Thursday, May 17, 2012
Eight teachers receive honors for their work. One is named District Teacher of the Year and advances for consideration as one of the "best of the best" educators in K-12 schools by the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District announced its 2012-2013 Teacher of the Year award winners at its school board meeting Wednesday night. “It’s extremely exciting and I’m overwhelmed,” said Tanya Sanchez, selected as Grand View Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. “I was very proud just to be nominated. It’s nice to be thought of in such a positive way.” Mathematics teacher and co-chairperson of the mathematics department at Mira Costa High School Linda Gesualdi was selected as both the Mira Costa High School Teacher of the Year and the Manhattan Beach Unified School District Teacher of the Year. Executive Director of Educational Services Carolyn Seaton said it was a very difficult process choosing from several worthy nominees…
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
After losing the first set, the boys volleyball team comes back to beat Esperanza Tuesday night. They'll now face No. 1 nationwide ranked Loyola in a showdown for the CIF Southern Section Division I title Saturday night.
Monday, May 14, 2012
The team plays in the CIF Southern Section Division I semi-finals at home Tuesday night against Esperanza, who beat them in April, the last time they played each other. If they win, they'll advance to the finals on Saturday.
Do you think the Mira Costa High boys volleyball team is on its way to winning a CIF Southern Section Division I championship? Tell us by voting. Will you be at the game Tuesday night?
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The MIra Costa High boys volleyball team defeats Dana Hills at home Saturday in a CIF Southern Section Division I quarterfinal match.
The third-seeded Mira Costa boys volleyball team will have the home court advantage Tuesday at 7 p.m. when they play second-seeded Esperanza, a team that beat them in mid-April with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-23 win in the finals of the Karch Kiraly Tournament of Champions in Santa Barbara. That loss was the last time the Mustangs have gone down to the competition, winning 14 matches in a row. Saturday night at home, the team was victorious against the Dana Hills Dolphins, 26-28, 25-20, 25-20, 25-1, in a CIF Southern Section Division I quarterfinal match, advancing to the semi-final match against Esperanza. “This (playing Esperanza Tuesday night) will be a grudge match for us,” MCHS senior Kevin Inlow told the Easy Reader. “We know what they’re …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Mira Costa lads play at home at 7 tonight, so head over to cheer them on! Within minutes, the 5th Annual Peace Officers Ceremony begins at the police/fire facility followed by the "must be there" police and fire department open houses that last until
The Mira Costa boys volleyball team plays a Dana Hills High squad tonight at home at 7 p.m. in CIF playoff quarterfinals. If they win, the team will advance to the semifinals to compete against the victor of Esperanza vs. Santa Barbara, taking place at 7 p.m. tonight as well. Police and Fire Open House Following the 9 a.m. 5th Annual Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony to honor Manhattan Beach police officers who have been killed in the line of duty, the MB police and fire departments will hold an open house. MB's full-time firefighters, all of whom are also paramedics, will cut open a car and roof prop using chainsaws during open house, according to Fire Chief Robert Espinosa. Other highlights include a robot demonstration by the Hostage …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Manhattan Beach Education Foundation is offering a free one-hour program on how to keep their families safe and secure when accessing the Internet and using social media.
Adults who want to know how to use social media safely and securely can attend a free presentation Wednesday, May 9 from 7-8 p.m. in the multi-purpose room at Manhattan Beach Middle School. RSVPs are not needed. Offered by the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation and aimed at parents, the program will cover cyberbullying, digital footprints, privacy settings and software used to monitor others', specifically minors', online actions. Manhattan Beach resident and parent Thomas Hughes will lead the program. Students will have a chance to attend a tailored version of the presentation on Tuesday, May 22 from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Each student needs an RSVP, so that event planners can order enough food. RSVP Leslie Whittet at lw@cia3.com or Kamala …
The publication measures Mira Costa against other high schools in California and the U.S.
Mira Costa High School has ranked 72nd among high schools in California, according to U.S. News & World Report, and 400th nationwide. The online news publication released its annual list of the "Best High Schools" in the country Tuesday. The report ranks two of the three public high schools on the Palos Verdes Peninsula higher than Manhattan Beach's Mira Costa: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School ranked 23rd among California high schools and 137th nationwide; Palos Verdes High School ranked 53rd in California and 266th nationwide. Mira Costa High School National Ranking: 400 California Ranking: 72 College Readiness Index: 49.1 Academic Performance Index: 899 Student/Teacher Ratio: 25:1 The top five schools in California, respectively, are…
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Forty-one girls have been selected to lead songs and cheers at community events and school activities for the 2012-2013 school year. And, they've already begun to cheer others on.
If you get out and about in Manhattan Beach, you're pretty much guaranteed to see the Mira Costa High School Pep Squad leading cheers and songs at school, community and competitive activities. Yes, "Rah, Rah, Sis Boom Bah" in the hands of MCHS students is about the best it can get. And now, members for the 2012-13 school year have been announced and include: The new squad is already busy: They will begin their community outreach at the Grand View Gator Run on June 2, host a summer cheer camp July 16-20 at MCHS and continue providing sideline leadership and spirit throughout the school year at every football, basketball and volleyball game. For more information about the Mira Costa Pep Squad or to register for the summer cheer camp, go to…
Friday, May 4, 2012
The city's centennial parade is set for Saturday, May 19, beginning at 10 a.m. Here's a look at traffic plans as well as a look via video of parade organizer Jan Dennis, as created by Mira Costa High students.
Manhattan Beach's centennial parade "100 Years in Manhattan Beach" is two weeks away on Saturday, May 19, beginning at 10 a.m. At least 100 units are expected to participate in the parade, ranging from a Wells Fargo stagecoach with horses to high school marching bands, according to parade organizer and MB resident Jan Dennis, who is also a former mayor of the city, MB historian and published author. The parade route basically spans Manhattan Beach Boulevard from Pacific Avenue to Redondo Avenue and culminates in a centennial picnic at Polliwog Park from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Here's a map of the parade route and road closures. MBPD Traffic Sergeant Mark Mason told Manhattan Beach Patch that he expects to have nine MBPD community resource …
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers Association president says money would be better spent on raises for teachers rather than on expansion of iPad program.
Rosa Harati
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