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, April 1, 2011 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• Reminder: Mira Costa High School and Admin. Office will be closed for spring break April 4th-8th.
• AP Commitment forms and Waiver forms are now available under News on the Costa Website (miracostahigh.org). These forms are to be turned in during lunch the week of April 11-15 at the student store.
• 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.
• 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.
• AP Students: Rosters for the 2011 AP Exams have now been posted on the front windows for the Administration Building showing room assignments and times. Please check the rosters ASAP. If you’re registered and do not see your name, please see Ms. Norris in the office immediately.
• April 15th-Day of Silence. Students across the country will take a vow of silence to call attention to the silencing effect of anti LGBT bullying and harassment in schools. Mira Costa and hundreds of thousands of students across the country will take part in this student led action to educate their schools and communities and to encourage others to address the problem of anti LGBT behavior in schools.
• Don’t delay! Sign up today for the UC/CSU approved Fashion Design course this summer at Mira Costa High School. Have fun while you learn about the exciting, fast paced fashion industry. Learn how to design and sew your own fashions. Limited space-register today! If you have any questions, stop by Room 112 during nutrition and see Fashion Design instructor, Ms. Cox.
• AP Students: The first AP exam pre-identification session is Thursday, April 14th at 7:00 a.m. in the small gym. The meeting will last approximately 40 minutes. Students need to be on time, and bring a #2 pencil and something ( a clipboard, book, etc.) on which to write.
• "Author D.J. MacHale's visit is just around the corner, on April 19. Come to the library NOW to sign up to attend one of the assemblies during periods 3 or 4. Also, come borrow one of his books to read and get an order form to buy a book you can get autographed."
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].
• Attention NHS members: Don’t forget that we have a meeting TODAY, April 1st at lunch in the auditorium. If you are unable to attend, see Mrs. Wachell after the break in Room 32.
• No Satirical Newspaper Club TODAY. This is not a joke!
• Come to Partners for the Planet during lunch TODAY in Room 205. The tops we will discussing are unbe-leafable! New members welcome. There will be pizza!
• Come to Food Critics Club TODAY at lunch in Room 50 for some good food and mellow vibes.
• Reminder! NHS will meet TODAY at lunch in the auditorium.
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
• A rep for The Summer Business Institute, a business and leadership training program will be in the CCC this Thursday at lunch. This is a good summer opportunity offered at a number of college campuses including Loyola Marymount and UCLA and USC.
• 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:
Corrected date and period
Stevens Institute of Technology, N.J TODAY, April 1, period 6
FACULTY
• STAFF: Reminder to fill out Health and Welfare Benefits Survey TODAY, April 1st.
Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QCHNZYT
• For more information regarding the Day of Silence, visit www.dayofsilence.org.
• Please dismiss the Badminton team at 2:00 TODAY for their match.