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
PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Double Late Start Schedule Double Late Start Schedule
| Period 0 | DOES NOT MEET |
| Period 1 | 10:35 – 11:08 am |
| Period 2 | 11:14 – 11:49 am |
| Period 3 | 11:55 am – 12:28 pm |
| LUNCH | 12:28 – 12:58 pm |
| Period 4 | 1:04 – 1:37 pm |
| Period 5 | 1:43 – 2:16 pm |
| Period 6 | 2:22 – 2:55 pm |
STUDENT INFO
· Friday, Mar. 18, Boys Volleyball takes on Loyola at Loyola. Come support our team in the biggest game of the season. If you only go to one volleyball match all year, THIS is the ONE. Varsity plays at 7 pm, JV at 5:30 and F/S at 4 pm. We’re expecting 2,000 – 3,000 fans…get there early and wear green!!
· Attention students! The final count for Sadie Hawkins was given to the venue on Monday, and the bill was paid. Unfortunately, there are no tickets left. If you have tickets, this is a friendly reminder that the venue in Torrance has free parking!
· Summer School Sign-ups are right around the corner. If you want to hone your skills and get help with the summer reading, sign up for Summer Reading: A Study of the Selected Literature. The class is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 – 10:30 am or an additional class from 4 – 6:30 pm.
· MCHS Alumni, Golden Globe winner and star of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” Rachel Bloom is coming to Mira Costa to share her journey and answer your questions! You can see her speak during AM or PM office hours March 23 in the auditorium. Email your question to Ms. Hutchinson by Friday 3/18 at [email protected] for a chance to hear the star’s response!
· Come to Dessert Theater at 7:00 pm on Thursday in the New Theater. Cost is $7 at the door and includes dessert. There will be amazing performances that we will be taking to our theater festival.
· If you are interested in taking AP Studio Art next year and did not attend the information meeting, see Ms. Martin in Room 62 to sign up for a portfolio review of your artwork. The portfolio review is a prerequisite and must be done before you sign up for classes!
· Ms. Dixon and the art department are now offering open studio time in art and ceramics. Come work on your projects or get extra help! Art: Tuesdays in Room 109, 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Ceramics: Wednesdays in Room 107, 3:00 – 4:30 pm.
· Call for Art: The 16th annual All Media Student Art Show will be held at the Manhattan Beach Creative Arts Center April 22 – 30. All students are encouraged to participate. Entries can be any medium (drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture and ceramics). Prizes will be awarded in each category. See Ms. Martin in Room 62 for more info and official entry form. Deadline to submit work is March 28.
· Need community service? The next delivery for Lunches with Love is Sunday, Mar. 20. We feed the homeless on Skid Row with your bagged lunches. For more information, go to our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
FACULTY
Please dismiss the following teams’ students this week:
w TODAY: Boys Lacrosse, Varsity at 1:15 pm; Tennis, Varsity and JV at 1:20 pm
w Friday 3/18: Boys Lacrosse, Varsity & JV at 1:30 pm
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
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club every Thursday in Room 78 to discuss new events that are coming up!
· Come to Drama Club every Wednesday (TODAY) at lunch in Room 1!
· Come to Room 1 during lunch on Thursday to see Drama’s Saint Patrick’s Day Noontime Theatre!
· We’re getting lyrical in It’s Lit! Club TODAY at lunch in Mr. Wheeler’s Room 21. Cruise by if you love hidden meanings and groovy tunes.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- Visits – Columbia University TODAY at 12:28 pm (lunch); Purdue University Engineering on Mar. 18 at 11:25 am*; 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. *Time change
- Boeing Internship – Juniors interested in the summer internship program at Boeing must attend a mandatory informational meeting TODAY from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the CCC. Parents are encouraged to attend. Please sign up on Naviance.
- 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
· PJ Test Prep is offering a free SAT or ACT practice test on April 2 from 10:00 am – 2:05 pm. Location is the Holiday Inn Express Hermosa Beach; please RSVP at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp. Students and/or parents return later that afternoon (5:45 – 6:45 pm) to get the results, learn free test strategy tips and find out all about the ACT and new SAT! Questions, please call 310-529-7285.
· Revolution Prep is offering a free ACT or SAT full-length mock exam on Mar. 19 at MCHS from 9 am – 11pm. To register, email Jean Stroud at [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.
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.