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, October 21, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· It’s time for the annual PTSA Reflections Art Contest. Contest rules and forms are in the Admin Office or available from your Visual and Performing Arts teacher. Submit any art entry to Ms. Gardner in the Admin Office. Deadline is Thursday, Nov. 10. PTSA will pick up entries on Monday, Nov. 14.
· 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/.
· All students who had Westerberg last year: I have nearly all portfolios left for pick up, anwill – FOR REALZ – be recycled on Monday. Please pick them up.
· Senior Shirts are back! Come by the Student Store at lunch or nutrition and pick one up! We have all sizes and they are only $10!
· Shady People Have Returned! And taken over the Art Gallery! Come check out awesome portraits done by Art 1 classes. They will be on display this whole week at lunch in Room 60.
· NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE? The next Lunches with Love delivery is Sun, Oct 23. We feed the homeless on Skid Row with your bagged lunches. We are also collecting old backpacks. For more info visit us at http://luncheswithlovemb.my-free.website/ or on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
FACULTY
- Attention teachers: Sign your classes up to see Costa’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage Assembly on Wednesday, Oct. 26 during 2nd period, hosted by the MCHS Latino Scholars Union. This assembly will be located in the auditorium and will feature a mariachi band, ballet folklórico, guest speaker Danny Olivas, and more! This is an assembly you don’t want to miss!
- Please excuse the following teams this week:
TODAY 10/21: Girls’ Varsity Volleyball at 10:04 am.
SPORTS
· Calling all teams, clubs and groups! Lip Sync 2016 is here! If you’d like a chance to win prize money, sign up TODAY at the Dance Team Lip Sync table at lunch! Sign up will be Oct. 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28, Nov. 1, 2, 3 & 4th.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to Lend a Hand Club on Fridays at lunch in Room 72 to find out when our next trip is to Skid Row to feed the homeless!
· Monday is the last day for Dodgeball Tournament sign ups. Remember to bring $5 on Monday and sign up in the ASB Room (40) at lunch. There will be six people per team with one alternate.
· Come to the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s Club in Mr. Chow’s Room 47 on Thursdays at lunch!
· Mental Health Awareness Club: Come to Room 21 Tuesdays to learn about mental health and, more importantly, how to spread awareness about these struggles.
· HOMEROOMS: Remember to donate your spare change to the orange UNICEF Trick-or-Treat boxes. The homeroom that raises the most money will get a donut party on 10/28!
· Are you a fan of K-Pop? Come join us! K-Pop Club United starts on Oct. 25 at lunch in Room 52. It will be on every Tuesday. Hope to see you there.
· Creative Writing Club has been moved to TODAY at lunch in Room 207! New members are always welcome!
· Come to ASL Club (American Sign Language) TODAY in Room 232 in the math/science building.
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club at lunch in Room 78 on Thursdays.
· Come to Children’s Hospital L.A. Club on Mondays at lunch in Room 22. All are 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.
o TODAY, 10/21 – University of Richmond at 10:23am, Albion College at 11:25am, The New School (Parsons) at 11:25am, Colby College at 12:20pm, Rustic Pathways Study Abroad Programs at 12:20pm, Westminster College at 1:00pm, Muhlenberg College at 2:00pm.
o Monday, 10/24 – Brandeis University at 8:00am, Lycoming College at 9:00am, Ithaca College at 10:23am, Macalester College at 1:00pm, Dartmouth College at 2:00pm.
o Tuesday, 10/25 – Lasell College at 9:00am, Penn State University at 10:23am, U.S. Marine Table during lunch, University of Rochester at 1:00pm, University of Puget Sound at 2:00pm.
o Wednesday, 10/26 – University of Missouri at 9:27am (AM Office Hours), University of San Diego at 10:30am, University of Miami at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours).
o Thursday, 10/27 – Hofstra University at 8:00am, University of San Francisco at 2:00pm, 3 NY State Schools: University of New York at Albany, Buffalo State College, Binghamton University at 3:00pm.
o Friday, 10/28 – University of Wisconsin at 8:00am, University of Hawaii at Manoa at 9:00am, Art Institute of Hollywood at 10:23am, The Evergreen College at 11:25am, American University-DC at 1:00pm, Grinnell College at 3:00pm.
· CCC Updates
The CCC will now be open from 8 am – 7 pm Monday-Thursday and 8 am – 5 pm on Fridays. We hope you can take advantage of the extra hours and our extended services.
*FAFSA Information Session – 5:30-6:30pm on Tuesday, 10/25. Go to the CCC Calendar on the MCHS website to sign-up.
*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.
*Ninth Grade Planning Meetings in the CCC – on multiple dates to accommodate small groups: Evening meetings (6-7pm) on 10/ 20, 27; 11/1, 9, 15; 12/1, 5, 14. Daytime meetings: (9-10am) on 11/7, 17, 12/8, 9, 13. Topics include: 9th grade planning, 4-year planning graduation requirements, A-G College entrance requirements, academic goals, extracurricular activities, and how to stay in touch. Go to the CCC Calendar on the MCHS website to sign-up.
** The CCC will close at 3:30pm on 10/31, 11/4, 11/16, and 12/7, please plan accordingly.
· 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
· SCROC is now enrolling for its 9-week courses. Classes begin Monday, Nov. 14. Sign up in the Career Center to speak with a SCROC advisor and pick up an application.
· Test Prep Resources:
o Revolution Prep is offering free online practice tests. Sign up using this link: https://www.revolutionprep.com/jk-practice-test. Download practice tests and take them in the comfort of your own home.
o PJ Test Prep is offering Free SAT/ACT Tests on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 4 starting at 10:00am. Take the test and return after a short break to get the results, and learn free test strategy tips. Location for both dates is the Holiday Inn Express, Hermosa Beach. RSVP at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp. For more information, email [email protected] or call 310-529-7285.