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.”
Thursday, December 6, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
FRI 12/7 – Coffee with the Counselors at 9 am in the Guidance Office Conference Room; Class Wars at lunch in the Mustang Mall; Orchestra Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium
MON 12/10 – WED 12/12 – Operation Happiness: 12/10 Toys for Kids collection in homeroom; 12/11 Angel Trees in Homeroom; 12/12 Canned Goods collection in Homeroom
WED 12/12 – Office Hours/2nd Period Drill Schedule (see website)
FRI 12/14 – Ugly Sweater Day; Choir Winter Concert “This Shining Night” at 7 pm in the Auditorium
MON 12/17 – Minimum Day (12:21 pm release)
TUE 12/18 – THU 12/20 – Finals Schedule
FRI 12/21 – FRI 1/4 – Winter Break, No School
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FACULTY
· All Teachers, thank you for your support with Operation Happiness! All of the families have been assigned, but we still have 14 angels left. If your homeroom or club is interested, please contact Lisa Claypoole immediately.
· Please release the following students this week:
o TODAY 12/6 – Girls’ Water Polo (Varsity) at 12:55 pm
o FRI 12/7 – Girls’ Water Polo (Varsity) at 12:55 pm
STUDENT INFO
· MUSICAL AUDITION PACKETS! Come to the Woodshop (Rm. 104) or Room 1 for info and packets. We would love to see YOU audition for The Drowsy Chaperone.
· There are a few spots left in Ms. Choi & Mr. Piper’s Italy 2019 Spring Break Trip. If you’re interested and want to find out more about the trip, come by this Friday at lunch to Room 202.
· Come on out to support the Costa Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team as they face Loyola this Friday night, 12/7, at 7 pm in the Redondo Union Small Gym. We’ll have VOX DJs and our amazing Costa Dance Team performing at half-time! Wear your green and gold, and grab some green and gold beads on your way into the game!
· The Mira Costa Student Store currently has a large assortment of Spirit Wear. We are open daily for students during nutrition and lunch, and by appointment for parents and other Costa fans. If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift, come and check us out!
· New in the Art Gallery: Come be surrounded by art in an installation show presented by Art 2. Ends tomorrow, Dec. 7 in Room 60.
· Costa’s first-ever Spikeball Tournament is here! Sign up in the ASB Room during Nutrition and lunch TODAY, $5 per team.
SPORTS
· Swim Tryouts will be at 3 pm on Thursday, Dec. 13 at the Costa pool. There will be a makeup tryout at 7 am on Monday, Dec. 17 if you cannot make the regular tryout. Schedule: Warm-ups 2-2:45 pm; quick meeting at 2:45 pm; tryouts start at 3 pm. All swimmers who want to try out must download and fill out the 2018 Swim Team Tryout Form. You must email the completed form to Coach Ali ([email protected]) by 5 pm on Monday, Dec. 10. Check out www.mustangaquatics.org for more information on the 2018-19 Swim Season.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine or in gaining community service hours? Come to the Medical Society Club on Thursday in Room 19.
· Attention All Clubs! Pick up Winter Club Day forms in the ASB room and complete them by Dec. 7! If forms aren’t turned in on time, your club CANNOT sell at Club Day.
· Mira Costa Gender Sexuality Alliance meets every Thursday (TODAY) 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.
· Winter-themed Comedy Sportz HSL Match TONIGHT at 7 pm for $5 in the small theater. Wear your holiday-themed attire and be prepared to chuckle.
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 Friday, 12/7 – Santa Monica College application workshop at 12:20pm.
o Monday, 12/10 – California Aeronautical University (Table outside CCC) at 12:20 pm
o Wednesday, 12/12 – El Camino College at 9:51am (Sign up for an appointment timeslot 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 3 to 5 pm. *Update* - The CSU Application Deadline has been extended to 12/15/2018.
· SoCal Roc is now enrolling for the Spring 2019 semester. Classes begin Monday, January 28. Come to the CCC to sign up and learn more about the classes we offer.
· 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
· Summer Programs – It’s not too early to check out summer programs. Go to the MCHS website→College Tab→Jobs & Internships→Summer Programs or use the link: https://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373