MEA Tuesday Message

Tuesday, Sep. 5

• 9:00-3:05 Music with Mr. Johnson
  
• 9:30-10:15 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:30-1:30 Elementary Art - Sign-ups Required

Wednesday, Sep. 6

• 11:30-12:30 Creative Club - Room 3
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Room 6

Thursday, Sep. 7

• Dining for Dollars - Blaze Pizza ALL DAY
• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 12:00-12:30 ASB Speeches - Auditorium
• 5:00-7:00 Back to School Night

Friday, Sep. 8

• 9-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
  
  

Upcoming Events:

• Sep 15 End of Month 1
• Sep 19-21 Club Fair

To subscribe to the Mt. Everest Event's Calendar, please visit our website.

Please join us this Thursday, Sep 7th, from 5:00-7:00, for our Back to School Night. This is a great way for families to make connections with our staff and network with other Mt. Everest Families. The library, MakerSpace, and all classrooms will be open for parents to view and learn more about the various opportunities and resources at MEA. We will also be hosting a series of informational sessions; topics include: Navigating Digital Resources, Best Practices for Independent Study, Counselor Q&A, Meet your ASB, and Elementary Enrichment. For more information check out our Back to School Flyer

On Thursday, September 7th, Back to School Night, please enjoy a Family Dinner or Lunch at the MEA Foundation Dining For Dollars Fundraiser at Blaze Pizza from 11:00am-9:00pm. Show this fundraiser flyer or use the promo code when ordering online to be sure 30% of the cost of your meal will be donated to MEA. We're looking forward to seeing everyone!

As you may have noticed, construction has begun on Mt. Everest Drive. Please drive carefully and allot extra time for drop off/pick up.

Ace Hardware (Clairemont Town Square) change round up to benefit Mt. Everest Academy garden, chickens, and nutritional science programming!

Our school will be the recipients of the Ace Hardware change round up for the month of September.

This means that anytime any customer purchases anything in the store, they will be asked to round up their change, and all of that will be given to the Mt. Everest Academy Foundation at the end of September. This store is a local and independently owned location, and has always supported local schools. Encourage friends and family to shop there all through September and round up your change! It adds up quickly.

Join us in the Auditorium, this Thursday during lunch, as candidates for this year's ASB present their vision for the 2023-2024 school year. Voting for this years ASB board will open directly after speeches conclude.

Club Fair is scheduled for the 19th-21st of September. Students in grades 6-12th who are returning club leads or wish to start a new club, please fill out the following Club Request Form. Please get your club forms submitted by Thursday, Sep 7th.

Any parent who would like to run a workshop for students, please contact Principal Browne at cbrowne@sandi.net.

Students who are in grades 10-12 are welcome 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. There is no cost to apply, but students who are inducted may gain access to scholarship opportunities through the NHS.

Please complete the NHS Application by October 13th. If you have any question, please see or email Mr. Cate.

San Diego Unified School District’s Student Wellness Education and Resources Committee (SWEAR) is looking for two driven students, in grades 8-12, who are passionate about mental health to become representatives on our Committee. Our mission is to empower and connect youth advocates for student wellness by supporting mental health campaigns at every SDUSD high school, incorporating mental health education into the curriculum, and increasing access to resources. We aim to bridge the gap between schools in an effort to create a more standardized system of addressing mental health issues districtwide. This is an incredible opportunity, not just for the students chosen, but for the school; SWEAR representatives have testified to the Board of Education (unanimously passing the Mental Health Resolution on 1/27/21), launched district-wide social media campaigns to destigmatize the conversation on mental health, improved school policies to accommodate student well-being, established wellness centers, and facilitated in creating a much-needed dialogue between teachers and students.

Students who are interested must fill out this application by Friday, September 22nd: https://forms.gle/xRym8Yn2492syFTH9.

As a reminder, students in 5th-12th grade MUST bring their school issued Chromebook, charged and with your charger to school every time you are on campus. This is the district policy now and we will not have loaners available.

Help ASB with a schoolwide fundraising campaign this year that starts now. Your help is essential! Every Mt. Everest student can take part!

With the funds raised this year we can look forward to offering community events such as:

• Fall Festival

• Holiday Hoopla

• Dances

• Clubs

• Academic League

• Talent Show

But only if we can count on your participation!

Simply put, we’re asking you to reach out to your friends and family and encourage them to shop for products in our fundraising catalog or online. The proceeds of every purchase will make a BIG difference in our fundraising efforts this year. There’s a lot of great stuff in this year’s catalog; with over 2,500 great products you can be confident that everyone you know will find something they like. (This is not just wrapping paper, but nice, quality products.)

Our fundraising sales only last a few short weeks! So do these quick, easy things today and let’s get our momentum going!

1. Register your participant online by clicking here and enter our Organization ID 24500

2. Invite friends and family to shop and support! Send emails, share on social media, and text the fundraising link to your friends & family to quickly spread the word!

3. Look out for the Charleston Wrap fundraising information coming home this week!

Click here for an instruction letter that you can use to ensure you are registered properly for the fundraiser and that all of your purchases are linked to Mt. Everest Academy.

If you want to support MEA ASB and NOT give credit to an individual participant, please use link or QR Code.

This school year our whole school will be focusing on Leader in Me and the 7 Habits of highly effective kids and teens. Check the Monday Message each month for the monthly focus and what you can do at home to support your child. During month 1, we will be zeroing in on the introduction to the Leader in Me program and the 7 Habits. The elementary classes and the AVID classes will be doing lessons with your students in class and assigned at home.

Here is a link to family activities you can incorporate into your home.

Students ernolled in classes at Mesa College Classes this fall, your classes will start on the SDUSD schedule. Please continue to check your SDUSD email and the one you provided to the college. Mesa College will be providing you more course information, such as how to access Canvas.

To learn out more about College & Career Access Pathways please visit our website.

Join us for PALS , peer tutoring and schoolwork collaboration, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at MEA! PALS is available to all students in grades K-12. Elementary parents need to complete the PALS Check-in form and provide it to the PALS supervisor. This form lets our tutors know what assignment or skills you wish your student to work on while attending PALS.

PALS will be held each every week starting Wednesday, Aug. 30th. Please read the Monday Message each week for updates! Can't wait to see you there!

• Wednesday 12:30-2:30 @ Room 6 (Nielsen)
• Thursday 9:30-11:30 @ Auditorium
• Friday 9-11:30 @ Auditorium

Need to meet with Mr. Rubin?

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

It's time to sign up for Month 2's elementary art class! The class will meet on 9/19, 9/26, and 10/3. Students will be creating a clay fish this month.

Fill out the Elementary Art Form to sign up your child.

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOUR CHILD CANNOT COMMIT TO ALL THREE CLASSES.

To learn more about Elementary Art at MEA, please see the art website here: https://mrssinkmea.weebly.com/elementary-art.html

Expand your creative horizons with others! Bring your lunch and come join us at Mrs. Sink's classroom, starting Sep. 6th, on Wednesdays from 11:30-12:30 for the Creative Club. Creative Club is a fun place to meet friends and learn different art techniques!

We are thrilled to begin offering both an elementary level and secondary level physical education class here at MEA. Whether you are a student eager to stay active with classmates and friends, looking for a safe way to learn a new sport, and/or looking to just have some fun, MEA PE is the class for you!
The Extracurricular PE Class is not just about physical activity, it's about fostering a lifelong love for movement, teamwork, and healthy living. Our mission is to create an environment where every student can thrive physically, socially, and mentally.

​What to Expect: The PE activity classes are designed to be engaging, inclusive, and collaborative. From exciting games & sports to fitness challenges, this class aims to be a safe space to move your body. Additionally, students will learn teamwork, resilience, problem-solving, and build confidence.

Schedule: In order to keep all children safe, two classes will be held to accommodate different ages.
Classes will take place on Wednesday afternoons beginning on September 6, 2023.
Classes do NOT meet during TURN-IN week

• Elementary PE--- 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Grades 2-5 (Elementary students must be picked up at the front gate no later than 1:15 PM)
• Secondary PE ---- 1:50 - 2:40 PM: Grades 6-9

Sign-ups: Please fill out the form below to sign up for the 1st Semester by clicking the class below.

EACH student must have a form to participate:

• Elementary PE 2nd-5th
• ​Secondary PE 6th-9th

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Students are expected to attend all classes.
Students should contact the instructor if you will be absent
Students with two unexcused absences will be dropped from the class to make room for another interested student.
If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. bkielty@sandi.net

From August 2-5, Addison Hou competed in the Western Zone Age Group Swimming Championships. He placed 1st in every one of his events, which are 50 Freestyle, 50 Butterfly, 50 Breaststroke, 100 Breaststroke, 200 Breaststroke, and 200 Individual Medley. At this competition, he broke three team records: the 50 freestyle with a time of 26.67, the 50 breaststroke with a time of 33.46, and the 50 butterfly with a time of 28.29. Addison's time in the 50 breaststroke also broke the San Diego Imperial record. We hope Addison will continue to be successful in his swimming career.

Please note, events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

Parents, Teachers, and Staff, join us for a dramedy at MOXIE Theatre on September 8 at 8pm. MEA parent, Kara Camden is working with MOXIE Theatre to help promote the first show of the season, Cry it Out. Written by Molly Smith Metzler, this show deals with the ups and downs of early motherhood and friendship. There is mature content so not intended for kids. Use the code MOXIEINSIDER to get 25% off your ticket. Hope to see you there!

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.