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Thursday, January 21, 2016

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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Thursday, January 21, 2016                                                                                                        Regular Schedule

        

STUDENT INFO           

  • This Friday in the new theatre is another Comedy Sportz Match! Come out and support some funny people, and laugh. See you all there.
  • Discover South Africa during Spring Break 2017: If you’re interested in this life-changing adventure, see Mr. Cox in room 410 or email [email protected] for details.
  • Winter Formal is here! The theme is “Manhattan to Manhattan,” and the dance will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach on February 6 from 8-11:30 pm. Ticket prices for Winter Formal are: with ASB single $38, couple $72; without ASB single $42, couple $80. Buy your tickets now before prices go up on Monday, January 25.
  • Attention Italy Spring Break travelers and prospective travelers! Mandatory meeting on Friday, January 22, at lunch in Mrs. Choi’s Room 223.
  • Interested in building a solar powered boat and learning electrical/mechanical/environmental engineering practices? Come to an informational meeting in Room 242 at lunch on Thursday, January 21 or see Mr. Oystrick.
  • Come to the art gallery (Room 60) this week during lunch to see a collaboration between Creative Writing and Art 2.

FACULTY

  • Calling all teachers, calling all teachers: It’s not too late to sign up for Dancing with the Teachers 2016. If interested or for more information, please email Ms. Johnson at [email protected].

SPORTS

  • Girls’ Lacrosse will be having their final tryouts on 1/20 & TODAY, 1/21 at 4:30 – 6 pm at the stadium field. You must have a mouth guard to participate. Also, bring lacrosse stick, goggles, cleats and running shoes.
  • Baseball Tryouts for all freshmen and any new baseball players will be Wednesday 1/20 and TODAY, 1/21 at 3 pm on the Baseball Field. Any questions, contact Coach Olson at [email protected].
  • Mira Costa Hockey: There will be a parent meeting on Monday, January 25 at 7:00 PM in room 242 for anyone interested in playing hockey for Mira Costa. If you have questions, see Mr. Oystrick in room 242.

CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS

·         BSU will have a meeting TODAY, Jan. 21, in Room 80.

·         Shut Up and Help:  Come help the homeless and earn community service hours every Wednesday at lunch in Room 22.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

  • PSAT results are now available online at www.collegeboard.org. You will need to set up a College Board account if you don’t already have one. If you need an access code to view your results, we now have them in the CCC.  The score sheets should arrive in the CCC within the next few weeks. We will notify you as soon as they are available for pick up.
  • SoCal Roc is beginning spring enrollment with classes beginning on February 1. Schedules are available in the CCC.  Sign-up in the CCC to meet with the SoCal Roc Counselor or drop in on Mondays during snack.
  • C2 Education will be offering free practice tests for the new SAT or ACT at any local C2 center during the entire month of January! Register online at: www.c2educate.com/new-year-new-sat-contest
  • PJ TEST PREP is offering free practice SAT, New SAT and ACT tests on Jan. 23 and Jan. 30 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the LAX 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. Questions? Contact [email protected] or 310-529-7285.

SENIORS

  •  El Camino Assessment Testing at MCHS – If you are planning to attend El Camino College, you have an opportunity to complete your assessment testing at MCHS. Testing will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10:00 am – 12:30 pm in Room 241. Reserve your spot on Naviance; seating is limited. Please bring your El Camino Student ID.
  • Mid-Year Reports – Some colleges require students to submit a mid-year report of their first semester senior grades. If a college you have applied to requests/requires a mid-year report, please complete the form attached in the link below and give it to your counselor. You must submit the form in person to your counselor. Mid-year requests are due to your counselor by January 22! http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?type=d&uREC_ID=349757&pREC_ID=759392
  • Scholarship Notebooks – We are fortunate to have many donors in the area that provide scholarships to Mira Costa students. In order to apply for these scholarships, you must attend the scholarship notebook meeting TODAY, January 21, and purchase the notebooks for $7. Please sign up on Naviance. All forms are posted on the MCHS website: college tab→ senior to-do’s→ scholarship notebook.
  • The new FAFSA is now available online at fafsa.ed.gov.