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.”
Friday, September 20, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 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
MON 9/23 – Letters of Rec, first deadline
TUE 9/24 – Club Council at lunch in room 41
WED 9/25 – Office Hours Schedule; College Knowledge Night 6 – 8:30 pm in the Auditorium
THU 9/26 – Makeup Picture Day
FRI 9/27 – Class Level-Down Deadline
MON 9/30 – Local Holiday, No School
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NEW! FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENTS
- Attendance: For attendance and off-grounds passes, enter the main office through the gray door marked ATTENDANCE. To obtain an off-grounds pass, bring a note signed by your parent/guardian to the attendance office before school, during snack or at lunch. Teachers will not let you out of class and security will not let you off campus without the off-grounds pass.
- Drop Offs: Parents may drop off items for students on the table near the attendance office. Please enter through the gray door marked DROP OFF to pick up and/or drop off items. NOTE: The office is NOT responsible for anything left on the tables.
- Sports Gear: Sports gear may be left at the end of the hall in the admin office, past Dr. Dale’s room. Please make sure gear is not blocking the walkway.
- Office Hours help: You must be signed into your student Aeries account via the app to electronically check into office hours. If you are having difficulty signing in, please come to the office during office hours. Remember, teachers can also sign you into Aeries in their classrooms.
- Lost something? Found something? The Attendance Office is also our Lost and Found area. Check there for missing items. If you lost your ID, see Mrs. Cessor in the Student Store/Finance Office.
SENIORS
- Off-grounds passes will not be given to students to move cars. Observe signs, park carefully and at your own risk.
FACULTY
· Please release the following students this week:
o TODAY 9/20 – Boys’ Water Polo (Varsity) at 9:15 am for San Diego tournament
STUDENT INFO
· 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.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Want to meet fellow video gamers? Want to play games such as League of Legends, Fortnite, or Call of Duty? Then join Costa’s first Esports Club. Meetings are at lunch on Fridays (TODAY) in Room 331.
· If you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine or fundraising for local hospitals, come to Medical Society Club on Thursdays in Room 332.
· 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 TODAY in Room 207. All grades and levels are welcome.
· 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…
· H.E.A.R.T. Club meets every FRIDAY (TODAY) in Room 56. New events to share.
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, 9/20 – 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).
· Revolution Prep is offering FREE practice SAT and ACT exams at Mira Costa High School
All exams are held at Mira Costa High School on Saturdays from 9am to 12:30pm. Rooms TBD. Choose SAT OR ACT. Both are offered on each date. Dates: Saturday – 9/28, 11/16, 3/7/2020, 5/2/2020. Price: FREE!
To register for one or more exams, click here or go to: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/61/
Bring: Calculator, pencils, water, a snack and a smart phone (if possible) to score the exam. Questions? Contact Jean Stroud, Revolution Prep Academic Advisor, [email protected] or 818-217-0951.
· 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!