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, November 7, 2011 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• The library will be closed from 12:50 to 3:00 on Monday, and 2:00 to 3:00 on Tuesday for meetings. The library will also be closed throughout the school day on Thursday while the district conducts hearing tests. It will reopen from 3:00 to 5:00 for the after-school program each of these days. Please plan ahead and visit at other times.
• “Redodo” Nerd Day is this Thursday, November 10th. RUHS is having “Crunch Costa Week” events every day. We need some awesome looking Nerds to post on the Internet – we’ll be taking pictures at lunch on Thursday, so please show your support for Costa, dress up as a Redodo Nerd! Thanks! Student Government
• Juniors and Seniors! If you haven’t signed up for the blood drive, please stop by Room 43 today! The blood drive is Tuesday.
• Ideas worth spreading. Ted X Youth, designed for high school students will be on Sunday, November 20th at the Joslyn Center from 10:00 to 4:00. Come hear speakers. Tickets are free. Sign up at tedxmb.com.
• The Reflections contest is on. This is an art competition with the theme, “Diversity Means. . . “. The categories include literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance and film. This should be students’ work and may be turned into the office.
• Last chance to audition for this year’s Lip Sync Contest! Sign up during lunch on Friday, November 4th. Last audition will be Tuesday, November 8th between 2:00 and 4:00 pm in the Cafeteria.
• Last day to present new clubs is today, November 7, 2011. The deadline to file paperwork was last Friday. The next opportunity to start a new club is Next School Year during 1st quarter.
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Come fiesta with the Latin Dance Club, Salsa Style! Room 48 at lunch on Wednesday!
• Girls! Are you looking for a chance to do community service and help other women? Come join us for S-Club today at lunch in Room 111. Current members: T-shirts are here!
• Charitable Couture meeting Tuesday, Room 223. All are welcome!
• Come to the the Young Democrats Club today in Room 200.
• Do you want to save whales? Come to Eco Club today a lunch in Room 73.
SPORTS
• Last chance to try out for Boys’ Soccer is Monday through Thursday, November 7th through the 10th. Meet Coach Smith in Room 26 any of these days at 3:00 pm. Be ready to play!
• All students interested in trying out for boys’ basketball: tryouts will be held Saturday, November 12 from 12:00 to 2:00 in the Main Gym. Current Varsity athletes who will be competing in CIF playoffs must email Coach Amaral directly by November 12 with their interest so another time can be arranged: [email protected]
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• Students attending College Rep visits in the CCC must get permission from their teacher
o before missing class.
• Colleges visiting the College and Career Center:
Friday, November 7
• 1st Per iod Bryant University
Wednesday November 9
• UC/CSU Application
• Q and A – lunch
Thursday, November 10
• 2nd Period Marymount College
o Students applying to the University of Dayton, please come to the CCC for a scholarship opportunity.
o High School College Workshop at USC- The Next Generation Committee, in association with the Black Student Assembly and the Latino Assembly, is hosting a High School College Workshop on Saturday, November 19, 20011 from 10am to 3pm. The event is aimed at assisting underrepresented students with their college applications. This event is free and students will be provided with lunch. In order to attend, students must RSVP using the link found on the website, USCBSA.com. Students are welcome to attend whether or not they intend to apply to USC.
o Princeton Review is offering a free practice ACT tests at their Redondo Beach location on Saturday, 11/12 9AM – 1:30PM. Register online at www.princetonreview.com
o University of Dayton is looking for candidates for their Leadership Service Scholarship. Please see Mrs. Folkman in the CCC if you are applying to the University of Dayton and would like to be considered for this scholarship.
o Soroptomist Scholarship Opportunity for Young Women Ages 14 – 17- Come to the CCC for information regarding this scholarship application for girls with strong community service. Deadline is Dec. 1.
o November 7 – Letter of rec materials due to your Guidance Counselor for regular college admission
o November 9 – UC/CSU application questions drop-in at the CCC at lunch.
FACULTY
• There will be a senior assembly regarding graduation on Tuesday, November 8 during 2nd period in the Auditorium. Please release your seniors at 9:30 am.
• From Lisa Claypoole:
• Dear Teachers: please turn in your Scholar Breakfast Nomination forms by Wednesday @ 4:00 pm. All of the nominees must be invited to the breakfast on Thursday, since there is no school on Friday.
• This is a reminder that the Blood Drive is on Tuesday, November 8 in the gym from 8:00 to 1:00 pm. Please check your email on Tuesday morning for the list.