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
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• Attention all current Juniors at Seniors interested in National Honors Society: We are currently accepting applications for the new school year. You must have a 3.6 academic unweighted GPA to be eligible to apply. Applications are available on the school website. Current NHS members need not re-apply. The deadline for all application materials is October 1st; please submit applications to the new NHS faculty advisor, Mrs. Wachell, in Room 32.
• Attention students interested in National Honors Society: The Mustang Morning News mistakenly reported that a 3.7 GPA is required for eligibility. The minimum cumulative academic GPA is actually 3.6.
• Volunteer at Hometown Fair for community service hours. The Beach Reporter is looking for student volunteers to help at the Hometown Fair T-shirt booth. There are 4-hour shifts available on both Saturday and Sunday, October 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. These hours qualify for community service. Interested students can send an email with their time/day preference to Paul Silva at [email protected].
• Attention Students!!!! Leaving school without an Off Grounds Pass is a TRUANT. You must be signed out by the Attendance Office or Health Office ( if you are sick)
• If you missed getting your picture taken at registration for yearbook make-up pictures will be taken in the auditorium TODAY, September 29th from 10-3:00.
• SAT SAVY is back! Anyone interested in SAT prep for the Nov, Dec, Jan test, please come to Room 18 TODAY at lunch. Info available in Room 18 or Room 50.
• It’s Banned Books week come by the library to see the Banned Books display and enter the Banned Books week contest, and don’t forget to participate in the library student survey. Visit the library blog for details.
• MCHS Cheer and Song will be holding tryouts for the 2010-2011 season. If you missed tryouts in April or transferred late it’s not too late to join. Pick up a packet in the main office today. Tryouts will be held Tuesday, October 12th- Thursday October 14th 3:30-5 pm.
• Reminder: Thursday September 30th is back to school night. We will be on a minimum day schedule.
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Bring your heart to Heart to Art TODAY at lunch in Room 120.
• Key Club meeting TODAY in Room 6. Come for great community service opportunities.
• Come to Drama Club TODAY at lunch in Room 1 free air conditioning!
• Do you like baseball and would like to help spread it to others? Then come to SFB Club in Mr. Olsen’s room at lunch. Room 103.
• Science Olympiad meets TODAY in Room 14 at lunch. Come if you have an interest in Science.
SENIORS
SPORTS
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• 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.
• 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.
• Visiting Colleges at the CCC:
Fri. Oct 1 Per. 5 University of Hawaii at Manoa
Mon. Oct 4 Per.1 Portland State University (OR)
Mon. Oct 4 Per. 3 Case Western Reserve University (OH)
Mon. Oct 4 Per. 6 Indiana University
Tues. Oct 5 Per. 2 Boston University (MA)
Tues. Oct 5 Per. 3 University of San Diego
Tues. Oct 5 Per. 4 Franklin & Marshall (PA)
Tues. Oct 5 Per. 5 Columbia College Chicago
Tues. Oct 5 Per. 6 University of Oregon
Wed. Oct 6 Per. 4 Colorado State University
Wed. Oct 6 Per. 5 University of Notre Dame (IN)
Thurs. Oct 7 Per. 4 Loyola Marymount University
Thurs. Oct 6 Per. 6 Santa Fe University of Art & Design (NM)
Fri. Oct 8 Per. 1 Mt. Saint Mary’s College (LA)
FACULTY
• Attention Faculty: Its application time for National Honors Society. If students request teacher evaluations for NHS, please fill out the forms and promptly return them to Mrs. Wachell’s mailbox or classroom. The deadline is Friday, October 1st.
• Please excuse boys and girls XC from 5th period for a meet at Colombia Park in Torrance, they will leave at lunch. Sorry for the inconvience.
• Please excuse the girls Varsity Tennis team TODAY at 1:30 for an away match. Sorry for any inconvience.
• Please excuse the girls JV Golf team TODAY AT 1:45.