MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Feb. 25

• 8-8:45- Choir - B15
• 8:50- 9:35- Strings - B15
• 9:40-10:25- Band - B15
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary Art - MakerSpace
• 12:55-1:30 High School eSports Match - Rm 1
• 2:55-3:30 Middle School eSports Match - Rm 1

• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Rm 1
• 12:00-1:00 MEA Farmstand - Front Gate
• 2:00-3:00 SSC/SGT Meeting - Rm 2

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 9:45-11:00 Virtual California Farm Day - Rm 1
• 10:40-11:10 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:30-1:30 Tech Exploration - Rm 1
• 7:00-9:00 Academic League vs Canyon Hills High School - @Canyon Hills

• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• End of Month 7

• March 14 - Talent Show
• March 14 - MEA Silent Auction
• March 21 - PSATs (10th Graders Only)

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

We will have our Mt. Everest Academy Farmstand on Wednesday, February 26 from 12 to 1 at the front of school. Please see the attached image for a description of the event!
As usual, donations are greatly appreciated and help us fund our flourishing gardens. The Farmstand customer courtesy experience is overseen by our middle school Green Team, and they accept cash and PayPal through our Mt. Everest Academy Foundation account. All items are offered on a “pay how you feel” model.

This upcoming Wednesday, December 11th, will be our next meeting and I look forward to seeing you all. SSC begins at 2pm, with SGT following. Info for both SSC and SGT can be found on our website.

Calling all K-5 students! Join Ms. Shannon (in room 1, Ms. Keck’s room) on Thursday, Feb 27 from 9:45-11 AM for a virtual agricultural field trip!
“Join us for Virtual CA Farm Day on February 27 to explore the wide and wonderful world of careers in agriculture.
Through a mix of pre-recorded segments and live interactive hosts, classrooms will hit the farm, and the grocery store, witness welding, explore geology, and much more!”
This is happening during parent/teacher conference week, so there are no formal classes during that week for K-5 students.
Please sign your K-5 student in at the front office and direct them towards room 1. The live broadcast will begin at 10 AM and will conclude at 11 AM. Please pick up your child at the front office a few minutes after 11!

Come join the MEA community on the San Diego Bay aboard the Legacy Whale Watching Boat! The Legacy crew and NAT Whaler volunteers will provide detailed information about whales, dolphins, sea lions, and more. During the winter, we will see migrating gray whales.

"Legacy’s 80-foot vessel offers two decks with indoor and outdoor seating, snacks and beverages for purchase, and three full-sized restrooms. The boat can host 115 passengers, providing an intimate experience and up-close views of ocean wildlife. Legacy is docked at Seaforth Landing in Mission Bay, which has ample free parking for passengers."

Friday, February 28 at 10:00 AM
Cost is $32 per person (this is half off the regular price) Use the link to reserve your spot!

https://seaforth.fishingreservations.net/sdwvouchers/user.php?trip_id=952345

Excited for a fun day full of Pi! Learn about the number Pi through a series of activities including Kahoots, pie eating, and special prizes! Prizes will be available for winners of the activities. All participants are encouraged to bring pie if they would like, though it is entirely optional and snacks will be provided. We hope to see you for a fun day!

Day: Wednesday, March 12
Time: 12-1 pm
Location: Mr. Huy's Classroom (Room B16)

🚗💨 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.

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 MEA Foundation is gearing up for our highly anticipated annual auction, and we invite you to be a part of this meaningful event. Your generous donations help us continue our mission, and we welcome contributions from individuals and businesses alike.

If you or a business you know would like to donate, please contact Karen Krampe at auction@meafoundation.org. To ensure inclusion in this year’s auction, all donations should be submitted by March 3rd.

Thank you for your support in making this event a success!

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! 🔥🚀

Last Friday, students from Mt. Everest Academy kicked off an exciting esports mentorship program with UCSD's Triton Esports Team. During the session, they engaged with collegiate players in discussions about online citizenship and self-management, gaining valuable insights on navigating the digital world safely and handling toxicity in gaming communities.

This month, students will reconvene to explore the topic of Game-Life Balance: Health & Self-Care, where they will learn strategies for maintaining a healthy equilibrium between gaming, academics, and personal well-being.

This mentorship program not only bridges the gap between education and entertainment but also empowers students with valuable life skills in a collaborative and inspiring setting.

This program is open to all MEA students, 6th grade and up. If you are interested in joining future workshops, please reach out to Mrs. Keck. Students may attend the virtually or in person.

This month, our school is focusing on Habit 6: Synergize (Work together to achieve more)

Habit 6: Synergize is the major achievement of independent relationships: the ability to create synergy with another person. Synergy creates an outcome that’s greater than the sum of its parts, as in 1+1 = 3 or more.

In other words, two people working together can create greater results than would have been possible separately. Synergize proves the 7 habits work together by furthering communication skills.

Click here for some Family Activities for the 7 Habits.

Don’t miss out on reliving the best moments of the year! Secure your customizable yearbook now and cherish the unforgettable friendships, achievements, and milestones forever.

🔗 Order now: Click here!
📖 Passcode: 1013183679162246

Hurry—order before it’s too late! 🕒✨

Make sure your photo is in the yearbook! If you didn’t take a picture with Sumner Photography this fall, or if you’d like to use a different one, now’s your chance to upload your preferred portrait.

👩‍🎓 Seniors: You can use your fall photo or submit a professional/amateur headshot with a simple background—no preferred vendor required!

📅 Deadline: March 14th – Don’t wait!
📤 Upload your photo today!

Thank you for helping make this year’s yearbook amazing! 🎉

It’s time to celebrate the most unforgettable personalities in grades 9-12! The yearbook staff will soon be handing out ballots for this year’s student standout nominations—so start thinking about who in your grade deserves the spotlight!

Fun Categories Include:

🕵️ Best Candidate for the C.I.A.
💃 Most Likely to Dance in a Beyoncé Video
🥇 Most Likely to Place in the Olympics
🏹 Most Likely to Survive the Hunger Games

😁 Most Likely to Always Have a Smile on their Face

🎤 Most Likely to Host a Late-Night Talk Show
🌳 Most Likely to Become the Lorax
💡 Most Likely to Develop a Life-Changing Product
👩‍💼 Most Likely to Become Your Boss

Get ready to cast your votes and honor your classmates in the yearbook’s most fun tradition! 🏆✨

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: March 14th – Don’t miss out!
🔗 Click here for details!

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

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.

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 form below.

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

Come and support fellow MEA students in the Junior Theatre production of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School." Show opens Friday, February 23rd at 7pm and runs for 3 weekends. Fridays at 7pm and Saturdays/Sundays at 2pm. Last show is Sunday, March 16th 2pm.

For tickets and more information about Junior Theatre, please visit their website at https://juniortheatre.com/box-office/

Gear up, everyone! The San Diego Velodrome season is about to hit the pedals, and it's time to leave those training wheels behind.

At the San Diego Velodrome, they offer three levels of youth cycling classes to suit every skill level. The spotlight's on their Junior Cruisers program, a fantastic five-session adventure filled with fun activities and games in a safe, car-free zone. Designed for kids aged 7 to 18, it's the perfect way to teach bike safety and create unforgettable memories. Enroll your junior (ages 7-18) in the next session starting on February 21st for an epic ride! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️

Ready, set, ride like you mean it!

Got questions? Reach out to Derek Ntambakwa (Current All-Stars Team member, former Junior Cruiser)

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.