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, March 25, 2011 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• Attention STUDENTS!: Offered for the first time ever through MBAF summer school: UC/CSU-Approved Creative Writing
Indulge in 6-weeks of fun, introspective investigation as you refine your individual writing style while also examining the styles of various famous authors. Try your hand at writing screen-plays, poetry, narratives, and more. Incoming seniors, get your writing voice ready for (and get a head start on) those daunting and important personal-statements. Incoming sophomores and juniors, evolve your command of language and boost your confidence while readying yourself to spice up your academic writing for next year’s English class. Did you know that many colleges view Creative Writing as a fifth year of English? Impressive! So, register for MBAF’s Creative Writing course this summer, and come away with a portfolio you’ll want to flaunt. if you have any questions, stop by room 4 and talk to Ms. Thornton.
• 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.
• It’s time to vote for the 2011-2012 California Young Reader Medal nominees. If you read Hunger Games, The Adoration of Jenna Fox, and Unwind, you can vote for this year’s medalist. Come by the library or visit the library blog to access the ballot. The deadline to vote is March 31. All students who vote will be entered in a drawing for a copy of one of next year’s nominees.
• Attention current Sophomores and Juniors: If you have not turned in your scheduling form to select classes for next year, be sure to turn them in ASAP. Each Counselor has a box outside their office for late schedule returns.
• Applications to join the nationally award-winning Mustang Morning News Staff are due TODAY. For info and application forms visit our website www.mustangmorningnews.com or see Mr. Hernandez in Room 108.
• Come watch the Comedy Sportz team complete against Palos Verdes TONIGHT at 7:00 in the Drama room, Room 1. All proceeds go to the Japan relief effort. $ 5 at the door.
• 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
• Come watch FIRST team 294, Beach Cities Robotics compete at the LA Regional this Saturday. For more info go to www.bcrobotics.org
• 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].
• Attention: Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors! Are you interested in joining students Government next year? If so, please attend one of the two mandatory meetings next Tuesday and Thursday at lunch in Room 40.
• Come to Food Critics Club TODAY at lunch for some good food and mellow vibes in Room 50.
SENIORS
• Seniors! If you are signing with a sport in college, please email your name, sport, and college to [email protected]. Thanks!
SPORTS
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• 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
• March is Career Month at Costa, Friday is Careers in Business and Government all day. All students are invited to the CCC during lunch on TODAY, March 25th to hear from and FBI agent, city councilman, business owner, and marketing and business managers. No sign ups required.
• CCC will be closed Monday, March 28th
FACULTY