MEA Monday Message

🌙 Pajama Week 😴

Tuesday, Dec. 17

• 8-8:45- Choir - B15
  
• 8:50- 9:35- Strings - B15
• 9:40-10:25- Band - B15
• 12:00-12:30 Holiday Kahoot - Auditorium
• 12:30-1:15 Elementary Art - MakerSpace
• 4:00-8:00 Dining for Dollars - Chipotle
• 6:00-7:00 Winter Concert - Auditorium

• 12:00-1:00 MEA Farmstand - Main Gate
• 12:00-12:30 Holiday Kahoot - Auditorium
• 12:30-2:30 PALS - Rm 1

• 9:30-11:30 PALS - Auditorium
• 11:00-11:45 Coop Group - Chicken Coop
• 12:00-12:30 Elementary Book Club

• 12:30-2:30 D&D Quest Club Auditorium
• End of Month 5

• Dec 18 - MEA Farmstand
• Dec 21 - Jan 6 - Winter Break Campus Closed
• Jan 7 - Classes Resume

Check out the week's club calendar below. For more information about clubs, check out the MEA Campus Life.

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.

Calling all festive fashionistas and comfort-loving people! We've got TWO epic Spirit Weeks coming up that'll transform MEA into a holiday hilarity zone:

😴 PAJAMA PARTY PROFESSIONAL EDITION! 🛌
December 17-19: Who says comfort can't be workplace-appropriate? Bust out those fuzzy onesies, holiday-themed PJs, and flannel nightwear! Pro move: Slippers are totally acceptable, and bonus points for matching bed-head hair!

Remember: Participation is not just encouraged, it's practically a festive requirement!

Our winter concert is this week Tuesday, December 17th at 6 PM. in the MEA auditorium. We’re asking the musicians to come at 5:15 Tuesday so we may tune instruments, warm up, etc. Concert dress is black and white, but students are free to embellish with any holiday hats, scarfs etc. We look forward to performing for you and bringing this holiday season to life with MEA music!

Enjoy Chipotle Fundraiser before or after the Winter Concert

Date: Wednesday, December 17

Time: 4:00-8:00pm

Let’s guac and roll! MEA Foundation has partnered with Chipotle for a school fundraiser with 25% of sales donated to MEA. You can order their freshly grilled, made-to-order food in person or online with flyer.

• In Person: Before you order, be sure to let the cashier know you’re there for Mt. Everest Academy (show paper or digital flyer)

• Online: Use order code JJWVAJ7 with the Chipotle app or website.

It’s a win-win, help Mt Everest Academy and enjoy Mexican food fresh from the grill!

Chipotle Genesee Plaza

5650 Balboa Ave. Suite 106

858-380-2316

Join us for our final MEA Farmstand of the 2024 year! On Wednesday, December 18 from 12 to 1 we will be at the front of school with a table full of freshly harvested produce! We will also have other items that make for wonderful gifts. All items are on a “pay how you feel” donation model, and all proceeds go directly back to supporting our abundant garden spaces. The Farmstand accepts cash and PayPal that goes into our school’s Foundation account.

April, our local honey vendor will also be available with a variety of sizes and price ranges for your honey and bee pollen cravings! These make for wonderful gifts.
Prices and sizes:
5 oz $6
10 oz $11
24 oz $18
32 oz $20
Bee pollen $7
April accepts Zelle, Venmo, and cash, and you may preorder with her Zelle and Venmo here. A portion of the proceeds from her honey sales goes into our school’s Foundation account! Support local/shop local.

Come test your holiday trivia knowledge on December 17 and 18 at lunch in the auditorium. There will be prizes, laughs, and plenty of festive cheer to get you in the holiday spirit! Bring your friends, and let’s make it a fun and memorable event before the break! 🎅🏼🎁✨

In the enchanting village of Everfrost, where shimmering lights and joyous carols celebrate the magic of winter, a sinister plot threatens to shatter the peace. A powerful magical Frost Hat, capable of bringing sculptures to life, has fallen into the hands of a mischievous goblin sorcerer named Snickles. His goal? To unleash an army of snow golems and turn this winter wonderland into a frozen nightmare!

All adventurers (Grades 5-12) —new and seasoned—looking to dive into a fun, festive, and frosty adventure. Whether you're here for the snowball fights or the epic boss battle, there's something magical for everyone!

🎄 Date: Friday, Dec. 20
🎄 Time: 12:30-2:30
🎄 Where: Auditorium

Space is limited, so sign up today and get ready to save Everfrost from icy peril!

PALS will be cancelled Friday December 20. Please use the library for a place to study, any tutors who would like tutoring hours, please also go to the library, the PALs notebook will be in the library for you to log in your hours.

Are you ready to show your school spirit and snag some incredible merchandise? Now is the perfect time to dive in! Imagine wrapping yourself in warm, cozy sweaters or slipping into the softest pajama pants—there’s truly something for everyone here! And here’s the best part: every purchase you make helps lift our school programs and events, with a remarkable 20% of all sales going right back into our community! This is a limited time sale!! Don’t wait any longer; click this link and be a part of something special!

As Mt. Everest Academy Foundation wraps up 2024, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support. Your generous donations throughout 2024 have made a significant difference in our students’ learning experiences. Please consider a final end-of-year gift to help us maintain our programs and continue providing a high-quality education for all. Every contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated. Donations can be made by check, cash or PayPal. Thank you for being a part of Mt. Everest Academy community!

The 2024-25 school year is in full swing. The holiday season is fast approaching. Did you know there is a way you can help support the school’s many activities with no additional cost to you? Box Tops for Education is that way. Simply use the app to scan your receipts every time you go grocery shopping at any store, from big box stores to the local market.

Click here for more information.

Students in Grades 6-12 are invited to enter their art in our yearbook cover contest. The winner will receive a free yearbook and their artwork will be displayed on the front cover! Even if your entry is not used on the cover, it may still be used in other places throughout the book.

You may submit a design that is for the front cover only or a wrap-around spread for both the front and back. Keep in mind that there is a spine roughly half an inch wide that will cut through the middle of a wrap-around design. All entries must be in digital format.

Yearbook Theme:

• This year’s book doesn’t have a specific “tag line,” but the cover art should reflect the uniqueness of this school, which is unlike any other.

Tips for a Good Entry:

• All entries must include Mt. Everest Academy and the school year 2024-25.

• Use lots of color, including the background. Don’t leave much white space.

• Do not add text too close to the edges of the page. Leave 1 inch of space around the outside edges with no text, just color/design. This will avoid print issues when the art is applied to the cover.

Submit Your Digital Art:

• See this link for the specific dimensions for creating your artwork in programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator or others: size, dimensions and resolutions

• Use the specs and templates for an 8 ½ x 11 Hardcover book with 92 pages (Photoshop and inDesign templates available)

• Email your file to rfinney@sandi.net

All Entries Due By: January 31, 2025 (end of Month 6)

Month 5 is all about Habit 4, Think Win-Win. It is a belief that there are enough good things for everyone; it is an abundant way of thinking. Think Win-Win is being happy for others when good things happen to them. I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.

Click here for some Family Activities for the 7 Habits.

Just a reminder for anyone who is going or wanting to go to the next MEA Environmental Alliance meeting, we will be back to our usual schedule for meetings after Winter Break, first and third weeks of every month. Our first meeting back will be on January 8, 2025 from 12-12:30 in the garden over by Mr. Gough's classroom and the chicken. Have a happy holiday season and see you after break!

Tech Exploration is cancelled this week, Thursday, Dec. 19th. Our first meeting back will be Thursday, January 9th, in Room 1. We will be focusing on LEGO Robotics in the new year. Any 3rd-5th graders interested in joining Tech Exploration, please have your parent reach out to Mrs. Keck.

Have a happy holiday season and see you after the break.

Calling all Elementary Families! We now have our own digital bulletin board for sharing our Meet-Ups each month! Click on the link to see the places we plan to visit! You are welcome to plan your own meet-up, large or small, or join one that has already been organized. Be sure to give your contact information in the comment section so the organizers can reach those families who are interested in attending.
https://padlet.com/bkielty/mea-elementary-meet-ups-bm0xc8x7lp3pdjn

We love seeing students in action and showcasing all the amazing MEA events happening on and off campus. If you have a student or event that you would like to spotlight, please submit a Monday Message using the Google form.

Community Events are not sponsored by Mt. Everest Academy

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.