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
Tuesday, March 22, 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.
• Please Help Japan: The Relief Japan 2011 Fund is an organization created to assist Japan raise money for the damages caused by the earthquake and tsunami. Any donations, even a penny, would help. Please place donations in the box in Mrs. Geczi’s room, Room 47.
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Do you want to cheer your Mustangs on to victory next year? Do you love to dance? Well here’s your chance to take your talents and share them with us all. Tryouts for the MCHS Cheer and Song Squads are just around the corner. Pick up a tryout packet in the Main Office or visit our website www.mchspepsquad.com.
• Relay for Life Club is looking for bands interested in competing in a battle of the bands at the relay on May 14th. Contact Jenny Anderson: [email protected].
• Come to Room 5 at lunch TODAY and join in on Team LA’s discussions and festivities.
• Habitat is where it’s at! Come to Habitat for Humanity Club TODAY at lunch in Room 20.
• Congrats to Team HAHA for wining 1st place at Fullerton Acting Festival! Come to Room 1 at lunch TODAY for Improv Club.
SENIORS
• Applications for Senior Graduation speakers are now available through Mrs. Lee-Iwai and will be due on March 25th.
SPORTS
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• Are you attending El Camino or Santa Monica Community College next year? Both colleges are offering scholarships to our students, but we don't know who you are! Please come to the CCC to nominate your self for one of these scholarships by March 23rd.
• The “Debra Bowen for Congress Campaign” is looking for interns to help with her bid for Congress. This is an opportunity to gain valuable political experience and learn how a congressional campaign is run. More info is available in the CCC or email the campaign office at [email protected].
• Seniors signing up for Art scholarships should bring in a CD or portfolio of your art work. The CCC will submit your art along with your scholarship notebook to the various art scholarship donors.
• Catalyst Test Prep is offering an ACT Boot camp at El Segundo High School on Sat - Sun April 2nd and 3rd. Cost is $165. For more info visit www.CatalystPrep.com and click Boot camp Sign-Up.
• Register on Naviance for the following College Rep Visits in the CCC:
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 TODAY, 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.
FACULTY
• Please excuse the Boys Varsity Tennis Team TODAY at 1:30 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience.