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 29, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Gear up to honor YOUR Mustangs from years past! Hall of Fame Week Induction Ceremonies are Friday! 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
· 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!
· Students who purchased an ASB Marker after registration and who do not have the ASB stamp on their ID cards can now go to the ASB Finance Office in the Student Store to pick up their new IDs. Be prepared to relinquish your old ID card (and temporary ASB card) or pay a $10 lost ID fee. Students who have lost their ID cards can also come to the student store to pay the $10 fee and pick up a replacement card.
· Time is running out to purchase your Spirit Wear. Make sure you get your favorite items in your size. Place your order by Sept. 30. Order at the ASB Web Store or place your order in the Student Store. Spirit Wear items ordered between registration and Sept. 30 will be delivered by ASB students in mid-October.
· Attention Students! The Homecoming Dance is on October 15! More information and the theme will be announced TODAY at lunch. Join us in the Mustang Mall to meet the court!
· 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.
FACULTY
Please excuse the following teams this week:
TODAY 9/29: Football, JV: 1:00 pm, Newport Harbor; Girls’ Volleyball, Varsity: 2:00 pm, Inglewood; *Girls’ Golf: 1:45 pm
Fri. 9/30: Cross Country, Select athletes: PV Invite, Time TBD
*Girls’ Golf: Not every girl plays in each match; to verify who is playing on a particular day, please go to www.bit.ly/MCHSGirlsGolf.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come join us every Monday in Room 75 for Leo Club to gain community service hours and meet new people. Everyone is welcome!
· Did you come from another school district? Bring your lunch and come to Ambassador Club Monday at lunch in Room 21 to meet other students and become better acquainted with the school. Let’s have a great year!
· Creative Writing Club is TODAY at lunch in Room 207. New members are always welcome!
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club on Thursdays (TODAY) in Room 78.
· First American Sign Language (ASL) Club meeting TODAY, Sept. 29, in Ms. Baral’s Room 232 in the math/science building. Hope to see you there.
· Come to Reflections on Mondays in Room 207. We publish your poetry and photography.
· Come to Chess Club to play chess or just hang out every Thursday (TODAY) 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, 9/29 – Connecticut College at 8:00am, Ohio State University at 9:00am, Washington College at 10:23am, Clark University at 11:25am.
Friday, 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.
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!
*PSAT Information Session – Thursday, Sept. 29 from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
*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!