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Monday, December 3, 2018

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.”

 

Monday, December 3, 2018                                                                                                                 Regular Schedule

CALENDAR

TODAY 12/3Band Winter Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium

TUE 12/4 Drama/Tech Holiday Benefit Show at 7 pm in the Small Theater; Film Screening and Discussion: Inventing Tomorrow from 6:30 – 9 pm in the Auditorium

WED 12/5Office Hours Schedule; Coffee with the Principal at 7:30 am in the Admin Office

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 12/12Operation 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 12/19Finals Schedule

FRI 12/21 – FRI 1/4Winter Break, No School

 


STUDENT INFO

·      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!

·      If any students, clubs or members of the Manhattan Beach community have contributed to recent fire-relief efforts, please see Mrs. Claypoole in Room 40 by Dec. 5.

·      New in the Art Gallery: Come be surrounded by art in an installation show presented by Art 2. Open TODAY through Dec. 7 in Room 60.

·      Costa’s first-ever Spikeball Tournament is here! Sign up in the ASB Room during Nutrition and lunch TODAY through 12/6, $5 per team.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

·      Calling all rook-ies! Chess Club will be holding a tournament in Room 14 beginning Thursday, December 6 at lunch. All are welcome!

·      Want to get in that frosty festive feeling fast? Come to Jazz Club on Wednesdays during PM Office Hours for some toasty holiday tunes!

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, 12/3St. Louis College of Pharmacy (Table outside of CCC during lunch).

o   Wednesday, 12/5 El Camino College application workshop at 9:27am (AM Office Hours).

o   Friday, 12/7 Santa Monica College application workshop at 12:20pm.

·      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.

·         Volunteer Opportunity – AdventurePlex Holiday Camps

Make a difference during your holiday break by helping kids play their way to good health! Volunteers will assist with fun activities such as arts & crafts, rock climbing, ropes course, puppet show, and story time. Holiday Camps:  December 24 – January 4 (No camp December 25 or January 1). Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older & commit to 2 shifts per week, Monday – Friday:  10am – 1pm; 1-4pm. Apply online by December 7 at:  www.adventureplex.org/volunteeropportunities

·      Test Prep Information

o  Princeton Review is offing an ACT Prep Class at Mira Costa starting in January. For pricing, registration, and more details go to:  ThePrincetonReview.com/MiraCostaHSPrep Promo code: MiraCostaHS15 (All Mira Costa HS students get 15% off the course)

o   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 websiteCollege TabJobs & InternshipsSummer Programs or use the link:  https://www.miracostahigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=349754&type=d&pREC_ID=759373