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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

MIRA COSTA HIGH

 

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has the opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”

 

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015                                                                                                                           REGULAR SCHEDULE   372/49,117

STUDENT INFO           

  • If you are interested in traveling to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland in 2016, stop by Room 15 for info and have your parents come to a meeting on 4/27 at 6:30 pm.
  • Incoming Juniors and Seniors finalizing classes with your counselors for next year: Honors Earth Science through UCLA is the class for you! It is the only Dual Credit class (High school and College credit) at Mira Costa. The transcript will give credit to another college even if you do not go to UCLA. It will be worth 5 college credits once you enroll. Why is this honors class better than any AP class you can take at Costa?? It is the only class that allows students to earn guaranteed college credit. No AP Exam. AP classes are not guaranteed college credit, even with a score of 5. It gives Honors status and same weight on your GPA as an AP class. Four major fields of study are Astronomy, Oceanography, Meteorology and Geology. See Mr. Kurz, UCLA Instructor Honors Earth Science in Room 238 or email [email protected] for more details. Edutainer of the year 2003, 2005 – 2015.
  • JAPAN 2016 meeting on Thursday at lunch in Room 72. Domo arigato!
  • The Mira Costa Alumni Association is looking for a student to be their webmaster. This is an as-needed, paid opportunity for someone familiar with Wordpress web software. For more info, see Mr. Currier in Room 222 at snack or lunch.
  •  Ireland & Scotland Spring Break 2016 – Limited spots available! Informational meeting @ lunch on Thursday 4/23 or email [email protected] for details.
  • Attention Juniors! Mrs. Cabrera will be hosting an informational meeting regarding her new Senior English Seminar, “Philosophy in Literature.” Interested students should meet in Room 53 at lunch TODAY, 4/21 or Wednesday 4/22 to hear more about the class and expectations.
  • Join Team MCHS at the Richstone Walk-a-Thon Saturday, April 25 at the Manhattan Beach Pier at 8 am. Be altruistic. Get service hours. Come to Room 18 if you have any questions.
  • AP Students: The final three AP Exam pre-identification sessions are scheduled as follows:

·         TODAY, Tuesday, April 21                    7:00 p.m.        Library

·         Wednesday, April 22                              3:30 p.m.        Small Theatre

Each meeting will last approximately 40 minutes. Students must attend one and need to be on time, and bring a #2 pencil and something (a clipboard, book, etc.) on which to write.

  • 2015 Yearbooks are selling fast!  Price is $90 but prices will rise in May.  Seniors – make sure you have yours before it’s too late.  “I’m so glad I didn’t buy a yearbook” said no one ever.
  • The Mira Costa Digital Photography Art Show continues through TODAY in the Room 60 Art Gallery during Lunch.
  • Don’t miss the Young Adult Author Panel and book signing in the library on Wednesday, April 22, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with authors Robin Benway, Gretchen McNeil, and 2010 Costa graduate Emily Wibberley.  You can purchase books at the event, but consider ordering in advance from {pages} bookstore using this link: bit.ly/yapanelbooks.
  • SCHOLAR QUIZ is coming!  First round starts May 26. Signups will all take place in the Mustang Mall at lunch this week. Seniors only TODAY, 4/21; Juniors & Seniors on Wednesday, 4/22; Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors on Thursday 4/23; and Freshmen (& all of the above) on Friday, 4/24.  Registration forms are available in the front office, the Library and on the website.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  • Honor Roll In-N-Out Lunch is TODAY, April 21, at lunch. Check website or auditorium windows for lists.
  • Istanbul and Athens 2016!  Informational meeting with Ms. Park at lunch in Room 48 TODAY!  Come see the Hagia Sophia and go on a 2-day cruise through Greece!
  • Last chance to sign up for the last SAT Savvy Prep Session and get a discount. 18 hours of instruction plus four practice tests. For more info, go to satsavvy.info or Room 18, 221 or the CCC.

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS                                                                                                                                                                                         

  • What is digital art, that crazy stuff you’re always seeing? Come Wednesday to Room 61 at lunch to find out! Free admission J.
  • Come to the Mustang mall tomorrow at lunch to sign up for Mira Costa’s annual Relay for Life and join the fight against cancer!
  • Come to Together we Tutor in Room 19 TODAY.
  • Library Club meets in the library workroom TODAY at lunch.
  • The 28th annual Richstone Pier-to-Pier Walkathon is Saturday, April 25. Sign up online at richstonefamily.org if you would like to donate or participate to support the cause against domestic violence. Stop by Room 18 for more details.
  • Hey You! Want free pizza? Bring an instrument or any type of music to Room 201 (Mr. Knutson) at the top of the history building and jam with us, Ron Nation, at lunch. We have performance opportunities for all types of musicians/talent!

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

  • Out of State College Mini Fair May 12 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the MCHS cafeteria. Come meet wqith admission representatives from 15 – 30 out-of-state colleges! Please RSVP on Naviance.
  • College visits in the CCC - University of New Mexico, April 24 at 9:00 am. Please sign up on Naviance.
  • SoCalRoc – Meet with the SoCal Roc Representative in the CCC on Mondays (TODAY) from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Sign up in the CCC for an appointment or drop in during snack on Mondays.
  • El Camino College 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 College bound students – There will be a SMC counselor available in the CCC to help you with your class registration and questions on Thursday, April 23rd.  Appointments are available 8:00 am – 10:20 am. Sign-up for your appointment in the CCC now.