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, February 1, 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
· Thursday, Feb. 2 Mira Costa Music Department will host 40 high school students from China. Sixth period, these students will be presenting a performance in the small theater. We are hoping to have Costa students observe their performance. Please come to the small theater 6th period this Thursday!
· Comedy Sportz Match THIS Friday, Feb. 3! Come on down to see the new players and returning players. Cost is $5 at the door at 7 pm in the Small Theater.
· 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.
· The Spring Photography Art Show is open until Thursday Feb. 2 during lunch in the Art Gallery, Room 60. See wonderful nature photographs and creative art drawn with light!
· Office Hours TODAY: If you are unable to check in for office hours, go to the administrative office for assistance right away. Do not wait until later in the day to get help.
· One space left! Interested in going to London for Spring Break? See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Changing of the Guard, Hampton Court, the bloody tower of London, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle. Go on a tour of the set where they filmed the Harry Potter movies! Visit ancient Roman ruins. See major shows such as Matilda, Les Miserables, the London Philharmonic at the Royal Albert Hall, and more! Airfare, accommodations, all tours, transfers, and transportation included for only $3,100! 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 8 students, so hurry!
· Come one, come all! If you have a talent in rap, African-American dance, the blues, or any other talents associated with African-American culture, you should consider showcasing your talent in the Black History Month Assembly, scheduled for Feb 23. Whether it’s singing, dancing or playing an instrument, you have the opportunity to share your unique talent with other Costa students. Auditions will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 4 pm in Room 74. People of all backgrounds are welcome to audition.
· Friday, Feb. 3 is the last day to turn in CSF paperwork to Room 243. Any questions? Email Karen Cunningham at [email protected], or come to Room 243 by Friday.
· AP Students: Did you miss registering for the AP exams? There will be late registration TODAY at lunch only at the student store. New This Year: Online registration also is available NOW. Go to the ASB webstore on the MCHS website. A credit card is required for online registration. Either way, a late fee of $15 for each exam will be charged.
SENIORS
· If you need a mid-year report sent to your colleges, please obtain the new “Mid-Year Report” form from your counselor or on the CCC website under “Senior To-Do’s”. Fill out the form and return back to your counselor by Feb. 3.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Drama Club meets in Room 1 TODAY at lunch.
· Interested in Chemistry? Come check out Mira Costa Chemistry Club every Friday in Mr. Nodado’s Room 342. For all AP Chemistry students, we will also be hosting Chemistry Olympiad – great preparation for the AP Chemistry Exam!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· VISITS to the CCC: Please sign-up on Naviance. If the visit is scheduled during class time, please get permission from your teacher to attend.
o TODAY, February 1 at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours) – El Camino College application workshop and information session; Revolution Prep Insider’s Guide to College Admission Testing.
o Friday, February 2 at 12:20pm – Abbey Road Study Abroad Programs
· Career Speaker Series 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. February speakers:
o TODAY, February 1 at 9:27am (AM Office Hours) ATTN: FUTURE LAWYERS! – MaryLou Cahir – Sr. Council Hughes/Boeing, Clerk DC Circuit Court, worked for two US Senators.
o Wednesday, February 8 -at 9:27am (AM Office Hours) Costume Design – Paki Wolfe
-at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours) Investment Banking – Curtis Magleby
-at 5:00-6:30pm Careers in Healthcare – Learn about career opportunities in healthcare from a panel of professionals. The panel will include: Lauren French Hoy, Mid-Wife and Healthcare Researcher; Alison Atkinson, Nurse Practitioner – Cardiac Practice; Leah Vriesman UCLA Health & Policy Management; Melissa Dunbar-Forrest, UCLA Manager of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program - Nursing; Karyn Eilber, M.D., Urologist; Cindy Lowry, Physical Therapist. *Please sign-up on Naviance.
o Tuesday, February 28 at 12:20pm – Aerospace, ROTC, cyber, special operations, intelligence – Col. Anthony Meeks.
· El Camino Assessment Testing at MCHS – Monday, Feb. 6 at 8am-10:30am in Room 241. For students planning to attend El Camino College in the fall, El Camino proctors will be on campus to offer one session of assessment testing. You must have an El Camino College student ID number to take the test. We highly encourage students to study for the test beforehand. The ECC testing office has resource guides online, or pick up a copy in the CCC. *Please sign-up on Naviance, seating is limited. If you can’t attend this on-campus testing session, you may complete your assessment testing at the El Camino College Assessment Center located in the Student Services Center on the ECC Campus.
· Featured Program: UC Irvine High School Summer Institute in Law Program – For high-achieving students who have at least completed their sophomore year and want to enhance their college applications, aspire to work in law, or want to learn valuable professional skills. Taught by renowned UCI Law faculty. For more information or to register go to: www.ce.uci.edu/hslaw. See all 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.
· 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.
· 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.