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Monday, April 3, 2017

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MIRA COSTA HIGH

Vision Statement

“Mira Costa is a community of learners where each member has the

opportunity to achieve academic, creative, personal, and social excellence.”

 

Monday, April 3, 2017                                                                                                       Regular Schedule

 

CALENDAR

TODAY, 4/3 TUE., 4/4Scholar Quiz quarterfinals (4/3), semifinals (4/4) at lunch

WED., 4/5 – (Office Hours Schedule) Scholar Quiz finals during 2nd Period (*correction)  in the Auditorium; Community Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in principal’s office; Senior Photo during PM Office Hours on the field

MON., 4/10 MON., 4/17Spring Break, No School

TUE., 4/18In ‘N’ Out Honor Roll Lunch in the Admin Plaza

WED., 4/19 – (Office Hours Schedule/Drill 2nd period) NCAA Signing Day at lunch in Mustang Mall

FRI., 4/21 & SAT., 4/22MCHS Spring Play at 7:30 pm in the Auditorium

 


STUDENT INFO           

·      Take your high school experience to the next level: Join the nationally award-winning Mustang Morning News. Find out how to apply and receive AP credit for the class: bit.ly/JoinMMN.

·      The Mira Costa History Project will be an elective class next fall. This will be a unique opportunity for a select number of students to be involved in the production of a book that will become the comprehensive of Mira Costa. Enrollment is limited, and this course will be held in the evening a couple nights per week like a college class. See Mr. Currier in Room 222 at snack or lunch for an application and brief interview.

·      JUNIORS! Come learn about the English Department’s Senior course offerings: English 12 CP, including Senior Seminars, and English 12 AP. An info session will be held in the small theater, Wed., April 5 during PM Office Hours.

·      Interested in photography and awesome prizes? Submit your best photos to [email protected] to be a part of La Vista’s annual Photo Contest! Submit all photos by Friday, April 7.

·      Community Service Opportunity: Come log some hours helping out at the Grand View Fair on Sunday, April 30 from 11 am – 3 pm at Grand View Elementary. We need volunteers to look after kids in the bouncies, on the obstacle course and to help in the arts and crafts booth. Come for the entire time or just for two hours, whatever works with your schedule. Contact Julie Tendoesschate at 310-922-6575 or email [email protected] for more information.

·      Applications for the 2017-2018 National Honor Society are due Friday, 4/7 to Room 45 or Mrs. Cabrera’s box in the office by 3:00 pm.

SENIORS

·      Deadline Extended: Graduation Speech/Performance Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, April 4! Turn application in to the CCC, Ms. Claypoole in Rm. 40/41, or to Ms. Howerton’s mailbox in the office.

·      The Annual Senior Field Photo will take place on April 5 during PM Office Hours. Please meet on the field at the beginning of Office Hours – this will only take 20 minutes if everyone is there on time! Congrats, Seniors! 

 

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

·      Do you like cookies and/or taking naps? Then come to the Cookie and Nap Club in Room 20 at lunch this Friday. Cookies and some blankets are provided.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

·      Visits in the CCCPlease sign-up on Naviance. If the visit is during class time, please get permission from your teacher to attend.

o   Wednesday, 4/5 Tried and True Score Back Sessions - If you took the April 1st Tried and True Mock SAT come to the CCC during AM Office Hours for your scores.  If you took the March 25th Tried and True Mock ACT come to the CCC during PM Office Hours for your scores.

o   Tuesday, 4/18DePaul University at 12:20pm.

o   Wednesday, 4/19University of St. Andrews, Scotland at 10:23am; Drexel University at 12:20pm.

·      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 learn about your future dream job. Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC. All grade levels are welcome! Watch the bulletin for additional speakers.

o   Software Engineering/Design – Mitch Middler on Tuesday, April 4 at 3:15pm.

o   Women in Business/Lean In: Taking Chances With Confidence – Lily Chang **Rescheduled for Wednesday,  April 26 at 9:27am (AM Office Hours)**

·      SoCal Roc will be closed TODAY through April 9. Classes will resume Monday, April 10.

·      El Camino Counseling Appointments – A counselor from El Camino College will be in the CCC on Wednesday afternoons. If you are planning on attending El Camino in the fall, sign up for your appointment in the CCC.

·      Featured Program – Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-ARC) Design Immersion Days – June 19 – July 15 This is an immersive four-week summer program that introduces high school students to careers in architecture and design as they explore how products, buildings and environments are designed and made. *Develop a series of design projects with one-on-one mentoring from SCI-ARC faculty *Learn design software *Build a portfolio for college admissions *Visit iconic sites, museums and design studios in Los Angeles.  For more information go to:  sciarc.edu/did or call 213-356-5320 or email [email protected]. 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.

·      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.

·      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.