Message from the Principal
A warm Happy New Year to you all! I hope everyone had time to relax with friends and family over break. We are all hopeful that 2021 will be bright and we will find some sense of normalcy again.
This is a reminder that Month 5 for students in grades 6-12 is different this year as the semester officially ends on 1/22 whereas the Month 5 attendance month goes until 1/29. (This is an anomaly out of our control that has not happened prior to this year.) This means that teachers will have assignments due over the next 1-3 weeks that will count towards Semester 1 grades. The number of assignments counting towards Semester 1 and due dates will differ depending on the grade level and the course. Other assignments for Month 5 will count towards Semester 2. Please review cover sheets with your students carefully so they know what needs to be completed for Semester 1 and turned in over the next 1-3 weeks.
The due dates that occur throughout this month are very strict to ensure that teachers have enough time to review student work and input grades within the short timeline set by the district. Please be sure that your students turn in work as soon as it is completed (daily), rather than wait to turn it all in at once.
Work samples for audit are still due on 1/29 (as well as work assigned to count towards semester 2.)
If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Courtney Browne
MEA Foundation General Meeting - Save the Date
Date: Tuesday, January 12
Time: 6:30 pm
Link TBA
All MEA parents and guardians are invited to attend this MEA Foundation General Meeting. We will discuss goals and future projects to benefit our school community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Your Input Needed
Our unique program currently meets the needs of many different families for many different reasons. This data, along with District guidelines, will help inform our decisions moving forward. We thank you for your input.
Elementary Art
The Holiday Hoopla was so much fun, Mrs. Sink will be conducting monthly arts and crafts classes on zoom. You will need to provide your own supplies which are listed on her Elementary Art webpage. The classes will be held monthly on the third Thursday of each four week MEA month through May (months 5, 6, 7 and 9).
Feel free to contact Mrs. Sink with any questions: vsink@sandi.net
SPIRIT WEEK
The ASB is sponsoring the following spirit days next week. Express your creativity and show your school spirit!
- Historical Figure Day - 1/12/21
- Sports Day - 1/13/21
- Decades day - 1/14/21
It is encouraged that students turn on their cameras during zoom meetings, so that they can show their spirit from home!
Students can also submit photos of themselves dressed up in their spirit week apparel to TreeRing. Please include the students name, grade, and caption, and upload to the Spirit folder. Upload instructions
MEA Podcast is back!
Enjoy this podcast hosted by MEA seniors, Toki and Toler.
In the first episode of the second season, we have Mr. Sheahan come on and talk about university, physics, and teaching.
Please Send in your Winter break photos!
We need photos of your winter break for the yearbook! Follow the instructions in the linked document below to share any pictures that show what you did, any places you visited, how you celebrated the holidays, baking, decorating, etc..
Make sure to also order your copy of the yearbook, if you haven’t done so yet.
MEA Yearbook Information: How to purchase and customize your yearbook and how to upload photos to be used in the yearbook.
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Introducing: “12 at 12!”
Starting on January 12th, at 12 for 12 minutes! Join us for meditation and receive your mindful nourishment!
When: Jan. 12th, 2021 / 12:00pm
Zoom: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/7588584792
Meeting ID: 758 858 4792
Password: MEA!
Why: Optimum Health, Wellness, and Well-Being!
Who: Everyone!
Particulars:
- Please log in by 11:59 am if possible.
- Please remain MUTED unless called upon to share.
- Meditation will take place from 12noon until 12:12 with 3 minutes for debrief thus ending our session at 12:15 for you to take your physical nourishment as well!
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PALS is in session!
Day: Thursdays
Times: 12:30-1:50 and 1:50-3:05
Zoom: https://sandiegounified.zoom.us/j/85258186771
Parents, if you have a child in grades K-5 that needs help with homework, consider bringing them to PALS. During PALS, older students in either Middle or High school can help them with any homework needed. This program will start this week, week one of month 5. PALS will be hosted through zoom on Thursdays during two time slots: 12:30-1:50 and 1:50-3:05. If this sounds interesting, please fill out this PALS Parent/Guardian Form to show you and your child’s demonstrated interest in the tutoring program. The zoom link for PALS this Thursday is listed above.
Please send in your Good Stuff!
We're bringing back the Good Stuff! We know MEA students and families are involved in so many things outside of school. Do you have something fun or interesting to share? Please send your stories and images to share for "The Good Stuff" in upcoming Monday messages to mteverest@sandi.net. We want to hear from you!
Ally Action
MEA is continuing our anti-bullying campaign this year! Due to concerns surrounding many of the ideals that ADL stood for, we are no longer associating ourselves with them, and we are officially Ally Action. We are starting the campaign by encouraging all students to sign this pledge to make our school a more welcoming place. Throughout the year, we will host events for all ages to build our school's community. If you're interested in joining our team, you can also tell us that on the pledge. Anyone in 6th-12th grade is more than welcome!!
There's Still Time for Seniors to Apply for Fall 2021
Many California State University campuses have extended their application window past December 15th. There are still several CSU options available for Fall 2021.
Channel Islands – December 31, 2020
Chico – January 15, 2021
- All First-time Freshman and non-impacted transfer programs
Dominguez Hills - January 15, 2021
East Bay - March 2, 2021
Humboldt – February 28, 2021
- Los Angeles – January 19, 2021
Except for Nursing for transfer students
Maritime – January 15, 2021
Monterey Bay - January 15, 2021
Pomona –
- Hospitality Management for freshman and transfers until March 1st and
- Early Childhood Studies for transfers only until January 31st
Sacramento – January 8, 2021
San Bernardino - February 1, 2021
San Francisco - non-impacted programs until January 31, 2021
San Jose – January 8, 2021
San Marcos – January 31, 2021
Sonoma – January 15, 2021
Stanislaus – February 1, 2021
Class of 2021
Seniors, this Counseling & Guidance Resources webpage was designed with you in mind. From the page you will find helpful resources to support your senior year: understand the college application process, cope with the stressors of transitioning to college and navigate the challenges of senior year.
Spring Community College Dual Enrollment
11th and 12th grade students may take a community college course while enrolled at Mt. Everest Academy. There are many courses offered for dual credit, where students can meet high school graduation requirements while earning college credit. Now is the time to sign up for a Spring semester course!
All students, new and returning, need to submit a community college Supplemental Application each semester. Students can submit their Supplemental Application as of Oct. 26th and open enrollment will begin on December 14th.
Students new to the dual enrollment process will need to complete the CCApply and Registration Applications in addition to the Supplemental Application.
For any questions, please contact Mr. Zappala at rzappala@sandi.net
Challenge to Class Requirements
Students must meet all class requirements prior to being enrolled in community college campus courses. Students can clear prerequisites by challenge exam, transcripts, or petition to challenge.
Challenge Exam offered through testing office: testing@sdccd.edu
If you’ve taken classes similar to the prerequisites in question but not exact equivalents, or if you have applicable work experience, you can petition through the particular Department. For this, download and submit this Petition to Challenge. The submit link is just below the forms.
Mock Law Class Invite
Tuesday, January 12 / 3:00-4:00
Join the University of San Diego Law School and Just The Beginning for a mock law school class! Learn about the Socratic method and how law students learn to think critically. Prior to the class, students will receive a case reading assignment to be briefed before class day. The application deadline is 1/8/21.
