MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Mar. 18

• 8-8:45- Choir - B15
• 8:50- 9:35- Strings - B15
• 9:40-10:25- Band - B15
• 12:00-12:30 Science Fair Setup - Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary Art - MakerSpace

• 11:30-12:30 LEGO Derby - Auditorium
• 12:00-12:30 Science Fair - Auditorium
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Rm 1
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary PE
• 1:50-2:40 Secondary PE

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 10:40-11:10 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:00-12:30 Science Fair - Auditorium
• 12:30-1:30 Tech Exploration - Rm 1

• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 10:00-11:00 UCSD eSports Mentorship - Rm 1/Online
• 6:00 Talent Show/Silent Auction

• Mar. 31 - Apr. 4 Spring Break
• Apr. 8-10 Mario Kart Tournament
• April 10th Family Game Night

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

🚗💨 Rev up your creativity and get ready to race! 💨🚗

The Engineering Club is thrilled to invite all students to the ultimate Lego Derby on Wednesday, March 19, from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the auditorium, alongside the Science Fair!

🏆 Prizes await! Compete for the fastest car or impress with the most creative design!

You’ll have the chance to build, customize, and race your own Lego car on a specially designed track that our club has been crafting just for this event. This is your moment to show off your engineering skills, push the limits of speed, and let your imagination run wild!

🔥 Think you have what it takes? Join us for the excitement, the competition, and the fun! See you on the track! 🏁

Please contact Malia Wilke at maliawilke@gmail.com with any questions.

March 21: Positive Gamer Traits & Team Building Tactics

This session will highlight the positive traits that gaming can foster—such as leadership, communication, and resilience—while also offering practical strategies for effective teamwork and collaboration in competitive environments.

This ongoing mentorship program is a unique opportunity that bridges education, digital citizenship, and personal development in a fun and engaging setting. Open to all MEA students in grades 6 and up, participants can join either virtually or in person.

Meetings will be held from 10:00–11:00 AM. Please arrive by 9:45 in Room 1, or join us online:
Click here to join via Microsoft Teams

Let’s keep leveling up—both in-game and in life!

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

Come help us keep the beach beautiful! 🌊♻️

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

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.

The Mt. Everest Academy Rocketry Club is raising funds for supplies through DonorsChoose! 🚀 Your support will help us build and launch rockets, explore aerodynamics, and further our school's STEM education. Every donation makes a difference!

📢 Donate here

Thank you for fueling our mission to reach new heights! 🔥🚀

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.

Plein Air Painting Club will be meeting up on campus this Friday from 9:30-11:30! The location will be posted on Ms. Keck's Door.

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

Are you a 10th-12th grader with a GPA of 3.5 or higher? If so, you’re invited to apply for the Mt. Everest Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society! Applicants must have been enrolled for a full semester at MEA prior to the application deadline and have a current GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students who are inducted may gain access to scholarship opportunities through the NHS.

📅 Application Deadline: March 21st
💡 No cost to apply! (Students already accepted do not need to reapply.)

📩 Have questions? See or email Mr. Cate for more info!

Community Events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

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.