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, November 8, 2011 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• The library will be closed from 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.
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Come fiesta with the Latin Dance Club, Salsa Style! Room 48 at lunch on Wednesday!
• Charitable Couture meeting TODAY Room 223. All are welcome!
• Come to Animal Rights Club TODAY at lunch in Room 46.
• Relay for Life Club meets TODAY in Room 45.
• NHS Members: Don’t forget, due collection will be held every day this week at lunch in Room 32. Dues are $20.00 cash or check. Please make out checks to MCHS NHS.
• Partners for the Planet on Thursday in Room 206, make sure to bring money for your tree-shirts.
• Drama Club Meeting on Wednesday at lunch. MBEF presidents are coming at the beginning of lunch to talk about our Holiday Benefit Show!
• Team LA meeting TODAY during lunch in Room 5. If you’re not here…then where are you?
• Come to Young Republicans’ Club TODAY at lunch in Room 18.
SPORTS
• Last chance to try out for Boys’ Soccer is TODAY through Thursday, November 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]
SENIORS
• There will be a senior assembly regarding graduation TODAY, November 8th during 2nd period in the Auditorium.
• Senior ADS- seniors can find the senior ads form on the Costa website. Ads turned in by November 18th receive 15% off. Ads can be turned into the box in the office.
• If you have not turned in your Senior Bests form yet, TODAY, Nov. 8th is the last day. Please turn them into the yearbook room (9) at lunch.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• November 9 – UC/CSU application questions drop-in in the CCC at lunch.
• November 14 – CCC closed.
• November 15 – Come hear Paul Kanarek from The Princeton Review put college admissions into perspective! In the Costa auditorium at 7 pm. Sponsored by MBEF.
• Students attending College Rep visits in the CCC must get permission from their teacher before missing class.
• Colleges visiting the College and Career Center:
Thursday, November 10 2nd Period Marymount College
FACULTY
• There will be a senior assembly regarding graduation TODAY, November 8th during 2nd period in the Auditorium. Please release your seniors at 9:30 am.
• 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. Thanks. -Lisa Claypoole
• This is a reminder that the Blood Drive is TODAY, November 8th in the gym from 8:00 to 1:00 pm. Please check your email this morning for the list.