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
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Regular Schedule
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STUDENT INFO
• ATTENTION NEXT YEAR’S JUNIORS & SENIORS: Now is your chance to sign up for student parking for next year. Come to the Guidance Office and see Ms. Gardner before/after school or during snack or lunch to sign up. Students are not allowed to sign up for their friends. If you currently have a parking pass, a new one is required every year to park in the lot.
• Have you ever wondered why school is set up the way it is and why you learn the subjects you learn? Would you like to try a different way? Would you like to learn or teach interest areas that you have instead of our usual subjects? This year we are trying a new concept in creativity in education. We’re calling it May Day. On May 28th we are giving both teachers and students the chance to teach a lesson or skill to others.
If you would like to participate in May Day as a presenter, all you need to do is download a May Day application from the News section of MCHS website and turn it in to one of VPs by May 8th by 3pm. The topic is up to you and does not have to relate to school. We have already had some submissions from teachers and students on topics such as: How to Use Google Docs, How to Use iPads to Make Great Videos, Dress like a Man (Lessons in Professional Dress), or How to Walk in High Heels and be Prom Ready just to name a few.
So, if you’re interested in sharing an interest that you are passionate about, go to the News section of MCHS website for the application. Turn it in on May 8th and be a part of May Day!
• From the library: Last call for gently-used books for the Library Club book drive going to Children's Bureau for children at-risk. Please bring your books to the library or the main office by April 30. April 30 is also the last day to enter the library "Poem in Your Pocket" contest. Come by the library with your poem and share it with Mrs. Lofton to enter.
• Come by the library to enjoy the exhibit of Mixed Media Book Pages Art and Vans Custom Culture Contest entries by Ms. Martin's art students.
• Want to win a free iPad?! Then you and a friend should come to the screening of Mis Representation on May 1st at 6:30PM in the Mira Costa auditorium. This is a must see film for every human being. Everyone receives a raffle ticket, and the iPad and other great give-aways will be raffled off at the end of the film. Admission is free for students. There is a suggested $5 donation for adults.
• Last chance to sign up for the SAT Savvy Prep Class. Test prep for the June 1st test starts this Saturday in Room 18. 18 hours of instruction and 4 practice tests. For more info, come to Room 18, 50, CCC, or www.satsavvy.info.
• Adventure Time! Anyone interested in learning more about the Marine Biology Tall Ship Expedition is invited to an “open house” this Saturday, May 4th aboard the Tall Ship Tole Mour. Meet the crew, learn about the program and see the largest working tall ship on the west coast. Located adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. For more information, please email [email protected] or call (310) 508-0748.
• Register for the MBAF’s Creative Writing Course this summer! Anyone who writes is a writer, so come turn many stones and find your creative treasures!
• All students interested in voting for the front cover of next year’s planner, come to the cafeteria during lunch Thursday and Friday! One vote per student.
• Do you need help with your reading and writing over the summer? Sign up for the summer course: A Study of the Selected Literature on Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-10:30. This course is designed to guide you through the summer selections!
• Mandatory meeting this Friday at lunch in Room 48 for Spain/Portugal Trip 2014! There are only a few spots left so please see me ASAP for more info if you are interested!
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
• Animal Rights Club is collecting towels and newspapers for the Carson Animal Shelter now through May 14. Please donate in Room 46.
• Come to Cuipo Club TODAY in Room 18. Save the rainforest one meter at a time, of the 3,000 plants identified as potentially curing cancer, 10% are found ONLY in tropical rainforests.
• Do you love science, technology, engineering, and/or math? Come to Room 75 to join GALS Club TODAY and every Wednesday at lunch!
• Come to Cards for a Cause Club TODAY in Room 66. Make someone’s day with a heartfelt card and get community service hours. All new members welcome!
• Automotive Engineering Club members: Mandatory meeting this Thursday in Room 33.
• Come to Latino Scholars Union TODAY in Room 72. All new members welcome!
• Come to Room 61 for H2O for Life TODAY at lunch! New members welcome!
• Thespians! Come to Drama Club TODAY in Room 1!
• Come to Food Critics Club TODAY and every Wednesday in Room 50 for good food and mellow vibes. Ms. G will give you a dot!
• Come to the Sign Language Club TODAY in Room 109 and Friday in Room 125.
• Come write with the Creative Writing Club every Friday at lunch in Mrs. Vaughan’s Room 18!
SENIORS
• Tickets for the annual senior trip to Magic Mountain go on sale TODAY for $47.00 at the student store. Price includes admission, all you can eat lunch and transportation.
SPORTS
• Coming out for Spring Football? Please attend the lunchtime meeting Thurs., May 2nd in Room 105.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
• Chyten Test Prep is offering a free actual conditions SAT or ACT on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month with consultation to Mira Costa students. Reservations required 310-379-2400. http://chytensouthbay.com/
• Thursday, May 2 – Naviance workshop in the CCC during lunch.
FACULTY
• UPDATE: 2nd Annual MCHS Staff Bowling Nite is scheduled for Monday, May 6th 4-6:30pm at Gable House Bowl. Price is $3.75 per game and $4.00 for shoes NOW FREE. Please contact Jeff Mullikin to RSVP at [email protected].