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.”
DAILY BULLETIN
PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
Friday, September 17, 2010 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• The first Mustang Morning News airs TODAY at the beginning of 2nd period. Tune in to channel 3 to see the latest news and sports about Mira Costa.
• Students parking in the student lot with passes from last year will be ticketed. New passes are required every year. Please come by the Guidance Office and see Ms. Gardner before or after school, at snack or lunch to inquire about obtaining a new parking pass.
• Audition packets for the Fall Production are due back to Ms. Mathews TODAY, September 17th.
• Juniors and Seniors: The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Fall 2010 Membership Drive begins this week and ends on September 24th. Check the eligibility list on the door of Rm. 76 and pick up an application.
Sophomores may be eligible for an “Associate” CSF Membership using their outstanding freshman grades. Freshman grades do not count toward Lifetime (seal bearers) Membership, but it does look good on your brag sheet! For more information see Mrs. Cunningham in room 76 at snack, lunch or after school.
• Attention all Spanish 7/8 and AP Spanish students: If you are interested in traveling to Spain during Spring Break please see Mrs. Shapiro in Room 48. Mandatory meeting, TODAY at lunch.
• Current Sophomores who had Mr. Fish last year for English, please pickup your portfolios during snack in Room 220.
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Come to Ecology Club in Room 73 at lunch on Monday.
• Dimes for Diabetes will have their first meeting TODAY in Room 16. Everyone is welcome!
• S-club will be holding a garage sale on September 25th, and needs your help! All donations should be dropped off 1727 Gates Ave. See flyers in the front office, for more information.
• If you went anywhere exciting over the summer or have a cool job and would like to be featured in the yearbook, come to Room 9 at lunch Tuesday 9/21.
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SENIORS
• Attn Seniors: There will be a workshop on the procedures for requesting letters of recommendation in the CCC TODAY at lunch.
SPORTS
• Mira Costa Girls Volleyball is holding the 2nd annual Alumni match on Tuesday September 21st. A Taco cart will be available at 6:00 and the game starts at 7:00. Hope to see you there.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• PSAT and PLAN Test Registration will take place thru TODAY, September 17th in the student store during lunch only. Cost is $25 per exam. Space is limited so sign up early to guarantee a spot. Late Registration will take place September 20-22 in the student store. Cost will be $35 per exam. There will be no registration allowed after Sept. 22nd. The PLAN test will be given on Sat., Oct. 9th at 8am and is for sophomores only. The PSAT test will be given on Sat., Oct. 16th at 8am. The PSAT is designed for juniors, but sophomores and freshman are allowed to take the exam. It is recommended that you are in Algebra 3-4 or higher if taking the PSAT.
• Seniors and Juniors- Many colleges and universities are coming to campus. For a list of schools and to sign up to attend these presentations, log onto Naviance and click on colleges. Your Naviance user name is your first and last name (no spaces) and your password is your 5 digit Costa ID. Make sure to get prior permission from your teacher before attending these college presentations.
• Colleges and trade schools coming to the CCC this week:
o TODAY – Vanderbilt University (Tennessee) – 2nd period
• The Washington University St. Louis Danforth Scholarship is offered to students who have exhibited service and leadership, academic excellence, and taken a rigorous academic curriculum. They are particularly looking for students who exhibit maturity and selflessness. If you would like to be considered for this scholarship, come to the CCC by September 30.
FACULTY
• Faculty Club advisors: Please make sure that the bulletin notices are filled out correctly, requests not containing room numbers, dates or times (snack, lunch) will not be included in Daily Bulletin.