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, January 9, 2017 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· You are cordially invited to attend Mira Costa’s sixth annual Poetry Out Loud Competition at 7 pm in the small theatre on Thursday, Jan. 19. While the judges are tabulating, there will be a community open mic – contestants and audience members are welcome to read original poems. If you are a poet, please come share your poetic genius! We hope you make it out for this amazing night of poetry. Admission is FREE!
· Mandatory Poetry Out Loud contestant meeting this Thursday 1/12 at lunch in Ms. Sieker’s Room 44!
· Office Hours Days: If you are unable to check in for Office Hours, go to the administrative office immediately for assistance. Please do not wait until later in the day to get help.
· The Grammy Award winning Mira Costa Jazz Bands are holding two open rehearsal clinics for placement in Jazz Band II. The clinics will be TODAY, Monday, Jan. 9 and Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 3-5 pm in Room 4. RSVP on the sign-up sheet in Room 4.
· Calling all artists for the “Why I © MB” City Hall Art Exhibition! The MB Parks and Rec Department’s Cultural Arts Division is looking for artists of all ages to submit their entries for the 2017 “Why I © MB” art exhibition. Theme: Original artwork that depicts what people love about MB. Exhibition Dates: Feb. 21 through Mar. 16, 2017. Exhibition Location: Manhattan Beach City Hall, 1400 Highland Ave., MB, CA 90266. Click here or go to http://www.citymb.info/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/52003/35 for entry rules.
· Reminder: Neptunian Woman’s Club Art and Photo Contest is in full swing! Entry forms are available in the office or from your Art or Photo teacher. Deadline to turn in entries to Ms. Gardner is Friday, Feb. 10.
SPORTS
· Boys’ Lacrosse – Anyone not playing a winter sport is expected at practices Jan. 10, 11 & 12 for evaluations. Anyone playing a winter sport is expected to email [email protected] with the intent of playing in the spring, and attend practices as soon as their winter sport is done.
· Girls’ Beach Volleyball Tryouts are Jan. 16 & 18! Everyone, if you are interested in trying out, please click here to complete the form or go to the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLr-lMDeVMSNIGJDds4SvCzMnHu8_0W4doXqMHmgiamQ061g/viewform
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Seniors – The MCHS Scholarship Notebook Program will begin this month. If you wish to participate, you will be required to attend ONE of the MANDATORY January lunchtime meetings (1/12, 1/18, OR 1/24). This program allows donors to view your notebook and award local community scholarships. Detailed information is available on the MCHS Website→College Tab→Senior-To-Do Tab. Please sign-up on Naviance to attend one of the meetings and bring $7 to purchase notebooks.
· Upcoming College Visits/Events – Please sign up on Naviance. If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
o Wednesday, Jan. 11 – Santa Monica College at 9:27am (AM Office Hours)
o Thursday, Jan. 12 – Scholarship Notebook Meeting at 12:20pm
· FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM: Eve & Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program
This is a medical mentorship/internship open to students in the 11th or 12th grade when they fill out an application and have a birth date on or before 4/1/01. Under the supervision of a medical facility coordinator, selected participants shadow various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician and/or physician, etc.) 2, 3, and 4 week programs are available (July 1-August 4). For more information and to apply please use the following link: http://www.lapedsoc.org/summer/17_Mail_-_Email_Advertise_Flyer.pdf or go to www.lapedsoc.org/summer.
**See all Summer Program Listings on the MCHS Website→College Tab→School and Job Opportunities→ Summer Programs or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373
· Career Speaker Series – Beginning this month! Professionals in various industries will visit the CCC to speak about their careers and the path they took to get there. This is a great opportunity to learn about different careers and the steps you need to take to land your dream job! Please sign-up on Naviance or in the CCC. All grade levels are welcome! Watch the bulletin for additional speakers.
January Speakers:
o Wednesday, January 11 at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours) Prakash Sarathy, Ph.D. – Engineering, Aerospace, and Careers at Northrop Grumman.
o Thursday, January 19 at 12:20pm (Lunch) Jon Halverson – Careers in the IT Industry.
o Wednesday, January 25 at 9:26am (AM Office Hours) Jon Christensen – Money Manager – Careers in Finance.
o Thursday, January 26 at 11:25am Penni Collins and Bree Goldwater – Careers in the Beauty Industry, owning your own business, product development.
· 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.
· Upcoming Test Prep Events:
o Revolution Prep is offering free SAT or ACT Practice Exams on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9:00am-1:00pm at MCHS. Register by Feb. 1, call (818) 217-0951 or email: [email protected]. Revolution Prep will present “The Insider’s Guide to College Admissions Testing” on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 5:30-6:30pm or Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 12:30-1:20pm. Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC.
o PJ Test Prep is offering SAT or ACT practice tests 10am-2:10pm with a results seminar 2:45-4:00pm on Saturdays – Jan. 7, 14 at the Hermosa Beach Holiday Inn Express, and Jan. 18, and Mar. 19 at the Torrance Courtyard Marriott. RSVP at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp. Questions: email [email protected] or call 310-529-7285.
o The Tutor Boost is offering free SAT math review classes in Hermosa Beach. Dates and times are:
Saturday 1/14, 2pm-3:15pm Saturday 2/18, 2pm-3:15pm Saturday 3/25, 2pm-3:15pm
Saturday 4/22, 2pm-3:15pm
Location: Hermosa Beach Community Center - Room 4, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach 90254,
email [email protected] to register.
· Test Prep Resources: are listed on the MCHS website→College Tab→Testing-Test Prep or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349748&type=d&pREC_ID=759632.