LEGO Robotics
Mrs. Keck is trying to update the robotics equipment at MEA with a DonorsChoose. Two LEGO Spike units have already be generously donated by MEA families, and we are looking to add an additional 3 sets to our tech classrooms. LEGO Spike robotics offer the creative and design aspects that are synonymous with the LEGO brand, while also offering the ability to incorporate multiple coding languages, allow them to grow with our students as they learn.
If you are able to donate or share please visit: Building Brighter Futures
*** Please note that when donating they do include optional 15% donation to support DonorsChoose. You may select edit at checkout to ensure the full amount goes towards MEA.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Students in Grades 6-12 are invited to enter their art in our 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.
You may submit a design that is for the front cover only or a wrap-around spread for both the front and back. Keep in mind that there is a spine roughly half an inch wide that will cut through the middle of a wrap-around design. All entries must be in digital format.
Yearbook Theme:
This year’s book doesn’t have a specific “tag line,” but the cover art should reflect the uniqueness of this school, which is unlike any other.
Tips for a Good Entry:
All entries must include Mt. Everest Academy and the school year 2024-25.
Use lots of color, including the background. Don’t leave much white space.
Do not add text too close to the edges of the page. Leave 1 inch of space around the outside edges with no text, just color/design. This will avoid print issues when the art is applied to the cover.
Submit Your Digital Art:
See this link for the specific dimensions for creating your artwork in programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator or others: size, dimensions and resolutions
Use the specs and templates for an 8 ½ x 11 Hardcover book with 92 pages (Photoshop and inDesign templates available)
Email your file to rfinney@sandi.net
All Entries Due By: January 31, 2025 (end of Month 6)
2024-2025 Yearbook
We have a great yearbook staff ready to record the year for you in this year's yearbook!
Purchase your copy by October 31st and receive a 10% Discount!
Leader in Me
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 2, we are zeroing in on Habit 1, Be Proactive. Student will be able to explain the value of a growth mindset and the importance of focusing on their Circle of Control.
The elementary classes and the AVID classes are doing lessons with your students in class and assigned at home.
Here is a link to family activities you can incorporate into your home.
The Maritime Museum of San Diego
Please RSVP for a special field trip to the world’s oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India. Get a glimpse of history as your guides from the Maritime Museum give you a glimpse of history through storytelling and activities. The MEA Foundation is helping to subsidize the cost of this trip, so the final price per person will be approximately 10 dollars per child and adult. (Exact cost TBD based on the number of participants.)
Wednesday, October 16 at 9:45 at The Maritime Museum of San Diego
3rd through 5th grade plus siblings
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
National Honor Society
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 25th. If you have any question, please see or email Mr. Cate.
D&D Quest Club
We had an amazing turn out last Friday for Session 0. Now that the character creation is out of the way, the adventures begin this week! If you are interested in joining the party of heroes, please reach out to Mrs. Keck to get a seat at the table and connected to the Discord.
Also Mrs. Keck has put out a DonorsChoose to fundraise to bring resin printing to MEA. Resin printers are extremely detailed and allow players and game masters to bring the story to life, with terrain and miniatures. Thanks to multiple backers and the donors matching by Amazon, we are near funding completion. If you are interested in helping please visit: Level Up
*** Please note that when donating they do include optional 15% donation to support DonorsChoose. You may select edit at checkout to ensure the full amount goes towards MEA.
Hungry, Hungry Silkworm Caterpillars
Mrs. Finney’s classes are raising a huge family of silkworms! Their eggs just hatched, and they are hungry!
Thank you so very much to Juliana, Jody, and Luke for harvesting hundreds of delicious Mulberry leaves for them. Your hardwork is most appreciated!
Though these guys are smaller than an ant right now, they will be eating Mulberry leaves nonstop for a few weeks, and growing, growing, growing!
More updates to come!
Swing by Room 11 if you’d like to take a look!
