MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Apr. 8

• 8-8:45- Choir - B15
• 8:50- 9:35- Strings - B15
• 9:40-10:25- Band - B15
• 12:00-12:30 Mario Kart Tournament - Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary Art - MakerSpace
• 3:00-3:45 MS Splatoon Match - Rm 1

Wednesday, Apr. 9

• 12:00-12:30 Seek First to Understand - Elementary Playground
• 12:00-12:30 Mario Kart Tournament - Auditorium
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Rm 1
  
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary PE
• 1:50-2:40 Secondary PE

Thursday, Apr. 10

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
  
• 11:00-11:40 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:00-9:00 Dining for Dollars - Urbane Cafe
• 12:00-12:30 Mario Kart Tournament - Auditorium
• 12:30-1:30 Tech Exploration - Rm 1
• 5:00-7:00 Family Game Night

Friday, Apr. 11

• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 9:00-11:30 Beach Cleanup - Scripps Pier
• 12:00 ASB President Applications Due
• 7:00-10:00 MEAF Parent and Staff Mixer

Upcoming Events:

• Apr. 16 MEA Farm Stand
• Apr. 17 Spring Art Show
• Apr. 22-23 Fitness Gram (Gr. 5, 7, & 9)
• Apr. 23 SGT/SSC
• Apr. 24 Elementary School Dance
• Apr. 24 Middle School Social

Check out the week's club calendar below. For more information about clubs, check out the MEA Campus Life.

Get ready for some fast-paced, shell-throwing, banana-slipping action—it's time for the MEA Mario Kart Tournament!

🎮 Preliminary Races:
🗓️ April 8–10
🕛 During lunch in the Auditorium
Race against fellow students for glory and a spot in the finals! The top players from each day will advance!
📌 Sign-ups close each day at 11 AM—don’t miss your chance to compete!

🏆 Final Showdown:
🗓️ April 10th
🕠 Finals begin at 5:30 PM during Family Game Night
Come cheer on the finalists or compete for the championship title!
Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 racers.

📣 Open to students of all ages—Sign up now and prove you've got what it takes to cross the finish line first!

Please join us on the elementary playground on Wednesday, April 9 from 12-12:30 for a fun activity to explore the Leader in Me habit "Seek First to Understand and then to be Understood." There's a small prize for everyone who participates. It'll be quick and easy and a fun way to get to know your fellow students!

Bring the whole crew for an epic night of fun at Family Game Night on Thursday, April 10th! Whether you're rolling dice, battling bosses, or crushing trivia, there’s something for everyone:

✨ Board Games Galore – Classic favorites and new gems
👾 Video Game Stations – Compete or co-op, your call
🐲 Dungeons & Dragons – Dive into adventure with beginner-friendly sessions
🎉 And More!

🕕 Time: 5:00-7:00

All ages welcome – fun guaranteed!
Grab your game face and join us for an unforgettable night!

Take a night off from cooking and support our school at the same time! Join us at Urbane Cafe on Wednesday, April 10th for Dining for Dollars – a delicious way to give back.

Bring your family, invite friends, and help us make a difference—one bite at a time!

Join MEA students for a beach cleanup at and north of Scripps Pier in La Jolla, organized by the Environmental Alliance Club and German 5-6 students.

🗓 Date: Friday, April 11th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Scripps Pier, La Jolla

What to bring:

• Wear old clothes
• Bring water
• Snacks will be provided!

Important Notes:

• Don’t forget to fill out a permission slip from the front office
• Students in grade 7 and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

• We'll meet at the top near the beginning of Scripps Pier and then we'll walk down to the beach together.

Come help us keep the beach beautiful! 🌊♻️

**Sponsored by the MEA Foundations

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Join fellow MEA parents and staff for a kid-free night of laughter, mingling, and great company on Friday, April 11th, from 7–10 PM. Enjoy delicious refreshments and drinks while you connect with our amazing community in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

💥 This event is completely FREE! Thanks to our generous host, Mission Valley Oral Surgery, Dr. Olin (an MEA family!), you can enjoy a fantastic night out—no strings attached!

🔹 Reserve Your Spot Today!

Click on Donate & Tickets—your ticket is FREE, and no donation is required. Just RSVP by Wednesday, April 9th, so we know you're coming!

📅 Mark your calendar, book that babysitter, and get ready for an awesome night out!

For any questions, email info@meafoundation.org. We can't wait to see you there! 🎊

All students in grade 5, 7, and 9 are required to complete the Fitnessgram this year. We have scheduled the following dates and times:

• Tuesday, April 22 at 1:50pm (Grades 7 and 9)
• Wednesday, April 23 at 9:20 (Grades 5 and 9)

The Fitnessgram is a state mandated exam, which public school students in grades five, seven, and nine are required to take. There are five parts to the exam, and students are encouraged to review these exercises ahead of time. (Please note, height and weight are no longer collected.)

For 9th graders, taking the Fitnessgram cannot be stressed enough. Students are required to take 2 years of PE to graduate high school. However, if you do not participate in the Fitnessgram test, you are REQUIRED to take PE additional years.

Please remember to wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes!

Please join us in the Zen Garden on Thursday, April 17th from 12 - 2 pm as we showcase artwork from all the grades here at MEA. There will be plenty of things to inspire you as we celebrate some of the amazing pieces created by our students. As an added benefit, The MEA Environmental Alliance will be hosting informational tables for Earth Day, and the MEA Jam Band will be performing a lunchtime set! What a day to be in the garden!! We look forward to seeing you all then.

Join us for the MEA April Farmstand on Wednesday, April 16 from 12 to 1 at the front of school. Our honey vendor, April, will be present with her amazing local honey products! The dedicated Green Team students will be available for customer support, and the Farmstand accepts PayPal (through the MEA Foundation) and cash. MEA Farmstand items (except honey products) are offered on a “pay as you feel” model. All proceeds go directly back into supporting the vibrant MEA garden spaces. Shop fresh, support local!

All high school students are welcome to the MEA's 2025 Prom! Save the date for May 9th and grab your tickets now! Each MEA student can bring one guest who is not from MEA, and you can buy a ticket for your guest at the same time you buy your own. Your guest will need to fill out their own permission form, which you can get from the office. If you need help with ticket costs, scholarships are available—just ask an MEA staff member for details.

How to buy tickets:

Tickets are only available online—no cash accepted. You can sign in to your SchoolCash Online account or use the QR code to buy tickets for yourself and your guest. The tickets will be linked to the student’s name. Please note that all tickets are non-refundable, so keep your receipt to show at the door; a screenshot of the ticket is fine too. Please note that ticket prices will increase as we get closer to the event. Here are the prices:

• $60 until March 28
• $65 from March 29 to May 2
• $70 from May 3 to May 8

No tickets will be available after midnight on May 8.

Do you need a dress?

Princess Project may be a good place to find your perfect dress!

If you are a student who would like to receive the Monday Message via text, simply fill out the form below, and we’ll add your cell number to our contact list.

📲 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/fDcpVHSHqzJHiRRz7

The race for 2025-26 ASB President is ON! 🏆 If you’re a current junior with at least one semester of ASB experience, this is YOUR chance to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on our school!

💥 Why Run?
✅ Be the voice of the student body
✅ Plan epic events & traditions
✅ Leave your mark on campus

📅 Key Dates:
📌 April 11, 2025 – Completed applications & speeches due to Ms. Rice or Mr. Neilsen by 12:00 noon
📌 April 22, 2025 – Candidate speeches at noon, voting begins immediately after
📌 April 28, 2025 – All campaign materials must be removed by 3 PM, voting closes at midnight

📢 Make sure to review the candidate details & application materials

Other officer positions will open next fall, but the presidency waits for no one—step up and lead! 🔥

Hello Families - Papa John's Restaurant chain has an online fundraising code that will save you money on regular priced items and raise money for MEA. You can use this promo code: MTEVEREST, any time of day in most Papa Johns' locations in San Diego County. See the flyer for details.

Market Day was a huge success! Students spent eight weeks learning about economics, writing a business plan, creating products, designing advertisements, collaborating with their business partner to build their storefront kiosks and it all culminated as a Marketplace where students were able to sell and purchase goods. Thank you to all the 3rd and 4th grade parents for making this event a success.

The Yearbook Cover is in YOUR hands! 🏆✨ Help us choose the perfect design that will represent this year’s memories. Cast your vote and make history—this is your chance to leave your mark!

📅 Don’t wait! Vote now and be part of the decision! 🗳️📖

Make your graduate—or any student—feel extra special with a personalized Recognition Ad in the yearbook! 🎓🎈 Share your love, pride, and best wishes with a custom message and photos they’ll cherish forever.

📅 Deadline: April 18th – Don’t miss out!
🔗 Click here for details!

Make their yearbook even more memorable—secure their spot today! ❤️

It’s time to complete those personalized custom pages!

One customizable two-page spread is included with each yearbook purchase.

Don’t want to add your own photos to your custom pages?

Try adding the title of AUTOGRAPHS or SIGNATURES to your blank pages instead.

This will give your child two blank pages for signatures from friends and teachers!

IF you do not add anything to your custom pages, they will NOT be included in your child’s yearbook.

Due date: April 18th

We at MEA are so lucky to have such flexibility as to be able to pursue our passions outside of school.

If there is something special that you can do because you go to Mt. Everest Academy, please upload a photo of it with a brief caption. We'd love to post it in this year's yearbook!

It is time for students in grades 5-11 to plan their classes for the next school year!

Current 8th-11th Graders (Class of 2026-2029)

• All current 8th -11th graders must either make an appointment (in person or online) to meet with Mr. Rubin or email course requests (arubin@sandi.net). Please reserve a conference time at this link to discuss courses for next year, graduation and college entrance requirements, and community college courses.

• During their articulation meeting, incoming 9th graders and their parents can meet with Mr. Rubin to discuss a four-year plan.

• Parents are encouraged to attend along with their student(s). Parents who cannot attend should review the course options with their student at home.

• Students do not need to return an articulation sheet but should be prepared to share their course requests with Mr. Rubin during their appointment or by email.

• If you would prefer to work with Mr. Rubin over email to select classes, please email him your requests.

Articulation Sheets:

Incoming 9th graders, Class of 2029

Incoming 10th graders, Class of 2028

Incoming 11th graders, Class of 2027

Incoming 12th graders, Class of 2026

Find all courses being offered next year and a tentative class schedule at the links below:

Class Schedule 2025-2026

Sign up for an articulation meeting with Mr. Rubin (for next year's 9th-12th only).

Current 5th-7th Graders (Class of 2030-2032)

You will select your classes for the following school year through a Google Form. Mr. Rubin presented the form in Ms. Patterson's and Mr. Cate’s class. The form will be available to complete in Ms. Patterson's or Mr. Cate’s Google Classrooms and linked here.

To review the course options available to middle school students, please see the following articulation sheets:

Incoming 6th graders, Class of 2032

Incoming 7th graders, Class of 2031

Incoming 8th graders, Class of 2030

Please email Mr. Rubin if you have questions regarding scheduling.

Students of any skill-level are welcome. If you play a different instrument and want to join Jam Band, we meet 1:50 - 3:00pm every Wednesday but turn-in week. Hope to see you there!

If you want to help shape the best events of the year—including PROM—then join Yearenders! 🎶✨ We meet every second Thursday during lunch in the Makerspace, and we need YOUR ideas to make these events unforgettable!

Don’t just attend—be part of the magic! See you there! 🎊🔥

Calling all Elementary Families! We now have our own digital bulletin board for sharing our Meet-Ups each month! Click on the link to see the places we plan to visit! You are welcome to plan your own meet-up, large or small, or join one that has already been organized. Be sure to give your contact information in the comment section so the organizers can reach those families who are interested in attending.
https://padlet.com/bkielty/mea-elementary-meet-ups-bm0xc8x7lp3pdjn

If you do not wish to fill out the FAFSA, please complete the following form: FAFSA Opt Out

Community Events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

Please support hungry San Diegans by donating non-perishable foods to Feeding San Diego! A donation box has been placed in the office. Feeding San Diego is especially in need of canned proteins (like canned chicken/ tuna,) ready-to-eat meals (like canned ravioli,) peanut butter, cooking oils, and spices. No glass containers please.

Donated foods will be delivered to the food bank by Girl Scout Troop #4662 (Daisey and Gwenny’s troop.) Deadline to donate is noon Thursday April 24. We appreciate your support!

In spring 2023, the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation launched the free Eco Ambassadors program for high school students interested in nature-related careers. The program offers inspiring sessions at the park, where students learn about local ecosystems, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

The deadline to apply for the Summer 2025 cohort is April 13th.
Summer Cohort June 16-June 20
To learn more please check out: https://mtrp.org/ecoambassadors/

If you are seeking opportunities to connect, engage, and with other families in the MEA Community, we invite you to explore the private electronic bulletin board. We encourage you to share any local activities or events that you and fellow MEA students and families may enjoy together. Please note that these activities are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy.

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.