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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.”
Friday, February 16, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 2/16 – H.E.A.R.T. Random Acts of Kindness Week (see schedule below in Student Info); Costa Art Week (see schedule below in Student Info); Black History Art Exhibit in Room 60 at lunch
MON 2/19 – FRI 2/23 – Presidents’ Holiday Recess, No School
MON 2/26 – Late Start (see website for schedule); Faculty Meeting at 8 am in the Small Theater
STUDENT INFO
· All Mustang students and staff are encouraged to participate in a letter writing campaign to the students and staff of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in the wake of the school tragedy that occurred on February 14, 2018. Our thoughts and prayers go out to this community. All letters can be submitted to the Mira Costa Main Office (we will have a bin for letter collection) and will be delivered to the Douglas High School Principal. This starts TODAY and will extend through the month of March 2018. Keep the letters coming, and let's engage students to write words of support for this High School greatly impacted for years to come.
· All students are invited to participate in a WEEK OF ART EVENTS:
Costa Art Week Schedule:
o TODAY 2/16: Group Painting. All materials provided (room 109 at lunch)
o All Week 2/12 – 2/16: BSU Art Show in room 60 at lunch
· H.E.A.R.T. Club and ASB welcome all students to participate in RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS WEEK:
o TODAY 2/16: Shelter Donations. Bring donations for men, women & children to the main office. Look for large bins today. We will deliver to two local shelters.
· Everyone join us for ARTS WEEK!
Arts Week Schedule:
o TODAY 2/16: AP Music Theory Info Session in Room 51 at lunch.
· Costachella needs your talent! On March 21, during AM Office Hours in the Mustang Mall, students are invited to enjoy musical acts, student art, and treats. If you’re interested in being one of the bands to take the main stage, please email video submissions to [email protected] by February 28. For information on band requirements and the audition process, come by the Costachella booth during lunch in the Mustang Mall TODAY. Keep an eye open for flyers with QR codes that will take you to specific information as well.
· Calling all artists! Costachella wants to feature your work! We are interested in all forms of appropriate, musical festival inspired art to use as decorations during Costachella. If you’re interested in showcasing your art, please email photos of your work to [email protected].
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
· Due to Ski Week, Club Council has been moved to Feb. 27 after break – not on Feb. 20 as stated on the Club Council dates listing.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· PSAT SCORES – If you took the PSAT in October, your detailed score sheets and test booklets are now available in the CCC for pick-up.
· 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.
o Monday, 2/26 – Santa Monica College at 12:10 pm (lunch)
o El Camino College – The El Camino Counselor will be in the CCC on Wednesdays from 9:30 am-1:00 pm to go over your Ed Plan and to answer questions. Please sign-up for your appointment in the CCC.
· Summer Programs: Check out all summer program listings and our new Summer Program Guide on the MCHS Website→College Tab→Jobs/Internships→Summer Programs or use this link: http://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373
· SoCalRoc: SoCalRoc is now enrolling for its 9-week courses: Adobe Suite, Business Entrepreneur, and Banking & Financial Services. Classes begin April 9. Natalie Hansen, the SoCalRoc counselor, is available in the CCC every Monday from 8:30am-10:30am. Please sign-up in the CCC to meet with her.
· FREE SAT/ACT PRACTICE TEST Revolution Prep is offering a FREE full-length practice ACT and SAT at Mira Costa High School on Saturday, March 3rd at 9am-1pm - choose either ACT or SAT. To register go to: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/practice-exams/school/61/. Bring: pencils, calculator, water and a snack. Questions – Call Jean Stroud at 818-217-0951. You will receive a very detailed score report and a free optional score report review.
· 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.