Farmstand
Join us for a fall harvest Farmstand on Wednesday, October 23rd from 12-1 at the front of school!
We will have a variety of fall-themed items, all grown right here on the MEA campus.
Our dedicated Green Team students will be offering the items on a donation basis, accepting cash and PayPal (MEA Foundation account).
We will also have April, our local Honey vendor, offering her amazing products. She accepts a larger payment variety.
Items are limited, so please arrive early for best selection! All proceeds immediately benefit our thriving school garden program.
Fall into Fitness
Join our school team to track your activity over 3 weeks starting on 10/15! Choose Mt. Everest on the sign up and the track your progress by Wednesday each week. Win prizes and get active! This information will run the in Monday Message and be shared with PE classes.
FALL INTO FITNESS 2024- CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO GET MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE THIS FALL!
- A free physical activity challenge for the SDUSD community.
- Track your minutes of movement and compete with other teams across SDUSD (and the nation) for a chance to win fun prizes!
- Challenge kicks off on October 15 and runs for three weeks ending on November 4.
🎃 Get ready for a spooktacular time! 🎃
🎃On Thursday October 31, from 12:45-2:45 pm, the ASB is proud to present the Fantastical Fall Festival. Please come join us for an afternoon of community fun! Students will be facilitating a variety of games and booths for children of all ages including Teacher Dunk Tank, Cookie Decorating, Musical Chairs, Fortune Telling, Face Painting & Tattoos, Cornhole, Pumpkin Painting and Frankenstein operation.
Booth Passports can be picked up at the Ticket Booth. Each passport is redeemable for a prize after booth participation.
A $5 wristband gets you unlimited play! Purchase wristbands here. Snacks will also be available for purchase including $3 for Root Beer Floats & Nachos, $2 Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade, $1 Chips and Rice Krispy Treats so please bring cash if wish to purchase. Parents are welcome and parents should accompany students in grades K-5. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
ASB is requesting a few donations. Please sign up for cookies, ice cream, frozen minute maid pops, sunscreen and pop up canopies. If you have any questions please contact Karen Krampe.🎉👻
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Our annual ASB See's Candy Fundraiser is starting! Please help support Mt. Everest Academy and the ASB by participating in this MEA tradition.
New this year is Online Ordering! You can place orders online to be delivered to friends and family or you can share the Online Order link for others to order their favorite See’s Candies treats.
Paper Order forms are available from the supervising teacher, in the office or select the link See's Winter Fundraising Order Form. Thanks for helping us raise money to support school events like dances, festivals, and clubs!
Return all paper orders and money to the MEA office by Tuesday, December 3rd. Paper orders will be available to MEA the week of December 9th so families can pick up prior to winter break. Checks should be made out to MEA ASB. Prizes will be awarded to the top three sellers.
If you have any questions please contact Karen Krampe.
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!
Ukulele Workshop
Attention 2nd through 5th graders! Please join us for a Ukulele for Beginners workshop on Wednesday, October 30 from 12:30-1:00, in B15. We'll be learning a few basic chords and a simple song or two. This workshop will be limited to 10 students. For any questions, please contact Kara (MEA Parent) at karacamden777@gmail.com. Here's the link to sign up:
Classics 4 Kids
Be sure to sign up for the Classics 4 Kids concert by Friday, Nov 1, 2024. Use the link to purchase your tickets today!
Classics 4 Kids:
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 9:45 AM (program 50 minutes)
Sound Waves: Water Music
Joan B. Kroc Theater
$7.38 students/adults
Set sail on a STEAM journey as the Classics Philharmonic Orchestra explores music inspired by the ocean and its inhabitants. With guest educators from Wildcoast, students dive into an integrated learning experience where the power of music fosters a deeper understanding of the crucial role oceans play on our planet.
*Featuring Conductor Dana Zimbric & The Classics Philharmonic Orchestra *Designed for Pre-K – 6th Grade *Social-Emotional Learning & Diverse Music
Old Town San Diego Field Trips
Calling all K-6th graders: The Old Town San Diego field trips are back!
Join us on the Explore the Past and Blacksmithing activity. Pre-registration is needed! The final cost is dependent on the number of students. Should be about $10-$15 per person for both activities. Please email bkielty@sandi.net or leave a comment on the Elementary Meet-Ups electronic bulletin board if you are interested. Be sure to indicate the number of people in your group.
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
SDUSD's Environmental Literacy Task Force
SDUSD's Environmental Literacy Task Force is looking for new student members! The Environmental Literacy Taskforce is a coalition of highly driven student activists from schools all around SDUSD. Designed to educate, aid, and elevate every student's activism, ELT provides valuable knowledge and support to its members as they set, execute, and complete a tailored/customized set of environmental goals for their school site. Through educational workshops, team meetings, and real-life activism, the environmental literacy task force will increase environmental action and literacy within the SDUSD and empower student activists to push for the change they want to see.
A member's role within ELT will be as a change maker, and a student.
Responsibilities will include
- Attending our bi-monthly / weekly (pending on availability and needs) meetings
- Coming ready to learn about topics such as professionalism, communications, grassroots activism, and environmentalism.
- Fostering a collaborative community with your fellow school site representatives and members from across the district. These collaborations will include working on selected projects at your school site, submitting progress-check assignments and contributing to our districts supportive network of students preparing for their professional career.
If interested, the link to sign up is in the ELT Instagram bio (@sdusdenviroleaders)! Please access through personal account.
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. (**must open with your sandi.net account) If you have any question, please see or email Mr. Cate.
Join Us for This Week’s Civil Discourse Meeting!
This week, we’ll dive into the complex question: What regulations, if any, should exist for firearms in light of the Second Amendment? While the right to bear arms is enshrined in our Constitution, it’s crucial to consider the limitations that accompany other rights, such as free speech. For instance, you cannot falsely shout "fire" in a crowded theater due to the potential harm it could cause. Should individuals be permitted to create and store weapons of mass destruction in their backyards? What about owning a BB gun? Where should we draw the line when it comes to personal freedom versus public safety?
In our meetings, we create a respectful environment where everyone can share their opinions and learn from each other. Our primary goal is to help students practice summarizing different beliefs, fostering empathy and critical thinking in the process.
To prepare for our discussion, feel free to explore these resources:
https://www.heritage.org/firearms/report/fact-sheet-gun-violence
https://everytownresearch.org/rankings/
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/addressing-the-root-causes-of-gun-violence-with-american-rescue-plan-funds-lessons-from-state-and-local-governments/
We hope to see you there for a thoughtful and engaging conversation! If you have any questions or would like to be added to our email list, please reach out to Indigo at indigoskysong@gmail.com or Henry at henry448852@gmail.com.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park!
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at Sky Zone Trampoline Park! Join us on Wednesday, October 30th at 4 PM for an epic afternoon of bouncing, flipping, and soaring – you won’t want to miss this thrill-packed event! This event is open to the entire K-12 MEA community.
Wednesday, October 30th
4 PM - 6 PM
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
8190 Miralani Dr, San Diego, CA 92126
Little Women
Come support MEA Theater Director Rebecca Myers who is starring in Little Women the Musical at MOXIE Theatre in the College Area. We are going to the preview on November 10 and tickets for this date are pay what you want pricing. The show will be two and a half hours with intermission. Hope to see you there! For any questions, please contact MEA parent Kara at karacamden777@gmail.com
Here is the link to buy tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35605/production/1205575?performanceId=11489430
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
GreeneTree Theatre presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory November 15, 16, 22, 23. Evie Wuornos, Amanda O’Barski (MEA 8th graders), plus a few former MEA students are in the show. Ticket sales at door. Time and Dates are as follows:
- November 15 @ 7pm
- November 16 @ 3pm & 7pm
- November 22 @ 7pm
- November 23 @ 3pm & 7pm
