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, September 21, 2016 Office Hours Schedule
| Period 0 | 7:00 – 7:54 am |
| Period 1 | 8:00 – 8:40 am |
| Period 2 | 8:46 – 9:27 am |
| AM Office Hours | 9:27 – 10:24 am English, Social Science, VAPA, Foreign Language |
| Period 3 | 10:30 – 11:10 am |
| Lunch | 11:10 – 11:40 am |
| Period 4 | 11:46 am – 12:26 pm |
| PM Office Hours | 12:26 – 1:23 pm Math, Science, SpEd, PE |
| Period 5 | 1:29 – 2:09 pm |
| Period 6 | 2:15 – 2:55 pm |
STUDENT INFO
· It’s time for our California Scholarship Federation membership drive. If you are a Sophomore, Junior or Senior who had excellent grades in June, you may be eligible. The membership drive begins Monday, Sept. 26 and ends on Oct. 7. Applications can be found in room 243 beginning on Monday. If you don’t know what CSF is, then come to lab Room 243 in the science building during snack or lunch during the two-week membership drive to get more information. Sorry, freshmen will not be eligible until they have received their first semester high school grades.
· 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 has been extended to October 21, so don’t miss this excellent opportunity! Grant winners will be notified by mid-November. More information can be found at http://mbef.org/how/social-inclusion.grants/.
· Come with us and take a beautiful tour through New York City during Spring Break! Stay in Manhattan and visit the Statue of Liberty, the 9/11 Memorial, attend a workshop at the Guggenheim designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA and see a Broadway show! See the many neighborhoods and culture of bustling New York City! See Ms. Dixon in Room 109 and have your parents come to a meeting September 27 at 6:30 pm in Room 109!
· South Africa Trip – Spring Break 2018: For details on this amazing trip, see Mr. Cox in Room 410 during lunch or PM office hours TODAY. Email [email protected] if you are unable to attend.
· HEART will begin TODAY, Wednesday, Sept. 21, during morning office hours, 9:27 am – 10:27 am in Room 74. Bring your friends. We will plan for the MBMS HEART assembly. Open to all Mustangs!
FACULTY
*Please excuse the following teams this week:
· TODAY, Wed. 9/21 – Girls Tennis at 1:20pm; Girls JV Golf at 1:52pm
· Thur. 9/22 – Girls Tennis at 1:00pm; F/S Football at 1:15pm; Girls V Golf at 1:30pm; Girls Volleyball at 1:40pm
· Fri. 9/23 – Boys’ Water Polo at 10:00am
*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:
· The first show of the year will be Tuesday, Sept. 27
· 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/
· Our new blog, “Mira Costa 5,” goes live each Thursday evening highlighting five 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]. Thanks for your time!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Need community service hours and wanna have a fun time with friends? Come to Key Club in Room 70 on Thursdays during lunch.
· Science Olympiad’s first meeting is TDOAY in Room 352, Ms. Bledsoe’s new room. Come to find out about the competition and the club!
· Come to Reflections on Mondays at lunch! We publish a magazine full of your poetry and photography!
· New Life Christian Club is starting up again TODAY in Mr. Brown’s Room 14. There will be cookies.
· Mental Health Awareness Club: Come to Room 21 Tuesdays to learn about mental health and, more importantly, how to spread awareness about these struggles.
· Calling all literites! It’s Lit! Club is having its first meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 21. Help us fan the flames of fun that make reading lit.
· Interested in molecular explosions? Yellow gases? Red cabbage juice? Come check out Mira Costa Chemistry Club every Friday in Room 342 (Mr. Nodado’s room).
· Interested in Math? Want to expand your knowledge beyond the classroom? Come to Math Club every Tuesday in Room 131! All grades welcome!
· Need a safe and sane environment to hang out in? Come to Gay-Straight Alliance, Thursday at lunch in Room 23, for discussion on the LGTBD and community and possible community service opportunities.
· Nowhere to eat lunch on Wednesdays (TODAY)? Come to Room 1/Drama Room for Drama Club. Learn all about the upcoming events in the Drama/Tech Department!
· Do you like ice skating, sweeping stuff with brooms and throwing rocks? Then the AP Varsity Curling Honors is right for you! Come to Mr. Kofahl’s Room 221 on Fridays.
· If you love you some table tennis or are interested in learning the game, come to the first meeting of the Pong Club in the Fisher Gym Friday, Sept. 23 at lunch.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
PSAT REGISTRATION – THE LAST DAY TO REGISISTER for the PSAT IS TODAY, SEPTEMBER 21. The test will begin at 7:00am on October 19 at MCHS. To register, please go the ASB webstore on the MCHS website –OR– In-person registration is available through September 21 at the student store during lunch. Cost is $25. Any questions, please contact the CCC.
Why Take the PSAT?
Sophomores: Taking the PSAT in 10th grade is a great way to get familiar with the SAT exam format, before studying for the actual SAT. We recommend that sophomores take a mock ACT exam and the PSAT, so that by the end of their sophomore year they can decide which test to take for college admissions.
Juniors: In order to qualify as a National Merit Scholar, you must take the PSAT during your Junior year. All Juniors interested in being considered for the National Merit Scholarship should sign up for the exam. Furthermore, it is great practice for students who have not taken the SAT, and want to get familiar with the SAT Exam format.
College Visits – Please sign up on Naviance If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
TODAY 9/21 – Rhodes College at 8:00am, Syracuse Univ. at 9:27am (am office hours), UC Santa Barbara at 12:26pm (pm office hours), UC Riverside at 1:29pm, Whittier College at 2:15pm.
Thursday, 9/22 – Boston Univ. at 8:00am, Univ. of Connecticut at 9:00am, Univ. of Redlands at 10:23am, Univ. of Arizona at 1:00pm, Chapman Univ. at 2:00pm.
Friday, 9/23 – Gettysburg College at 9:00am, Hawaii Pacific Univ. at 10:23am, Univ. of Dayton at 11:25am, Univ. of Tennessee at 12:20pm, Brown University at 2:00pm.
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 – 9/21 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 – 9/26 at 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the CCC. Sign up on the CCC Calendar webpage or in the CCC.
*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! Workshops offered include: University of CA Admissions, USC Admissions, California State University Admissions, Community College Transfer Pathway, College Bound Student Athletes, ACT vs. SAT, and Pacing the Process. You will choose two workshops to attend.
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!