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, February 6, 2017 Regular Schedule
STUDENT INFO
· GirlForce! Jazzercise, Inc. introduces a new international initiative – GirlForce! “The goal is for young women to build better health through fitness and boost self-esteem so they have the confidence and strength to do great things!” FREE JAZZERCISE classes for young ladies ages 16-21 for 2017. Classes are held at Clark Stadium, Hermosa Beach Monday – Sunday! See your counselor for more information!
· Why can’t fish play futsal? Because they always get caught in the net. #MCHSfutsaltournament #indoorsoccer
· The Mira Costa History Project’s mission is to research, record, and preserve the people and events that have shaped our high school since 1950. Any student/teacher/staff interested in becoming involved in this incredible adventure should contact Mr. Currier, Room 222, at snack or lunch any day.
· The Neptunian Woman’s Club Art and Photo Contest is coming to a close. Deadline to turn in entries to Ms. Gardner in the Admin Office is Friday, Feb. 10 by 3 pm. Complete rules are on entry forms in the office, or can be found on the Neptunian Woman’s website: www.neptunians.org.
· Need community service? Or just want to have FUN? Be part of history and paint with Portraits of Hope by helping with their newest civic art project, “Promoting Pet Adoption through Animal Shelter Revitalizations.” Sign up NOW for their Sat/Sun painting sessions at [email protected]. Check FB for more info https://www.facebbok.com/Portraits-ofHope-162666860449752/ or email Kelsey Allen at [email protected]. Coming up…their 24-hour paint-a-thon on Sat. March 4 through Sun. March 5.
· 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!
SPORTS
· There will be a final make-up tryout for Swim on Tuesday Feb. 7 at 7 am at the pool.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Come to Room 79 at lunch on Tuesday to help fight hunger in third world countries.
· Come to Mental Health Awareness Club Tuesdays in Mr. Wheeler’s Room 21 to bring awareness about these struggles.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· PSAT SCORE PICK-UP If you took the October 19 PSAT, your score sheets are now available for pick-up in the CCC.
· 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 Wednesday, Feb. 8 -at 9:51am (AM Office Hours) Costume Design – Paki Wolfe will discuss careers in costume design and the designing process for films and theatrical productions. Since the Academy Awards are coming up, she’ll also discuss the nominees and their work.
-at 12:38pm (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, Feb. 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.
· *NEW* Featured Program: The Boeing Internship is a prestigious and highly selective internship for Juniors that takes place over the summer. If you want to apply for this internship you must attend the mandatory Boeing Internship Information Session on Monday, February 13 from 5:30-7:00pm in the College and Career Center. Parents are highly encouraged to attend. Please RSVP on Naviance under “College Visits,” and visit the CCC if you have any questions.
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.
· Revolution Prep is offering a FREE SAT or ACT Practice Exam (choose one)at MCHS on Saturday, Feb. 11. The tests will take place in Mira Costa High School Rooms 14 & 15 from 9am to 1pm. To register call Jean Stroud, Revolution Prep Academic Advisor, at 818-217-0951, or email [email protected]. Please bring #2 pencils and a calculator.
· Kaplan Prep – Want to #PracticewithaPurpose? Take a free SAT or ACT pop quiz, 20-minute workout, and full proctored practice test, and Kaplan will donate a scholarship to students in need. Sign up now! http://ktp.events/lavalley
· 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.