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, January 12, 2017 Regular Schedule
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.
· 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
· If you want to take a nap or eat or just to meet new friends and old, come to the Cookie and Nap Club in Room 20 this Friday at lunch.
· Winter Club Day is coming up on January 25! All club representatives need to 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! 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 Feb. 8. Submit your work by Feb. 1 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 *11:30am (*changed); Wrestling (select players - see email for roster) out all day for tournament.
SENIORS
· Seniors! If you have a freshman sibling, please come to Room 49 at lunch to be featured in the 2016-17 yearbook!
SPORTS
· Swim Team Tryouts will be held Jan. 26 at 2 pm. A parent meeting will be held on 1/18 in the small auditorium from 6 – 8pm.
· 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 mouth-guard (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
· PSAT SCORE PICK-UP If you took the October 19th PSAT, your score sheets are now available for pick-up in the CCC.
· 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 (TODAY 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.
· FEATURED 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 gain opportunities for internships and 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 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.
· 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.
· 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.