MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, Jan. 9

• 8:00-9:00 Native Garden - Outside B16

• 9:00-3:05 Music with Mr. Johnson - B-15

• 9:30-10:15 Coop Group - Chicken Coop

• 12:30-1:15 Elementary Art - RM 3

Wednesday, Jan. 10

• 8:00 Hearing/Vision Test Gr. K, 2, 5, & 8

• 11:30 Creative Club - RM 3

• 1200-12:30 Ally Action - 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. 11

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium

• 1200-12:30 Ally Action - Auditorium

• 12:00-12:30 Rocketry Club - RM7/8

Friday, Jan. 12

• 9:00-11:30 PALS - Auditorium

• 12:00-2:00 D&D Quest Club - Auditorium

Upcoming Events:

• Jan. 17 Coffee with the Principal
• Jan. 19 End Month 5/End Semester 1
• Jan. 25 Family Game Night
• Jan. 31 Pop-up Art Show
• Feb. 1 & Feb. 8 Senior Meetings
• 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.

We are having a school wide hearing and Vision day on Wednesday, Jan 10th, beginning at 8:00 am. Screenings are mandated for all students in grades k,2,5 and ,8.. Please have your students BRING GLASSES if they wear them!

Also, if any other parents of students in other grades have any concerns, please bring them to school on Wednesday January 10th for a hearing or vision screening. Thanks so much for your support in ensuring best learning outcomes for your student. If you have any questions please email me at kgormican@sandi.net

Ally Action has decided to change our meeting time! We will now be meeting at the same times, lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays, but in weeks 2 and 4 instead of one and three. We hope to see you there!

📸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!!!📸

The yearbook staff is pumped up about how the yearbook is coming together!

And, we think you’re going to love it, too!

Buy yours now, as April 30th will be here before you know it!

💡- You can customize two pages for FREE!

And, add more for only 99¢ a two-page spread!

Customize your copy of the yearbook with your own personal photos and text.

The first two custom pages are FREE but you can add as many as you want.

The charge is ONLY $0.99 per two additional pages (a one page spread).

Capture all of your child’s 2023-24 memories for years to come!

💡 - You can help raise school funds by purchasing a Student Recognition Ad!
This fully customizable page space can celebrate your child by being printed in all copies of the yearbook. Prices range from $25-$180, depending upon the size you choose.

Recognition ads are especially nice for those graduating seniors!

(Ads must be created through the full desktop version of Treering.com.)

For tech help, contact Mrs. Finney @ rfinney@sandi.net.

Purchase your copy now!

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.

Students in grades 6 and above who wish to attend without a parent/guardian will need to submit a completed permission slip to the Front Office or bring one with them. Parents, please be onhand promptly at 7:00 pm to pick up your student, as supervision will not be available after the event has ended.

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.

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.

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

Student Wellness Ambassadors Kalyani Bengs and Max Bengs have created this Mindfulness video. Follow along each week to relax and destress!

The Wellness Committee has invited Heathcorp for a Cafe O'Yea on Wednesday, January 17th from 12-12:30pm. To align with the wellness theme of “Spark to Serve” and getting students involved in community service, they’ll be having students decorate a card and/or writing a short, positive message. They’ll collect all the cards across the different schools they go to and send them to their contacts to pass along to the VA Hospital and/or a care home for the elderly. They will provide all the supplies and materials needed for the activity.

Amanda and Julia are starring in the theatrical performance of Anastasia in February under Greene Tree Theater. All are welcome. It's donation only at the door, which helps cover the costs of the sets and costumes.

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.