Monday Message

Tuesday, Aug. 26

• 8- 10:40 Music classes in B-15.- See link for schedule.
• 12:30 - 1:15 Elementary Art in the MakerSpace.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

• 12- 1 First Farmstand of the year- in front of school
• 12:30-2:30 Base Camp tutoring - Auditorium- (See details below)

Thursday, Aug. 28

• 9:30-11:30 Base Camp tutoring - Auditorium
• 5-7 pm, Back to School Night
• Dining for Dollars at The Habit (MEA receives 20% back) Be sure to show this flyer (printed or from phone)

Friday, Aug.29

• 9-11:30 Base Camp tutoring - Auditorium

Upcoming Events

• Sept. 1 - No School - Labor Day holiday
• Sept. 9-12 - Club Fair at lunch
• Sept. 12 - Legoland Meetup (Sign Up Info below)
• Sept. 19 - 3rd Annual MEA Summit (6-12)

Back to School Night is this Thursday, Aug. 25 from 5-7pm. Join us for open classrooms and time to connect with teachers as well as workshop sessions that include "Navigating Digital Resources" and "Best Practices for Independent Study." The library and Makerspace will offer fun activities as well. See you there (after dinner at the Habit)! Please see the complete schedule of BTSN events here.

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 begin this week on Wednesday Aug. 27 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.

MEA students in grades 6–12 will soon choose this year’s ASB officers. Candidate speeches will take place this Thursday from 12:00–12:30 pm in the auditorium. Voting will be conducted online through the ASB Officer Ballot, opening right after the speeches and closing at midnight on Thursday, September 5.

When you vote, you’re doing more than selecting names on a ballot. You’re helping guide the direction, culture, and spirit of our school. Come listen, cast your vote, and let your voice help shape MEA’s future!

Dear future travelers,

We're excited to announce that Mr. Spiegelberg will be leading a group of students on a once‐in‐a‐lifetime educational tour to Switzerland, Bavaria & Austria in the spring of 2026. This trip offers a wealth of opportunities for learning outside the classroom and personal growth. Please go to the following website to see trip information, itinerary details, and to enroll for our trip.

Attend a parent meeting on Back to School Night to learn more about our itinerary, sign-up process, and payment options:
Date: Thursday, August 28 (back to school night)
Time: 6:30 - 6:55 PM
Location: Room #8

To help in our planning, please RSVP.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out dspiegelberg@sandi.net

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 I can put it on your schedule. This does not include ACP courses (Math 150, 254, Poli Sci 101), 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 fill this out, you will need to ask the college to send us an official transcript, which may result in a fee. Please email arubin@sandi.net if you have any questions regarding this.

You will know this has been processed when the course appears on your PowerSchool schedule.

Fall 2025 Community College Class Enrollment

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.

Classes with Mr. Johnson start this week on Tuesday 8/26! All students K-8 are welcome to join. Please see the new music class schedule here.

Jam Band is back another year with Mark Fisher at the helm! If you play an instrument or love to sing and are interested in this opportunity for grades 6-12, please complete this interest form to help decide the meeting time. Rock on!

Thank you in advance for helping to create a safe and welcoming campus for all of our students and families.

Parents just dropping off/picking up and not staying on campus should park in the back lot by the elementary classes and sign their child in with supervising staff. Parents staying on campus should park in the front lot or on Mt. Etna, enter through the front office, and sign in and retrieve a visitor pass.

Secondary parents should drop/pick up in the front lot or sign in at the front office if they are staying on campus. Please do not block parking spaces while dropping off/picking up. Instead, please park in a space in the lot or on Mt. Etna.

Join your friends & grab some lunch or dinner to help raise funds for the school foundation. All day Thursday, August 28th, the Habit Burger Grill, at 4175 Genesee Ave., will DONATE 20% OF SALES to Mt. Everest Academy. Enter code GIVEBACK when placing your order at the in-restaurant kiosk, the Habit Burger & Grill Mobile app, or habitburger.com. Or simply present a printed flyer or show offer on your phone when ordering.

Parents and students, support our school with your time and input. The Mt. Everest Academy School Site Council (SSC) and Site Governance Team (SGT) have open positions! Both SSC and SGT have two parent positions and two student positions (grades 9-12) open for 2 year terms. If you interested in running for a position, please submit your name and a short (3-4 sentence) biography to Principal Browne at cbrowne@sandi.net. Meetings will occur 7 Tuesdays this year. For more information about SSC and SGT, including 2025-26 meeting dates, please see the school website.

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.

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!

Join us for the first MEA Farmstand of the school year! Meet at the front of school on Wednesday, 8/27 from 12-1. Members of our Green Team will help you select fresh produce (harvested from the school gardens) and wonderful gifts. All items are offered on a “suggested donation” basis and we accept cash and PayPal (through our Foundation). Our popular honey vendor, April, will also be onsite with her offerings. She accepts other forms of payment. Don’t miss this!

Calling all students grades 6-12 who are passionate about animals, ecology, birds, or just want to have a fun time! Coop Group leads the upkeep of our resident hen Cleopatra’s enclosure and coop area. Although she is six years old now and not laying eggs anymore, Cleo still appreciates the care and attention she receives from students. It's also a great way to make friends and learn some interesting things about chicken husbandry and general animal care, along with some fun bird trivia! Come join us! Coop Group meets every Tuesday, from 8:30 to 9 am, outside the chicken coop by Room 14 (Science Lab).

Families are invited to join San Diego Unified for an engaging, easy-to-understand workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI. Discover what these tools are, how they’re shaping education, and what the district is doing to use them responsibly. Attendees will leave with practical tips, trusted resources, and ideas on how to guide your child in using AI safely and effectively—both in school and at home.

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Zoom Link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938
Zoom ID: 813 7837 4938.

Thursday, August 28, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am
Zoom Link: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/81378374938
Zoom ID: 813 7837 4938.
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We're seeking dedicated, creative parents to help us provide a welcoming and enriching experience for all students at MEA. If you are interested in helping, please send us an email at info@meafoundation.org and include your area of interest. Please check out the MEA Foundation website to stay up to date. We look forward to a fun, successful school year!

All students with Pronto cards will need to renew them, as current cards may have expired. You must also verify your youth status to continue receiving youth fare benefits. You can share this video, created by students from San Diego High School, for step-by-step instructions on how to download the Pronto app and verify youth status.

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.

The San Diego Museum of Art reached out to us to invite us to their "Family Art Adventures" which are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the first and third Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Family tour themes change monthly, and each family tour is followed by a hands-on art-making activity. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. Please see the SDMA website for more information and to RSVP.

We have helped secure discounted tickets for MEA students and their families to visit Legoland on Friday, September 12, 2025. Student/child tickets are $19 each and adult tickets are $39. The first (up to 10) adult tickets purchased will also include free parking. Otherwise, parking is not included. This is not a school sponsored field trip- MEA will not be providing transportation or supervision of students, but we hope the MEA community will take advantage of the discounted price and enjoy some time and fun together! All students must be supervised by a parent or another adult. The last day to purchase tickets at the discounted rate is Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. To purchase tickets, go to SDUSD School Cash. (If the link does not take you directly to Legoland tickets options, search for Legoland, and the two ticket options from MEA should appear.)

This September, check out free Family Safety Days in Mission Valley on Sept. 6th and La Mesa on Sept. 13. Meet first responders, explore hands-on demonstrations, pick up helpful safety tips and resources, and learn about public service careers. Bring the family and connect with community as we work together to stay safe, prepared, and informed!

If you are seeking opportunities to connect, engage, and with other families in the MEA Community, we invite you to explore the private electronic bulletin board. We encourage you to share any local activities or events that you and fellow MEA students and families may enjoy together. Please note that these activities are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy.

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