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, November 15, 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.
· 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 for only $2900! Chaperones Mr. Lewis and Ms. 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.
· 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
· Prescription for Happiness: Come to Room 144 at lunch! Be a part of kids helping kids!
· Ballin’ for Kids: Come to Room 339 (Mr. Davidson’s room) on Thursday, 11/16 to help kids in underprivileged areas have equipment to play basketball.
· We are on the road to Making America Great Again! Come to Room 207 on Tuesday (TODAY) at lunch for Young Republicans Club! New members 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 Wednesday 11/16 – International Universities Information Session at 9:27am (AM Office Hours). Come learn more about applying to international universities!
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. **The CCC will close at 3:30pm on 11/16, and 12/7; please plan accordingly.
o 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.
o Drop off your UC Personal Insight Questions to be reviewed by a College & Career Counselor. Be sure to include your name, email address and the prompts you are responding to. Deadline to turn in prompts to be reviewed is Monday, Nov. 21. Remember UC applications are due Nov. 30!
o College & Career Counselors will be meeting with all 10th grade students through their English classes over the next few weeks. We will be covering Career Exploration and will also provide an introduction to Naviance.
· 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 Revolution Prep is giving every Mira Costa student a $250 gift card to be used toward any Revolution Prep program, no purchase necessary. Gift card can be applied toward a fall or spring program, but must be redeemed by Dec. 31, 2016.
In order to take advantage of this offer or to learn more about Revolution Prep’s programs, please contact Mira Costa’s Academic Advisor, Jean Stroud, by Dec. 31, 2016 at (818) 217-0951 or [email protected].
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 began this week. Sign up in the Career Center to speak with a SCROC advisor and pick up an application.