Monday Message
September 14, 2026
Join us for the 2nd MEA Farmstand of the year on Wednesday, 9/16 from 12-1 at the front of school! Our Green Team students lead the customer experience, and all proceeds go directly back into our garden program. We appreciate your support!
We need your participation!
Help ASB with a schoolwide fundraising campaign that starts now. Every Mt. Everest student can take part and win prizes! Every purchase gives 30-40% back to ASB.
Register, and help us out by sharing with friends and family—encourage them to shop our fundraising online catalog so we can all succeed together!
K-8 students, get ready for a day of fun, dancing, and laughter at our Fall Ball Dance and Social on Thursday, September 24th in the Auditorium.
Elementary students, join us for a Family Dance from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. All students must be accompanied by a parent, and siblings are welcome to join in the fun.
Middle Schoolers can hit the dance floor, socialize with friends, and enjoy some games at the Fall Social from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM. Come play the "Guess How Many" game and win the prize!
We'll keep everyone energized with some light refreshments and endless fun.
All students please complete this RSVP form to reserve your spot. Middle schoolers will also find their permission slips linked inside.
Please mark your calendars for the Fall Counselor Meetings.
Class of 2027 (12th grade), please join Mr. Rubin in the auditorium on Thursday, 10/1/2026, at lunch (noon) for pizza and information regarding college applications, financial aid, and much, much more.
Class of 2028 (11th grade), your meeting is on Wednesday, 9/30/2026, during lunch (noon) in the auditorium. Topics include SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, the college application process, and other post-secondary options. There will also be pizza for you :)
Both presentations will be made available on the Mt. Everest homepage after the meetings.
We would like to remind and encourage every student to use the trash cans located around school. This year has had a lot more trash just being left on tables and on the floor. Please help us keep our campus clean and beautiful!
Join us for a trip back to the 1950s! Into the serenity of the Gordon Girls’ Academy comes the rockin’ and rollin’ Eustace Early and his Early Birds. But then the very stuffy and wealthy Hermione Van Pelt –the school’s benefactor– forms the League Against Rock and Roll. Will she keep everyone stuck in the boring old past, or will the kids boogie their way into a new era…? The show will be full of fun 50s-era costumes, sets, slang, and, of course, rock and roll!
Show dates are Wednesday - Friday: October 21st, 22nd, 23rd!
If you're interested in being part of Theatre Crew or want to know more about the show, stop by our MEATCo Tech booth at the club fair!
If you purchased tickets for Legoland on Sept. 25th, please come by the office to pick up your tickets!
Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join the Student Lighthouse Team/Principal's Advisory Committee!
The Student Lighthouse Team is a student leadership group on campus who acts as an Advisory Committee to the Principal. The Lighthouse Team attends leadership workshops throughout the year led by our Franklin Covey Coach, Erica Goodridge and reviews input from students and families to make improvements at our school and design and coordinate one major project each year. Past projects include campus beautification including multiple murals, redesigning the lunch court, and organizing community-wide events and activities.
Our first workshop with Coach Goodridge will be on Monday Oct. 5 from 9-11 in the Maker's Space (Room 7). Please email Principal Browne at cbrowne@sandi.net if you are interested in joining or would like to learn more!
Join our awesome Leader in Me Coach, Erica Goodridge, for a Leader in Me Family Workshop! This will be a fun, engaging event for students and their parents/guardians in grades K-6.
- Monday, Oct. 5 from 1-2:30 in the Maker's Space (Room 7)
Come join in the fun!
Our new yearbook staff is excited to create a great annual for you!
Purchase your copy NOW to receive a 10% discount off of the $38 cost!
Yearbooks must be purchased by the end of October for the discount.
BASE Camp, Our tutoring center/study hall, is a great place for:
- students to receive tutoring from older students
- students to work on group/collaborative projects
- students to work on their own or with a friend
BASE Camp will begin Month 1, Week 2 on Wednesday Aug. 19 in the auditorium and will be available:
- Wednesdays 12:30-2:30
- Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30
- Fridays 9-11:30
Parents/Guardians of students in grades K-5 should complete the CHECK-IN form when signing your student in at BASE Camp so tutors can best support your student.
Are you in grade 9-12 and interested in being a tutor and have not been trained? Please see Ms. Starr and let her know or email her at vstarr@sandi.net. A tutor training will be scheduled soon!
For more information about BASE Camp, check out the BASE Camp website.
Japanese Arts Club
There's a new club in MEA! In the Japanese Arts Club, you can learn how to create fun paper crafts for displaying, or just for fun. Just fill this form and show up whenever you can. The club meets every Wednesday except turn in week in the auditorium. For more information please email vstarr@sandi.net.
Elementary PE (grades 2-5)
We are thrilled to offer an elementary level physical education class again this year! Whether you are a student eager to stay active with classmates and friends, looking for a safe way to learn a new sport, and/or looking to just have some fun, MEA PE is the class for you! The Extracurricular PE Class is not just about physical activity, it's about fostering a lifelong love for movement, teamwork, and healthy living.
- What to Expect: The PE activity classes are designed to be engaging, inclusive, and collaborative. From exciting games & sports to fitness challenges, this class aims to be a safe space to move your body. Additionally, students will learn teamwork, resilience, problem-solving, and build confidence.
- Schedule: In order to keep all children safe, one class will be held to accommodate multiple ages.
- Classes will take place on Wednesday afternoons beginning Month 2 on September 9, 2026. Classes do NOT meet during TURN-IN week
- Time: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM: Grades 2-5 (Elementary students must be picked up at the back gate no later than 1:15 PM)
- Sign-ups: Please fill out the form to sign up by clicking the corresponding class link
Jam Band
Jam Band is back another year with Mark Fisher at the helm! Thank you to those who filled out the interest form. This year, Jam Band will meet Tuesdays during 5th period in Rm. B15. Rock On!
Class of 2028 PSAT/NMSQT
MEA will host the PSAT/NMSQT exam at NO COST for all Juniors on October 30th from 8 a.m. - Noon.
If you are interested in testing, please fill out this form no later than October 16th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOrBjDn50lSWHv3JRGZPyqlq3QHxuvDI3mZ9FB9kzn764-iQ/viewform
(there is no guarantee that we will have space for you to test after this deadline)
Final details about exam day will be sent to you at least 1 week prior to exam day.
Why take the exam?
- Access scholarships
- Practice for the real SAT Digital exam - same app used for SAT/AP
- It is FREE and hosted during the school day
More details here.
Fall 2026 Community College - Concurrent Enrollment
If you are enrolled concurrently in a community college class at City, Mesa, or Miramar that is NOT through us, please complete this form so Mr. Rubin can put it on your schedule. This does not include ACP courses (Math 150/151, 254/245, Poli Sci 121/C1000), as they are already on your schedule. This allows the grade to transfer automatically and avoids you having to request an official transcript later. If you do not complete this, you will need to ask the college to send us an official transcript, which may incur a fee. Please email arubin@sandi.net if you have any questions regarding this.
If you end up dropping the course with the college after completing this form, please email Mr. Rubin and let him know so he can update your schedule here.
Southern California Firefighter Career Expo
Interested in seeing what it takes to become a Firefighter? The California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Cal-JAC) invites you to attend their Southern California Firefighter Career Expo, an annual event to recruit talent for the fire service.
Taking place on Saturday, October 17th at the SD Firefighter Candidate Testing Center, students will have the opportunity to…
* Meet with fire department recruiters.
* Attend workshops presented by firefighters.
* Try out the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).
* Learn about the FCTC Statewide Eligibility List (SEL) and how to be added.
* Get an up-close look at firefighting equipment. And more!
Event Details
Where: Firefighter Candidate Testing Center San Diego; 6144 Innovation Way, Carlsbad 92009
When: Sat, Oct 17th, 11 am – 2 pm
Who: Open to the public.
Cost: Free!
To Register: Complete the Form
*Note: lunch will be provided.
Questions? Email the Cal-JAC team or call 916-648-1717.
Cal-JAC is a joint labor-management partnership focused on increasing the number of candidates entering the fire service and supporting active firefighters in their career journey. Their work spans the state and increases access for communities that may not see themselves reflected in the fire service.
Leader in Me
This school year our school will continue to focus on Leader in Me and the 7 Habits of highly effective kids and teens. Check the Monday Message each month for the monthly focus and what you can do at home to support your child.
During month 2, we are zeroing in on Habit 1, Be Proactive. Student will be able to explain the value of a growth mindset and the importance of focusing on their Circle of Control.
The elementary classes and MS AVID classes are doing lessons with your students in class and assigned at home.
Here is a link to family activities you can incorporate into your home.
Please check out this Leader in Me Family Overview Guide that highlights the Core Paradigms and the Habits in one succinct resource.
Join the MEA Wellness Committee
In CA, all schools are required to have a Wellness Committee whose role is to help make their school healthier in all ways possible. The Wellness Committee analyzes all aspects of wellness on our campus and develops and implements a plan for improvement. If you are a parent or student interested in joining this fun and productive group of staff, parents, and students, please email Mrs. Finney at rfinney@sandi.net. There are four meetings during the year on Thursdays at 12:30. The first meeting of the year will be on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 12:30 in Room 11.
Pronto Passes
Earn for MEA with Box Tops
Box Tops for Education is a digital program to earn dollars for schools without buying or selling anything extra. You can see the extensive list of products that earn dollars for schools which are already on your weekly shopping list here. Simply add the app to your phone and start scanning your receipts. If you are adding the app for the first time to support Mt. Everest Academy use referral code: D4EA80XM to earn bonus dollars.
The program has diverse ways to earn extra money on items. One of the special bonus programs happening now through the end of September is for Costco shoppers. When a Costco receipt has 1 participating product, it earns 10 Bonus Box Tops for your school. Plus, 5,000 club members will win 100 Bonus Box Tops (that’s $10!) for their school. Winners chosen at random. Ends 9/30.
See the flyer for more ways to scan and earn. Thank you for supporting Mt. Everest Academy!
Papa John's Fundraiser (Online through 12/31/26)
Need a quick meal for the family during the busy school year? Having a group event and want pizza? Order from Papa John’s! When you place an order online and use the promo code: MTEVEREST, it earns money to support MEA. See flyer for more details!
MEA Family Hike Monthly Meet-Up
Join host Jaime Rios for our monthly outdoor meet-ups for the 2026-2027 school year! These hikes are a wonderful opportunity for us to get outside, connect, and enjoy nature together. Please note that these are collaborative family events—parents are expected to hike right alongside their children and school staff. It is a fantastic way for us to support our students as a community, share some fresh air, and bond outside of the classroom. We can't wait to hit the trails with you starting Sept. 18 at Scripps Institute! See the flyer for more information.
Scripps Research Discovery Day
The Scripps Research Outreach team would like to share a fun, free, and educational opportunity for students and families at Scripps Research. Discovery Day will feature hands-on activity stations, chemistry demonstrations, and opportunities to interact with Scripps Research scientists in a fun and casual setting. This is a great opportunity for students and families to experience scientific exploration and learn more about the work taking place at Scripps Research. Find event information below.
WHAT: Scripps Research Discovery Day
DATE: Saturday, October 3, 2026
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Scripps Research Auditorium Courtyard, La Jolla
COST: Free
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is requested. Register here.
Additional information is available at scripps.edu/discoveryday.
