Monday Message
October 20, 2025
🍁 Mt. Everest Academy’s Fall Festival 🍁
Cornhole, Teacher Dunk, Musical Chairs, Oh My! It’s time for Fall Festival, sponsored by ASB. This year, try our newest activity: The Inflatable Hungry Hippo Bungee Challenge for kids (ages 8+)
Paint pumpkins, decorate delicious cookies, and have a blast with friends! 🎃🍪🍁
Parents be sure to complete the permission slip for student to participate in Inflatable Hungry Hippo Bungee Challenge. This interactive game pits four players against each other in a fast-paced race to collect as many balls as possible from the center "pond" while bungee cords pull them back. Permission slips are available online or we have some hard copies in the office. Voice authorization will not be accepted. Don't forget socks, no bare feet.
🍂 Celebrate fall with games, FREE food, music, and a special craft table where you can create a Dia de los Muertos nicho!
Students, get your $5 wristband ticket today! Parents are welcome and should accompany K-5 students. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Parents, if you'd like to volunteer during the Festival or help with setup please email Karen Krampe
Alfredo joins us from Webster Elementary.
A San Diego native, Alfredo grew up in South Bay. Alfredo is a big Padres fan and motorcycle enthusiast who loves to ride on the weekends. His family comes from a line of bullfighters and he fondly remembers traveling to ranches with his grandfather excited to see the bulls up close.
As a recent SDUSD Classified Employee of the Year, Alfredo says, "It was an honor to be chosen among so many qualified candidates."
Drop by and give the newest member of our MEA team a warm welcome !
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.
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.
November Farmstand
Join us at the front of school on Wednesday, November 5 from 12-1 for our wildly popular monthly Farmstand. We will have seasonal items (glass gem corn and succulent pumpkin decor) and more available. Most items are offered on a donation basis (accepting cash and Foundation PayPal). The Farmstand is hosted by our dedicated Green Team students.
April, our local honey vendor, will also be available with her products.
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
Trivia Fun!
Join us in the auditorium for a fun trivia Kahoot! From random facts to school secrets, we'll cover it all. Snacks will be provided for all and the top 3 contestants will win a pizza certificate!
When? Nov. 12 & 13 , at lunch 12:00 - 12:30
Where? The Auditorium
For more information, contact Luke Steel.
Plein Air Painting
NOTE: Different time this Friday 1:30- 3
Build a Halloweeen scene, paint and dig into some candy while painting.
Our club welcomes all MEA 6th-12th graders who create art and enjoy being creative. You don't have to do plein air. Join us!
Special Meet Up Event This Saturday
Where? Heritage Park County Park in Old Town!
When? Saturday, October 25 - 5:30 to 8 PM
To celebrate Halloween, we'll paint/draw classic symbols of the season - Victorian manors.
These historic buildings are found in abundance in Old Town and some are even said to be haunted. Paint from 5:30 to 7 , then stroll through Old Town from 7 to 8.
All art supplies provided, Bring a chair and headlamp if you’d like.
Parents of students under 16 are strongly encouraged to attend.
Please note: This is a meetup event. Parents are solely responsible for their children. This event will be in an urban environment at night without dedicated adult supervision. If that makes you or your teen uncomfortable, please plan on attending with your teen. All teens are expected to stay with the group at all times and behave respectfully.
RSVP and questions to Henry Holcomb henry448852@gmail.com or (858) 298-1677
Next Tuesday, Oct. 28 at lunch
CALLING ALL ELEMENTARY STUDENTS - Plein Air Painting Club will be hosting a sticker event to create Halloween scenes. Assemble spooky masterpieces with stickers, crayons, pencil crayons, and markers!
German Class: Learning in Action
Students from Mr. Spiegelberg's German classes celebrated St. Martin's Festival by singing a song and visiting classrooms with colorful lanterns they made.
St. Martin’s Festival, celebrated on November 11 in many German-speaking countries, honors St. Martin of Tours, a Roman soldier known for his kindness—especially the story of him cutting his cloak in half to share with a beggar. Traditionally, children take part in lantern processions (Laternenumzug), singing songs about St. Martin as they parade through town.
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 THIS WEEK by Friday, 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.
Korea and Japan Trip- Summer 2027!
We’re going to Korea and Japan in Summer 2027! Want to learn more? Join us for an informational meeting where we’ll go over the itinerary, travel details, safety, pricing, and more!
See the attached QR code to sign up for the meeting or look for flyers on campus. Informational meeting next Thursday, October 30th at 3:15pm. Contact Mrs. Ogo (Room 3) for more information.
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.
Middle School Volleyball
Interested in learning and playing volleyball for MEA? San Diego Unified hosts a middle school winter volleyball league. We need at least 6-8 players (grades 6-8) to form a team. Practices will be 2 days per week with games on Saturdays. Season runs Nov. 3- Feb. 7 (No practices or games over breaks) All genders welcome.
Parents, please fill out the interest form on the QR code to enroll your student. .
Come by Rm. 3 or email Mrs. Ogo with any questions.
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.
Europe Trip- Last Chance!
Dear Travelers,
Time is running out to join our Spring 2026 adventure to Switzerland, Bavaria & Austria! We already have a fantastic group of 34 travelers enrolled. We have only a few spots left until our tour is FULL.Sign up now!
Check out the video and —scan this QR code to sign up and discover all the amazing details about this unforgettable adventure!
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.
