Sundays From The Mesa #13

Dear Alta Mesa Families,

We hope you’ve had a relaxing weekend and are ready for the week ahead. Just a few quick reminders as we head into November. Don’t forget, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, so be sure to set your clocks back one hour before bed tonight. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, and we’ll see everyone bright and early (and hopefully a little more rested!) on Monday morning.

Starting Monday, November 3rd, parents will drop students off at their gates instead of walking them onto campus. We will have extra staff support the first few days to help ensure a smooth transition. Thank you for helping us keep our school safe. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Trimester 1 Awards will be held on Friday, November 7th. TK–2nd grade awards will run from 12:40 to 1:20, and 3rd–5th grade awards will be from 1:20 to 2:00. Teachers will notify parents or guardians if their child will be receiving an award. Families are welcome to take their student home after the ceremony, just be sure to sign out with the teacher before leaving.

Looking ahead, there will be no school on Monday, November 10th, and Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

October's 7 Habits Bingo Cards are in! Thank you to all of the families that participated at home. Our October Bing leader is.....Elijah Venegas! Someone from Elijah's family gets to come pick up their gift card in the office! Look out for November's 7 Habits Bingo Card, starting November 6th. Our habit focus will be Habit 3: Put First Things First.

Thank You,

Kristen Crites

Principal-Alta Mesa School

(530) 224-4130

kcrites@eesd.net

MONDAY:

• Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
• Soccer Practice (1:30-2:30)

TUESDAY:

• Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:05-12:40)
• Soccer Game @ Alta Mesa (3:00-4:00)
• Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

WEDNESDAY:

• Soccer Practice (2:30-3:30)
• Student Lighthouse Meeting (2:30-3:30)
• Garden Club (2:30-3:30)
• Board of Education Meeting (5:30-8:00)

THURSDAY:

• Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:05-12:40)
• Soccer Game @ Shasta Meadows (3:00-4:00)
• Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

FRIDAY:

• TK-2nd Grade Trimester 1 Awards (12:40-1:20)
• 3rd-5th Grade Trimester 1 Awards (1:20-2:00)

Students who sold 10 or more Riffle Raffle tickets earned the chance to pie Ms. Crites in the face on Tuesday! Some students who had never pied their principal before were a little nervous, while the returning pros were more than ready! Either way, everyone had an absolute blast!

Halloween never disappoints at Alta Mesa! Our staff transformed into Villains this year, and the students couldn’t get enough—it was wickedly fun!

Another HUGE Movie Night Success! Thank you to all the families who came out on Thursday night to watch Hotel Transylvania with us! It was such a fun evening filled with laughter, good company, and community spirit. We love seeing our Alta Mesa families come together for events like this!

Our annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser kicks off on Monday, October 27th and runs through Sunday, November 10th!

There’s a delicious variety of cookies, treats, and gifts available for purchase — perfect for the upcoming holiday season! All proceeds go directly to your student’s class to support classroom activities and supplies.

Please check the packet for details on how to order (online ordering is available and encouraged!) and to learn about the awesome prizes students can earn for their sales.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, November 1st. Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 2nd, which means you get an extra hour of sleep!

This week we celebrate our amazing school psychologists and the important work they do to support students’ learning, behavior, and well-being! School psychologists help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students.

Let’s take a moment to thank them for their dedication and the positive difference they make every day!

There’s no school on Monday, November 10th, and Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

What a fun surprise break to look forward to in November!

Parent-Teacher conference week is fast approaching. This year parent-teacher conference week will be November 17th through November 21st.

Please make sure to connect with your student's teacher to schedule your conference. Out goal is 100% participation!

Reminder: Due to parent-teacher conferences, Nov 18th - 22nd will be minimum days, dismissal for TK - 5th grade at 1:23pm.

There will be no school November 24th–28th for Thanksgiving Break. We hope everyone enjoys a relaxing week with family and friends, filled with good food and gratitude!

School will resume on Monday, December 1st. Have a wonderful break, Eagles!

Mandatory Parent Meeting:

November 18th 5:30-6:00

Weekly Meetings:

Tuesdays, 2:30-3:00

12/02, 12/09, 12/16

1/06, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

2/03, 2/10, 2/24

3/03, 3/10

Mt. Shasta Dates:

January 21st

February 11th

March 11th

Tryouts:

October 13th and 14th

Practices:

Monday 1:30-2:30

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2:30-3:30

Games: All Games at 3:00PM

11/04 - Lassen View @ Alta Mesa

11/06 - Alta Mesa @ Shasta Meadows

11/12 - Rother @ Alta Mesa

11/13 - Mistletoe @ Alta Mesa

11/18 - Alta Mesa @ Boulder Creek

11/20 - Alta Mesa @ North Cow Creek

12/02 - Bethel @ Alta Mesa

12/04 - Alta Mesa @ Lassen View

12/09 - Shasta Meadows @ Alta Mesa

12/11 - Alta Mesa @ Rother

Camp Meeting Dates:

Fridays 2:30-3:30 **(11/21 will be 1:30-2:30 due to conference week)**

10/10, 10/24

11/07, 11/14, 11/21

12/05, 12/12

Meeting Dates:

Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30

October: 10/01, 10/08, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29

November: 11/5, 11/12

December: 12/03, 12/10, 12/17

January: 1/07, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28

February: 2/04, 2/11, 2/25

March: 3/04, 3/11, 3/25

April: 4/01, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

Meeting Dates:

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 12:05 - 12:40

Wednesdays (optional): 2:30 - 3:30

Spirit Days

• 09/26 - Bright and Shiny (bright, bold colors)
• 11/14 - Fall into Thanksgiving (fall colors, leaves)
• 12/12 - Cozy Winter (winter colors, snow, cold weather clothes)
• 01/16 - Shiny New Year (sparkles, glitter, metallic colors)
• 02/13 - Valentines Day (hearts, red, and pink)
• 04/17 - April Showers (flowers, spring, pastel colors)
• 05/15 - Sunshine and Lollipops (summer theme, sunglasses, bright fun colors)

• 11/07: Trimester 1 Awards
• 11/10: NO SCHOOL+
• 11/11: Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL+
• 11/12: Booster Club Meeting
• 11/14: Fall Into Thanksgiving Spirit Day
• 11/17-11/21: Parent/Teacher Conference Week - MINIMUM DAYS ALL WEEK
• 11/19: Mandatory Ski and Snowboard Parent Meeting
• 11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL+
• 12/04: Family Game Night
• 12/12: Cozy Winter Spirit Day
• 12/19: All School Sing-Along
• 12/19: Minimum Day
• 12/22-1/05: Christmas Recess - NO SCHOOL+

Alta Mesa is a Preschool-5th Grade, as well as Mrs. Goetz's 6th-8th Graders. At Alta Mesa, we believe that every student deserves a safe, enjoyable learning environment with exceptional instruction. Our caring, highly qulaified staff is committed to meeting the individual needs of each student in all academic areas. We believe that in order for students to grow intellectually and attain academic success, we must also address their social, emotional, and physical needs. We have been recognized for the past 5 years as a Capturing Kids Hearts National Showcase School. For more information you can follow us on facebook @altamesaschool or go to our website altmesa.eesd.net.

We appreciate your support in helping students stay focused and safe while at school.

Address: 2301 Saturn Skyway, Redding Ca. 96002

School Phone: (530) 224-4130

Principal - Kristen Crites

School Secretary - Kaylene Elliott

Student Services Clerk - Michelle Poland