DAILY BULLETIN: PLEASE READ IN HOMEROOM CLASS AND POST
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.”
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
WED 10/17 – MCHS Shakeout – Office Hours/2nd Period Drill Schedule
THU 10/18 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office
WED 10/24 – Office Hours Schedule; Senior Field Photo in Waller Stadium; Club Day #1 in the Mustang Mall at lunch
STUDENT INFO
· JAPAN Spring Break 2020. Information meeting on Friday, Oct. 19 in Room 72 at lunch. Domo arigato!
· All students who are interested in playing Ice Hockey in the upcoming season (including returning players) should please stay tuned for an all-interest meeting with Coach Barry Dreger later this month, and the a pre-skate or try-outs in mid-November. Please watch out for date and time of the all-interest meeting later in October.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· The Astronomy and Space Club meets at lunch on Thursday! It has been moved from Wednesday to Thursday. Come to Room 248 to learn about the wonders of our universe!
· Mira Costa Gender Sexuality Alliance meets every Thursday at lunch in Room 23, Mr. Zeoli’s room. Meet a group of loving and supportive people, engage in activist work to help make campus a more accepting environment, and raise funds for various charities and organizations.
· Come to Room 205 every Wednesday at lunch for I CARE Club! We fund raise to send letters and boxes of supplies to children/teens in refugee camps, with the goal of spreading awareness and giving support.
· Want a good laugh? Come to Improv Club, Tuesdays (TODAY) at lunch in the Drama Room 1. Come to play or watch and laugh along!
· Come to Drama Club! Every Wednesday at lunch in the Drama Room 1. Make sure to be there for all drama announcements and fun activities.
· Come to P.A.W.S. Club in Room 72 at lunch on Wednesday if you are looking for service opportunities and love animals!
· Do you want your opinions to be heard? Do you love trying new things? Well, get your voice out there by coming to the Critics Club every Wednesday during lunch in Room 131. Food will be provided.
· Math Club meetings are held every Tuesday (TODAY) at lunch. Come to Room 131 if you want to improve your skills, learn new concepts, and compete against other mathletes. All levels of math are welcome!
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of our credentialed college counselors. Call 310-318-7337 ext. 5253 or email [email protected].
· College Representative Visits In The CCC – If visit is during class please get teacher permission to attend. This is an opportunity to learn about your schools of interest and meet the admission counselors. View all visits and sign-up to attend on NAVIANCE. Please bring your school ID.
o TODAY 10/16 – University of Rochester at 8:00am, University of Utah at 9:00am, McGill University at 10:23am, Rhodes College at 11:25am, TCU at 12:20pm (lunch), Michigan State University at 1:00pm, USC Iovine and Young Academy at 2:00pm.
o WED 10/17- University of Toronto at 8:00am, Boston University at 9:51am (AM Office Hours), University of Iowa at 10:42am, Loyola University of Chicago at 11:22am(lunch), El Camino College at 12:38pm, DePaul University at 12:38pm (PM Office Hours), Bennington College at 1:29pm, Indiana University at 2:15pm.
· All Students
The Future Is Now: Social, Digital, and New Media Marketing – Wednesday, October 17 at 5:30pm in the CCC. This session will teach students the enormous impact of social media across many industries and the skills required to work in this field. Parents are welcome. Please sign-up on Naviance or in the CCC.
· SENIORS – Visit the CCC for College Application Assistance:
o College Personal Statement Revision – Please bring in a hard-copy of your essay if you would like feedback from one of the counselors. Typically essays are completed within 2-3 business days.
o Walk-in Wednesdays for help with applications, essay revisions and to have your questions answered! No appointment necessary. Walk-In Hours are on Wednesdays, from 3PM to 5PM.
o Application Workshops in the CCC Please sign up for the presentations on Naviance (under “College Visits” tab)
w TODAY 10/16 – Cal State Apply Application Workshop at 6 pm
· STEM Opportunity for Junior Girls
The STEM Goes Red program for the 2018-2019 school year will be selecting 80 female high school juniors and invites you to apply to be part of this free enrichment program. STEM Goes Red participants will have the opportunity to attend a speed-networking session with female leaders in LA, a storytellers’ workshop with media and entertainment executives in February, a job shadow day with a mentor in research and in a hospital setting, and a Go Red For Women signature event in the spring. Through this program, we will support participants throughout the year, provide experiences and resources that you can include on your college applications and resumes. We will also have optional ways for you to engage over the summer and/or over your senior year. For more info and a link to the application online: STEM Goes Red Student Application (Due Wednesday, Oct. 17)
· Local Events: For a list of local college events please visit the MCHS Website, click on the “College” tab, select “College and Career Center” and “Events and Auditions.”
· Test Prep Resources are listed on the MCHS website-College Tab-Testing or use the link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349909&type=d&pREC_ID=759631
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for its 9-week courses: Adobe Suite (After Effects, Animate, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Business Entrepreneur, and ITCC-Welding. Classes begin Nov. 13. Sign up in the CCC & speak with a SCROC counselor.