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
Tuesday, October 25, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Looking for some good old spooky entertainment? Come to this year’s first Noontime Theatre during AM office hours Wednesday this week for laughter, horror and much more!
· The counselors would like to invite new students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades to the New Student Halloween Office Hours Party on Oct. 26 during office hours (seniors, during AM office hours; sophomores and juniors, during PM office hours). Hope to see you there!
· BOO! Did I scare you? Probably not, so come get spooked for real at the Art 1 and Ceramics 1 Monster Art Show! The monsters will be haunting every day from Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 in Room 62.
· Yearbook and Senior Ad prices will be rising Nov. 1. Get yours before the prices go up! Current Prices: Yearbook $85 with ASB Marker or $105 without; Senior Ads are Full page: $330, Half Page $230, ¼ page $130. Purchases can be made at the Mira Costa Student Store or our ASB WebStore.
· 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.
SPORTS
- Boys’ Basketball tryouts will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 3 at Manhattan Beach Middle School from 7 – 9pm. If you are an upperclassman interested in trying out for Varsity, please contact Coach Amaral directly at [email protected].
FACULTY
- Please release the following teams this week:
- Wednesday 10/26 – Girls’ Tennis (select players; see email for roster) at 10:30 am.
- Thursday 10/27 – Football, JV at 1:00 pm vs. PV; Girls’ Tennis (select players; see email for roster) at 10:30 am.
- Friday 10/28 – Boys’ Water Polo, Varsity at 1:20 pm.
- 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!
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Science Olympiad will be meeting this Wednesday 10/26 in Ms. Bledsoe’s Room 352 at lunch.
· Come to Improv Club every Tuesday (TODAY) during lunch in the Drama Room 1!
· Thursday, Nov. 3 from 4 pm to 7 pm in Room 74, BSU will hold its first Movie Night. There will be one every month, and this month we will be watching Straight Outta Compton. Snacks will be provided, so please come out and support.
· Latino Scholars Union is more than just a club, it’s a community. We meet Tuesdays (TODAY) at lunch in Room 73. Everyone is welcome!
· Geeks Club: Come to the Library this Friday to use the 3D printers and design 3D objects.
· Come to Leo Club every Monday in Room 75 to get community service hours and make new friends. Everyone is welcome!
· Want to become a published author? Come to Reflections on Mondays at Room 207.
· Are you a fan of K-Pop? Come join us! K-Pop Club United starts TODAY at lunch in Room 52. It will be on every Tuesday. Hope to see you there.
· 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!
· Come to the Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s Club in Mr. Chow’s Room 47 on Thursdays 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.
o TODAY, 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 TONIGHT, 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 10/27; 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.