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, October 7, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 10/7 – Families Connected Speaker Series: “How to Be a Good Friend: Helping Your Child Develop Healthy Peer Relationships” 6:30 to 8 pm at the Redondo Union HS Auditorium
WED 10/9 – Local Holiday; No School
FRI 10/11 – MCHS Hall of Fame 2019 (see website for schedule); Football vs. Peninsula at 7 pm with Hall of Fame Halftime at Waller Stadium
SAT 10/12 – International Day 2 pm – 4 pm at the MBUSD District Office North Parking Lot
SUN 10/13 – CANCELLED: MCHS Bands Golf Scramble originally scheduled for 10/13 has been cancelled
TUE 10/15 – Club Council Meeting at lunch in Room 41
WED 10/16 – Office Hours/2nd Period Drill Schedule; Hispanic Heritage Assembly; Choir Board Meeting from 7 pm to 8 pm
THU 10/17 – Principal’s Tour at 9 am in the Admin Office; This Is Costa event from 6 to 8 pm in the Auditorium and Mustang Mall
FRI 10/18 – End of 1st Quarter
STUDENT INFO
· Interested in visiting the Sistine Chapel, exploring the canals of Venice, or viewing the volcanic remains of Pompeii…all with Mr. Piorek? FINAL interest meeting for the Italy 2020 trip will be this Friday, 10/11 at lunch in Room 25.
· Come join Link Crew & ASB for a Movie Night on Oct. 18 in the Mustang Mall. We will be watching The Nightmare before Christmas. Cost at the door is $5, and if you purchase at the Student Store during 10/10 to 10/18, you will get a free snack at the movies. Tickets sold at lunch starting Thursday, 10/10.
· Don’t forget about the Mustang Moments Challenge! First submission is the 25 – 28 of October. Check your mbusdapps email for all updates/information including how to submit, what you’ll win, and more.
· JAPAN 2020 meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9 at lunch in Room 72.
· Enter the Reflections Art Contest! This year’s theme is “Look Within.” The due date to submit entries to the main office is Oct. 22. There are six categories to enter: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. For more information, contact Arita Wong at [email protected].
· DISTRICT OFFICE PARKING SPOTS: Students, please be forewarned that the MBPD will begin issuing parking citations to all cars not displaying MBUSD employee parking placards in the District Office lot. This excludes the east section adjacent to Peck Avenue, where student overflow parking is allowed.
· MCHS Bands Golf Scramble – This event, originally scheduled for Sunday, 10/13, has been cancelled.
· Art Night is back for a third year! All students are invited to sell their artwork and crafts at the 3rd Annual Art Night. Sign up at CostaArtNight.weebly.com. There will also be food, music and arts and crafts for all to participate in. Art Night is on Friday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 pm in the quad outside Room 109. All students, faculty and staff are invited to bring friends and family for a fun evening of art!
· New Date! Thailand 2020 Parent Meeting Part I will be held Oct. 17 at 6:00 pm in Room 234.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Are you in need of community service hours? Do you want to make a positive impact on our community and gain valuable leadership experience? Join the Key Club every Monday (TODAY) in Room 48 to find out more about this international organization.
· Come to the most thrilling lunch of your life and join us in discussion at Political Debate Club on Mondays (TODAY) in Mr. Piper’s Room 203. Learn about current issues and become politically aware.
· We commonly use medicine like Advil or Tylenol when we don’t feel well, but have you ever tried using herbs to treat an illness? Come to Eastern Medicine Club in Room 352B on Mondays (TODAY) during lunch to explore topics ranging from acupuncture to medicinal herbs and volunteer at eastern medical clinics.
· Help the homeless. Clean out your closets and bring clothes to Ms. Vaughan’s Room 207. Thank you.
· Please join the South Bay Food Initiative at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank on Saturday, Oct. 12 to sort food from 9 am to 12 pm. No experience is necessary, and you can earn 3 hours of community service. For more information or to sign up, please visit www.southbayfoodinitiative.com.
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] to schedule your appointment.
· College Essays – If you’d like a CCC counselor to revise your personal statement or personal insight questions, bring by a double-spaced copy to the CCC. Be sure to include your name, email, and the prompt to which you are responding.
· 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, 10/7 – Pace University at 8:00am; Butler University at 9:00am; University of New Mexico at 10:23am; University of San Diego at 1:00 pm; University College Dublin at 2:00pm.
o Tuesday, 10/8 – Drexel University at 8:00am; Western Washington University at 9:00am; Marymount California University at 10:23am; Muhlenberg College at 12:20pm(lunch); Azusa Pacific University at 2:00pm.
· The Princeton Review is offering a FREE practice SAT or ACT Test at Mira Costa High on Oct. 19 from 9:00am – 12:45pm. You’ll get a detailed score report that analyzes your strengths and weaknesses and gives you an action plan for improvement. Visit PrincetonReview.com/MiraCostaHS or call 1-800-2REVIEW to register.
· 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
Earn high school elective credits while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a variety of careers. Choose from classes related to Art & Design, Engineering & Design, Finance & Business, Health Sciences and Public & Consumer Services. Classes are free and transportation is provided for our 12:45pm and 3:45pm classes. Your SoCal ROC career guidance specialist will be on campus in the CCC Wednesdays during AM office hours to answer your questions.