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.”
Thursday, October 17, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 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; Spooky Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas at 7 pm in the Mustang Mall presented by Link Crew and ASB
MON 10/21 – FRI 10/25 – Spirit Week! 10/21 ‘Merica Monday; 10/22 Tailgate Tuesday; 10/23 We Wear Pink Wednesday; 10/24 Throw Back Thursday; 10/25 Stampede Friday
WED 10/23 – Office Hours/Homecoming Rally Schedule (see website); Homecoming Pep Rally at 11:56 at Waller Stadium
FRI 10/25 – MON 10/28 – Mustang Challenge Submission Window Round One
FRI 10/25 – Homecoming Football vs. Centennial at 7 pm with Homecoming Half-Time Show at Waller Stadium; Art Night from 5 to 7 pm in Room 109 and the Quad; Senior Letter of Rec 2nd Deadline
SAT 10/26 – Homecoming Dance at 7 pm; Quarter 1 Grades visible in Aeries
SUN 10/27 – 11th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk from 8 am to 12 pm
MON 10/28 – Late Start Schedule (see website); Faculty Meeting at 8 am
FACULTY
· Please excuse the following students this week:
o TODAY 10/17 – Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country (see emailed list) at 12:40 pm; Football (Frosh) at 1:00 pm (after checking in with 5th period teachers)
o FRI 10/18 – Boys’ Water Polo (all levels) at 12:50 pm
STUDENT INFO
· Next Week is Spirit Week! Dress Up accordingly: Monday 10/21, ‘Merica Monday; Tuesday 10/22, Tailgate Tuesday; Wednesday 10/23, We Wear Pink Wednesday; Thursday 10/24, Throw Back Thursday; Friday 10/25, Stampede Friday and Homecoming!
· Haunted Homecoming Dance Party! Join us at the Haunted HoCo, presented by MCHS Student Government, on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Hall from 6 – 9 pm, 2515 Valley Drive, HB, 90254. Wear your costume! The evening events include dancing, dinner, treats, costume contest, photo booth, games and more! Tickets are on Sale now at the Student Store/Finance Office. Ticket Vouchers are on sale at the ASB Webstore, https://mchswebstore.myschoolcentral.com. Prices rise October 24 so get your tickets Now. Links to forms:
o On Campus: https://4.files.edl.io/8a1d/10/16/19/210800-9c24d537-81f5-4655-8372-96e6568cdd7f.pdf
o Off Campus: https://4.files.edl.io/9422/10/16/19/210754-26e5d5f2-b7db-4e32-a5cc-a80556e4ee96.pdf
· Join us at the TEDx Manhattan Beach talks, BOLD Vision, on Nov. 2 at MCHS. The event includes short but provocative 10-minute talks, fun and interactive exhibits, breakfast, snacks and lunch. Ethan Nahlinder, Costa student and musician, is a scheduled presenter. Purchase tickets at TEDxManhattanBeach.com before they sell out. Student discounts are available.
· Come join Link Crew & ASB for a Movie Night on Friday, 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 from 10/10 to 10/18, you will get a free snack at the movies. Tickets sold at lunch starting TODAY.
· Don’t forget about the Mustang Moments Challenge! First submission is due the 25 – 28 of October. Check your mbusdapps email for all updates/information including how to submit, what you’ll win, and more.
· 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!
· Thailand 2020 Parent Meeting Part I will be held TONIGHT at 6:00 pm in Room 234.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· If you missed Wednesday’s Noontime Theater… Great News! Noontime Part 2 will be Friday at lunch in the Drama Room 1. More spooky, silly scenes to come!
· Acceptance Starts Here: Help put an end to bullying and find out where you belong. Come to Room 102 at lunch every Thursday (TODAY). We want YOU!
· Record your own music at Music Production Club! No experience needed; Wednesdays during AM Office Hours in Room 51. Sing, make beats, rap, play instruments, and more!
· Come to Medical Society Club on Thursdays (TODAY) in Room 332 if you are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
· Do you want to help feed the homeless on Skid Row? Well then, sign up to help in Room 131. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 am to 11:30 am. If needed, rides can be given.
· We want YOU at the Youth of Uganda Club. Help us plan our Walk for Water 2020 fundraiser that helps raise money for a well to be built in a village. We will have many fundraisers and community service opportunities. We meet every other Thursday in Ms. Chen’s Room 17.
· Chess Club is taking place on Thursdays (TODAY) at lunch in Room 14. If you are interested in playing chess, learning chess, or improving your skill, this is the club for you. All levels are welcome.
COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
· Come to Career in Medicine Night on Oct. 24 (Thursday) at the College and Career Center from 5:45 to 7 pm if you are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Please sign up to attend at tinyurl.com/y69zv5t3.
· 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.
· UC Application Workshop – TODAY, October 17 at 3:00pm in the CCC
Fill out your UC Application with the help of a UC Admissions Representative. UC Merced Admissions Advisor Janelle Cardenas will be in the CCC to walk you through the UC application. Please sign-up on Naviance.
· 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, 10/17 – Harvey Mudd College at 9:00am; William and Mary at 11:25am; Rutgers University at 12:20pm; TCU at 1:00pm; Colorado College at 2:00pm.
o Friday, 10/18 – Oberlin College at 11:25am; Emerson College at 2:00pm.
· MCHS Students are invited to a special presentation by University of Arizona’s President Robert Robbins – Friday, October 18 at lunch (12:20pm) in the Small Theater.
President Robbins will discuss, “What the University of Arizona can offer to you for your future.” Topics will include: Ensuring student’s success in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, How UA helps to develop adaptive learners and disruptive problem solvers, UA’s strategic plan for student success/support/engagement, campus developments, and UA’s goal for ensuring students’ success in future employment/professional school. Please click here to register or use this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdN5ltLlmCE6Qz2XA1Wmp0rk172ha5BWJMaZzVEMWN_cgiTXg/viewform
· 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.