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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Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Rally B/Office Hours Schedule
Rally B / Office Hours Schedule
| Period 0 | 7:00 – 7:54 |
| Period 1 | 8:00 – 8:37 |
| Period 2/Event | 8:43 – 9: 43 |
| AM Office Hours | 9:49 – 10:41 English, Social Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Foreign Languages |
| Period 3 | 10:47 – 11:24 |
| Lunch | 11:24 – 11:54 |
| Period 4 | 12:00 – 12:37 |
| PM Office Hours | 12:37 – 1:29 Math, Science, SpEd, PE |
| Period 5 | 1:35 – 2:12 |
| Period 6 | 2:18 – 2:55 |
STUDENT INFO
· Find out how you can join the national award-winning Mustang Morning News staff. Come to an informational meeting TODAY during morning office hours in Room 108.
· Incoming juniors and seniors finalizing classes with your counselor for next year: Honors Earth Science through UCLA is the class for you! Located right here at Mira Costa, Room 238, it is the only Dual Credit class (high school and college credit*) at Mira Costa. The transcript can earn you credit to another college, even if you do not go to UCLA. No AP exam. Four major fields of study are Astronomy, Oceanography, Meteorology and Geology. GPA boost! See Mr. Kurz, UCLA Instructor, in Room 238 or email [email protected] for more details. *College credit is optional
· Are you interested in making a video for a class project or a personal interest? Would you like to know how to superimpose video players on another background? Come by the library during Office Hours or lunch tomorrow to try out our new green screen and see how you can put it to use for your photography and image projects. And, have fun getting yourself photographed with a dinosaur, a llama, or an out of this world background! Our new green screen is also available by request for any student or teacher projects.
· Spring Scenes Noon-Time Theatre will be held TODAY during PM office hours. Come out and enjoy the springtime scenes in Room 1.
· If you would like to partake in La Vista’s annual photo contest, submit your work to [email protected] with your name, grade and photo titles. Please submit by April 13.
· Interested in joining the Hoofprints Yearbook Staff next year as a writer, designer or photographer? Come to Room 49 at the beginning of AM office hours TODAY for a short informational meeting! Hope to see you there!
· Attention all current freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in joining the Surf Team for next year! The Surf Team will be holding an open tryout Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 a.m. at the 26th St. Lifeguard tower.
· The Mira Costa UNICEF Club presents the UNICEF Tap Project: an initiative in which for every five minutes you spend not using your mobile device, UNICEF provides one day of clean water for a child in need. Whether you are sitting in class, taking a test, or just sleeping, you can put your phone down for a good cause. Go to uniceftapproject.org and take the challenge today!
· Attention all students who are interested in being in Student Government next year: You MUST come to one of the lunchtime information meetings TODAY 3/30, 4/11 or 4/13 in Room 41.
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.
FACULTY
· Please dismiss the following teams’ students this week:
w TODAY 3/30: Baseball is in a tournament this week. They may play Wednesday and/or Thursday. Their game date and release times are To Be Determined; Golf, JV at 1:30 pm
w Thurs. 3/31: Golf, Varsity at 1:30 pm
CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS
· They say money can’t buy happiness, but I’d rather cry in a mansion. Come to Investor’s Club every Tuesday in Room 225.
· K-Pop Club will be meeting this Thursday. We will be discussing Korean pop culture. Everyone welcome!
· Come to Drama Club every Wednesday (TODAY) in Room 1 at lunch!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
- Visits – UC Riverside on Apr. 13 at 9:27 am (AM Office Hours); El Camino College Registration Workshop on Apr. 13 at 12:26 pm (PM Office Hours); Macquerie University (Australia) on April 18 at 12:20 pm; Santa Monica College on April 20 at 12:30 pm; Kansas State University on Apr. 29 at 12:20 pm. Please sign up on Naviance.
- STEM Internship Workshop: TODAY, Wednesday, March 30 during morning office hours (9:49 – 10:41 am). If you aspire to a job in a STEM field, you don’t want to miss this highly interactive workshop. Every participant will leave with a draft resume and cover letter content that will grab a hiring manager’s attention, a checklist of next steps for pursuing and securing a STEM internship, and a better understanding of fields that best align with their unique skills, talents and interests! Due to the interactive nature of this program, the class is limited to 30 students. Please sign up on Naviance.
- Which College Is Your Best Investment Seminar: Wednesday, April 13 during morning office hours (9:27 – 10:24 am). With rising college costs and student debt, it is important for you to get started off on the right financial path when making your college choice. This seminar will help give you guidance on weighing the costs and benefits of your college options to help you make an informed decision. Both students and parents are welcome.
- Manhattan Beach Mayor’s Youth Council application period opens April 1. Check website for information: www.mb-myc.com.
TESTING/WORKSHOPS
· Blue Train is offering free proctored ACT tests on April 2 from 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Clark Building 861 Valley Dr., HB. Your test and essay will be scored and returned before you leave. RSVP to [email protected], or for more information call 310-376-0135 or go to www.bluetraincollegeprep.com.
· C2 Educate is offering 9 different mock AP Tests that students can take before May AP test days. Subjects include: Chemistry, U.S. History, Language & Composition, Calculus AB, Biology, World History, U.S. Government & Politics, Physics 1, and Psychology. Sign-up at: https://www.c2educate.com/lasrm
· Applerouth Tutoring is offering an SAT prep class at MCHS that will lead directly into the June 4 official SAT date. You will receive a 12-hour, structured review of major SAT concepts and strategies. Test guides & session notes are provided to help simplify the studying process. Additionally, after each mock test, you will receive a detailed results analysis to help you chart your own unique course towards mastering the test.
Class Schedule:
Mock New SAT Saturday, April 23 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Session 1 Saturday, April 30 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Session 2 Saturday, May 7 9:00am - 12:00 pm; Session 3 Saturday, May 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mock New SAT Saturday, May 21 9:00 am - 1:00 pm; Session 4 Saturday, May 28 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Price is $499. To sign up use event link: https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?groupid=2616
· 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 results, learn free test strategy tips and learn about the ACT and new SAT! Questions, please call 310-529-7285.
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. *ECC Registration Workshop on Apr. 13 during PM Office Hours (12:26 pm). Sign up on Naviance.