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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Monday, November 16, 2015 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
- If you traveled to Germany, Prague and Switzerland last year (2015), we are having a reunion lunch on 11/19 in Room 15.
- 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!
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
- We’re going round 2 with Edgar Allan Poe this week at It’s Lit Club. Flock like ravens to Room 21 this Wednesday at lunch.
- Want to learn or experience different cultures Costa has to offer? Come to Room 52 every Monday for Cultures Unite.
- Don’t pout about being in a drought, come to the Water Conservation Club and learn how you can save water in our community! Meetings every Wednesday in Room 46!
- Come to Investor’s Club every Tuesday in Room 225.
- Girls Who Code meets Monday (TODAY) from 3 to 4 pm in Room 116!
- Interested in getting involved with local and national politics? Come check out Young Democrats Club at lunch in Room 48!
- 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.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- SENIORS – College application deadlines are approaching! Come to the CCC for one on one help with a CCC Counselor – walk in or make an appointment. Drop off your personal statements in the CCC to have a college counselor review it. Be sure to include the prompt and your email address.
- Attention SENIORS interested in aerospace engineering—there will be an informational meeting regarding the Northrop Grumman HIP (High School Involvement Program) on Tuesday, Nov. 17 during lunch in the CCC. This opportunity is for seniors only, and you must be available Monday through Thursday from 1 – 3 pm during spring semester 2016. Snacks will be served!
- College Visits *Please sign up on Naviance*
- Tues. 11/17 – Seton Hall University (9:00 am)
- Mira Costa’s Financial Aid Night will be held TONIGHT, Nov. 16 at 7:00 pm in the Auditorium.
- 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:
- TODAY 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.
- Test Prep Information
- 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
- PJ TEST PREP is offering free practice SAT, New SAT and ACT tests on December 5th from 10:00am – 2:00 pm at the Hermosa Beach Holiday Inn Express. Results, free test strategy tips and information about the new SAT will be available following the test at 2:30 pm for students and/or parents. Please RSVP at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp.