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
Monday, November 14, 2016 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· Attention Students: The Blood Drive is this Wednesday, 11/16/16. If you would still like to sign up, please see Mrs. Claypoole TODAY at Nutrition or lunch. No new people can sign up after lunch on Tuesday.
· NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS? The next Lunches with Love delivery is Sunday, Nov. 20. We feed the homeless on Skid Row with your bagged lunches. Bring your old hoodies for our HOODIES FOR THE HOMELESS drive. For more info, visit us at http://luncheswithlovemb.my-free.website/ or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/luncheswithlovemb.
· Attention poetry lovers: Mira Costa will be holding its sixth annual Poetry Out Loud competition Thursday, Jan. 19! Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest in which contestants memorize and perform two famous poems from the Poetry Out Loud online anthology. Check it out at poetryoutloud.org. The winner of the competition will go on to represent Costa at the county-level competition in February. If you are interested in competing, see your English teacher or Ms. Sieker for more information and an application.
· The election has left all of us reeling. We are unsure what to do, how to feel, and where to stand. To help process this monumental result, Mira Costa will have a Rally for Unity and Hope at lunch TODAY in the Mustang Mall. Stop by to share your voice, because we are stronger together.
· Interested in going to London for Spring Break? See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, the bloody tower of London, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle. Go to a Premiere League Football Match. Visit ancient Roman ruins See major shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, the London Philharmonic at the Royal Albert Hall and more! Airfare, accommodations, al tours, transfers and transportation included ofr only $2900! Chaperones Mr. lewis and Miss Gesualdi. If interested, email your London Native tour guide Mr. Lewis at [email protected] for a trip flyer and further details on how you can visit the greatest city in the world Trip limited to 10 students, so hurry! Meeting in Room 237 at lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 16 for more information.
· The PTSA Reflections Art Contest deadline is rapidly approaching. TODAY is the last day to submit any art entry to Ms. Gardner in the Admin. Bldg. The theme this year is, What is your story? Contest rules and forms are in the Admin Office or available from your VAPA teacher.
· If there are any athletes who have signed with a college for their sport and would like to be included in National Signing Day, please e-mail Mr. Shaw ([email protected]), who will provide additional information about the process. Signing Day will be on Wednesday, Nov. 16, (11:10 am) at lunch in the Mustang Mall.
SENIORS
· Don’t forget this is the last month to submit your Senior Ad before the FINAL Deadline Dec. 1! No ads will be accepted after this deadline. To get more information, visit Hoofprints’ website: www.mchshoofprints.weebly.com, or if you have any questions, email [email protected].
FACULTY
- Attention Faculty and Staff: This is a reminder that the Blood Drive is taking place during school this Wednesday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. If you would like to donate during your planning period, make sure to report to the Gym with photo ID and go to the front of the line.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come and join the Mira Costa Mustang Club at lunch in Room 338.
· We are on the road to Making America Great Again! Come to Room 207 on Tuesday at lunch for Young Republicans Club! New members are welcome!
· Come to Lend a Hand Club on Friday at lunch in Room 72 to find out when our next trip is to Skid Row!
· 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!
· Do you think the world is perfect? If you said no, you aren’t alone; so come to Human Equality Club Wednesdays in Room 203 to talk about important issues and needs for the betterment of society. Human Equality Club is a safe club where we will cover many types of equality including racial, gender, religious, and LGBTQ and rights.
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 Wednesday 11/16 – International Universities Information Session at 9:27am (AM Office Hours)
o Thursday 11/17 – Michigan State Admissions Representative visit for interested students and parents at 6:00pm.
· 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.
*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) 11/15; 12/1, 5, 14. Daytime meetings: (9-10am) 11/17, 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 11/16, 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
· 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.
· SCROC is now enrolling for its 9-week courses. Classes begin TODAY. Sign up in the Career Center to speak with a SCROC advisor and pick up an application.