MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Nov. 7

• 8:00-3:05 Music with Mr. Johnson - Auditorium
• 9:30-10:15 Coop Group - Chicken Coop

• 12:00-12:30 Activity Break - Spikeball - Blacktop
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Room 6

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• End of Month 3

• Campus Closed in honor of Veteran's Day

Upcoming Events:

• Nov. 13 Tech Exploration begins
• Nov. 14-16 Parent Grade Level Collaborative
• Nov. 15 & 16 Pumpkin Succulent Workshop
• Nov. 28 Leader in Me (K-3) workshop
• Dec. 5 Winter Wonderfun
• Dec. 7 Winter Semi-Formal

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.

On this solemn occasion of Veteran's Day, we come together to pay our deepest respects and heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country with unwavering dedication and sacrifice. Today, we remember and honor the heroes who have selflessly protected the freedoms we hold dear.

At Mt. Everest we have several former service members among our staff, including:

• Michael Goldwater, Chief Hospital Corpsman, US Navy (Retired)
• Jim Greenwood, Lieutenant, US Navy (1986-1990)
• Melissa Keck, Lieutenant, US Navy (2002-2008)

In addition, we have numerous students and staff that have family members who have served or are currently serving in the military. These families have shared in the burden of long deployments, sleepless nights, and the uncertainty that comes with serving in the armed forces. Their strength and resilience are the pillars of our veterans' success.

This week, take a moment to connect with a veteran or a military family member, hear their stories, and share your appreciation. Let them know that their service and sacrifice are cherished and honored.

As a reminder, Month 3 ends this Thursday. Students will need to submit their audit samples no later than Thursday, Nov. 9th by 3:00 PM. Campus will be closed on Friday in observance of Veteran's Day. Please get your audit samples in early this week to avoid the Thursday rush.

This week is the last week of our Spirit Month. Get comfy and enjoy pajama week!

Participants are asked to stop by the Auditorium during lunch to get their photo taken and get entered into a raffle.

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.

Back by popular demand, Ms. Shannon will be hosting a pumpkin succulent workshop on Wednesday, Nov 15 and Thursday, Nov 16 from 12:30-2 in the Makerspace.
This event is part of our MEA Wellness committee’s goals to “create and connect” and “gather and grow” on campus this year!
We have 50 pumpkins, and request to limit this event to one pumpkin per student.
It takes about 30 min to create this unique centerpiece/gift, and the pumpkins are not carved so will last several months. Please arrive by 1:30 to create one.
$5-$10 donations are appreciated (to cover the cost of pumpkins, glue sticks, and moss), but are not required.
K-5 students should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

We are excited to welcome you to our Parent grade level collaboratives! After dropping off your students, please join Principal Browne in the Auditorium for coffee and light refreshments. This event provides a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, collaborate, and foster a strong partnership in ensuring the best educational experience for your children.

Nov 14-16

• Grades K-5- 9:05am (T, W, Th)
• Grades 6-12- 8:05am (T, W, Th)

Thank you to the families that have already submitted their LCFF and Federal Impact Aid Surveys, your participation makes a positive impact at MEA . However, we are still have quite a few outstanding forms. If we haven't collected the form from your student, a hard copy of the form will be sent home with them this week. Kindly fill out the form and return it to the front office.

Or, both forms can be completed through the Parent Portal in PowerSchool and will take you just minutes to complete. Simply click on the LCFF Data Collection icon located on the left side to answer two questions. For the LCFF form, please click on the LCFF Data Collection icon also located on the left side. For the Federal Impact Aid Survey, please click the Forms icon also located on the left side. If you need assistance with registering for the Parent Portal, please feel free to email Mihoko Ikeuchi at mikeuchi@sandi.net.

These forms are particularly important as they help to secure additional funding for each student at Mt. Everest Academy.

Order forms are going home with students, please check with your supervising teacher. Additional forms can be picked up 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!

All orders and money must be returned to MEA office by Friday, December 1st. Orders will be delivered to MEA no later than December 8th 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.

Our native seed library is now stocked! Please help yourselves to informational pamphlets and seeds to begin a native plant garden at home. The library is right outside the front office door. Thank you to Jenny Jilka (parent of Justin) for providing even more seeds from their home garden. If you have seeds you’d like to share, we have extra envelopes in the library for you to use. Please label the envelopes with the name of the seed and any other information you’d like to share.

The pamphlets, seed envelopes, and initial seed inventory came to us from the San Diego Audubon Society, and our library will now be registered on their site.

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the ever-evolving world of technology? We're thrilled to announce our latest offering for students in grades 4-6, that will ignite their passion for all things tech. Tech Exploration 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.

Spots are limited for this course. Tech Exploration will meet Mondays, during Weeks 1 & 3, from 10:00-11:15, in the Maker Space. If interested, please register here.

Hello Kindergarten through 3rd graders, please sign up for the parent led Leader in Me workshop on 11/28 from 12:30-1:15. We will be working on Habit 3, Put First Things First. Drop off or Parent Participation is welcome. If you are dropping off, please remain on campus during the workshop. For any questions, please contact kara@itsybitsywriters.com

Please sign up here so we know how many students/families to expect.

Elementary and Middle School students are invited to join the Winter Wonderfun on December 5 in the auditorium from 12:30 - 2:00. We will have 6 stations of crafts, hot chocolate and snacks. It will be fun for all!

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for high school students at Mt. Everest Academy to participate in the Aspen Challenge. This dynamic youth leadership program, supported by the Aspen Institute, SDUSD, and the Bezos Family Foundation, aims to address a range of community issues specific to San Diego, and we're looking for a team of 8 dedicated high school students (with two alternates) to take on this important challenge.

Monday, November 13th: Join us for an enlightening informational meeting on Zoom at 10 am. This MEA meeting will provide further details about the challenge, the selection process, and what you can expect.

For more information click here.

Calling all MEA high schoolers! The Winter Semi-Formal dance will be held in the Auditorium, on Thursday, December 7th, from 7:00-9:00 pm. Tickets are $20 through December 3rd. Ticket prices will increase to $25 on Monday, December 4th. 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, parents 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.

**Reminder***

If you want to borrow SAT/ACT/AP Subject Matter STUDY MATERIALS, please visit the library, and ask for assistance to find the material to match your needs.

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.

Please welcome two tutors from UCSD to our school!

Sarah began last Wednesday, 10/11. She 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 will be returning to us on Wednesday, 10/18. He 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

From Ally Action: November is Native American Heritage Month! Native Americans make up about 2.5% of the total U.S. population. Their history and contributions are critically important to our national identity. Misconceptions and ignorance can lead to the perpetuation of misinformation, especially surrounding holidays like Thanksgiving. This month, it’s important to remember the history of Native Americans, the systemic issues they still face today, and to take supportive, uplifting action to right historic injustices.
We highly encourage you to educate yourself about Native American history. Ally Action has a bookshelf in Nielsen’s room (Room 8) and two specific books located on this shelf (pictured below) feature Native American stories.

An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (9-12)
pdf version: http://www.sackett.net/An-Indigenous-Peoples-History-of-the-United-States-Ortiz.pdf

Dance Hall of the Dead by Tony Hillerman (6-12)
no pdf version available

Happy learning!

Please see the October health and wellness insights from SDUSD and Health Corps.

October Family Wellness Newsletter

Wellness student ambassador Emma Baxter has recorded these Wellness videos with helpful tip for you!

Elementary Wellness Message

Secondary Wellness Message

Please note, community events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

The San Diego Symphony along with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the San Francisco Symphony announced their participation along with 95 other statewide musical arts organizations in the California Festival. Presenting some of the most innovative and compelling music from around the world for two weeks, the festival will take place from November 3-19. Participating organizations include symphony orchestras, chamber music groups, jazz ensembles, choirs and more.

Check out the schedule at: https://www.cafestival.org.

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.