MEA Monday Message
Nov 18, 2024
Pickleball Clinics
Pickleball is Life! The fastest growing sport in America has made its way to the MEA campus! We will offer Pickleball clinics during lunch on Nov. 19/20/21 for all middle and high school students who would like to learn the rules and basics of Pickleball. Elementary clinics will be held during recess the same week. Please help us keep the courts organized by returning all equipment to the athletic bags when you are finished. Have fun!
Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Back by popular demand! Our seasonally inspired “make and take” succulent pumpkin workshop in the maker space is right around the corner. Happening on Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21 between 12 and 1:30. Please arrive by 1 o’clock to complete your creation.
We have a limited supply of pumpkins this year, and most are much smaller than last year.
K-5 students: please arrive with a parent or guardian since this event isn’t supervised after you create your succulent pumpkin. Please be prepared to work with hot glue guns.
Limit one pumpkin per student.
Donations appreciated, but not required! ($2-$5 per pumpkin allows us to re-stock moss, hot glue sticks, and pumpkins).
This is a fantastic craft to bring with you to a seasonal and friends & family-focused meal—makes for a great gift or centerpiece.
All are welcome!
Please see Ms. Shannon for any questions about the event.
🎮 Thanksgiving Co-op Gaming Friday! 🦃
This Thanksgiving season, we're turning competition into cooperation! Join us as we celebrate gratitude and friendship with an cozy MEA Esports event featuring co-op video games. It’s the perfect time to team up, strategize, and conquer together in the spirit of the season!
📅 Date: Friday
⏰ Time: 9:30 - 11:00
📍 Location: In person - Room 1
🎮 Games: Minecraft Dungeons, Mario Wonder, Super Mario Party, and more
Bring your friends, your favorite couch co-ops, and your Thanksgiving spirit. Let’s create unforgettable moments and show that we’re stronger when we play together.
🎨 Paint and Take Miniature Painting Event 🎨
Join the D&D Quest Club for a fun and creative miniature painting event! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or a total beginner, this is your chance to explore the world of miniature painting in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. While you paint, enjoy a movie playing in the background to set the mood. Bring your favorite snacks or meals to make it a perfect relaxing day of creativity and entertainment.
Please no peanuts.
🗓 Date: Friday
⏰ Time: 12:00 - 2:30
📍 Location: Room 1
💲 Cost: Donations appreciated, but not required (helps replenish our resin and painting supplies)
If you are a member of Quest Club and are unable to come on Friday, we will be having an earlier painting event on Wednesday from 12:00-1:30 in Room 1.
Support Buttons
Show your support for your school, club, hobbie, favorite book or character, people, group, cause, pet, class, volunteering, organizations and more by designing a button!! All buttons will be posted in the library on the “Brief but spectacular” door. Go MEA!
Buttons are often worn to show support for a person or group’s favorite cause(s) or to make change in our society. In the past, women for example, fought for the right to vote and wore beautifly designed buttons in 1904. In the library we have posters for “vote for books” and “elect to read” for this year’s fall season 😊 which are like very LARGE buttons.
Give it a try and turn in your button through the end of November (Nov. 22nd) before Thanksgiving Break.
👂👀 Hearing and Vision Screenings
December 4th is Hearing and Vision Day required for all K,5th and 8th grades and new students this year. It's a Wednesday and most 8th graders should be present but all other students in those grades please come by campus for the mandated hearing and vision screenings from 8:30 am -2:00 pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nurse Kris: kgormican@sandi.net
Winter Wonderfun
Save the date! Our Winter Wonderfun Celebration and third annual M.E.A. Pop-Up Art Show is happening on Wednesday, December 4th in the Auditorium from 12:00 to 3:00. Come on by and check out some of the great creations made by the students here at M.E.A. There will be stations set-up for making projects, and we will have work on display from several of our classes. If you can make it at lunch time, the illustrious M.E.A. Jamband will also be performing :) We’re looking forward to seeing you all then!!
Ice Skating at Liberty Station
Don't miss this year's MEA Ice Skating Day at Liberty Station! We will meet at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 6. Use the QR code to get the discounted group rate of $10.
To purchase the ticket, please log in https://www.schoolcashonline.com/. The ticket item is available under your student's name.
High School Winter Semi-Formal Thursday, December 12th
Calling all MEA high schoolers! The Winter Semi-Formal “Snow Ball” dance and activities will be held in the Auditorium and courtyard, on Thursday, December 12th, from 7:00-9:00 pm.
❗❗ Last week for $20 tickets. ❗❗
Ticket prices will increase to $25 on Saturday, November 16th. No tickets will be sold the day of the dance. Each student may bring one non-MEA student. Light refreshments will be provided at the dance. Attire is semi-formal, but make sure to wear something you can dance in!
Tickets are available to purchase, students 9-12 grade sign into your school cash account. All attendees will need a completed Permission Slip. MEA students can complete theirs online while purchasing ticket(s). Non-MEA guests must complete a hard-copy of the Permission Slip (also available in the office) to participate in the event, forms can be turned in at the office or at the event.
Frontend Web Development Crash Course
During this fun and intensive workshop series for grades 6-12, we will explore the world of frontend web development and HTML/CSS! Upon completion, students will code their very own websites from scratch and receive a certificate and prize! Knowledge of Computer Science is incredibly beneficial in any field. HTML/CSS programming skills are outstanding for creating personal projects, useful for school, and an asset to any career! Beginners are welcome, and web dev is a great place to start! During this workshop series hosted by STEM Club, students will learn the foundations to continue coding independently or to jump into any other computer science class with experience! These workshops are hosted in light of Computer Science Education Week. We hope you join us to learn how to code a website, and we are excited to see what you create!
Sessions will be hosted from December 10-12. While we understand there may be schedule conflicts, please try to attend all sessions that you are available for as the content builds on itself.
Tuesday (Dec 10): 10:40-11:55 and 1:50-3:05
Wednesday (Dec 11): 10:40-11:55 and 12:30-1:45
Thursday (Dec 12): TBD
Lunch: office hours to catch up and ask any questions
Please sign up at this link: https://forms.gle/Uu2cCwRhWiTb83qJ7
Please reach out to Malia Wilke at maliawilke@gmail.com with any questions.
2024-2025 Mayor for a Day Contest
The City of San Diego is excited to announce the 2024-2025 Mayor for a Day Contest, an inspiring opportunity for K-12 students across San Diego to share their vision for our city! This contest invites young San Diegans to dream big and answer the prompt: “What would you do if you were Mayor of the City of San Diego?”
Students may submit either an essay or a video response, giving them a chance to showcase their creativity and passion for the community. We welcome all applications from K-12 students enrolled in any school within the city of San Diego. Applications are due Nov. 29th.
See’s Candy Fundraiser
Our annual ASB See's Candy Fundraiser has three more weeks! Please help support Mt. Everest Academy and the ASB by participating in this MEA tradition. We have raised $250 or our $1500 goal.
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)
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
Clara and the Nutcracker Soldier
BalletCenter Studios, under the direction of Michelle Noblejas Bartolomei and Trystan Merrick, presents Clara and the Nutcracker Soldier in the Joan B. Kroc Theatre on Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, 2024. Sabine Howson of MEA is in the show!
Join us for our beloved, reimagined holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, set to the original classical score by Tchaikovsky. For more tickets and showtimes click here.
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
