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, May 31, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· STUDENTS & FACULTY: If you’d like to participate in the upcoming UCLA Blood Drive, be sure to stop by Room 40/41 to sign up. The drive will take place on June 8.
· Spain 2017 meeting Room 70 TODAY at lunch! Only a few more days to sign up before price increases, so come by for more info!
· Mandatory meeting for all students taking AP Studio Art next year – Thursday, June 2 at lunch in Room 62.
· You can still buy prom tickets TODAY only if you are paying with cash.
· If you are interested in going to the Galapagos and Ecuador for Spring Break 2017, please attend a parent meeting on Thursday, June 2 in Mr. Smith’s Room (342 Math and Science). For more information, come to Room 342 during nutrition this week.
SPORTS
· Boys Basketball tryouts will be Tuesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 2 from 3:30 to 5 pm. All players interested in participating next year are encouraged to attend. Next year’s seniors and anyone interested in trying out for Varsity, please email Coach Amaral directly at [email protected].
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to Drama Club on Wednesday in Room 1 at lunch!
· Not going to prom? Come support Mira Costa Key Club at our ice skating social to raise money to stop Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus. It will be held at the Toyota Sports Center from 7:45 – 9:15 pm on June 4. Cost is $10 at the door! Invite your friends and family.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· COLLEGE APPLICATION SUMMER PREP SERIES – Get a jump on the process over the summer.
w Choosing a Major on Tuesday, May 31 at 2:00 pm. One of the most common reasons students consider applying to a certain college is because it has a major that they are interested in. We’ll discuss important items to consider when selecting a major as well as what to look for in a school. In addition we talk about some common mistakes and misconceptions that students make when considering a major. Please sign up on Naviance.
w Personal Statement Writing Workshop on Thursday, June 2 at 2:00 pm in the CCC. Presented by Scott Simonsen from Blue Train. Please sign up on Naviance.
w What are colleges looking for in applicants? Find out from two college admissions representatives on Tuesday, June 7 at 2:00 pm in the CCC. An overview on what colleges want to see from students and components of a strong application including a brief review of what to include on the essay. Parents are welcome to attend. Students please sign up on Naviance.
w Learn how to maximize your summer, and make college applications stress-free! On June 9 at 2:00 pm. We will review the general College Application timeline and then delve into what you should focus on each month. We will cover strategies that can help you to stay organized, and will practice using Naviance to create and evaluate your College List. Parents are welcome to attend. Students please sign up on Naviance.
· El Camino bound students – After you take your assessment test, your next step towards priority registration is to meet with an ECC Counselor. There will be an ECC Counselor available in the CCC to meet with you through the month of May on Fridays from 12:20 – 2:40 pm. Sign up for your appointment in the CCC now.
· TESTING/WORKSHOPS – Please check out test prep offerings on the MCHS website by using the following link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type+d&pREC_ID=759632 or go to the MCHS website and click on College→Testing→Test Prep Resources.