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 30, 2016 Assembly Schedule
Hall of Fame Ceremony Schedule
| Period 0 | 7:00 – 7:55 am |
| Period 1 | 8:00 – 8:44 am |
| Period 2 | 8:50 – 9:34 am |
| Assembly 3A | 9:40 – 10:39 am |
| Snack | 10:39 – 10:52 am |
| Assembly 3B | 10:58 – 11:57 am |
| LUNCH | 11:57 am – 12:27 pm |
| Period 4 | 12:33 – 1:16 pm |
| Period 5 | 1:23 – 2:06 pm |
| Period 6 | 2:12 – 2:55 pm |
STUDENT INFO
· Gear up to honor YOUR Mustangs from years past! Hall of Fame Week Induction Ceremonies are TODAY! CONGRATULATIONS to:
Leonard Armato – Class of 1970 Rachel Bloom – Class of 2005
Kelly Gibson – Class of 1987 Noah Mamet – Class of 1987
Renee Williams-Smith – Class of 1979 Heidi Ghent Snyder – Class of 1998
· 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/.
· Mental Health Awareness Week is October 3rd – 8th! Wear purple on Wednesday to show support and come to Headstrong Club Tuesdays at lunch in Room 21 to learn more!
· Attention last year’s Marine Science students: There may be space for you on this year’s Catalina Odyssey sailing trip. Come see Mr. Smith to learn how to get your spot on the pirate ship.
· Lions, Tigers and Sharks? (oh my)… Discover South Africa over Spring Break 2018. Informational meeting for students and parents on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 7 pm in Room 232 (math/science bldg.) See Mr. Cox in Room 410 any day during lunch or email [email protected] for more info on this life-changing adventure.
· 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 continues through Oct. 7. Applications can be found in Room 243. 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.
SPORTS
· Come to the pool TODAY to watch your D1 - Mustang Water Polo teams take on Foothill High School! Frosh/Soph plays at 3ppm, Varsity and JV games follow. The “World Famous Snack Shack” will be open at 2pm – Root Beer Floats, Quesadillas, Hamburgers…YUM!
FACULTY
Please excuse the following team:
TODAY 9/30: Cross Country, Select athletes: PV Invite, Time TBD
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Mental Health Awareness Club: Come to Room 21 Tuesdays to learn about mental health and, more importantly, how to spread awareness about these struggles.
· Come to Reflections on Mondays in Room 207. We publish your poetry and photography.
· Headstrong Club is every Tuesday at lunch in Room 21! Come raise awareness for Mental Health, get involved in creating Costa’s stress plan, and meet supportive and awesome people!
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club on Thursdays in Room 78.
· Come to Chess Club to play chess or just hang out every Thursday at lunch in Room 14, across from the Library.
· Interested in Math? Want to expand your knowledge beyond the classroom? Come to Math Club every Tuesday in Room 131! All grades welcome!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
College Visits – Please sign up on Naviance If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
TODAY, 9/30 – Portland State University at 8:49am, Carnegie Mellon University at 11:57am, College of Charleston at 12:33pm, Babson College at 1:23pm, Marymount California University at 2:12pm
Tuesday, 10/4 – University of Oklahoma at 8:00am, University of Illinois at 8:00am, University of Massachusetts –Amherst at 9:00am, Point Loma Nazarene at 10:23am, Georgia Institute of Technology at 11:25am, Loyola University-New Orleans at 12:20pm, Butler University at 1:00pm, Belmont University at 2:00pm.
Wednesday, 10/5 – University of Georgia at 8:00am, Seattle University at 9:00am, Trinity College – Hartford, CT at 11:25am, Hobart & William Smith Colleges at 12:20 pm, University of Delaware at 12:20pm, Colby College at 1:00pm, Salve Regina University at 1:00pm, Whitman College at 2:00pm.
Thursday, 10/6 – University of Kansas at 8:00am, Olin College of Engineering at 9:00am, Emory University at 10:23am, U.S. Marine Scholarship Opportunities at 12:20pm, Northern Arizona University at 1:00pm, University of Vermont at 2:00pm.
Friday, 10/7 – Fordham University at 8:00am, USC at 9:00am, Wesleyan University at 10:23am, Vanderbilt University at 11:25am, Bowdoin College at 1:00pm, Cornell College at 3:00pm.
CCC Updates
*The CCC is now open from 8am until 7pm. We hope you’ll take advantage of the extra hours and our extended services!
*College Application Workshop Wednesdays from 2:00-7:00pm. 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.
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!