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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Friday, November 6, 2015 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
- Interested in going to London for Spring Break for 10 days? See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, the bloody tower of London, Stonehenge and Windsor Castle. See major shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, the London Philharmonic at the Royal Albert Hall, possibly a Premier league football match and more! If interested, email your London Native tour guide, Mr. Lewis, at [email protected] for a trip flyer and further details on how you can visit the greatest city in the world! Trip limited to 10 students, so hurry!
- The Mira Costa Drumline is looking for a drumset player and a synthesizer player for their winter competitive season. If you have piano or drumset experience and want to play an amazing show with an amazing group, come see Joel Carlson in Room 4 or email [email protected].
- Please excuse the Girls Varsity Tennis Team TODAY at noon for a CIF second-round match at Santa Margarita. Sorry for any inconvenience.
- The Pennekamp Father/Daughter Dance is Nov. 14, and they need student volunteers! If you are free anytime from 4:30 – 8:00 pm, they would love the help! Contact Dr. Brown at Pennekamp.
- Stampede, please join us in the Mustang Mall at lunch TODAY as we recognize the fall sports for their outstanding accomplishments this season and to cheer on the football team as they prepare to play Redondo at 7 pm TONIGHT.
- Picnic opens TONIGHT in the New Theatre at 7:30 pm and runs until next Saturday. Pre-sale tickets are $10 for students & $12 for adults, on sale at lunch in the Mustang Mall. Next week and at the door they will be $12 for students & $15 for adults.
SPORTS
- Last chance to try out for Boys Soccer: Meet Coach Smith on the field by the tennis courts at 3:00 pm Tuesday, Nov. 10. Come ready to play.
- Please support BSU and go to Menchies any time from Nov. 6 to Nov. 23. Go get some frozen yogurt, but don’t forget to mention BSU.
- Tryouts for Boys Basketball will be 7-9 pm at Mira Costa on Monday, Oct. 9. All Seniors interested in trying out should contact Coach Amaral directly at [email protected].
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
- Come to ASL (American Sign Language) Club TODAY in Room 232 in the Math/Science Building.
- There is a Mustangs4Change meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 248. Come and learn about how you can support refugees in Chad.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- CCC Career Speakers – FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS *Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC* This is a great opportunity to speak to professionals in various industries, be exposed to different careers and learn the steps you need to take to get your dream job! We are fortunate to have the following guest speakers visit Mira Costa’s CCC:
- Fri. 11/13 (12:20 pm) - Loli Ramezani/Corporate Career vs. Owning Your Own Business
- Mon. 11/16 (12:20 pm) - Michelle McDonald/Finance and Accounting Director for the Annenberg Foundation
- Weds. 11/18 (9:27 am) - John Fiorito/Insomniac Games - video game development
(12:26 pm) - Dr. Guy Young/Pediatrics Specialist Children’s Hospital
- Thurs. 11/19 (12:20 pm) - Sharon Krauss/Public Defender
- Fri. 12/4 (12:20 pm) - Judge John Lonergan/LA County Superior Court
- Weds. 12/9 (12:26 pm) - Heather Gast/How to Ace Your Interview Career Workshop
- Thurs. 12/10 (12:20 pm) - Doug Guthrie/Housing Authority City of LA - public and nonprofit service
- Fri. 1/8/16 (12:20 pm) - Diana Allen - Hi technology careers.
- The Manhattan Beach Police Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming Community Police Academy (CPA). If you are interested, please attend the info session in the CCC TODAY at 12:20 pm.
- College Visits *Please sign up on Naviance*
- TODAY Fri. 11/6 - Eckerd College (8:00 am)
- SoCalRoc is now enrolling – Nine-week courses starting Nov. 9. Natalie Hansen, SoCalRoc counselor, will be in the CCC on Mondays 9:00 am – 10:20 am. Sign up in the CCC or just drop in.
- Test Prep Information
- New SAT & ACT Combination Practice Exam – at Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. Saturday, Nov. 7, 11:00 am – 2:45 pm. Become acquainted with the new SAT and check out the ACT exam as well with this comprehensive combination practice test. Space is limited, sign-up at the MB Library Information Desk. Score reveal and strategies session: Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 pm.
- Princeton Review New SAT Practice Exam at Mira Costa on Dec. 5, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm. Please register at http://www.princetonreview.com/product/offerings/275923
- Catalyst Prep New SAT/ACT Hybrid Practice Exam at El Segundo High School on Nov. 14, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Cost $20, enrollment deadline 11/11/15. Register at www.catalystprep.com/practiceexam_su or call 800-235-0056.