Sundays From The Mesa #6
September 15th - 19th
Principal's Message
Dear Alta Mesa Families,
I have a lot of updates for you this week!
- Cross Country's first meet will be Thursday, September 18th at Lassen View at 3:00pm. All athletes need to arrive by 2:45pm and check in with their coaches.
- Kona Ice will be on campus on Friday, September 19th. All students will have the opportunity to purchase a Fruit First, shaved ice for $5.00.
- Garden Club permission slips will be available in the office starting Monday, September 15th and are due back to the office by Friday, September 26th. First day of Garden Club will be Wednesday, October 1st. Mrs. Lindsley is also hosting a Community Garden Event on Sunday, September 21st to help get our garden ready for the 25-26 school year. This event will be from 9:00-12:00 and lunch will be provided. Sign ups will be in the office!
- STEAM Club permission slips will be available in the office starting Monday, September 15th and are due back to the office by Friday, September 19th. STEAM Club will be offered to 1st-5th grade students and will be selected through a lottery. STEAM Club will start on Tuesday, September 23rd.
- New Guest Check-In - For the safety of our students and staff, we are implementing a new guest check-in system. Starting immediately, all parents and visitors will be required to bring a valid photo ID each time they come on campus. IDs will be scanned when signing in at the office, and a visitor badge will be issued. This helps us ensure that everyone on campus is properly accounted for and increases the overall security of our school. Thank you for supporting us in keeping Alta Mesa a safe place for all students!
- Finally, this will be our final mass call. We want to respect your time and avoid communication fatigue. Moving forward, all updates will be shared in our school newsletter. You’ll still receive notifications — whether by text, email, or both — depending on your ParentSquare settings.
Thank You,
Kristen Crites
Principal-Alta Mesa School
(530) 224-4130
MONDAY:
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
- 4th/5gth Grade Tutoring (2:30-3:30)
TUESDAY:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:05-12:40)
- Cross Country Practice (2:15-3:00)
- 2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)
WEDNESDAY:
- Cross Country Practice (2:15-3:00)
- 2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)
- Student Lighthouse Meeting (2:30-3:30)
THURSDAY:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:05-12:40)
- 2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)
- 4th/5th Grade Tutoring (2:30-3:30)
- Cross Country Meet @ LV (3:00-4:00)
FRIDAY:
- Kona Ice
The Sundial Riffle Raffle is a unique event designed as a fundraising opportunity for the Rotary Clubs of Northern California Foundation Against Substance Abuse and local schools and youth groups. Originally presented as the Ducky Derby, it has returned over $5 million to local schools and youth groups.
Funds from the Sundial Riffle Raffle are to be used for Substance Abuse Prevention Programs and Youth Development. This is a unique partnership, where Redding East Rotary provides the infrastructure for students to sell tickets. If the Rotary Club is able to raise adequate funds to cover the cost of the race, 100% of ticket sales are returned to the youth groups.
The Riffle Raffle is our classroom teachers main fundraiser for the year. The ticket sales are facilitated by our Alta Mesa Booster Club. If you are interested in selling tickets, please sign the ticket request form that will go home with your student.
All proceeds go to the classroom teachers Booster Club account to be used for many things including field trips and the purchase of classroom materials.
Alta Mesa Prizes:
- Top selling class will earn a pizza party
- The second place class will earn a popsicle party!
- Every student who sells at least 10 tickets will get to throw a pie in Ms. Crites face!
Kona Ice - September 19th
Kona Ice will be on campus on Friday, September 19th. Students will have the opportunity to purchase a $5.00 cup of Fruit First, shaved ice. Thirty percent of all proceeds come back to Alta Mesa!
Community Garden Event - September 21st
Join us on Sunday, September 21st from 9:00–12:00 at Alta Mesa School as we work together to get our garden ready for the 2025–2026 school year! Students, families, and community members are all welcome—this is a great way to give back, dig in the dirt, and make our garden shine.
Lunch will be provided for all volunteers!
Bring your gloves, smiles, and helping hands—we can’t wait to see you there!
Sign up in the Alta Mesa office!
Alta Mesa Cross Country Meet - September 25th
🏃♀️ Alta Mesa Home Cross Country Meet 🏃♂️
📅 Thursday, September 25th
🕒 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Come cheer on our runners as they compete in our home meet!
🍧 Kona Ice will be on campus!
Enjoy a sweet treat and support our athletes—30% of all sales go directly to our Athletic Department.
Let’s show our school spirit and support our runners! 🎉
Bright and Shiny Spirit Day - September 26th
Our first Spirit Day of the year is coming up! On Friday, September 26th, show your school spirit by wearing anything Bright and Shiny! Think bold, vibrant colors, sparkly accessories, or anything that brings out those happy vibes. Let’s start the year off with lots of color and fun!
Cross Country: Jimmy Havlina, Trisha Schmitt, and Keeley Tuggle
Practices:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:15-3:00
*Once meets start we will only practice on Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:15-3:00*
Meets:
09/18 @ Lassen View 3:00-4:00
09/25 @ Alta Mesa 3:00-4:00
10/02 @ Rother 3:00-4:00
10/09 @ Boulder Creek @ 3:00-4:00
Garden Club: Devin Lindsley & Cate Richards
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
STEAM Club: Dana Randolph
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30
September: 9/23, 9/30
October: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
Student Lighthouse Team: Christina Huelman
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)
2nd Grade Tutoring:
Teacher: Lori Duke
Start and End Dates: 9/9 - 10/30
Days of the Week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 2:15-3:15
4th/5th Grade Tutoring:
Teacher: Devin Lindsley
Start and End Dates: 9/15 - 10/30
Days of the Week: Monday and Thursday
Time: 2:30-3:30
Alta Mesa 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