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, December 21, 2016 Semester Exams Schedule
Period 0 See individual teachers
Period 3 Exam 8:00 am - 10:02 am
Snack 10:02 am - 10:14 am
Period 4 Exam 10:20 am - 12:22 pm
STUDENT INFO
· 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.
· We know you love your MBMS teachers, but please do not drop by unannounced this week to visit, as they are still administering finals. Thank you!
· Any student who participated in helping the Senior Citizens with Technology at the Joslyn Center last year, see Miss Gesualdi by Thursday at 12:30 pm to give her your name for a certificate.
· Please turn in any club money for deposit to the Finance Office by TODAY, December 21. Students should not carry money home or leave money in their lockers. Teachers should not leave money in their classrooms. All money must be safely deposited before we leave for the holiday break.
· Reminder: Neptunian Woman’s Club Art and Photo Contest is in full swing! Entry forms are available in the office or from your Art or Photo teacher. Deadline to turn in entries to Ms. Gardner is Friday, Feb. 10.
· Lost and Found! Lost and found will be donating all items that are not claimed by Thursday, Dec. 22. Please stop by the attendance office to look for any items you may have lost.
SPORTS
· Boys’ Lacrosse – Anyone not playing a winter sport is expected at practices Jan. 10/11/12 for evaluations. Anyone playing a winter sport is expected to email [email protected] with the intent of playing in the spring, and attend practices as soon as their winter sport is done.
· Girls’ Beach Volleyball Tryouts are Jan. 16 & 18! Everyone, if you are interested in trying out, please click here to complete the form or go to the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLr-lMDeVMSNIGJDds4SvCzMnHu8_0W4doXqMHmgiamQ061g/viewform
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Seniors – The MCHS Scholarship Notebook Program will begin in January. If you wish to participate, you will be required to attend ONE of the MANDATORY January lunchtime meetings (1/12, 1/18, OR 1/24). This program allows donors to view your notebook and award local community scholarships. Detailed information is available on the MCHS Website→College Tab→Senior-To-Do Tab. Please sign-up on Naviance to attend one of the meetings and bring $7 to purchase notebooks.
· Upcoming College Visits/Events – Please sign up on Naviance. If visit is during class, please ask your teacher for permission to attend.
o Wednesday, Jan. 11 – Santa Monica College at 9:27am (AM Office Hours)
o Thursday, Jan. 12 – Scholarship Notebook Meeting at 12:20pm
· FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM:
Eve & Gene Black Summer Medical Career Program This is a medical mentorship/internship open to students in the 11th or 12th grade when they fill out an application and have a birth date on or before 4/1/01. Under the supervision of a medical facility coordinator, selected participants shadow various medical professionals (nurse, nutritionist, pharmacist, lab technician and/or physician, etc.) 2, 3, and 4 week programs are available (July 1-August4). For more information and to apply please use the following link: http://www.lapedsoc.org/summer/17_Mail_-_Email_Advertise_Flyer.pdf or go to www.lapedsoc.org/summer.
**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
· *NEW* Career Speaker Series – Beginning in January! 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 land your dream job! Please sign-up on Naviance or in the CCC. All grade levels are welcome! Watch the bulletin for additional speakers.
January Speakers:
o Wednesday, January 11 at 12:26pm (PM Office Hours) Prakash Sarathy, Ph.D. –Engineering, Aerospace, and Careers at Northrup Grumman.
o Thursday, January 19 at 12:20pm (Lunch) Jon Halverson – Careers in the IT Industry.
o Wednesday, January 25 at 9:26am (AM Office Hours) Jon Christensen – Money Manager – Careers in Finance.
o Thursday, January 26 at 11:25am Penni Collins and Bree Goldwater – Careers in the Beauty Industry, owning your own business, product development.
· 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.
· Upcoming Test Prep Events:
o Revolution Prep is offering free SAT or ACT Practice Exams on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 9:00am-1:00pm at MCHS. Register by Feb. 1, call (818) 217-0951 or email: [email protected]. Revolution Prep will present “The Insider’s Guide to College Admissions Testing” on Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 5:30-6:30pm or Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 12:30-1:20pm. Please sign up on Naviance or in the CCC.
o PJ Test Prep is offering SAT or ACT practice tests 10am-2:10pm with a results seminar 2:45-4:00pm on Saturdays – Jan. 7, 14 at the Hermosa Beach Holiday Inn Express, and Jan. 18, and Mar. 19 at the Torrance Courtyard Marriott. RSVP at www.pjtestprep.com/rsvp. Questions: email [email protected] or call 310-529-7285.
o The Tutor Boost is offering free SAT math review classes in Hermosa Beach - Dates and times listed below:
Saturday 1/14 2pm-3:15pm Saturday 2/18 2pm-3:15pm Saturday 3/25 2pm-3:15pm
Saturday 4/22 2pm-3:15pm
Location: Hermosa Beach Community Center - Room 4, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach 90254
email [email protected] to register.
· 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.