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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Thursday, September 15, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Signups for the Long Form Improv Show are in the Drama Room 1 now! Also, before auditions, you have to sign up for one of the workshops. Audition packets are due THIS Friday and auditions are Wednesday, Sep. 21.
· Coastal Clean-up Day is this Saturday, 9/17! Come to the Manhattan Beach Pier and sign up for the Heal the Bay beach cleanl-up”! Get community service hours and a free taco coupon! Starts at 9 am and ends at 12 pm.
· We know you miss your middle school teachers, but the office staff at MBMS asks that you please do not drop by to visit unless you have emailed the teacher and received permission beforehand. Thank you!
· Students who have excused periods (other than zero period): Off-grounds stickers are available this week in the main office at snack, lunch, or before or after school ONLY. You MUST have a current school ID to get a sticker.
· Lost your ID already? On Monday, 9/26, bring $10 to Mrs. Cessor in the Student Store. Then take your receipt to the Auditorium for Make-up Picture Day to have your ID reissued. (Note: You do not need to retake your photo.)
· Make-Up Picture Day Monday, 9/26 in the Auditorium. Photo IDs will be available for students who never received one.
· What do Ms. Hutchinson, Mr. Kofahl, an evening cruise on the Danube River and authentic European cuisine have in common? They could all be a part of your Spring Break 2017! Come to Room 20 on Thursday during lunch for info on the Central Europe trip! Limited spots remaining.
· 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.
· Interested in going to London for Spring Break? See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, the bloody tower of London, Stonehenge and Windsor Castle. Go to a Premiere League Football Match. Visit ancient Roman ruins. See major shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, the London Philharmonic at the Royal Albert Hall and more! Airfare, accommodations, all tours, transfers and transportation included for only $3,700! If interested, email your London native tour guide, Mr. Lewis, at [email protected] for a trip flyer and further details on how you can visit the greatest city in the world! Trip limited to 10 students, so hurry! Meeting in Room 237 at lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 for more information.
· 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! We are offering 5 different designs priced at $16 a pair or 2 pairs for $30. Socks are available in the Student Store NOW! Checks can be made out to MBX with WRESTLING in the comments section. Contact: [email protected]. SPECIAL SALE during Back to School Night TONIGHT from 5:45 to 6:45 in front of the small gym!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Mira Costa Rica Club: Come to Room 45 at lunch tomorrow to learn about how we can make a difference in protecting wildlife, the rainforest and children in need!
· If you love you some table tennis or are interested ni learning the game, come to the first meeting of the Pong Club in the Fisher Gym Friday at lunch.
· Want to be on Comedy Sportz? Want to do competitive improv? Then try out for Comedy Sportz this Tuesday, Sept. 20. Sign-ups are in the Drama Room 1, and audition packets are due Friday Sep. 16!
· Interested in math? Want to expand your knowledge beyond the classroom? Come to Math Club every Tuesday in Room 131! All grades welcome!
· Come join in on the fun at Friendship Circle every Tuesday and Thursday (TODAY) at lunch in Room 115!
· Come to Baja Club Wednesdays in Room 77 to participate in Mexican exchange student program.
· Do you like science and technology? Interested in working with a team and competing? Join Science Olympiad at our first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at lunch!
· All NHS members’ applications for Club Offices are available on the NHS page of the school website. See page for details if you are interested in running for Vice President, Historian, Secretary, or Treasurer.
· Join Lend a Hand Club this year; new members are always welcome! Come to Room 72 on Friday at lunch to learn how you can get community service hours.
· Need service hours? The Mira Costa Key Club meets every Thursday during lunch in Room 70.
· 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 (TODAY) at lunch in Room 343 in the Math and Science building.
· 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.
SPORTS
· Please release the following team TODAY 9/15 – Football, JV at 1:15 pm.
FACULTY
We are so excited about this upcoming school year, and we wanted to keep you updated on what’s new with The Mustang Morning News. We have made a couple of changes and we want to remind you of our schedule:
o The first show of the year will be Tuesday, September 27
o MMN airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the beginning of second period (9:02 am). Tune into channel 3 on your TV or stream it live through your computer using this link: http://mustangmorningnews.com/live-broadcast/
o Our new blog “Mira Costa 5,” goes live each Thursday Evening, highlighting 5 things that are unique about the Mira Costa Community.
As always, we are incredibly appreciative of the teacher and staff support of our program. Our staff works hard to bring Mira Costa a biweekly show, so we are grateful for your help. We welcome your story suggestions, feedback and corrections at [email protected].
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 If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
TODAY 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 – 9/19, 9/26 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
Test Prep Resources:
Kaplan Test Prep is presenting a free mock ACT at the MCHS auditorium on Saturday, October 8 at 9:00am-12:30pm. Please register by Wednesday, October 5. Online registration – use this link: Http://bit.ly/mchsmockact Bring a snack, calculator and two #2 pencils. You MUST BRING YOUR FULLY-CHARGED MOBILE DEVICE!