MEA Monday Message
Mar 11, 2024
Kindness Rocks
Ms. G and Ms. Shannon invite all students to participate in a lunch time activity March 12, 13, and 14.
Inspired by the “Kindness Rocks” project, we will gather under the pine tree next to the Zen garden to create beautiful rocks with inspirational messages. We will add these rocks to the front garden after its complete overhaul in a few weeks.
How can rocks spread kindness?
“This painted rock, sometimes called a kindness stone, is simply a rock that someone has decorated with an inspirational message. They can be any size or shape, as big or small as you like! The point of this stone painting is to sprinkle positivity around your community. Once you create one, the idea is to leave it somewhere for another person to find and enjoy. As we all know, sometimes a simple message of love and compassion can spark joy and brighten someone's entire day.”
This event is co-sponsored by MEA’s wellness committee in our continuing efforts to “create and connect” or “gather and grow” off a device or screen.
Rocks and materials provided. All students (K-12) are welcome! No parent supervision required. Please pickup your K-5 student at 12:30 in the front office.
MEA Moments
Hello everyone. These announcements are brought to you by the ASB committed to YOU.
The Talent Show was a hit last Friday and we are so proud of all our performers!
This week, starting on Tuesday the 12th to Thursday the 14th, we will be showing a variety of short films in the auditorium during lunch (12 - 12:30 pm). Snacks will be provided, so come on down for a good time with your fellow peers!
And elementary and middle schoolers, mark your calendars! On March 28th, you are all invited to attend the Spring Social! Enjoy dressing up and socializing with all your friends as well as, if you're up for it, dancing!
Additionally, Month 8 is spirit month! Starting with Pattern Week, go wild with polka dots, plaid, stripes, and mix-matching your outfit with the patterns of your choice. Week 2 is Western Week, so get your country on with denim, cowboy hats, and boots. Week 3 is Haberdashery & Scarfary Week so go all out with berets, bucket hats, and scarfs. Lastly, end of the month with Black and White Week, which, as the name entails, requires you to wear black and white!
That’s all folks.
ASB is hosting a Spirit Month in Month 8!
Every week, there will be a different theme to wear.
Week 1: Pattern Week - wear any and all patterns you have!
Week 2: Western Week - denim, cowboy hats, boots, and everything cowboy!
Week 3: Haberdashery & Scarfery Week - wear all of your favorite hats and scarves!
Week 4: Grayscale Week - wear your black, white and gray clothes!
Participate to have fun with your friends!
Academic League
Last week, our Academic League team hosted their last home match of the season. They won all three levels against Canyon Hills (novice, junior varsity, and varsity). Afterwards Mr. Cate recognized the graduating seniors: Jason, Emma, Scott, and Alex (photo attached).
This Thursday, join us for our final match at Madison High!
March Month of Giving
ASB's newly formed Outreach Committee is hosting "March Month of Giving." After much deliberation, the committee decided that the focus of this year would be helping low income and unsheltered individuals/families. During the month of March, we will be collecting donations of toiletries to build hygiene kits that will be donated to the Salvation Army Kroc Center Family Resource Department. A donation box will be located in the front office. The donation drive needs unopened (preferably full size) toiletry items. This is includes, but is not limited to: Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Razor, Lotion, Period Products, Tooth Brush, Tooth Paste, Deodorant, Mouth Wash, Floss, Socks, Bandaids, Brush/Combs, Tissues, Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, and Lip Balm. The committee is also looking for donations of Gallon-sized Ziploc Baggies to create the hygiene kits. Following the donation period, ASB will host a hygiene kit building event where students can assist in building the kits. Please help us achieve our goal of building 50 hygiene kits. "A helping hand can be a ray of sunshine in a cloudy world."
Lighthouse Team - Lunch time games
Your student lighthouse team is planning games during lunch time (12:00 - 12:30) at the end of March. We are in need of your input for planning purposes!
The games are listed below with their respective dates.
- Dodgeball Championship 3/26
- Cornhole Competition 3/27
- Twister Time 3/28
We are also in need of materials, such as a few twister mats. If you have any extra or any that you can lend, please do so.
Middle School Social
Enjoy an afternoon with dancing and games with friends.
March 28th, 3:15-4:30
Attendees will need a completed permission slip, click the photo flyer to access or come and get a copy from the Front Office.
MEA Mascarade Prom!
All High Schoolers are invited to attend MEA's 2024 Prom! Mark your calendars for May 17th, and purchase your tickets now!
Each MEA student may invite ONE non-MEA guest and purchase a ticket for the guest online with your ticket's purchase. The guest needs to complete his/her own permission. The permission slip for your guest is available at the office.
How to purchase tickets?
Tickets are sold only online. No cash sale.
Please sign in to your account or use QR code to purchase the tickets for students and guests. The item is available under the student’s name.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Please keep your receipt to show at the door. A screenshot of the ticket is acceptable.
$60 3/11 - 3/24
$65 3/25 - 5/12
$70 5/13 - 5/16
No ticket will be sold after midnight on May 16th.
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 March 22nd. If you have any question, please see or email (link to acate1@sandi.net) Mr. Cate.
Senior Survey
It's your time seniors! Now's your chance to answer various questions about your high school experiences and more. Please fill out the senior survey for the yearbook.
High School Survey
Calling all 9th-11th grade MEA students! Yearbook staff is asking for your help to answer a few questions. We want to know your opinions on various subjects that might make it into this year's yearbook!
PALS
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.
- Wednesday 12:30-2:30 @ Room 6 (Nielsen)
- Thursday 9:30-11:30 @ Auditorium
- Friday 9-11:30 @ Auditorium
Student Wellness Ambassadors Kalyani and Max Bengs have created a Mindfulness video for you to follow along and help to calm your mind.
PUFFS
Playing March 1 - March 17 @ The Balboa Theater
Set at a certain Wizard School, against a backdrop of spells, potions and magical creatures, PUFFS is an uproarious tale for anyone who never been destined to save the world. Click here to purchase tickets.
All ages welcome, however due to some mature humor, we recommend ages 11+.
ArtReach - Open Call
Calling all youth artists aged 5-18! ArtReach, a San-Diego based art nonprofit, is asking for art submissions as part of their “Dreams are in Color” Initiative. Submissions should be exactly 6”x 6” and are due by April 5, 2024. The creative prompt is “Where do your dreams take you?” All submitted pieces will be for sale at the Mission Fed Artwalk. 100% of the proceeds will go to ArtReach, continuing to support access to arts education for kids in San Diego. For more details, creative ideas, and submission forms, visit artreachsandiego.org/youth-art-show
