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, November 3, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· BSU is hosting their first monthly Movie Night TONIGHT in Room 74 from 5 – 7 pm. They will be showing Straight Outta Compton, and will hold an insightful discussion after the movie. Bring your own blankets (BYOB) and pillows. Snacks will be provided.
· TODAY we are conducting a school-wide November 2016 Mock Election. Every student should take out their phone, iPad or laptop and go now to the Mira Costa website where they will find a link to vote online. A pop-up will appear on the home page instructing students on what to do. If the pop-up does not appear, the link for the online voting survey can also be found in the “latest news” section, marked by an American Flag. Please clink on the link and scroll through the survey to complete it. Students, this is your chance to let your voices be heard in this election. So please vote!
· Last chance to sign up for Lip Sync 2016! First place, $150; Second place, $100; Third place, $50! Lip Sync Contest will be held Nov. 17! Sign up this week at the Dance Team Table at lunch!
· Need community service? Want to have FUN? Love animals? Great team bonding opportunity. Paint and be part of history by helping Portraits of Hope with their newest civic art project, ”Promoting Pet Adoption through Animal Shelter Revitalizations.” Sign up NOW for their Sat/Sun painting sessions at [email protected]. For more info check out their facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Portraits-of-Hope-162666860449752/ or email Kelsey Allen at [email protected].
· The Fall Production of Almost, Maine opens this Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 pm in the small/new theatre. It runs Saturday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 pm, Wednesday Nov. 9 at 4 pm, Thurs. Nov 10 at 6:30 pm, Friday Nov. 11 at 7:30 and Saturday Nov. 12 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased in the Mall at lunch for $10 for students and seniors, $12 for adults. After Nov. 4, pre-sale price will increase to $12 and $15. The Wednesday, Nov. 9 show is $5 for MCHS students.
SPORTS
- The last chance to try out for Boys’ Soccer will be Monday – Wednesday, 11/7 – 11/9. Meet Coach Smith in Room 132 at 3:00 pm the first day.
- Please come to Spyder Surf shops this weekend to support the Mira Costa Boys’ Lacrosse Team. You will receive 20% off any purchase at both Hermosa Beach locations all day Saturday, Nov. 5 and Sunday, Nov. 6. The Lax boys thank you for your support!
- Mustang Water Polo: This Saturday (11/5) Costa takes on Loyola at 1 pm, JV at 2 pm, at the Costa pool. It’s been a great season. Thanks for your support – GO COSTA!
- Boys’ Basketball tryouts have been moved. The new tryout date is Nov. 8 from 7 – 9 pm at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Please email Coach Amaral directly if you are an upper-classman interested in trying out for Varsity at [email protected].
FACULTY
- Homeroom Teachers: The final deadline to turn in your orange UNICEF fundraiser boxes has been extended to this Friday, 11/4. Please drop your box with Ms. Gardner in the Admin office.
- Please release the following teams this week:
- TODAY, 11/3 – Football, Frosh at 1:00 pm vs. Redondo.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to Inalienable Club on Friday in Room 137 in the Math & Science building to learn how you can protect the rights and dignity of migrants worldwide.
· Come visit the Ladies Aid Club in Room 20 on Thursdays (TODAY) at lunch. We focus on the empowerment and health of people in need.
· Come to Children’s Hospital LA Club every Monday in Room 22. All are welcome!
· Art Club is back! Our second meeting is TODAY during lunch in Room 62. 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!
· Black Scholars Union meets every Thursday (TODAY) in Room 74 at lunch. We have several new initiatives for this year that we would love for you to be a part of. All new members are welcome!
· Come to Pink Ribbon Club on Thursdays (TODAY) in Room 78. 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, 11/3 – Scripps College at 10:23am.
o Friday, 11/4 – Bryant University at 8:00am, Bennington College at 1:00pm.
· 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.
*Meditation and Relaxation Workshop – Thursday, 11/3 at 5:00 – 6pm in the CCC. 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) 11/ 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 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 Attention Juniors, on Nov. 12 there will be a Free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test held by Kaplan Test Prep to help students decide between the SAT or ACT. Participants will receive their scores instantly. The practice test will be held at Westwood Kaplan Center from 9:00am-12:30pm as well as Live Online. Sign up at www.kaptest.com/practicetestweekend.
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.