MEA Tuesday Message
January 17, 2022
CALENDAR
Tuesday, Jan 17
- 8:00-11:00 Covid Testing
Wednesday, Jan. 18
- 9:30-11:30 PALS Tutoring - Auditorium
- 11:30-12:30 Open Coop Hour
- 12:00-12:30 Art Show - Auditorium
2:00 – 3:00 SSC and SGT Meeting – Room 1
Thursday, Jan. 19
- 9:30-11:30 PALS Tutoring - Auditorium
- 12:00-12:30 Art Show - Auditorium
- End of Semester 1 (Middle/High School)
Upcoming:
Thursday, Feb 9 Hero Move-A-Thon, 1:30-3:30
Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our outstanding teacher Ms. Sink, who MEA teachers have voted as Mt. Everest Academy's Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Sink teaches 6th grade History, Middle and High School AVID. In addition, she also runs various extracurricular activities on campus, including Elementary Yoga, Elementary Art, School Site Wellness, and more. Ms. Sink is a valued member of the MEA Family.
Mrs. Sink’s time at MEA started in 2011 as a parent, where she fell in love with the school, the people and the instructional model. After returning to teaching in 2018, she came back to MEA in 2019, this time as a staff member. She has made a huge impact at MEA over the last few years. Diligent and friendly, Mrs. Sink is always the first one to lend a hand. Her leadership in AVID has helped countless students succeed in their transition to MEA's independent study program.
Ms. Sink goes above and beyond when it comes to supporting her students’ success, communicating with parents, and providing an enriching and uplifting learning environment. Her extra efforts around campus are essential to making our school great!
Announcements
End of First Semester for Middle and High Schools
This a reminder that the end of first semester is this Friday, Jan 20th for middle and high school students only. Take a close look at your coversheets, as some assignments may be due before the end of the academic month. Please check with your teachers if you have any outstanding work.
Middle School Art Elective
Middle School Art elective begins next Tuesday, January 24 at 1:50 PM in Ms. Battin's classroom (Room 12). All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students are welcome to sign up. Please email Mr. Rubin to add the class.
MEA Spring Play Auditions
The time has come to audition for MEATCo's annual show! Our theater teacher, Becca Myers, has returned to oversee the production! Anyone K-12 is welcome to audition via this form. Email Theo Martien (theo@themartiens.com) with any questions.
MEA "Hall of Fame"
We are bringing back the MEA “Hall of Fame” in the front office and will be featuring photos of Mt. Everest students “pursuing their passion” outside of school. If you would like to be considered for the Hall of Fame, please bring an 8 x 10 to the front office or email a photo to mkeck@sandi.net that will print well as an 8 x 10. We will rotate photos throughout the year. It’s wonderful to see and share our students’ diverse pursuits!
Dual Enrolled - Community College Students
Students taking 2nd semester community classes please send the following information NOW to kiwamoto@sandi.net :
PLEASE USE THIS FORMAT: (for each class)
- Your Name, Student ID #
- College Class title, section number and class ID number
- Class instructor’s name
- Urgent task for you: Email your instructor to request a Class Syllabus (look on the school website to find it) and forward the syllabus with your other information to kiwamoto@sandi.net (you may have to email them more than once, don’t give up!)
- Why? The syllabus will list the proper materials, ISBN… books or online information for your course which we will see if the district has available for you to use, or if they will be able to provide the materials.
Events
MEA Art Show
Everyone is invited! MEA students will be showcasing their creativity and amazing artwork in our Winter Pop-Up Art Show. The pop-up gallery will be open at lunch (12-12:30) on Wednesday, January 18th and Thursday, January 19th in the Auditorium. Exhibits will include paintings, ceramics, video production and so much more. We hope the entire MEA community will be able to attend in order to see these inspired creations!
Hot Chocolate
It's been a cold January this year! Come and warm up with a cup of Hot Chocolate, served outside of Room 1 during lunch tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 18th.
Hero Move-A-Thon
Thursday, February 9th 1:30 - 3:30 at MEA
The MEA Foundation and MEA ASB have partnered to bring you the
Hero Move-A-Thon fundraising event! Help reach this year’s goal of $5,000 for our unique school!
REGISTER today!
Click on Participants and copy your link.
Once registered, please share the Personalized Donation Link with family and friends to encourage donations!
Everyone who registers is eligible for prizes.
Everyone who collects donations is eligible for additional prizes.
Have FUN outside while being a HERO for our awesome school. This year’s Move-A-Thon will feature
A giant INFLATABLE obstacle course
Additional THRILLING courses
FUN field day games and activities
MARVELOUS prizes
HEROES NEEDED for
Volunteers
Supplies
Donations to MEA Foundation
Sponsors
Email info@meafoundation.org for any questions or concerns.
Class of 2023
Senior Letter & Checklist
The senior letter and checklist contains important reminders about graduation and end-of-year information. Please read them carefully and mark your calendar with the important dates and deadlines.
Complete each item on the graduation checklist on or before the deadlines to ensure a smooth spring semester of your senior year of high school. Let's Go Class of 2023!
College Acceptance Announcements
The Class of 2023 is starting to hear about college acceptances. We are excited to announce that our seniors have been accepted to the following colleges. (If you are a senior and you don't see your acceptance listed, please let Mr. Rubin know!)
Barnard
Chapman University
Columbia
Emerson**
Grand Canyon University
Harvard
University of Oklahoma
University of Oregon
Stanford (2 students)
Western Washington
Congratulations Class of 2023!!
**New to the list
Yearbook
Time to Vote!
Hi highschoolers of MEA!
It’s time to vote for this year’s High School Student Standouts! Winners will be featured in the MEA yearbook. The yearbook staff will distribute paper ballots to English classes n the coming weeks. If you are not enrolled in an English course at MEA, or if you miss the vote, you can pick up a ballot from Ms. Rice in room B-16. We look forward to seeing everyone's votes and we thank you for your participation.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Students in Grades 6-12 are invited to enter our 2023 MEA yearbook cover contest. The winner will receive a FREE yearbook and their artwork will be displayed on the front cover! Even if your entry is not used on the cover, it may still be used in other places throughout the book. See the linked flier for more information.
World Cup
Students and Parents! Do you have World Cup pictures (showing your team spirit, watching the games at home or about, etc.)? Send them to Ms.Rice at lrice@sandi.net to be featured in the yearbook! You can also upload your photos directly to the World Cup folder in TreeRing. How to Upload Photos for the Yearbook
Pursue your Passions
If you would like to be featured in the “Pursue Your Passions” section of the yearbook, please send an email to chasseyplunk19@gmail.com to share pictures and set up a short interview!
Library Notes
Knowledge Quest
Can you answer the questions on this Black History Quiz? In honor of Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month (February), the library is running a knowledge quest, to see what you know about influential African Americans that have made important impacts throughout history. To learn more about these amazing individuals and their stories, come have a look around the MEA Library or check out one of these online resources.
Library of Congress https://www.loc.gov/
New York Public Library https://www.nypl.org/
Smithsonian Libraries https://library.si.edu/
The Huntington Library https://huntington.org/
The Getty https://www.getty.edu/research/library/
The San Diego County Library https://www.sdcl.org/
End of the Semester Reminder
Attention Seniors and other students as well~
Please return any materials with which you are finished at the end of January! This will make your year-end returns and senior sign-offs easier and faster. (…Return class novels, library books, textbooks etc…)
Thank you!
Your librarian and all assisting librarians
Academics
PALS Tutoring
Due to the Art Show, this week PALS will be held in Room 6.
All students who would like some extra help can come to the Auditorium every Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30. All grades are welcome, as WE HAVE TUTORS FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS! PALS is a great way to build community and academic skills!
Parents, K-5 students attending PALS must arrive with a check-in form so tutors know what to work on with your child and you receive a report about the session.
Check the PALS website for updates and process.
Tutors from UCSD
UCSD tutors are back on campus!!! Take advantage of this awesome opportunity to get some additional support.
Come by and say hello and get some free tutoring from these highly qualified college students! Check Mrs. Sink's website at https://mrssinkmea.weebly.com/avid.html for updated schedules.
Counseling Corner
His door is always open, but to ensure he is available when you can meet, make an appointment at the link https://calendly.com/mt_everest_counseling/meeting
College/Career Opportunities
The link below has some great opportunities for students in grades 9-12.
https://sites.google.com/sandi.net/ccte/student-opportunities
Testing Room
Students who, with the permission of their teacher, wish to reschedule or retake an exam may book a testing time in B15. To book the testing room please visit the MEA Website/Testing in B15. Arrangements should be made at least a day in advance.
School Site Wellness
Please check out these new wellness videos for the month of December, made by MEA student Emma Baxter.
Annual Giving
During this season of giving, consider a tax-deductible donation to MEA Foundation. Funds collected will be used for:
- Art/art supplies
- Classroom supplies
- Science
- Teacher Grants
- Field Trips
- Library
Amazon Smile
- Go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/84-2089378 and set your charity to "Mount Everest Academy Foundation".
- Then, always start your shopping at https://smile.amazon.com and shop as usual while supporting our school!
Classroom Highlights
Grade 5 students work with the magic of water to create works of art.
Grade 6 students learn about how silica changes the viscosity of lava and determines the type of volcano- while doing research for their multi media presentations and research reports.
Grade 7 students made yarn dolls and learned to braid while reading Esperanza Rising.
Extracurricular Highlights
Cancellations
Due to the Art Show, Elementary Yoga will be cancelled this week.
Mathcounts will not be meeting this week (Jan. 19). Meetings will resume in the Parent room next week, Thursday, Jan. 26.
NEW CLUB - Middle School Art
Expand your creative horizons with others! Join us at Mrs. Sink's classroom on Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 for the middle school art club. The middle school art club is a fun place to meet friends and learn different art techniques. If you are interested please sign up using the button below
Sports Club
Come to the auditorium or cafeteria this Wednesday at 12:00 to have a game of ping pong! Everyone is Welcome!
Elementary Art sign-ups are now open for Month 6
- Please enter your child's name on the form linked below if he/she would like to attend Elementary Art for month 6 on 1/31, 2/7 and 2/14 from 12:30-1:30.
- PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT COMMIT TO ALL CLASSES. In order to attend, you MUST sign up.
- Sign up for art here
- For more information, please see the art website here: https://mrssinkmea.weebly.com/elementary-art.html
Need to Cancel or Reschedule?
If you are a student, parent, or staff club lead, please take a look at the Extracurricular Calendar linked at the top of the Monday Message. If you need to cancel or reschedule a club meeting, now or in the future, please make sure to send an email to Mrs. Keck, at mkeck@sandi.net, so the calendar can correctly reflect what is happening around campus.
Community Announcements
Nature Walk Meetups
Wonder and wander in nature with MEA friends! This MEA Nature Walk Meetup is a time to explore and enjoy our local open spaces, led by an MEA ASB student and a parent naturalist. Wear walking shoes and bring your sense of wonder. A water bottle and an extra layer can be useful. We’ll leave everything where we find it and will not take any found items with us. This is a community run event, students must bring a chaperone.
Upcoming Events:
February Nature Walk Meetup in Rose Canyon Friday, February 3 @ 10:00-11:30
Meet at the Regents Trailhead of Rose Canyon at Lahitte Court & Regents Road. There is a parking lot there but no restrooms onsite. The nearest restrooms will be at Sprouts Market or Starbucks, about a half-mile away on Governor Drive. Google Maps location: San Clemente Cyn Trl & Lahitte Ct, San Diego, CA 92122. At 10:00, we'll briefly introduce the path and start our walk as a group down a steep slope to enter Rose Canyon. We’ll proceed along a trail with slight elevation changes. There, we can observe native plants, insects, birds, and maybe more. The quieter we are, the more observations we’ll tend to have. We’ll return to the trailhead by 11:30am. February sights and sounds may include tracks in mud, acorn buds, a mix of wintering and summering birds, and observations of Febru-where the wild things are! Rain 60 minutes prior will cancel the event.
March Nature Walk Meetup at Kumeyaay Lake in Mission Trails Regional Park (Afternoon) Friday, March 3 @ 1:00-2:30pm
San Diego City Library Programs
Winter Reading Challenge 2023: All the Feels The Winter Reading Challenge will run from January 1 through January 31. Read 5 books or 5 hours and earn prizes. For all ages. Signups begin online or in-person on January 1. https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/kidsandteens/winterreading
The network of San Diego City Libraries offer a lot of varying programs, from art exhibits, live concerts, to book clubs and children's craft activities. Take a look at all that the San Diego Libraries have to offer go to https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/news-events
For programs at Balboa, Clairemont, and North Clairemont libraries (Closest to MEA)
Please send any information for the Monday Message using the Google form by end of day Thursday for upcoming message. If you have any question please contact Mrs. Keck at mkeck@sandi.net.