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
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFORMATION
• 2nd semester students that have an excused 1st, 5th or 6th period or surf team on their schedule, need to come to the Guidance Office to get a new GREEN “Off Grounds Sticker” placed on their student ID card. Off –Grounds stickers will be issued before 1st period, at snack, at lunch or after school only. Please do not come during class time. If you are stopped by the police off campus without the Off Grounds sticker on your student ID card, you may be subject to a truancy citation.
• Home room listed on schedule is for STAR testing purposes only DO NOT REPORT TO HOMEROOM UNTIL STAR TESTING BEGINS IN MAY.
• Students: any schedule change questions must be directed to counselors at start of the period in question.
• The library will be closed Thursday until 3 PM. It will reopen from 3 PM – 5 PM.
• Hey everyone don’t miss out on Costa’s X Factor this Thursday in the auditorium at 7 pm. $3.00 w/ ASB marker, $4.00 w/out ASB marker, $5.00 at the door.
• Mr. Fish’s 1st semester Noir Class. We will meet Thurs. + Fri. at lunch in Room 220 to read your finals. Bring your lunches and your laughs. They are hysterical. Alex Sullivan is our STAR!
• AP Students: Don’t forget to sign up to register to take your AP exams TODAY at lunch only at the student store. Please bring your worksheets filled out and a pen to complete the official registration form. Checks ($92.00 for each exam) should be made payable to Mira Costa High.
• Textbook information: Students in semester classes are reminded that all books from the Fall Semester are subject to a $5.00 late. Please return them to the library as soon as possible. Also please note that students must have their IDs and no outstanding late books to check out books for the new semester.
• Any student interested in taking the American Math Competition Test (AMC10 OR AMC 12) sign up in Room 59 this week at lunch. The test is Feb. 7th.
• Girls Lacrosse will have tryouts Thursday, Feb. 2nd from 4:45-6:00 pm at the stadium. Please bring your gear, including a mouth guard. No experience necessary, come out if interested. See you there!
• Last chance for the SAT SAVVY Sign-ups for the March test. Remember if you sign up for one session you can go the other sessions for free! First class starts Feb. 4th, so hurry to Room 18 or 50 for more info.
• Congrats to advanced Model UN and its recognition by Congress women Janice Hahn and the US Congress as the prominent program in the Country!
• It’s time for the Neptunian Woman’s Club Art and Photo Contest! Entry forms are available in the admin. office, or from your Art or Photo teacher. There will be two themes this year: 1) Open Theme and 2) Manhattan Beach 100 Years Celebration. Deadline to turn in entries is Friday, March 9, 2012. Good luck to everyone!
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS
• Come invest some of your time TODAY at lunch with the Investors Club in Room 225. No investment experience needed.
• TOO Many Bunnies Club TODAY, Feb. 1st in Room 17 at lunch. All welcome!
• Japan 2012 meeting TODAY, Feb. 1st at lunch in Room 47. Arigato!
• Come to Giving Hope Club TODAY in Room 45!
• Richstone Club meeting TODAY! This meeting is extremely important so make sure to be on time!
• Come to Room 33 at lunch TODAY and help save lives at Premature Baby Protection Club!
SPORTS
SENIORS
• Two scholarships are available for senior girls: The Women in Business Scholarship and the South Bay Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship. Please check your Naviance email (CCC weekly update) for details. Applications and instructions are available in the CCC.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• Attn: Juniors: Catalyst is holding a SAT Boot camp at MCHS on Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 4th from 9am -1pm both days, to prepare students for the March 10th SAT. Cost is $165 for the entire weekend plus prep materials. To enroll visit www.catalystprep.com and click on Boot camp sign-up or call 800.235.0056. Flyers are available in the CCC.
• The delivery of the Palos Peninsula Directory to 25,000 Peninsula residents is Community Helpline’s largest annual fundraiser. We are seeking 450 volunteers to join us for a morning of fun, food, fresh air and community service to help raise funds for Community Helpline’s confidential listening, crisis and referral hotline. Contact info: [email protected] or 310-793-1415/ 310-245-5016
• Two scholarships are available for senior girls: The Women in Business Scholarship and the South Bay Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship. Please check your Naviance email (CCC weekly update) for details. Applications and instructions are available in the CCC.
FACULTY