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.”
DAILY BULLETIN
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Congratulations to all the students that submitted entries in the Neptunian Art Contest. Student art finalists who were unable to attend the reception are requested to pick up their art work and prizes during snack, lunch or after school from Ms. Gardner in the Admin Office.
· An Evening of Eclectic Ensembles: Win one, two or three items in our rockin’ raffle this Friday, March 11, 6 pm in the Cafeteria. Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Check out the growing list of items to win on the orchestra website, www.mchsorchestra.com, where you can also purchase student tickets at a 50% discount.
· Want to see your teachers dance battle against one another? Then come out and support Mira Costa’s Advanced Dance class as they present “Dancing with the Teachers,” Thursday, Mar. 10 at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Presale tickets are $4 with ASB, $5 without ASB and $7 at the door. You will get to see your favorite teachers battle it out as your favorite artists. Come have a good laugh, and remember this great event.
· Attention all second period classes! This week a fundraiser is going around supporting Mira Costa Rica Club and the organizations they represent. Teachers, check your emails and mailboxes for more info! Thanks so much for your participation.
· Please excuse the Boys’ Tennis Team at 1:20 pm TODAY for a match at Beverly Hills. Sorry for the inconvenience.
· Sadie Hawkins tickets are now on sale. Go to the ASB room to grab forms and the Student Store to purchase tickets. Buy yours soon; prices go up after TODAY!
· Volunteer Opportunity: Grand View Elementary in Manhattan Beach is having a Science Expo on Wednesday, March 16, between the hours of 3 pm – 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to receive volunteer hours/credit by helping out with fun experiments and other exciting duties. If you are interested, please contact Ava Cato-Werhane at [email protected] for more details.
SENIORS
· If you are interested in speaking or performing at graduation or senior recognition, pick up an application in the main office or Room 15. Apps are due 3/31 to Ms. Owen.
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
· This Friday, Mar. 11, the Ping Pong Club will be hosting Table Tennis Pro Lloyd McQueen from South Bay Table Tennis in Torrance. He is coming to share a couple of technique tips and hit the ball around with the students. This is open to anyone interested in higher level Pong, whether or not you are in the club. Come to Fisher Gym at lunch this Friday and check it out, if you are interested.
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club every Thursday in Room 78 to discuss upcoming events!
· Come to Room 1 at lunch every Wednesday for Drama Club.
· Wanna LOL? Come to Room 1 every Tuesday (TODAY) at lunch for Improv Club, put on by Costa’s Comedysportz Team. Everyone is welcome to watch or participate.
· Do you want to help children in Kenya!?! Prove you’re not a bad person: Come to Room 76 on Tuesdays (TODAY) for Me to We Club.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- Visits – St. John’s University NY on Mar. 11 at 1:00 pm; U.S. Army Scholarship Opportunities on Mar. 23 at 12:26 pm; De Paul University on Mar. 29 at 12:20 pm. Please sign up on Naviance.
- Boeing Internship – Juniors interested in the summer internship program at Boeing must attend a mandatory informational meeting on Wednesday, Mar. 16 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the CCC. Parents are encouraged to attend. Please sign up on Naviance.
- 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 20* and continue through Friday, Aug. 5. Students will work full-time and receive a total stipend of $2,160. This year’s 2016 application is now available on line at http://labiomed.org/summer-fellowship-application. Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Mar. 15, 2016. For more information email [email protected] or call (310) 974-9596. *Start Date Revised.
- SoCalRoc is now enrolling for its nine-week courses. Classes begin Apr. 11. Sign up now to speak with a SCROC advisor and pick up an application in the CCC.
TESTING/WORKSHOPS
· Revolution Prep is offering a free ACT or SAT full-length mock exam on Mar. 19 at MCHS from 9 am – 1 pm. To register, email Jean Stroud at j[email protected]. Revolution Prep is also offering a student/parent presentation, “An Insider’s Guide to College Prep,” on Mar. 23 in the CCC from 9:30 – 10:20 am. Please sign up on Naviance for the presentation.
· Applerouth ACT Prep at MCHS – Applerouth is offering an ACT test prep course at Mira Costa beginning Saturday, Mar. 12. The course will include 7 test prep sessions and 3 mock ACT exams for $499. For more details and to sign up visit the Applerouth website, www.applerouth.com, or the event link, https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?groupid=2539.
SENIORS
· El Camino bound students – After you take your assessment test, your next step towards priority registration is to meet with an ECC Counselor. During the month of March there will be an ECC Counselor available in the CCC to meet with you on Thursdays from 12:20 – 2:40 pm. Sign up for your appointment in the CCC now.