MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Mar. 11

• 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 (Tentative)
• 2:55-3:30 Middle School eSports Match - Rm 1 (Tentative)

• 12:00-1:00 Pi Day Kahoot - Rm B 17B
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Rm 1
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary PE
• 1:50-2:40 Secondary PE

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 10:40-11:10 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:30-1:30 LEGO Derby Workshop - Rm 1

• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 10:00-11:00 UCSD eSports Mentorship - Rm 1/Online
• 6:00 Talent Show/Silent Auction

• Mar 18-20 Science Fair
• Mar 19 LEGO Derby
• 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.

📅 Show Day: Friday, April 14

🎉 Come cheer on our incredible student performers as they take the stage to showcase their amazing talents – singing, dancing, acting, music, and more!

🕘 Dress Rehearsal: 9:00 AM (mandatory for all participants)
⏰ Call Time for Performers: 5:15 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 5:15 PM
🎬 Showtime: 6:00 PM

🛍️ PLUS – Don’t Miss Our Silent Auction!
Bid on exciting items and experiences — all proceeds go toward supporting our school programs. The auction will be open before the show and during intermission!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your school spirit!
This is one event you won’t want to miss! 💫🎶

🎟️ Purchase Tickets:
Tickets are available now!

✨ Let’s celebrate our talented students and raise funds for a great cause! ✨

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)

Hey elementary students! Got a need for speed and love building with LEGO? Join the Engineering Club for a fun-filled LEGO Derby Workshop where we’ll help YOU get race-day ready! 🏁✨

📅 Date: Thursday, March 13
🕒 Time: 12:30 - 1:30
📍 Location: Room 1

🎯 What You’ll Do:
🔹 Build and design your very own LEGO derby car
🔹 Get tips and tricks from our Engineering Club mentors
🔹 Test your car and get it ready for the big Derby race
🔹 Learn STEM skills while having a blast!

Whether you're a first-time builder or a seasoned LEGO pro, we’ve got everything you need to get your car on the track and rolling toward victory! 🏆

March 14: Game-Life Balance – Health & Self-Care
Students will explore how to maintain a healthy balance between gaming, academics, and personal well-being. This session will focus on time management, physical and mental wellness, and the importance of setting boundaries in digital spaces.

March 21: Positive Gamer Traits & Team Building Tactics
This session will highlight the positive traits that gaming can foster—such as leadership, communication, and resilience—while also offering practical strategies for effective teamwork and collaboration in competitive environments.

This ongoing mentorship program is a unique opportunity that bridges education, digital citizenship, and personal development in a fun and engaging setting. Open to all MEA students in grades 6 and up, participants can join either virtually or in person.

Meetings will be held from 10:00–11:00 AM. Please arrive by 9:45 in Room 1, or join us online:
Click here to join via Microsoft Teams

Let’s keep leveling up—both in-game and in life!

Our MEA Online Auction starts now and closes Friday, March 14th between 6:00 pm and 11:00 pm. It is an eBay style auction of goods and services that have been donated by businesses and individuals to help us raise money for our school. Some items will be at the Talent Show and all items will be accepting bids. Check back often. New Items are added daily!!!

Families, friends and the general public can shop online and get some great deals. Share the link, the more bidding the more funds generated to benefit all students at Mt. Everest Academy!

AUCTION TIPS

Bidding: To bid, click on button

Click Sign Up and enter your name, address, phone number and password to create your account. A verification code will be sent to your email address, enter the code and complete your bidder profile.

https://givebutter.com/c/6kVTJI/auction#

Enter Auction Site: Enter the Auction Site once you have registered you can bid on the items.

• Staggered Closing Times: Each item closes at a different time.

• Higher Bid email notifications: Auction site automatically emails you when you have been outbid.

• Winner: The winner will receive an email with the happy news and a link to follow to provide payment information and complete the transaction. Checks will be accepted.

• Issues: Contact us at Auction@MEAFoundation.org if you have any problems.

Our online auction is open to the public and all items purchased can be picked up the week of March 17th or we can mail them to you (unless noted). Register and start bidding!

Join MEA students for a beach cleanup at and north of Scripps Pier in La Jolla, organized by the Environmental Alliance Club and German 5-6 students.

🗓 Date: Friday, April 11th
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Meeting Location: Scripps Pier, La Jolla

What to bring:

• Wear old clothes
• Bring water
• Snacks will be provided!

Important Notes:

• Don’t forget to fill out a permission slip
• Students in grade 7 and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Come help us keep the beach beautiful! 🌊♻️

🚗💨 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! 🔥🚀

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.

What will the Trump administration's policies do to America's role as global hegemon?

In the past month, the Trump administration's litany of iconoclastic foreign policy decisions have drawn a great breadth of strong reactions from world leaders and citizens. From USAID's shutdown to promises of substantial tariffs to the halting of logistical support to Ukraine, the past few weeks have been a massive shakeup. Is this the end of the world order as we know it, or just a long due redistribution of responsibilities within it? Come out to share your thoughts!

USAID Shutdown Threat:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyezjwnx5ko

Ukraine Aid Situation:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8yz5dk82wo

Tariff Repercussions:

https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-china-643086a6dc7ff716d876b3c83e3255b0

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 following form: FAFSA Opt Out

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/

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.