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
Thursday, September 22, 2016 Regular Schedule
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 at 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.
FACULTY
· Please excuse the following teams this week:
o TODAY, 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
o 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:
o The first show of the year will be Tuesday, Sept. 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 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
· Come to Chess Club to play chess or just hang out every Thursday (TODAY) at lunch in Room 14, across from the Library.
· Come to Second Chance Club on Monday during lunch in Room 73 to get involved and help the homeless community of downtown Los Angeles. Come for a good time and cookies!
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club on Thursdays (TODAY) in Room 78 to learn more about breast cancer and make care packages for cancer patients.
· Come watch and cheer on our Mustang Water Polo teams TODAY at Costa’s pool! We play our rival, PV! Varsity is at 3 pm, JV & Frosh/Soph after. Our “World Famous Snack Shack” will be OPEN after 5th period! Quesadillas, teriyaki chicken bowls, muffins – we have it all!
· Come to the first Mustangs4Change meeting this year in Room 24 at lunch Friday to learn about how you can help refugees in Chad!
· Come join in on the fun at Friendship Circle every Tuesday and Thursday (TODAY) at lunch in Room 115!
· Need community service hours and wanna have a fun time with friends? Come to Key Club in Room 70 on Thursdays (TODAY) during lunch.
· Come to Reflections on Mondays at lunch! We publish a magazine full of your poetry and photography!
· 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!
· Creative Writing Club starts TODAY at lunch in Room 207. New members are always welcome.
· 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 – *ONE DAY ONLY* TODAY SEPTEMBER 22ND. The test will begin at 7:00am on October 19 at MCHS. To late register, please go the ASB webstore on the MCHS website OR register in person TODAY ONLY at the student store during lunch. Late Registration fee is $35, cash, checks or credit card are accepted. Checks should be made out to MCHS. 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 9/22 – 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 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 – TODAY 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!