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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, November 9, 2018 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 11/9 – CIF Varsity Football playoffs vs. South Hills at 7 pm in Waller Stadium
TODAY 11/9 and SAT 11/10 – The Laramie Project at 7:30 pm in the Small Theater
MON 11/12 – Veteran’s Day, No School
TUE 11/13 – Late Start Schedule; Faculty Meeting at 8 am in the Small Theater
WED 11/14 – Office Hours/2nd Period Drill Schedule; Blood Drive from 8 am – 1 pm in the Gym; National Letter of Intent (Signing) Day at 11:22 am in the Mustang Mall.
THU 11/15 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office; Lip Sync Contest; Marching Band and Colorguard present their 2018 Field Show, The Pack! at 7 pm in Waller Stadium
STUDENT INFO
· Hello Mustangs! Come out and support our Football Team TONIGHT at Waller Stadium for another CIF game at 7 o’clock! Also, don’t forget to bring $5 to enter!
· If recitation is a gift with which you’ve been endowed, you should consider competing in Poetry Out Loud. January 16 is the date of our school competition; you’re invited to perform or attend – and it’s free admission! You can request an application & information from your English teacher, or stop by Room 44 and get both from Ms. Sieker.
· It’s that time of the year! The 2018 Lip Sync Contest is here! Calling all clubs, sports teams, groups and individuals: Show us your Lip Sync skills and win a chance at PRIZE MONEY. Show is Thursday November 15!
· The Grammy Award Winning Mira Costa Bands present the Homecoming Concert of the Marching Band and Colorguard – the final performance of our 2018 Field Show, The Pack! on Nov. 15 at 7 pm in Waller Stadium, featuring parade, pop and rousing school spirit music. We invite parents, alumni, staff, students and community members to join us for this special evening as we celebrate the end of the Marching Band season after returning home from MOBX Championships in Las Vegas.
· Come one, come all! Second and final week of performances of The Laramie Project. TODAY’s and Saturday’s shows are at 7:30 pm in the Small Theater. Students are $10 presale and $12 at the door.
· Last Day! This week in the Art Gallery Room 60: a Pop-Up exhibit of fall artwork from the AP Studio Art Class. Don’t miss it!
· Techies: Join us for the MCHS 2018 Local Hack Day! This free mini-hackathon runs from 9 am to 9 pm on December 1, and allows you to bring an idea to life over 12 hours with a team! No experience necessary. Visit tinyurl.com/MCHSHack for more info.
SENIORS
· ATTENTION SENIORS! Don’t forget to order your Senior Ad for the 2019 Yearbook before the December 1st deadline! Ads can be ordered from yearbookforever.com. For more information, visit the Hoofprints’ website or use the link on the Mira Costa website.
· Attention Seniors! Turn in your Cap and gown, senior ring and grad item orders on Friday, Nov. 16 from 8 am – 2 pm outside the CCC. See the Jostens rep there.
SPORTS
· Ping Pong Club: Get your pong on! Come to the Gym Fridays (TODAY) at lunch for some ping pong fun!
· Swimming Tryouts will be Thursday, Dec. 13. Warm ups start at 2 pm, tryouts will begin around 3 pm.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Do you need help in explaining Physics concepts? Do you like to talk about Physics? Do you want to know how long it takes to cook a perfect pizza? Come to Room 237 during lunch TODAY for Physics Club!
· Hello Mustangs! Come eat lunch with us on Mondays in Room 70 and join the “We Dine Together” Club. All are welcome!
· Official Full Chapter Meeting of the National Honor Society (NHS) will take place in the MPR on Thursday, 11/15 at lunch. We will go over ISPs and committees and brainstorm chapter goals for the year.
· Come to Room 17 on Thursday at lunch if you are interested in joining the Teen Unification Club and brainstorming ways to help make a difference in another teen’s life by spreading care and positivity.
· Math Club meetings are held every Tuesday 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!
· Come to Room 111 during every AM office hours for some great EDM music live mixed and spun by Costa’s own EDM Club. Bring your own ear plugs.
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].
· Financial Aid Workshop, Tuesday, November 13 at 5:30 – 7:00pm in the CCC. Want more information on the Financial Aid Process and Paying for College? Join us for an informative workshop on the financial aid application processes (FAFSA and CSS Profile), how to interpret the results, important dates and deadlines and what financial aid is available from the federal and state government. We will also explore how financial aid is determined, where to find merit scholarships, and how to use national student outcome data (and tools) to support your family in the college selection process. Presenter: Catherine Graham, The Financial Aid Shop. Students and parents are welcome. Please sign-up on Naviance or in the CCC.
· 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, 11/9 – Cal Arts at 12:20pm, Santa Monica College at 12:20pm, Chaminade University of Honolulu at 1:00pm.
o Wednesday, 11/14 – University of Hawaii of Manoa at 2:15pm.
o Friday, 11/16 – Biola University at 10:23am.
· 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.
· 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 to speak with a SCROC counselor.