Daily Bulletin » Monday, April 13, 2015

Monday, April 13, 2015

 

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.”

 

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Monday, April 13, 2015                                                                                                                                                REGULAR SCHEDULE   372/46,885

STUDENT INFO           

  • Improve your SAT scores! Sign up for the SAT Savvy Prep Session for the June 6 test by April 24 to get a discount. 18 hours of instruction plus four practice tests. And…it is here at MCHS with actual teachers. For more info – satsavvy.info or Room 18, 331 or CCC.
  • Come to the Mustang Mall at lunch TODAY to register for the Walk for Water fundraiser.
  • Applications are now being accepted for the Mustang Morning News staff. Become a part of this nationally award-winning program. Complete the online application at www.mustangmorningnews.com/join-the-staff.
  • The Library and the Library Club are hosting a YA (Young Adult) author panel and book signing on Wednesday, April 22 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Please plan to attend. Three authors – Robin Benway, Gretchen McNeil and Emily Wibberley, a 2010 Costa graduate – will talk about their books, and books will be available for purchase and signing. Want to read one of their books now? Come by the library to borrow a copy.
  • You asked, and we responded. Some of the students who completed the Library Club’s survey asked for access to old yearbooks. Come see them on our library display shelves. Here’s your chance to find old photos of some of your teachers/Costa alums!
  • It’s time to design next year’s Student Planner cover! Three winning designs will be voted on by students & staff! Entries are due April 30; see website or front office for details!
  • Be sure to check out La Vista’s partnership with the Los Angeles Times on the newly renovated High School Insider website at miracostahighschool.latimes.com! If you’re interested in joining High School Insider, come talk to Jimmy Shaw or Connor Layden in period 4 La Vista.
  • Submit your finest works for La Vista’s Annual photo contest. Email your photos to [email protected]. Please include your name and a title for the photo. Photos must be submitted by 4/15. Winners will receive a prize.
  • Attention Students: If you are interested in running for a position in ASB student government next year, you must come to one of the three informational meetings on April 2, April 13 (TODAY) or April 15!

SPORTS

  • Dance Team auditions are right around the corner! Do you have dance experience and would you like to perform and compete throughout the year? Join the award-winning Costa Dance Team. Auditions are April 28, 30 and final audition day is May 1. Audition packets can be picked up in the main office or visit www.mchsdanceteam.com.

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS                                                                                                                                                                                         

  • Want to learn about the diverse cultures awe have here at Costa? Then come join the Cultures Unite Club on Mondays, TODAY, in Room 52!
  • Come and help plan cultural diversity day in Room 78 TODAY. If you have an old pair of glasses, come donate them. They will be sent to less fortunate people in Vietnam.
  • The 28th annual Richstone Pier-to-Pier Walk-a-thon is almost here! Sign up online at richstonefamily.org if you would like to donate or participate. Participants will get community service hours. For more details, come to Room 18 every Wednesday at lunch.
  • All those who took Intro to Model UN and who wish to be in advanced MUN, please come to Mr. Timberlake’s Room 202 for information regarding tryouts. Any current freshmen wishing to take intro to MUN next year come see Mr. Timberlake as well.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

  • College visits in the CCC – Northeastern University, TODAY at 11:25 am, U.S. Military Academy-Westpoint, April 15 at 9:00 am; UC Riverside, April 15 at 10:23 am; UC Merced, April 16 at 9:00 am. Sign up on Naviance.

 

  • SoCalRoc – Fall class schedules are now available in the CCC. Enrollment begins TODAY, April 13.

 

  • El Camino bound students – There will be an ECC Counselor available in the CCC to help you with your Ed Plan and Class Registration on Thursdays from 12:20 – 2:00 pm. Sign-up for your appointment in the CCC now.

 

  • Santa Monica bound students – There will be an SMC counselor available in the CCC to help you with your class registration and questions on Thursday, April 23. Appointments are available 8:00 am – 10:20 am. Sign up for your appointment in the CCC now.

 

  • Testing Information

-       Practice ACT at Mira Costa on May 9 – This session is full; please see other ACT and SAT practice test options below.

-       PJ Test Prep will be offering free SAT or ACT practice tests on Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm…get results and free test strategy tips. Register at www.pjtestprep.com or 209-872-2856.

 

-       C2 will be offering free mock testing on April 18 & 25 at 9 am and 1 pm. ACT, Current SAT, New SAT and the PSAT tests are being offered. Register online at http://www.c2educate.com/spring-test/

-       The Princeton Review Redondo Beach (1666 PCH, RB) is offering a free practice ACT test on Saturday, April 25 (Event ID #230664) at 2:00 pm. Register online at PrincetonReview.com/events or call 800-273-8439.

-       Free New SAT (class of 2017), will be offered by The Princeton Review at Mira Costa High School on April 18 from 9 am – 1:30 pm.  Register online at PrincetonReview.com/events or call 800-273-8439.  Event ID #233313