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, October 25, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 10/25 – Super Stampede Friday!; Homecoming Football vs. Centennial at 7 pm with Homecoming Half-Time Show at Waller Stadium; Art Night from 5 to 7 pm in Room 109 and the Quad; Senior Letter of Rec 2nd Deadline
FRI 10/25 – MON 10/28 – Mustang Moments Challenge Submission Window Round One
SAT 10/26 – Haunted Homecoming Dance Party from 6 – 9pm at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Hall; Quarter 1 Grades visible in Aeries
SUN 10/27 – 11th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk from 8 am to 12 pm
MON 10/28 – Late Start Schedule (see website); Faculty Meeting at 8 am
WED 10/30 – PSAT Testing from 7 to 10:20 am (see office postings after 10/25 for classroom assignments), PSAT/Late Start schedule of classes (see website)
THU 10/31 – Halloween Costume Contest sign-ups during snack in the Mustang Mall, Winners announced at lunch; Last Day for Senior Portraits at Ralf’s for yearbook
FRI 11/1 – Biola University High School Choral Festival, Vocal Ensemble; Football vs. Redondo at Waller Stadium at 7 pm; Senior Night
STUDENT INFO
· “The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed for still and his tune is heard on the distant hill for the caged bird sings of freedom.” Have you ever wanted to memorize and perform a famous poem like Maya Angelou’s “Caged Bird”? If so, you should consider competing in Costa’s ninth-annual Poetry Out Loud competition in January. The winner of the recitation contest will go on to represent Costa at the Los Angeles County competition, the county winner will represent LA in the state competition, and the state winner goes on to represent California in nationals. See your English teacher or Ms. Sieker in Room 44 for more details!
· MCHS Drama/Tech Department’s fall play, She Kills Monsters, opens on Friday, 11/8 at 7:30 pm in the Small Theater and runs 11/9, 11/15, and 11/16 at 7:30 pm, 11/14 at 4 pm, and 11/14 at 6:30 pm. Pre-sale tickets are now available online at miracostadramaboosters.org. Student Store ticket sales begin Monday 11/4.
· Haunted Homecoming Dance Party! Join us at the Haunted HoCo, presented by MCHS Student Government, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Hall from 6 – 9 pm, 2515 Valley Drive, HB, 90254. Wear your costume! The evening events include dancing, dinner, treats, costume contest, photo booth, games and more! Tickets are on Sale now at the Student Store/Finance Office. Ticket Vouchers are on sale at the ASB Webstore, https://mchswebstore.myschoolcentral.com. Pick up forms in front of the ASB Room or use these links:
o On Campus: https://4.files.edl.io/8a1d/10/16/19/210800-9c24d537-81f5-4655-8372-96e6568cdd7f.pdf
o Off Campus: https://4.files.edl.io/9422/10/16/19/210754-26e5d5f2-b7db-4e32-a5cc-a80556e4ee96.pdf
· Art Night is back for a third year! All students are invited to sell their artwork and crafts at the 3rd Annual Art Night. Sign up at CostaArtNight.weebly.com. There will also be food, music and arts and crafts for all to participate in. Art Night is TONIGHT from 5 to 7 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!
· Calling all twins for a chance to be in the 2020 Yearbook! We will be taking photos during lunch on Wednesday and Thursday in Room 61.
SENIORS
· Attention Seniors! Three deadlines for the 2020 Yearbook are coming up: First, check your mbusdapps emails to find the link to vote for superlatives if you haven’t yet. Second, Senior Ad prices go up Nov. 1. Last, Senior Portraits need to be taken by Ralf’s Photography by Oct. 31.
SPORTS
· Boys’ Indoor Volleyball Tryouts are happening soon: 11/4 from 3:30 – 5 pm at MBMS for all grades; 11/8 from 6 – 7:30 pm at El Segundo High for freshmen only; 11/13 and 11/14, 6 – 8 pm at El Segundo for all grades.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Do you want to help Costa become a more inclusive place? Come to the Diversity and Inclusion Club Tuesdays at lunch in Room 101.
· Please join the South Bay Food Initiative at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on Saturday, Nov. 2 to sort food from 9am to 12pm. No experience is necessary, and you can earn three hours of community service. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.southbayfoodinitiative.com. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Nov. 1.
· Come down to Gamers Enthusiasts League on Wednesdays during PM Office Hours in the Library. We play board games, card games, party games, and more. See you there!
· Hello! Creative Writing Club is TODAY in Room 207. All writing levels welcome.
· Learn to record your own music at Music Production Club! Sing, rap, make beats, play instruments, and more! No experience needed. Come to Room 51 Wednesdays during AM Office Hours (except the first week of each month).
· Come to Chemistry Club TODAY in Room 342 to learn how you can help at our TedX Slime Booth. We will have candy!
· Are you interested in computer programming or want a new extracurricular where you can learn and develop a very popular skill? Then the Competitive Coding Club is for you! All levels are welcome. Meetings are every Thursday during lunch and Wednesdays during PM Office Hours in Room 116, Mr. Braskin’s room. Personal computers are recommended but not required.
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.
· Join Oxbridge Academic Programs for a Summer Programs Presentation on Tuesday, 10/29 at 5:30PM in the College & Career Center. Learn about the benefits to summer programs for high school students and what Oxbridge Academic Programs has to offer. No sign-up necessary.
· 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, 10/25 – Hofstra University at 8:00am; Santa Monica College (SMC) at 10:23am.
o Monday, 10/28 – University of Denver at 2:16pm.
o Tuesday, 10/29 – Studio School Los Angeles at 12:20pm; University of Redlands at 2:00pm; Chaminade University of Honolulu at 2:00pm.
· 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