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
Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Office Hours Schedule
| Period 0 | 7:00 – 7:54 am |
| Period 1 | 8:00 – 8:40 am |
| Period 2 | 8:46 – 9:27 am |
| AM Office Hours | 9:27 – 10:24 am English, Social Science, VAPA, Foreign Language |
| Period 3 | 10:30 – 11:10 am |
| Lunch | 11:10 – 11:40 am |
| Period 4 | 11:46 am – 12:26 pm |
| PM Office Hours | 12:26 – 1:23 pm Math, Science, SpEd, PE |
| Period 5 | 1:29 – 2:09 pm |
| Period 6 | 2:15 – 2:55 pm |
STUDENT INFO
· Don’t miss Costa’s FIRST fully improvised show, Tonight’s Play! That’s right – an entire play created on the spot with audience suggestions! Tonight’s Play runs Fri. 1/27 at 7:30 pm and Sat. 1/28 at 2 pm and 7:30 pm in the small theatre. Tickets are $12 (adults) and $10 (students), and can be purchased online at miracostadramaboosters.org, next week in the Drama Room 1, or at the door. Space is limited, so don’t miss your chance to witness the magic!
· Hermosa Valley School is looking for HVS alumni to be Cabin Leaders for the 6th Grade Outdoor Science School in Malibu. Outdoor School will take place from Monday, Mar. 13 to Friday, Mar. 17. Cabin leaders can earn 100 community service hours. The applicant deadline is Friday, Jan. 27, so that we can have a crew and alternates in place. Please contact Mr. Hecker ASAP at [email protected].
· Mira Costa Hockey: If you are interested in playing hockey for MC, there will be an informational meeting this Friday, Jan. 13 in Room 242 at lunch. If you can’t make the meeting, please talk to Mr. Oystrick in Room 242.
· 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: 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 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.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Winter Club Day is coming up on January 25! All club representatives need to come pick up and fill out the 2nd semester report by Jan. 17. Club Day forms are due on Thursday, Jan. 19.
· Come to Lend a Hand Club on Fridays in Room 72 at lunch! On Sundays we make lunches and bring them to L.A.’s Skid Row.
· Come to Drama Club every Wednesday (TODAY) in the Drama Room 1 to learn about all that is happening in the Drama/Tech Department.
· The Art Club’s Art Show has been rescheduled to begin on the 8th of February. Submit your work by the 1st of February or join us at Art Club in Room 62 on Wednesday at lunch for more information.
FACULTY
· Please release the following teams this week:
Friday, Jan. 13 – Boys’ Basketball (F?S) at 1:35pm; Girls’ Basketball (F/S) at 1:35pm; Girls’ Soccer (all levels) at 1:00pm
SENIORS
· Seniors! If you have a freshman sibling, please come to Room 49 at lunch to be featured in the 2016-17 yearbook!
SPORTS
· Final tryouts for Girls’ Lacrosse will be Tuesday, 1/17 and Wednesday, 1/18 from 6 to 8 pm at the stadium. Players must attend both days of tryouts. Please bring a mouthguard (mandatory), lacrosse stick, goggles, cleats and running shoes.
· 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 TODAY, Jan. 11 – CANCELED (Santa Monica College)
o Thursday, Jan. 12 – Scholarship Notebook Meeting at 12:20pm
· FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM: Harvey Mudd College’s WISTEM encourages young women to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields and experience the Harvey Mudd community. The two-day (Feb. 23-25, 2017) residential program includes class visits, research lab tours, an HMC alumnae panel, a hands-on workshop and much more! The program is FREE for participants and includes overnight accommodations and meals. Find more information about WISTEM at hmc.edu/wistem. Applications are due Friday, Jan. 20.
· 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.
o TODAY, January 11 *CANCELED - TO BE RESCHEDULED* 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.
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the spring semester. Classes begin Monday, Feb. 6. Sign up in the CCC to speak with a SCROC advisor and pick up an application.
· 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 a FREE SAT or ACT Practice Exams (choose one) on Saturday, Feb. 4. The tests will take place at Mira Costa High School (room TBD) from 9 am to 1 pm. To register call Jean Stroud, Revolution Prep Academic Advisor, at 818-217-0951, or use one of these links:
ACT: https://www.revolution.prep.com/programs/33707/
SAT: https://www.revolutionprep.com/programs/33706/
Revolution Prep will present “The Insider’s Guide to College Admissions Testing” on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm or Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 12:30 – 1:20 pm. 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 Saturday Jan. 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.