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, January 22, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
Costa Rugby takes on St. John Boscoe tonight at 7PM in a matchup of #1 vs. #2. Come out to support your ruggers on Senior Night!
· Author Marisa Reichardt, the wife of Costa teacher Jon Reichardt, has just published her first novel. Plan to come hear her speak during either AM or PM office hours on Feb. 10. You may also want to purchase a copy of her book. For information about the visit and book preorders, visit the library blog at this shortcut: bit.ly/ReichardtVisit, or stop by the library for an information flyer.
· Last Day! Don’t miss Creative Writing and Artwork in the gallery (Room 60). Visit TODAY at lunch.
· TODAY 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 after Monday, January 25.
· Attention Students! Please remember to buy your Winter Formal tickets at the lower price! The lower price will be extended to Monday 1/25.
· Attention Italy Spring Break travelers and prospective travelers! Mandatory meeting on Friday, January 22, at lunch in Mrs. Choi’s Room 223.
SPORTS
· 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
· The Geeks Club meets in the library lunchroom during lunch TODAY. Everyone is welcome.
· All those interested in the “pew, pew, pew, PEW, PEW, PEW…,” come to Laser Tag Club TODAY at lunch in Room 221.
· Do you like anime? Or do you want to learn more/get involved in the anime community? If so, go to Anime Club in room 205 on Mondays.
· 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.
· Applerouth is offering a FREE ACT practice test at Mira Costa on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10 am – 2 pm. To register visit: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=202229
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 TODAY, January 22! http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?type=d&uREC_ID=349757&pREC_ID=759392
· The new FAFSA is now available online at fafsa.ed.gov.