MEA Monday Message

🏫Staff Appreciation Week 🍎

Tuesday, May 6

• 12:30-1:15 Elementary Art - MakerSpace

Wednesday, May 7

• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Rm 1
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary PE
• 1:50-2:40 Secondary PE

Thursday, May 8

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
  
• 11:00-11:40 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:30-1:30 Tech Exploration - Rm 1
• Last day of in-person classes

Friday, May 9

• Classics for Kids - See details below
• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 11:00-2:30 D&D Quest Club - Auditorium
• 6:00-10:00 Enchanted Forest Prom - Mission Bay Yacht Club

Upcoming Events:

• May 16 Family BBQ and Picnic at the Bay
• May 20 Kinder Promotion
• May 21 5th & 8th Grade Promotion
• May 23 Senior Graduation
• May 29 End Month 10
• May 29 Last Day of School

Check out the week's club calendar below. For more information about clubs, check out the MEA Campus Life.

📅 Monday, May 5 – Thursday, May 8

Let’s come together to celebrate our amazing MEA staff with a week full of gratitude, goodies, and great vibes! 💐✨

📝 All Week Long:
Show your love! Find teacher appreciation bins by the front office and elementary entrance. Grab a blank card and write a heartfelt note—students AND parents are welcome to participate!

🎨 Chalk the Walk – Thursday, May 1:
Before the week kicks off, join us in covering the campus with colorful chalk messages of appreciation! Let’s make sure our staff sees the love the moment they step onto campus. 💛🖍️

Here’s what we’ve got planned:

🍩 Monday:
Start the week right! The MEA Foundation is sponsoring a delicious breakfast for our staff. ☕🥐

🥗 Tuesday:
Potluck Day! We’re inviting parents and students to bring in tasty dishes.

👉 Sign up here to contribute!

☕ Wednesday:

We’re rolling out the Room Service—Coffee, Tea & Snacks delivered to staff!
🎁 Plus, the Punch Prize Cup makes a surprise appearance!

🍰🌸 Thursday:
It’s a sweet ending with Dessert Day and Flower Day!
👉 Sign up here to bring desserts or flowers and help us spread the love!

💡 Don’t forget to check out the full Staff List and Staff Survey so everyone gets the appreciation they deserve!

Let’s make this a week to remember! 💖

If you have any ideas or resources you would like to share for Staff Appreciation week, please contact Kara Camden at karacamden777@gmail.com.

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!

Sign up for the final Classics 4 Kids symphony of the school year! Seats are limited!
$7.38 per person.

https://sdusd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Index/312/False?Search=Mt.+Everest&showAllItems=False

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:45 AM Balboa Theater
Balboa Theatre – 868 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101

Pre-registration is required! Use the link above or the QR code to pay.

The San Diego Museum of Art joins brings their European Masters Collection to life in an exhilarating fusion of art and music. Imagination, creativity and collaboration unite in a vibrant world where where masterpieces sing and melodies paint.

We are excited to be hosting our traditional promotion luncheon and ceremony this year! Please join us for this very special event as we celebrate this milestone in your student's life. Lunch will include sandwiches, chips, salad, and dessert.

Please RSVP by May 9 so we can ensure an accurate catering order.

• Wednesday May 21, 2025
• 12:00 - 1:15
• Food will be served followed by a personalized ceremony

If you have any questions about the event, please contact me at cbrowne@sandi.net. We look forward to celebrating with you!

MEA FAMILY BBQ - Sponsored by the MEA Foundation

Friday, May 16th / 11:00-1:30

Mission Bay Crown Point Shores North

Please be aware we may have to change location if the city starts construction. We will send an update 2 days before the event.

The MEAF will provide hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, buns, and condiments.

• Guests please bring a dish to share (complete the Sign Up Genius)

• Sign Up to let us know you are coming, with your preference of Meat or Veggie.

• Bring reusable water bottles. Paper plates, napkins and utensils will be provided.

• Bring chairs and blankets to sit on.

Celebrate the completion of a terrific school year and welcome summer vacation!

Join in the activities and games, or sit on the grass, enjoy the food and chat with friends.

If you purchased a yearbook, pick it up at the picnic. Have your friends sign it, so don’t forget a pen!

Please note that the MEA campus will be closed Friday, May16th as the staff and Foundation prepare for the picnic, funded by the MEA Foundation.

1. Advanced Placement (AP) Exams:

• Dates: May 5th - May 16th
• Details: AP exams will be administered according to the schedule provided below. Please ensure that you are well-prepared and arrive promptly for your exams. Note that some AP exams will be administered at other school sites.

2. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Testing:

• Grades: 3rd-8th & 11th
• Dates: May 12th-May 15th
• Details: CAASPP testing is a crucial component of our educational program, providing valuable insights into student proficiency in various subjects. Students in grades 3-8 and 11 will participate in these assessments, which include English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science (grades 5, 8, and 11).

⚡💻 Please ensure your student comes with a charged, SCHOOL issued Chromebook. 💻 ⚡

3. Student Health and Education Plans (SHEP):

• Grades: 8th-10th
• Dates: May 12th-May15th
• Details: The Sexual Health Education Program's (SHEP) mission is to empower students to feel comfortable with their bodies and make informed decisions about their sex and sexuality, including whether or not to be sexually active. For more details visit https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/sexual_health_education
  
  

We kindly ask for your cooperation in ensuring that students are present, well-rested, and prepared for these assessments. They play a crucial role in our commitment to providing high-quality education and personalized support for every student.

If you have any questions or require further information about the testing schedule, please don't hesitate to reach out to mteverest@sandi.net.

Congratulations to our new ASB President, Luke Steel!
We’re excited to see your leadership in action and look forward to all the great things you’ll bring to our school.

A big thank you as well to Henry Holcomb for a strong and spirited campaign. Your dedication and passion truly made this a meaningful race for everyone involved.

Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed this week during your English class.
If you ordered a yearbook but have not received it by Thursday, please stop by Room 11 to see Mrs. Finney.

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

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.

As a senior, you are required by California law (CEC § 51225.7) to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), unless you choose to opt out. If you decide not to submit a financial aid application, you can complete an opt-out form.
Opting out now does not mean you cannot apply for financial aid later. You are still welcome to submit a FAFSA or CADAA in the future whenever you are ready.

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.

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

Students from Mr. Spiegelberg and Mr. Cate's history classes visited the Maritime Museum on Monday, April 21. Guides took us around on 4-5 different ships including the Star of India, a Ferry, a submarine, and other old ships. The guides had interesting facts and stories to tell about sailing around the world, the merchant ship world, and the myths spread by Disney about Pirates. Arrrrrgh!

Mt. Everest Academy is delighted to announce Sophie Chung is being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the eighth Annual Community Service Impact Awards. This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development, and commitment to the Global Goals to transform our world. The Kroger Co. is presenting the sixth annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste.

“The Global Goals provide a framework for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. They also present a unique opportunity to work together to create a better future for everyone,” says Rachel Bowen Pittman, Executive Director of the United Nations Association of the USA. “Youth play a pivotal role in driving change forward, now more than ever. As an intergenerational movement of dedicated Americans, UNA-USA is committed to supporting the work of the vital work of the United Nations and the Global Goals. We are thrilled to partner with InnerView again this year and celebrate the impact youth have made in advancing the Global Goals. Congratulations to this year’s awardees for their dedication and inspired action!”

Community Events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

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.