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
Friday, September 23, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· 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/.
· 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 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 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
· Climb and Conquer: Struggling to get a hold on your life? Try some rocks instead! Come to rock climbing club in Room 44 on Wednesdays!
· Come by Room 74 during lunch this Thursday for the first meeting of the revitalized Black Scholars Union (BSU). Using the $4,000 from the Clinton Family Social Inclusion Grant, we now have the opportunity to host a variety of fun and cooperative events centered around volunteer work, discussions on race, and awesome movie nights! All new members are welcome!
· Looking for community service or a fun club to join? Come to Lend a Hand Club every Friday (TODAY) in Room 72 at lunch. Newcomers are always welcome.
· Come to Chess Club to play chess or just hang out every Thursday 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 in Room 78 to learn more about breast cancer and make care packages for cancer patients.
· Come to the first Mustangs4Change meeting this year in Room 24 at lunch TODAY to learn about how you can help refugees in Chad!
· Need community service hours and wanna have a fun time with friends? Come to Key Club in Room 70 on Thursdays 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 (TODAY) 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!
· Mental Health Awareness Club: Come to Room 21 Tuesdays to learn about mental health and, more importantly, how to spread awareness about these struggles.
· 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 TODAY at lunch.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
College Visits – Please sign up on Naviance If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
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.
Monday, 9/26 – Univ. of Notre Dame at 10:23am, Lynn University at 11:25am, AFS Study Abroad at 12:20pm.
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.
*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!