MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Jan. 2

• School Site Closed

Wednesday, Jan. 3

• Classes Resume
• 11:30 Creative Club - RM 3
• 12:00-12:30 Club Meetings - Auditorium
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Room 6
• 12:30-1:45 Jam Band - B15
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary PE 2nd-5th
• 1:50-2:40 ​Secondary PE

Thursday, Jan. 4

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 11:30-12:30 Academic League - RM9
• 12:00-12:30 Club Meetings - Auditorium
• 12:00-12:30 Key Club - RM3
• 12:00-1:30 Rocketry Club - RM7/8
• 12:30-1:30 Tech Exploration - MakerSpace

Friday, Jan. 5

• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 12:00-2:00 D&D Quest Club - Auditorium

Upcoming Events:

• Jan. 10 Hearing/Vision Test Gr. K, 2, 5, & 8
• Jan. 19 End Month 5/End Semester 1
• Jan. 25 Family Game Night
• Feb. 8 Move-A-Thon

To subscribe to the Mt. Everest Event's Calendar, please visit our website.

For a full list and calendar for MEA extracurriculars please visits MEA Clubs & Extracurriculars.

Tech Exploration begins this week, on January 4th, 12:30-`:30, and is open to all students in grades 3-6. Sign ups are required. This course is designed to provide students with engaging hands-on experience with various STEM related subjects. Some topics to be covered include: LEGO Robotics, 3D printing and design, electronics, coding and more.

Lunch supervision will be available to students that have elementary classes on Thursday mornings.

📸The Yearbook staff needs your help! ALL STUDENTS are asked to complete the following form to help us ensure that we can provide you the best yearbook ever.
Seniors! This form will allow us to collect your baby photos, senior photos, quote, and any photos you would like to add to the graduation slideshow.
All other MEA students, if you missed taking school photos or maybe you didn't like your photo this form will allow you to upload your own.

If MEA has allowed you to "Pursue your Passion", we want to see those photos too!!!📸

Thursday, February 8th MEA Foundation Move-A-Thon
Save The Date and get ready for a fun filled event!

Our annual Talent Showcase and Silent Auction will be held on Friday, March 8. The application for performers and stage crew will be posted here next Monday and will be due on February 15. Tech rehearsals will be held on February 27 and 28, and the dress rehearsal will take place on the morning of the show.

Come and join us for Family Game Night!!! We will have various board games, card games, roleplaying games, and more for students and their families to join in on. This is a great opportunity to meet other MEA families and celebrate the end of the first semester.

Panda Express ONLINE Fundraiser NATIONWIDE. Tell family, friends, neighbors to order on Thursday, January 25th, apply code 919978 and 28% of sales will be donated to Mt. Everest Academy Foundation.

NEW! Show school pride! We have t-shirts, hoodies, zipped sweatshirts, water bottles, magnets and stickers for purchase. Please use the link for MEA Merchandise.

Please be advised:

• In the process of purchasing an item online, registration is required if you do not already have an account with SchoolCash.

• To search all MEA merchandise enter “MEA” in school cash if needed.

• All items are available to pick up in the front office as soon as the order is placed. Please keep your receipt for the pick-up.

• Anyone can order, such as your relatives and friends.

• Final sale: no refund and exchange. You are welcome to come to the office to check the sizes before purchasing.

Month 5 is all about Habit 4, Think Win-Win. It is a belief that there are enough good things for everyone; it is an abundant way of thinking. Think Win-Win is being happy for others when good things happen to them. I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.

Click here for some Family Activities for the 7 Habits.

Hello students and parents of ALL students in 8th, 5th, 2nd grades and kindergarten. We are having a ONE DAY hearing and vision screening day on January 10th WEDNESDAY from 8am -2pm. Parents please bring your students to campus if they do not have class that day so the mandated screenings can be completed.
Thanks in advance for MARKING your calendars for JANUARY 10th ALL students in K, 2, 5 and 8th grades
Yours truly, Nurse Kris

Sign ups for Months 5 AND 6 Elementary Art are open! We will meet 4 times on 1/9, 1/23, 1/30 and 2/6 from 12:30 - 1:15 in room 3.

1/9, 1/23 and 1/30: The elements of art: shape AND the Principles of Design: pattern - Students will continue to learn about the elements of art and focus on shape, they will also be introduced to the principles of design and focus on pattern as they create a folk art landscape with Sharpies, oil pastels and water colors.

2/6: The elements of art: color - Students will continue to learn about the elements of art and focus on color, as they create a sunshine painting with watercolors.

Please see the art website for more info: https://mrssinkmea.weebly.com/elementary-art.html

Hey everyone! Exciting news - Yearenders is getting ready to plan prom! We need your help to decide on our theme. Join in the fun and fill out this form to help make this year's prom the best one ever!

Mt. Everest Academy students have the opportunity to reschedule their tests, outside of scheduled class time, to be proctored by a staff member in B15. Students will require permission from their class teacher, before requesting to test in B-15. Requests should be made no later than 24 hours before your requested testing time.

To reschedule your exam, please visit MEA Testing Room Website.

We are pleased to welcome two tutors from UCSD to our school again this year!

Sarah is a Computer Engineering major and a first-generation college student. Sarah will be on campus on Wednesdays:

​12:30 - 2:30 PALS lab
2:30 - 3:00 HS AVID class

Martin is a Psychology major. He can help with English such as Essays, General College Prep, and Resume Building. Martin can be found in PALS lab on Wednesdays in room 6 from 12:30 - 2:30.

UCSD Tutor information can be found at https://mrssinkmea.weebly.com/avid.html

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

Need to meet with Mr. Rubin?

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 enjoy these Wellness videos by Wellness Student Ambassador, Emma Baxter

Elementary

Secondary

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.