MEA Monday Message

Re-enrollment & Book Return (click here for more info)

May 16-June 8

Monday, Jun 5

• 12:30-1:30....9th grade, last name (A - Mc) re-enrollment & book return
• 1:30 - 2:30...9th grade,, last name (N - Z) re-enrollment & book return
  

Tuesday, Jun 6

• 10:00 Kindergarten Promotion - Auditorium
• 12:30 - 1:30...10th grade, last name (A - H) re-enrollment & book return
  
• 1:30 - 2:30...10th grade, last name (I - Z) re-enrollment & book return

Wednesday, Jun 7

Thursday, Jun 8

• All Audit samples due for grades K-11
• 5:00 Seniors arrive for Graduation Ceremony - CPMA
• 6:00 Senior Graduation Ceremony - CPMA

Upcoming Events:

June 14 - Last Day of School

Congratulations to Elizabeth, Malia, and Miranda for winning the 2023 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge. The Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge, also known as the Pactful Project, is a worldwide event that supports educators and teenagers in developing social good solutions aligned to the UN Global Goals. Their team, MEA Mountaineers, created FIREfly Health as a tangible path to improved household air quality. They provide directions, in 4 different languages, to create a low cost stove, with the use of recycled materials, that vents smoke outside homes that otherwise utilize open fires to cook. MEA Mountaineers win provided a $1,000 donation to Doctors Without Boarders. To see their full presentation can be viewed on the Pactful Website.

Over the past few months, our dedicated Lighthouse Team has worked diligently to transform the lunch court on campus into a visually captivating space. With the addition of succulent gardens, creating vibrant flower beds, and additional seating and outdoor games, the campus now boasts an enchanting atmosphere that we are excited to share with all of you. The unveiling ceremony promises to be a memorable event, we hope to see you there.

It is almost time to return your books and say goodbye to this academic year! In order to make the transition easier, we have linked a schedule here for families to come in to complete the necessary re-enrollment paper work and to return student's library & text books.

If you missed the opportunity to re-enroll your Elementary School student for 2023-24 school year, please visit the front office by June 8th. Or, please complete it with your secondary school student’s re-enrollment if you are coming during the scheduled time listed below. If you are not returning to MEA, please email Ms. Ikeuchi at mikeuchi@sandi.net to let her know which school your student is transferring to.

Also, please do not forget to return all textbooks. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Karen Iwamoto at kiwamoto@sandi.net.

Kinder Promotion will be held in the Auditorium, June 6th at 10:00am.

For our 5th and 8th grade families, we are excited to be hosting our traditional promotion luncheon again this year after a three year hiatus! Lunch will include sandwiches, chips, and salads.

• June 7, 2023
• 11:30-12:30/45

So we can best prepare food and seating for the event, please RSVP here.

Rehearsal is mandatory for all seniors who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony. Caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of rehearsal, followed by a senior celebration and cap decorating.

GRADUATION CEREMONY - Friday, June 9 / 6:00 pm / CPMA

The Big Day! Please feel free to invite family and friends to the graduation ceremony located at Creative Performing and Media Arts School, 5050 Conrad Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. Graduates must arrive at 5:00 (report to the “Green Room” behind the stage)! Honor cords will be distributed in the Green Room just prior to the processional. We expect the ceremony to last less than one hour and it will be followed by a reception outdoors.

During the annual MEA Family BBQ, the Literary Club unveiled a new Lending Library. The library, designed and crafted by Jody Huege and Mr. Goldwater, was dedicated to Dr. Rodenberg for her 13 years of dedicated service to Mt. Everest Academy. The library will be installed outside near the corner of Mt. Ararat and Mt. Etna, for the entire community to enjoy.

From May 26-28, Addison Hou competed in the 27th Annual Speedo Grand Challenge. He placed 1st in the 50 meter backstroke, 50 meter breaststroke, 50 meter butterfly, 50 meter freestyle, and the 200 meter individual medley. He also placed 2nd in the 100 meter backstroke, and 3rd in the 100 meter breaststroke. At this swim meet, he broke two team records, the 50 freestyle, with a time of 26.73, and the 200 individual medley, with a time of 2:25.20. Addison has been a very competitive swimmer since the age of 10 and has won many other events at different swim meets. His passion for swimming will continue to grow for sure.

To watch Addison in action, you can check out the races here.

On June 1st, Jody Huege, was a key student speaker at the inaugural San Diego Unified Pride Flag Raising Event. The Rainbow Pride and Trans Pride flags were raised outside of District Headquarters in recognition of June as Pride Month. The ceremony highlighted the district's ongoing commitment and education plan to promote safe and affirming school spaces for LGBTQIA+ students, families, and educators.

PALS will not be meeting for the remainder of the school year. One on one tutoring is still available through Student Services. Please contact Ms. Starr (vstarr@sandi.net) if you would like to set up an appointment.

Attention Seniors: As college acceptances are coming in, please follow the directions on the linked Google Doc to request your final transcript through Xello for the college you will be attending. Some schools may want a mid-year transcript now and a final transcript after semester 2 grades are in. After requesting through Xello, please send me a follow-up email at arubin@sandi.net.

If you will be in high school next year and would like to discuss next year's courses with Mr. Rubin, please email him at arubin@sandi.net or schedule an appointment at https://calendly.com/mt_everest_counseling/meeting

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

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.