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
Monday, March 14, 2011 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• WANT THE PRESTIGE of having YOUR ART on the cover of MIRA COSTA’s STUDENT PLANNER NEXT YEAR AND WIN a $100 American Express GIFT CERTIFICATE? 3 Mira Costa students’ art will be featured on next year’s student planner cover, and each of the 3 artists will win a $100 American Express gift card!
To enter, submit your vision of Mira Costa in any medium (pencil, paint, graphics, etc.) in a 5 x 8 format to Shari Humphrey in the admin. bldg. by March 31st. Express yourself using any colors, designs, and school appropriate creativity. All entries will be displayed, and faculty and students will each have 1 vote to nominate the three winners. The contest is open to all current Mira Costa students. Previously submitted designs are welcome. You may enter as many pieces as you want.
• The California Scholarship Federation Membership Drive is March 1 – 18th
Applications may be picked up in room 76 or in the front office beginning March 1st. All applications must be turned in to Mrs. Cunningham in room 76 by the March 18th deadline.
CSF Seniors: Don’t forget this membership period is the last one you need to become a sealbearer at graduation!
• Any student interested in playing Ice Hockey for the high school hockey league can come register in the front office. Sign up sheet and info flyers are at the reception desk.
• To all students who submitted entries for the Reflections or Neptunian Art contest, please pick up your work in the Guidance Office as soon as possible. Thank you.
• Sophomores- Class of 2013 Jostens Class Ring orders distributed Tuesday-Wednesday March 15th and 16th during snack and lunch in the Quad.
• Don’t forget to come to the library and get a scavenger hunt form for the Teen Tech Week Contest. Entries are due TODAY by 3 PM. Don’t miss the chance to win an iTunes certificate.
• Please note: The library will be closed during the school day except for class visits on Thursday and Friday. It will be open after school from 3 – 5 on Friday.
• The annual student art show will be held at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center April 23rd-May 5th. All students are encouraged to participate. Entries can be any medium. Deadline to submit work is April 1st. See Ms. Martin, Mr. Reichardt, or Ms. Zask in Room 116, 107, or 102 for more info and official entry form. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
• Find out how you can become a part of the nationally award-winning Mustang Morning News Staff. Come to an informational meeting Wednesday at lunch in Room 108.
• The submission deadline for Mira Costa’s Literary magazine has been extended to this Friday, March 18th. Send your short stories, poems, art and photos to Room 18 or the email [email protected].
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Come join Eco Club in Room 73 at lunch TODAY in Room 73. All new members are welcome.
• Reflections will meet TODAY during lunch in Room 18. Everyone is welcome to come and vote on submissions for Mira Costa’s literary magazine.
SENIORS
• Applications for Senior Graduation speakers are now available through Mrs. Lee-Iwai and will be due on March 25th.
• If you have not ordered your Cap and Gown you better get it done Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15th and 16th during snack and lunch in the Quad. Cost is now $65.
SPORTS
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• Any senior who completed a Scholarship Notebook needs to come into the CCC to self nominate yourself for the many scholarships offered. This should be completed by March 15th in order to be considered for scholarships.
• We are accepting nominations for Three El Camino Community College Scholarships:
Foundation Scholarship: Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Nursing Scholarship: Students must major in Nursing and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Chemistry Scholarship: Students must major in Chemistry and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Come to the CCC to nominate your self for these scholarships if you meet the criteria and are planning on attending El Camino in the fall.
The city of Manhattan Beach is accepting applications for the Manhattan Beach Youth Recognition Award. This scholarship is awarded to MCHS juniors and seniors who have volunteered in the community. Information is available in the CCC. Applications can be found at www.citymb.info. Applications are due in to the City of Manhattan Beach by Monday, March 21, 2011.
The Princeton Review will be offering practice AP exams in the Mira Costa High School Library on Saturday, March 26th. These tests are being offered to students for free! Princeton Review will provide all registered students with a proctored exam and a complete score report emailed home within 2 weeks of the test. For those students who wish to have their short answer/long answer/essay portion graded with comments and suggestions from our AP tutors, there is an optional charge of $50 per test. A limited number of seats and tests are available, so students must pre-register at www.princetonreview.com/events. If you have any additional questions, please email Stacey Tester at [email protected].
• Senior Scholarship Opportunity:
Torrance Medical Center is looking for scholarship applicants interested in majoring in health related majors such as Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Speech Pathology. Please come to the CCC or go to www.torrancememorial.org for more information. Applications are due March 18, 2011.
• Register on Naviance for the following College Rep Visits in the CCC:
UCLA: Tuesday, March 15th period 2
Santa Monica Community College: Thursday, March 30 period 3.
University of Tampa: Thursday, March 30 period 6
• Volunteer Opportunity:
A helpful information meeting will take place on Tuesday March 22, 2011 from 6:30-7:30pm. in the Manhattan Beach City Council Chambers. Come learn the unique features of Leadership Manhattan Beach, a great community service activity. Meet student and adult alumni. More information is available in the CCC and at www.leadershipmb.org. Online applications are due Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
• Wednesday, March 16th is Careers in the Arts Day at lunch in the CCC. All students are invited to come hear from an artist, graphic designer, set designer, and landscape designer!
FACULTY