MEA Monday Message

Tuesday, May 20

• 9:00-11:30 CAASPP Testing Makeups
• 10:00-10:30 Kindergarten Promotion
• 1:00-3:00 Late Book Returns - Library

Wednesday, May 21

• 9:00-11:30 CAASPP Testing Makeups
• 12:00-1:15 5th & 8th Grade Promotion
• 1:00-2:30 MEA Farmstand

Thursday, May 22

• 9:00-11:30 CAASPP Testing Makeups
• 12:30 Senior Graduation Rehearsal (MANDATORY FOR ALL WALKING SENIORS)- Auditorium

Friday, May 23

• 5:00 Graduation Check-in - Green Room CPMA Theatre
• 6:00 Senior Graduation - CPMA Theatre

Upcoming Events:

• May 29 End Month 10
• May 29 Last Day of School
• July 28 - Aug 8 Contracts and Materials Pick up
• Aug 11th First day of School - Mandatory Orientation for ALL Grades

We're excited to share some important dates as we look ahead to the upcoming school year!

Contract Signing & Materials Pick-Up: Appointments for contract signing and materials pick-up will be made available later this summer for the period of July 28th through August 8th. Please keep an eye out for further communication detailing how to schedule your appointment.

First Day of School & Mandatory Orientations: The first day of school will be Monday, August 11th. This day will include mandatory orientations for all grade levels. More information regarding the orientation schedules will be shared in the coming weeks.

We look forward to welcoming you back for a successful school year!

• Grades: 3rd-8th & 11th
• Dates: May 19th-May 22nd
• Details: CAASPP testing is a crucial component of our educational program, providing valuable insights into student proficiency in various subjects. Students in grades 3-8 and 11 who were unable to complete the assessments during the initial testing window will participate in make-up testing from May 19th to May 22nd. These assessments include English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science (grades 5, 8, and 11).

Our wonderful kindergarten students will be celebrating their promotion on Tuesday, May 20th, at 10:00 am in the school auditorium. Come join us as we recognize their accomplishments and cheer them on to the next grade! We hope to see you there!

We are excited to be hosting our traditional promotion luncheon and ceremony this year! Please join us for this very special event as we celebrate this milestone in your student's life. Lunch will include sandwiches, chips, salad, and dessert.

Please RSVP by May 9 so we can ensure an accurate catering order.

• Wednesday May 21, 2025
• 12:00 - 1:15
• Food will be served followed by a personalized ceremony

If you have any questions about the event, please contact me at cbrowne@sandi.net. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Save the date and time!

The last MEA Farmstand for the school year will be Wednesday, May 21 from 1:00 until 2:30, immediately following the 5th and 8th grade promotion luncheon.

We will have freshly harvested garlic (not cured so needs to be eaten within one to three weeks, organic varieties, organically grown and unusual varieties like Inchelium red and nooka rose), freshly harvested potatoes, carrots and a variety of other items from the gardens (hoping for our first flush of squashes and cucumbers, weather dependent) lettuces etc + flowers, and handcrafted ceramic plant markers created by the high school ceramics students.

We will also have buckets of mushroom compost (excellent nutrient addition to your home garden) available for a suggested donation of $5 per bucket. Includes the bucket and the compost!
April (our honey vendor) will also be available with her products, so plan to stock up!

All items are offered on a donation basis/“pay as you feel” model. We accept cash and PayPal through our school’s Foundation account.
All proceeds go directly back into MEA’s robust garden spaces and program.

Rehearsal is MANDATORY for all seniors participating in the graduation ceremony. Caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of rehearsal, followed by a senior celebration and cap decorating.

Please feel free to invite family and friends to the graduation ceremony located at Creative Performing and Media Arts School, 5050 Conrad Ave, San Diego, CA 92117. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. Graduates must arrive at 5:00 (report to the “Green Room” behind the stage)! Honor cords will be distributed in the Green Room just prior to the processional. The ceremony is expected to last less than one hour, followed by a reception outdoors.

Please remember to complete your Senior Checklist as soon as possible. Several (if not all) items are now past due.

If you need to reprint the checklist, it is available on the Senior Google Classroom.

Don't delay—get it done today!

Colleges are beginning to offer enrollment to students for the 24/25 academic year. In many cases, colleges are requesting transcripts soon (e.g., May 1st) and at the end of the year. If you need to request a transcript, please follow the directions located here. If the college is asking for one now and your final transcript, you will have to do this twice. Please note: If you applied to the college through the Common Application, your final transcripts will be sent to us automatically. You do not need to proceed with the process below. Please just send an email to me letting me know which of your Common App schools you chose (arubin@sandi.net).

As a senior, you are required by California law (CEC § 51225.7) to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA), unless you choose to opt out. If you decide not to submit a financial aid application, you can complete an opt-out form.
Opting out now does not mean you cannot apply for financial aid later. You are still welcome to submit a FAFSA or CADAA in the future whenever you are ready.

If you are a student who would like to receive the Monday Message via text, simply fill out the form below, and we’ll add your cell number to our contact list.

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Coop Group is calling volunteers to help care for our amazing school chicken Cleopatra during the summer! Some weeks are already taken care of, but we still need volunteers for a few weeks, especially in the middle of summer. Signing up consists of coming to school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of a chosen week during the summer to clean the coop, feed and water Cleopatra, and give her some love and attention. Cleopatra still needs care during the summer! All students must be accompanied by an adult.

Please fill out the form below if you are interested!
https://forms.gle/cgmEyz8f9sEzaWJJ7

Reach out to Malia at maliawilke@gamil.com if you have any questions.
Website: https://junipermar.github.io/CoopGroup/index.html

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It is time for students in grades 5-11 to plan their classes for the next school year!

Current 8th-11th Graders (Class of 2026-2029)

• All current 8th -11th graders must either make an appointment (in person or online) to meet with Mr. Rubin or email course requests (arubin@sandi.net). Please reserve a conference time at this link to discuss courses for next year, graduation and college entrance requirements, and community college courses.

• During their articulation meeting, incoming 9th graders and their parents can meet with Mr. Rubin to discuss a four-year plan.

• Parents are encouraged to attend along with their student(s). Parents who cannot attend should review the course options with their student at home.

• Students do not need to return an articulation sheet but should be prepared to share their course requests with Mr. Rubin during their appointment or by email.

• If you would prefer to work with Mr. Rubin over email to select classes, please email him your requests.

Articulation Sheets:

Incoming 9th graders, Class of 2029

Incoming 10th graders, Class of 2028

Incoming 11th graders, Class of 2027

Incoming 12th graders, Class of 2026

Find all courses being offered next year and a tentative class schedule at the links below:

Class Schedule 2025-2026

Sign up for an articulation meeting with Mr. Rubin (for next year's 9th-12th only).

Current 5th-7th Graders (Class of 2030-2032)

You will select your classes for the following school year through a Google Form. Mr. Rubin presented the form in Ms. Patterson's and Mr. Cate’s class. The form will be available to complete in Ms. Patterson's or Mr. Cate’s Google Classrooms and linked here.

To review the course options available to middle school students, please see the following articulation sheets:

Incoming 6th graders, Class of 2032

Incoming 7th graders, Class of 2031

Incoming 8th graders, Class of 2030

Please email Mr. Rubin if you have questions regarding scheduling.

Community Events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

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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.

Please send any information for the Monday Message using the Google form by end of day Thursday for upcoming message. If you have any question please contact Mrs. Keck at mkeck@sandi.net.