Monday Message
October 19, 2026
Your K-5 elementary student is invited to attend the young audience performance of Annie Jr. on Friday, November 6th at The Poway Center for the Performing Arts. We will be taking a school bus from Mt. Everest Academy, just like a traditional field trip! Mrs. Finney will lead this chaperoned event. Parents do not need to attend. Ticketed students will meet at the elementary playground on Friday, November 6th at 9 am. We plan to return around 1 pm for pick up.
The deadline to sign up EXTENDED to Wednesday, October 21st. We do have a limited number of spots, so sign up now!
How to buy tickets:
The price for admission for students is $10. Tickets are only available online—no cash accepted. You can sign in to your child’s SchoolCash Online account to buy tickets. The tickets will be linked to the student’s name, so sign in with their credentials. There is an online permission form for you to complete during your purchase.
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! Buy your Tickets here.
CALLING ALL MEA WOLVES!! ASB invites you to participate in this October's Spirit Week - October 27-29!
The theme is Halloween Costumes – Come dressed to impress! Wear your school appropriate costume.
During the lead up to and celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, you are invited to contribute to an MEA ofrenda (Information: What is an ofrenda?). We will have a table set up outside of the library where community members can honor people or pets that they would like to remember.
Feel free to add any of the following to our ofrenda:
Photographs: A clear, printed picture of the person or pet you wish to honor.
Mementos: Small items they loved, such as a favorite toy, a book, a drawing, or hobby-related trinket.
Written notes: A short letter, memory, or name tag dedicated to the person you are remembering
Items should be non-breakable and non-perishable.
Please bring items the week of 10/26-10/30. Community members can place them directly on the tables outside of the library. Please contact Mr. Cate with any questions and see additional resources and information here.
Join us for our October Farmstand on THURSDAY, Oct 29 from 12-1 p.m. at the front of school (note the different day). Our green team students will lead the customer experience for our donation-based Farmstand. We accept cash and PayPal (through the MEA Foundation), and all proceeds go directly back into our garden program.
We will have a selection of fall crops, pumpkin succulents, worm castings, and more!
🎊 MEA ASB is proud to announce the return of the annual Fall Festival on Thursday, November 5th from 2-4 p.m.! We invite students and parents of all grades to join us for fall themed activities, food, music, and games! We’ll be bringing back the Inflatable Hungry Hippo, Teacher Dunk Chair, Musical Numbers, and new this year The Ultimate Game Truck!
Club Presidents, are you interested in hosting a booth at the Fall Festival? Contact MEA’s Club Liaison Arden Swan for more information!
Please note, parents need to accompany their students in grades K-5. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
How to buy tickets:
The price for admission for students is $8 prior, $10 day of. Tickets are only available online—no cash accepted. You can sign in to your child’s SchoolCash Online account to buy tickets. The tickets will be linked to the student’s name, so sign in with their credentials. There is an online permission form for you to complete during your purchase.
Hello students of MEA, it is time for the second fundraiser of the year, See's Candies! This is a chance to obtain some delicious treats for the upcoming holidays and support our school at the same time. Remember that people outside of the school can also chip in and get some candy, so alert your friends and family with a sweet tooth!
Students will receive info packets from their teachers. Family and friends can place orders online or using the paper form. A shipping fee applies to all online orders and is sent to the desired address. Parents, please assist younger children with taking paper orders. Paper orders will be delivered to MEA the week of December 7th to pick up before winter break.
All Orders must be received by Thursday, Dec. 3rd.
Please note: Checks should be made payable to MEA ASB.
Check out our See's Online Store today!
The recycling bins will be located all around campus, students can use them to throw away trash that will later be recycled. We urge students to use these bins to help the environment!
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.
Club Meeting Schedule
The MEA Club schedule is now available. Find your next interest - all approved club meetings are listed with the days and time that they meet.
Support MEA Theatre Company!
MEA Theatre Company is a student-run K-12 club centered around performing, creating, and building a community through theatre! Our students are involved in every part of our productions, both onstage and behind the scenes. Donations help fund sets and props, costumes, lights and microphones, and future productions.
Every donation helps us keep theatre thriving at MEA. Thank you for supporting our students and our program!
Support MEA Theatre Company: Donate
Join National Honor Society
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 November 20th. (MUST open with your sandi.net account) If you have any questions, please see or email Mr. Cate.
Note: Students who've already been accepted into MEA NHS need not reapply.
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 12/18/26.
Please reach out to Mr. Cate for any questions.
Interested In Attending UCSD?
Meet with a representative from UCSD!
When: Wednesday, October 28th from 1:50-2:50
Where: MEA auditorium
Who: All middle and high school students are welcome to attend
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.
The MEA Career Fair will be April 9th from 10am-12pm at the MEA Auditorium. Sign up to host a booth today! You can help inspire students with your knowledge and experience. Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here to sign up.
New Visitor Sign-In Procedure
You will notice that the sign-in sheet in the office looks a little bit different. Per District policy, the sign-in now includes a Driver's License or Government ID space. You will be required to complete this each time you come on campus. Also, please remember to wear your visitor badge where it is visible while you are on campus on return it when you sign out. Thank you for your understanding and help to keep our campus safe!
Join the Middle School MATHCOUNTS Team!
Come and build a winning MEA MATHCOUNTS team, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and expand your math skills. MATHCOUNTS is a national middle school mathematics competition that build problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests.
All 6-8 graders are welcome to join. If you are unable to come to meetings but would like to participate, contact Ms. Hristova for the meeting materials.
Time: 9:45-10:30am
Dates: (Wednesdays) 10/21, 11/4, 12/2, 12/9, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17
Location: Parent room
The San Diego Chapter MATHCOUNTS Competition details: Saturday, February 27th, 2027 at UCSD
Note: The club members are not required to participate in the competition.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out:
MEA Lego Builders Meet-up
Build, play, have fun! Come for the new Lego Builders Meet-Up Wednesdays, December 2nd from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in the Maker Space (Room 7).
Elementary students must bring a parent.
Join the Wellness Committee – We Need Your Voice!
Our first Wellness Committee meeting of the school year was a great success, and we are excited about the work ahead! This year, our focus is Increasing Family & Community Engagement—and to truly achieve this goal, we need your input.
We are actively seeking parent and student members to join our team. Whether you can attend every meeting or just one, your perspective and ideas would make a tremendous difference for our school community.
Upcoming Meeting Dates (12:30 PM):
December 10
February 11
March 18
If you are interested in joining or learning more, please reach out to our committee chairperson, Rachel Finney, at rfinney@sandi.net.
Thank you for partnering with us to support our students' wellness and success!
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 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 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.
Pronto Passes
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!
Box Tops
Tricks or Treats are coming and Box Tops can support Mt. Everest with your purchases. Check out the flyer for the October bonus offers.
Oct. 12 to 18th is National Box Tops Week! This means extra bonuses from participating products. https://boxtops4education.com/box-tops-products
Simply add the app to your phone and start scanning your receipts, link your Walmart or submit your digital receipts. If you are adding the app for the first time to support Mt. Everest Academy use referral code: D4EA80XM to earn bonus dollars.
Friends of Rose Canyon Volunteer Event
MEA is hosting a volunteering event with Friends of Rose Canyon, a local habitat restoration group working to replant Coast Live Oaks and other native species in Rose Canyon. We will meet with their leader, Andy Weise, and learn about San Diego ecosystems, particularly urban canyons, and why their protection is important. We will then collect some acorns that will be planted later this fall and spread mulch to prepare new planting areas.
Please RSVP here so you can be informed if plans change due to acorn distribution. Also, every attendee needs to fill out a waiver. Please print them and bring a signed copy to the event.
WHEN: November 15th from 1:00-4:00 pm
WHERE: Rose Canyon Trailhead (on Regents road north of Governor)
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. The next hike will be Nov. 20 at Torrey Pines State Park! See the flyer for more information.
