Fitness Gram
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!
Elementary Dance & Middle School Social
K-8 students, get ready for a day of fun, dancing, and laughter at our Spring “Under the Sea” Dance and Social on April 24th!
Elementary students join us for a Family Dance from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. All students must be accompanied by a parent, and siblings are welcome to join in the fun.
Middle Schoolers can hit the dance floor, socialize with friends, and enjoy some outdoor games at the Spring Social from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM.
We'll keep everyone energized with some light refreshments and endless fun.
Middle schoolers complete permission slips available in the office or online.
MEA Spring Music Concert
Join us for an evening of incredible performances at the MEA Spring Music Concert!
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 29
🕕 Time: Concert begins at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Auditorium
Come support our talented student musicians as they showcase their hard work and passion for music!
Student musicians: Please arrive by 5:30 PM for setup and warm-up.
We can’t wait to see you there!
🎉 Staff Appreciation Week is Coming! 🎉
📅 Monday, May 5 – Thursday, May 8
Let’s come together to celebrate our amazing MEA staff with a week full of gratitude, goodies, and great vibes! 💐✨
📝 All Week Long:
Show your love! Find teacher appreciation bins by the front office and elementary entrance. Grab a blank card and write a heartfelt note—students AND parents are welcome to participate!
🎨 Chalk the Walk – Thursday, May 1:
Before the week kicks off, join us in covering the campus with colorful chalk messages of appreciation! Let’s make sure our staff sees the love the moment they step onto campus. 💛🖍️
Here’s what we’ve got planned:
🍩 Monday:
Start the week right! The MEA Foundation is sponsoring a delicious breakfast for our staff. ☕🥐
🥗 Tuesday:
Potluck Day! We’re inviting parents and students to bring in tasty dishes.
👉 Sign up here to contribute!
☕ Wednesday:
We’re rolling out the Room Service—Coffee, Tea & Snacks delivered to staff!
🎁 Plus, the Punch Prize Cup makes a surprise appearance!
🍰🌸 Thursday:
It’s a sweet ending with Dessert Day and Flower Day!
👉 Sign up here to bring desserts or flowers and help us spread the love!
💡 Don’t forget to check out the full Staff List and Staff Survey so everyone gets the appreciation they deserve!
Let’s make this a week to remember! 💖
If you have any ideas or resources you would like to share for Staff Appreciation week, please contact Kara Camden at karacamden777@gmail.com.
A.P. Environmental Service Learning Presentations.
The entire M.E.A. community is invited to join us on Thursday, May 1, in the Auditorium from 12:30 - 2:00 pm to watch the A.P. Environmental students showcase their volunteer work through a series of informational presentations. As a year-long project, students were asked to develop and participate in a service learning assignment with an environmental theme. We have a diverse group presenting, many of whom focused their energies right here at M.E.A.! Please join us and see what amazing things our environmental students have been doing.
MEA's Enchanted Forest Prom
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!
Classics 4 Kids
Sign up for the final Classics 4 Kids symphony of the school year! Seats are limited!
$7.38 per person.
https://sdusd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Index/312/False?Search=Mt.+Everest&showAllItems=False
Friday, May 9, 2025 10:45 AM Balboa Theater
Balboa Theatre – 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Pre-registration is required! Use the link above or the QR code to pay.
The San Diego Museum of Art joins brings their European Masters Collection to life in an exhilarating fusion of art and music. Imagination, creativity and collaboration unite in a vibrant world where where masterpieces sing and melodies paint.
Dining for Dollars 🍕
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.
Digital Meet-Up Board
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
Feeding San Diego
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!
Eco Ambassadors
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/
