waller Stadium Peck side end zone from 5 pm to 6:30 pm followed by Football vs. West Torrance at 7 pm
SAT 9/21 – International Peace Day starting at 8 am at MB Pier
THU 9/26 – Makeup Picture Day
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FACULTY
· Please release the following students this week:
o TODAY 9/19 – Football (JV) at 12:45 pm
STUDENT INFO
· The second informational meeting for the Spring Break 2020 trip to South Korea will take place TODAY at lunch in Room 202! If you did not have a chance to attend the meeting last week, please come to get basic info you might have missed.
· Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Munich Spring Break 2020 meeting TODAY in Room 20! See you there!
· Thailand 2020 Spring Break: Meetings in Room 234 at lunch every TUESDAY in September (9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24). Lots of info to share about this Amazing Adventure in community service.
· California Scholarship Federation Fall Membership Drive continues through Friday, Sept. 27. Come by Room 243 during the membership drive to get more information and pick up an application. You can also check the Costa website for more information. Keep up the good work, Costa!
· Join MBUSD students, teachers, administrators, and community members in spreading peace and positivity to the South Bay. We will be observing International Peace Day this Saturday, Sept. 21 by Standing in the Sand 4 Peace & Climate Action! The event begins at 8am on the MB pier, followed by participants forming the word PEACE in the sand, captured by aerial photo. We encourage everyone to stay after and participate in Coastal Clean-up Day, hosted by our friends at Heal the Bay, Round-House Aquarium, Grades of Green & Southbay Cares from 9am to noon.
SPORTS
· Fall Boys’ Basketball Tryouts for all levels will be held TONIGHT from 7 to 9 pm in the Hermosa Valley Middle School Gym. This will be the final tryout of the fall.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Interested in learning about Filipino culture and helping the Filipino kids in need? Come to Filipino Club in Mr. Nodado’s Room 342 Thursdays (TODAY).
· Come to Chem Club TODAY at lunch in Room 342 to hear about an exciting field trip to USC Medical Center and volunteering opportunity this weekend! Today is the last day to show interest and be eligible for the USC Med Center trip!
· If you are interested in volunteering at children’s hospitals to decorate during the holidays, come to the Prescription for Happiness meetings on Thursdays (TODAY) in Room 137.
· Interested in veterinary studies? Just love animals? Come to Animal Outreach Club Mondays in Room 21 to learn about our upcoming volunteer/leadership opportunities and pending service trip in Aguascalientes, Mexico!
· Come to Creative Writing Club on Friday in Room 207. All grades and levels are welcome.
· Want to join a club but don’t feel wanted? Looking for a leadership position in an awesome new club? Come to Acceptance. Starts. Here. (A.S.H.) Club in Room 102 every Thursday (TODAY) at lunch! We want you!
· Any students interested in a stand-up comedy performance and joke writing club, please stop by room 76 and see Mr. Hands. Thanks, I’ll be here all week…
· Chess Club is taking place on Thursdays (TODAY) at lunch in Room 14. If you are interested in playing chess, learning chess, or improving your skills, this is the club for you. All levels are welcome.
· H.E.A.R.T. Club meets every FRIDAY in Room 56. New events to share.
· Mira Costa Gender Sexuality Alliance meets every Thursday (TODAY) at lunch in Room 23, Mr. Zeoli’s room. Meet a group of loving and supportive people engage in activist work to help make campus a more accepting environment and raise funds for various charities and organizations.
· If you want to make a difference in the world, come to Service Outside Costa on Tuesday during lunch in Ms. Gesualdi’s Room 331 for various forms of community service along with fundraising opportunities.
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] to schedule your appointment.
· College Essays – If you’d like a CCC counselor to revise your personal statement or personal insight questions, bring by a double-spaced copy to the CCC. Be sure to include your name, email, and the prompt to which you are responding.
· 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, 9/19 – Northeastern University at 8:00am; Indiana University at 8:00am(Library); Washington State University at 9:00am; Syracuse University at 10:23am; Sarah Lawrence College at 11:25am; Bentley University at 1:00pm; University of Minnesota at 2:00pm.
o Friday, 9/20 – Chapman University at 8:00am; Santa Clara University at 10:23am; Suffolk University at 11:25am; Air Force Academy at 12:20pm.
o Monday, 9/23 – Boston College at 8:00am, Gonzaga University at 10:23am, UC Irvine at 11:25am, University of Alabama at 12:20pm (lunch).
· SoCal ROC
SoCal ROC fall semester classes have begun, but it's not too late to enroll in a class! Earn high school elective credits while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a variety of careers. Choose from classes related to Art & Design, Engineering & Design, Finance & Business, Health Sciences and Public & Consumer Services. Classes are free and transportation is provided for our 12:45pm and 3:45pm classes. Your SoCal ROC career guidance specialist will be on campus in the CCC next Wednesdays during AM Office Hours. Drop in during that time and she can answer any questions or accept applications from interested students. Next week is the deadline to enroll!