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
Monday, September 12, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Interested in Pokemon, sushi and ninjas? JAPAN 2018 meeting is on Wednesday at lunch in Room 72.
· Interested in traveling to NEW YORK CITY for Spring Break? See Ms. Park in Room 48 or Ms. Dixon in Room 109 for information.
· If you are interested in traveling to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands over Spring Break 2017, please contact Mr. Smith in Room 343 in the Math and Science building at snack any time this week.
· Belize 2016 still has a few spots available. Come to a meeting Tuesday 9/13/16 in Room 220 if you are interested in Mayan ruins, Cave tubing and visiting the second largest coral reef in the world.
· Need Community Service Hours? The next Lunches with Love delivery is Sunday, Sept. 25. We feed the homeless on Skid Row with your bagged lunches. We are also collecting old backpacks. Please see attached flyer for details and like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
· Are you creative? How about courageous? Apply for the 2016 Clinton Family Social Inclusion Grant for up to $5,000. In order to qualify, your proposal must inspire productive and honest dialogues about race and other distinguishing characteristics that should be celebrated, not hated. The deadline is September 23, so don’t miss this excellent opportunity! More information can be found at http://mbef.org/how/social-inclusion.grants/ .
· Start the school year off with new socks! Costa’s own CIF-winning wrestling team has partnered with the famous “Legends” brand socks to bring you customized Mira Costa designs. These exclusive designs are only available here! http://www.miracostawrestling.com/#!mcsocks/hpoj3 We are offering 5 different designs priced at $16 a pair or 2 pairs for $30. Socks will be sold in front of the wrestling gym (at the entrance to the pool), Tuesday thru Friday, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Sales will begin September 6 and continue through the month. Checks can be made out to MBX with WRESTLING in the comments section. Contact: [email protected].
· Freshmen who are interested in ASB, come to one of the three information meetings in Room 41 at lunch on Friday Sept. 9, Monday Sept. 12 (TODAY) and Tuesday Sept. 13.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Interested in the upcoming local and presidential elections? Come to Young Democrats Club TODAY during lunch in Room 48!
· Are you a girl at Costa who wants to meet other amazing women while getting community service? Come to S Club in Room 16 on Mondays!
· If you want to help children in need and actually make a difference in the world, come join the UNICEF or United Nations Children’s Fund Club! We meet every Thursday in Room 19.
· Attention gals: Come join the Girls Advancing Leadership in STEM, or GALS Club! We meet every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month in Room 350.
· Are you new to the Manhattan Beach School District? The Ambassador Club invites you to join them TODAY at lunch in Room 21! We will meet every Monday throughout the year! All grades welcome. Bring your lunch and get to know some of the other kids at school!
· Please come to Interact Club to learn about fun ways to get community service hours!
· Come to Children of War Club’s FIRST meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Room 346! The club works to aid children in refugee camps and war-torn countries around the world.
· Cyber Patriot Club meets Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Room 111 at lunch. Bring your thumb drive for images. Interested in Cybersecurity? Like competition? Come see what Cyber Patriot is about!
· Mental Health Awareness Club: Come to Room 21 Tuesdays to learn about mental health and, more importantly, how to spread awareness about these struggles.
SPORTS
· If you are a team captain, make sure your team takes their team photo and submits a row-by-row list of full names to [email protected] by February 1. Coaches should also be getting a heads up. Just remind them.
· Do you like the ocean? Do you like winning? Want something cool to put on your college apps? Come to National Ocean Sciences Bowl Club every Thursday at lunch in Room 343 in the Math and Science building.
· Girls Lacrosse is having tryouts on Tuesday, 9/13 and Wednesday, 9/14 from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Meet at the bleachers. You must have a mouthguard to participate. Please bring lacrosse stick, goggles, running shoes and mouth guard. No experience needed.
FACULTY
· Teachers/Staff!! Come join a “Fun” bowling league starting in October until early May, every Tuesday from 4 pm – 6 pm. You’ll be on a Costa team bowling in a Torrance Faculty League at Gable House. Email ddebevec@mbusd for more info.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
PSAT REGISTRATION – Online registration is now open to MCHS Juniors and Sophomores for the October 19 PSAT. The test will begin at 7:00 am, and because this is a double late start date students taking the test will not have to miss class. To register, please go the ASB webstore on the MCHS website (click on Store and choose ASB Webstore). Cost is $25. Any questions, please contact the CCC.
College Visits -- Please sign up on Naviance
Monday 9/12 – Indiana University, 8 am; Grand Canyon Univ., 9 am; Art Center College of Design, 10:23 am; Sarah Lawrence College, 11:25 am; FIDM, 12:20 pm; Boston College, 2 pm
Tuesday 9/13 – The George Washington Univ.,9:00am; Univ. of Colorado-Boulder, 10:23am; Elon University, 11:25 am; U.S. Naval Academy, 12:20 pm; Laguna College of Art & Design, 12:20 pm; American University in Paris, 1 pm
Wednesday 9/14 – Johns Hopkins Univ., 8 am; Univ. of New Mexico, 9 am; Bradley Univ., 9 am; Univ. of Colorado at Colorado Springs, 10:23 am; Lousiana State Univ. (LSU), 12:20 pm; Washington University in St. Louis, 1 pm; Denver University, 2 pm.
Thursday 9/15 – Bucknell Univ., 8 am; Tulane Univ., 9 am; Academy of Art, 11:25 am; St. John’s Univ.-NY, 1 pm.
CCC Updates
The CCC will now be open from 8 am until 7 pm. We hope you can take advantage of the extra hours and our extended services!
*College Application Workshop Wednesdays – 9/14/ 9/21, from 2:00-7:00 pm. Walk in and work on your college applications and personal statements with support from a CCC counselor. Bring a device or reserve one in the CCC.
*Senior Information Session Mondays – 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the CCC. Sign up on the CCC Calendar webpage or in the CCC.
*ACT vs SAT Information Session – Tuesday, 9/13 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the CCC. Sign up on the CCC Calendar webpage or in the CCC.
*Financial Aid Night – September 20 from 7-8 pm in the auditorium
*How to Ace the Interview – Thursday, 9/22, at 5:00-6:30 pm in the CCC. Sign up on the CCC Calendar webpage or in the CCC.
*College Knowledge Night September 27 from 6:30-8:30 pm (more details to come). All grade levels and parents are encouraged to come!
Check out all upcoming CCC Events on the MCHS Website→College Tab→CCC Calendar or use this link:
http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=75171&type=d&pREC_ID=calendar
Local college events are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Events and Auditions or use the link:
http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349748&type=d&pREC_ID=759344
SoCal ROC: Natalie Hansen from SoCal ROC will be available in the CCC from 8:30-Snack on Mondays. Sign up for an appointment in the CCC. Classes begin on Monday, September 12.
Test Prep Resources:
Catalyst Prep: Wondering whether to take the SAT or ACT? Catalyst’s Hybrid SAT/ACT Practice Exam will reveal whether you are better suited for the SAT or ACT, or likely to score equally well on both. Saturday, September 17 from 9 am -1pm at Mira Costa High School. To register, visit catalystprep.com/practiceexam_su to enroll for this practice exam. For more information, email [email protected] or call 800.235.0056.