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
PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Scholar Quiz 2016 is coming! Sign-ups will be on ONE DAY ONLY this year – Wednesday, Feb. 24 starting at 6:30 am. Team entry sheets are posted on the website homepage, or pick up a copy in the front office.
· CSF – California Scholarship Federation Spring Membership Drive has begun. If you are a stellar student with at least three A’s and only one B on your semester report card, you may be eligible. Come to Room 243 at snack or lunch for more information and to pick up an application. We invite freshmen to become “Associate Members.”
· The Neptunian Woman's Club of Manhattan Beach is sponsoring its 38th Student Art and Photography Contest for grades K-5 (art) and 6-12 (art and photography). Entry forms are available in the front office. Deadline for submission to the school office is February 22, 2016 before 3 pm. An awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 1 pm in the Neptunian clubhouse.
· AP Students: Did you miss registering for the AP exams? There will be late registration TODAY at lunch only at the student store. An additional fee of $15 for each exam will be charged.
SENIORS
· Please check the MCHS website for the Senior Spring Calendar for important dates of upcoming events.
FACULTY
· Early Releases – Please release the following teams’ students TODAY:
o Boys’ F/S Basketball at 1:45 pm
o Girls’ FS/JV Basketball at 1:45 pm
o Wrestling V/JV TODAY at 8:00 am
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
· ASL Club is back in Room 232 on Friday.
· Math Club will be hosting the AMC test next Wednesday (during Ski Week) at 1 pm in Room 116 (Mr. Braskin’s). Come if you would like to participate (limited tests – first come, first served).
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· LABioMed 2016 Summer Fellowship Program – An opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to work in an exciting biomedical research environment. This is an eight-week program allowing students to assist their assigned mentors who are accomplished medical scientists involved in cutting-edge biomedical research. The Fellowships begin on Monday, June 13 and continue through Friday, August 5. Students will work full-time and receive a total stipend of $2,160. This year’s 2016 application is now available online at http://labiomed.org/summer-fellowship-application. Completed applications must be received or postmarked by March 15, 2016. For more information, email [email protected] or call (310) 974-9596.
· Visits: Academy of Art University-San Francisco TODAY at 12:20 pm; Vancouver Film School on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 9:27 am.
· PSAT Score Sheets are available for pick-up in the CCC.
· College Fair – Torrance – North High School is hosting a College Fair on Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 am – 2 pm. The fair is free featuring representatives from many colleges, universities, trade schools and the military. Financial information will be available. North High School, 3620 W. 182nd St., Torrance.
· SoCal Roc – A SoCal Roc counselor is available in the CCC on Mondays during 2nd period and snack.
FREE TESTING
· C2 Education centers will be offering free practice tests on Feb. 13, 15 and 20. Choose from the New SAT or the ACT. Register online at https://www.c2educate.com/presidents-day.
· Kaplan is offering Free practice tests all year long – View times and enroll at wwwk.kaptest.com/hsevents
· PJ TEST PREP is offering free practice SAT, New SAT and ACT tests on March 5, 10:00 am – 2:oo 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. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 310-529-7285.
SENIORS
· El Camino Assessment Testing at MCHS – If you have applied to El Camino College, you have an opportunity to complete your assessment testing at MCHS. Testing will take place TODAY, 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.
FINANCIAL AID
· The new FAFSA is now available online at fafsa.ed.gov. Check out scholarship opportunities on our website: Go to the Mira Costa main page, click on College→College and Career Center→Scholarships.