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.”
Friday, October 18, 2019 Regular Schedule
CALENDAR
TODAY 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 Super 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 10/18 – 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, Super Stampede Friday and Homecoming! Show off your spirit!
· Central Europe Spring Break 2020 Parent Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm in Ms. Hutchinson’s Room 20. Let’s talk Prague, Munich, Budapest, and Vienna! See you and your parent(s) there!
· The UCLA Blood Drive is on Wednesday, Nov. 20. It will be from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please donate! For every one person that donates, three lives are saved. Come to the ASB Room or ask someone in ASB to sign up, or use the link bit.ly/uclablooddrive and save lives!
· 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. Pick up forms in front of the ASB Room or use these links:
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.
· MOVIE NIGHT is TONIGHT at 7 pm in the Mustang Mall! Wear your comfiest, coziest outfit, bring a blanket or chair to sit on, and enjoy The Nightmare Before Christmas under the stars. Snacks will be sold. $5 at the door. Bring your student ID and your friends!
· 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!
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
· Are you interested in computer programming or want a new extracurricular where you can learn and develop a very popular skill? Then the Competitive Coding Club is for you! All levels are welcome. Meetings are every PM Office Hours and Thursday during lunch in Room 116, Mr. Braskin’s room. Personal computers are recommended but not required.
· If you missed Wednesday’s Noontime Theater… Great News! Noontime Part 2 will be TODAY at lunch in the Drama Room 1. More spooky, silly scenes to come!
· 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!
· 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 this Saturday, Oct. 19 from 8 am to 11:30 am. If needed, rides can be given.
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.
· 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.
o Monday, 10/21 – Kenyon College at 8:00am; University of Oklahoma at 9:00am; Penn State University at 10:23am; Ryerson University (Canada) at 12:20pm; Boise State University at 1:00pm; Bucknell University at 2:00pm.
· 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.