Monday Message
October 13, 2025
Elementary Parent/Teacher Conferences
Important Reminders: Elementary classes will not meet this week due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Be sure to sign up with your teacher for a meeting time. Classes will resume the week of October 20.
No PE on Wednesday, Oct. 15 . Class will resume on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 12:30
For more information, please email Ms. Finney or Ms. Battin.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser
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. ASB supports school events and activities for all students K-12.
Just 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!
Box Tops for Education
An opportunity for your little purchases to make a BIGGER difference for our school is coming. National Box Top Week is October 13 to October 19! It is the biggest earning opportunity of the year when all products earn double Box Tops. Plus, there are other amazing bonus offers in October. (See poster)
Want to learn more about the program? Check this video to learn how to support our programs through everyday shopping.
Join our Kindness Chain!
🌼 This Tue, Wed, and Thurs during lunch
Stop by the table in front of the auditorium and help us spread a little joy. Write something kind about yourself or someone else on a slip of paper — every note will be added to our growing kindness chain! At the end of the week, we’ll link them all together and hang the finished chain in the auditorium as a reminder of the good we share. 💛
For more information, email ASB.
🍁 Mt. Everest Academy’s Fall Festival 🍁
🎉 MEA ASB is proud to present the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 23rd from 2 - 4pm. Join in the fun for a variety of games and booths for all ages including Teacher Dunk Chair, Musical Chairs, Pumpkin Painting, Cookie Decorating, Axe Throwing, Cornhole, Ring Toss, Henna Art & Tattoos.
NEW this year: Inflatable Hungry Hippo Bungee Challenge suitable for kids (ages 8+) and adults, FREE snacks and a special craft table where you can create a Dia de los Muertos nicho!
🍂 Celebrate fall with games, free food, music, activities, and fun for all ages! Students, get your $5 wristband ticket today! Parents are welcome and parents should accompany students in grades K-5. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Parents if you would like to volunteer during the Fall Festival or help with setup please email Karen Krampe
School Site Wellness Committee
Check out this month’s October Family Wellness Newsletter!
We are still looking for any parents who would be interested in joining the Wellness Committee!
Share ideas and help guide our next wellness focus. Past initiatives have earned us America’s Healthiest Schools recognition year after year!
Our first meeting is Oct. 29th at 12:30 pm. in Room 11.
Please email committee chairperson Rachel Finney if you are interested in joining us.
Winnie-the-Pooh’s Pot o’ Honey Play
Winnie-the-Pooh, the beloved silly old bear, visits Rabbit and eats so much he has to stay for a week, helps Eeyore find a lost tail with the thoughtful help from Owl, goes hunting Woozels with Piglet, and attempts to take some honey while in disguise as a little black rain cloud. With the help of Christopher Robin at every turn, Pooh has many adventures and promises to warm your heart.
Teddy Bear Picnic to follow in the elementary area. (Bring your own lunch and favorite stuffy.)
Who? Grades K-12 welcome.
When? Nov. 7 , 10 am
Where? In the auditorium.
For more information, please email rfinney@sandi.net
GSA
The very first GSA club meeting is this week Wednesday, October 15th during lunch in the MakerSpace.
Middle and high school students are welcome to join as we get to know each other and discuss what we would like to focus on throughout the school year!
For more information, please contact Ms. Krampe.
Civil Discourse: Sora II and The Future of AI Images and Footage
Open source recently launched its new AI powered Sora II image and footage generating tool to public use. The notable jump in quality relative to competing services has already stirred up a whirlwind of reactions and discussions as AI is increasingly proven to be a competent tool in the creation of visual media. How much regulation does this new industry require. Should it even be regulated? Are moratoriums necessary conversely?
Come share your thoughts!
Thanks to everyone who brought spirit to campus last week!
Mrs. Finney and some of her students were styling in their formalwear last week!
Twins Day was a hit — Giada & Malia's sunny matching outfits brought twice the fun!
Ink and Insight Readers (Grades 4-5)
Love reading? 4th and 5th grade students are invited to join our engaging Elementary Reading Program "Ink and Insights".
During our meetings we will discuss grade appropriate Newberry Award winning books.
When: Wednesdays (biweekly) starting 09/17/25 at 12:00-12:30pm
Where: Elementary Playground
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 have some fun, MEA PE is the class for you!
PE Enrichment is not just about physical activity, it's about fostering a lifelong love for movement, teamwork, and healthy living. Our mission is to create an environment where every student can thrive physically, socially, and mentally. For more information and how to sign up see the MEA 2-5 site here.
Music with Mr. Johnson (K-8)
Classes with Mr. Johnson have started! All students K-8 are welcome to join. Please see the new music class schedule here.
Students in grades 10-12 are welcome to apply for MEA's Chapter of the National Honor Society. Applicants must have been enrolled for a full semester at MEA prior to the application deadline and have a current GPA of 3.5 or higher. There is no cost to apply, and students who are inducted may gain access to NHS scholarship opportunities.
Please complete the NHS Application by October 24th. (MUST open with your sandi.net account) If you have any question, please see or email Mr. Cate.
Note: Students who've already been accepted into MEA NHS need not reapply.
Our tutoring center/study hall formerly known as PALS has gotten a glow up and a new name! BASE Camp 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 be available in the auditorium:
- Wednesdays 12:30-2:30
- Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30
BASE Camp has moved Fridays! Now we get to share a room with Mr. Meyer!
- 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.
For more information about BASE Camp, check out the BASE Camp website.
Purchase Your Yearbook
The yearbook crew is busy capturing all the best moments of the year — just for you! Snag your copy now for only $35.27 — our 10% discount has been extended through Oct. 31!
Leader in Me
This school year our whole school will be focusing 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 3, we are zeroing in on Habit 2, Beginning with the End in Mind. Students will be able to describe their personal values and create a long term goal and short term steps needed to accomplish their goal.
The elementary classes and the 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.
State Seal of Civic Engagement
In September 2020, California introduced a way for sophomores, juniors and seniors to earn a special recognition called the State Seal of Civic Engagement. If you qualify and complete a civic engagement project, you’ll get a special seal on your diploma that shows your dedication and achievement on applications for colleges and career education programs.
Learn more about how to apply and earn the Seal.
Applications for the Fall Semester are due 12/19/25.
Please reach out to Mr. Cate (acate1@sandi.net) for any questions.
Pronto Passes
Papa John's Fundraiser (Online through 12/30/25)
Dining for Dollars: 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.
College Fair - This Thursday, Oct. 16
Explore Solutions will be host their annual College Showcase on Th.,Oct. 16. This is a great event for families beginning to explore the many options available in higher ed. Make your visit more meaningful by previewing the list of participating colleges and plan which tables you'll target during your visit. Learn more about making the most of your time at college fairs.
When: Thursday, October 16th, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Where: Scripps Ranch High School Gym/ 10410 Falcon Way/ San Diego /92131
Participating Colleges: Over 90 institutions, including many UC & CSU campuses, as well as private, small, midsize, and large universities from across California and the United States.
