Sundays From The Mesa # 29

Dear Alta Mesa Families,

Hard to believe we are at the end of March and it is going to be a busy few weeks before Spring Break!

• Our Family Literacy Night is Thursday, March 27th from 5:30-6:30p.m. This night is meant for families to come to the Alta Mesa cafe, enjoy a slice of pizza and some literacy activities together. We will be handing out prizes as well.
• Vocabulary Parade is Friday, March 28th from 1-2p.m. We look forward to this day every year and we hope you do too! Vocabulary parades are a wonderful way to celebrate our love of words and reading. It also provides a fun and academic focus for dressing up in creative homemade costumes. Families are welcome to come join us in the fun!
• Site Council - Our last virtual Site Council of the 24/25 school year will be Wednesday, March 26th from 3:00-4:00 pm.
  
• 4/5 Softball - Tryouts will be Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th from 2:30-3:30pm. Practices will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30pm.
• 4/5 Flag Football - Tryouts are scheduled for Tuesday, March 25th and Wednesday, March 26th from 2:30-3:30. Practice times will be Mondays, 1:30-2:30 and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-3:30.
• STEM Club - Permission slips for STEM Club for 1st - 5th graders will be in the office starting on Monday, March 24th and are due back on Friday, March 28th. Students are chosen through a lottery and will announce who was selected on Monday, March 31st @ 2:09 pm on the front office door, and through email.
• 3rd Grade Basketball Camp - Permission slips will be in the office on Monday, March 24th and are due back on Friday, March 28th. First day of camp will be Tuesday, April 1st.
  
• Art Club starts this Wednesday, March 26th for Kindergarten and 1st graders from 2:15-3:15.

It's going to be a great week at Alta Mesa! Thank you for your continued support!

Courtney Haedrich

Principal-Alta Mesa School

Monday: Minimum Day

Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23

Tuesday:

Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:00-12:40)

2nd/3rd Grade Art Club (2:15-3:15)

2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)

4/5 Flag Football Tryouts (2:30-3:30)

4/5 Softball Tryouts (2:30-3:30)

Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

Wednesday:

Student Lighthouse Team Meeting (2:30-3:30)

2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)

4/5 Flag Football Tryouts (2:30-3:30)

4/5 Softball Tryouts (2:30-3:30)

Garden Club (2:30-3:30)

Student Lighthouse Team Meeting (2:30-3:30)

Site Council Meeting (3:00-4:00)

Thursday:

Student Lighthouse Team Meeting (12:00-12:40)

2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)

Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

Family Literacy Night (5:30-6:30)

Friday:

Vocabulary Parade (1:00-2:00)

Literacy month starts March 3rd and will go through March 28th. Please make sure to complete your student's weekly reading log online in order for them to receive the weekly reading incentives. This year our theme will be Super Mario Bros!

Here are the meeting requirements per teacher for students to receive the weekly incentive prize:

• Schmitt (Kindergarten), Walsh, Tuggle - 40 mins

• Schmitt (1st), Randolph and King - 60 mins

• Duke and Havlina - 80 mins

• Haag and Brewer - 100 mins

• Huelman (4th) and McNeely - 120 mins

• Huelman (5th) and Lindsley - 160 mins

The online weekly log will be on the Sunday Newsletter each week.

EESD Families, Your Voice Matters! Join us on March 27th from 4:00-5:00 PM at the Family Literacy Center to learn about and provide input on important district programs that shape our schools—because your input makes a difference!

Family Literacy Night will be Thursday, March 27th from 5:30-6:30. Come join us for a Super Mario Bros themed Family Literacy Night! We will have fun activities, a yummy food, and delicious dessert! It's a night you don't want to miss!

We look forward to this day every year and we hope you do too! Vocabulary parades are a wonderful way to celebrate our love of words and reading. It also provides a fun and academic focus for dressing up in creative homemade costumes.

This year our Vocabulary Parade is on March 28th from 1:00 - 2:00 and families are welcome to come join us in the fun!

Please contact your teacher for more information!

Booster Club is hosting a family skate night at Viking Skate Country on Wednesday, April 9th from 5:00-7:00pm. All students and families will get to skate for FREE!

Skate Mates will be available to rent for $5.00 for those who are learning how to skate.

Viking Skate Country will have their full snack bar available for those who would like to purchase food!

Tryouts:

3/25 & 3/26 - 2:30-3:30pm

Practices:

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:30-3:30

Games:

TBD

Tryouts:

3/26 & 3/26 - 2:30-3:30

Practices:

Mondays, 1:30-2:30

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-3:30

Games:

TBD

Camp Dates:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15-3:15

4/01 & 4/03

4/08 & 4/10

4/22 & 424

4/29 & 5/01

5/06 & 5/08

5/13 & 5/15

5/20 & 5/22

5/27 & 5/29

Meetings:

3rd - 5th Grade

Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30

4/01, 4/08, 4/22, 4/29, 5/06, 5/13

1st - 3rd Grade

Thursdays, 2:30-3:30

4/03, 4/10, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08, 5/15

2nd/3rd Grade: Lori Duke

Meeting Dates:

Tuesdays: 2:15 - 3:15

2/25, 3/04, 3/11, 3/25, 4/01, 4/08

K/1st Grade: Dana Randolph

Meeting Dates:

Wednesdays: 2:15-3:15

3/26, 4/02, 4/09, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07

All Meetings will be Wednesdays 2:30 - 3:30 - Except Wednesday, September 11

9/04, 9/18, 9/25

10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

11/06, 11/13

12/04, 12/11

1/15, 1/22, 1/29

2/05, 2/12, 2/26

3/05, 3/12, 3/19

4/02, 4/09, 4/23, 4/30

Meeting Dates:

Tuesdays and Thursdays during 4/5 lunch: 12:00-12:40

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

2nd Grade Tutoring: Lori Duke

02/25 - 4/10

** No tutoring during parent/teacher conference week, 3/17-3/21**

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

2:15 - 3:15

• 03/26: Site Council Meeting
• 03/27: Family Literacy Night
  
• 03/28: Vocabulary Parade
• 04/02: Board of Education Meeting
• 04/09: Booster Club Meeting
• 04/09: Music Performance
• 04/09: Viking Skate Night
• 04/11: Kona Ice
• 04/14-4/18: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL+
• 04/21: Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL+
• 04/22-4/25: 1st and 2nd Grade Swim Lessons
• 04/25: Bike Rodeo
• 04/29-5/02: 1st and 2nd Grade Swim Lessons

This month, we’re focusing on Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood! At our school, we are helping students become great listeners by teaching them to truly hear others before sharing their own thoughts. When we listen first—without interrupting, judging, or thinking about our response—we build stronger relationships, solve problems better, and create a more caring school community. You can practice this habit at home by encouraging your child to listen with their eyes, ears, and heart before responding - and model the same when listening to them. Let’s work together to make listening a superpower for our students!

CDPH has moved to a general framework to reduce the spread of all viral illnesses. There are no specific or differentiated guidelines for Covid alone. Please see the flyer below for information on what to do when your student is ill. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Alta Mesa is a Preschool-5th Grade, as well as Mrs. Vice'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.

Address: 2301 Saturn Skyway, Redding Ca. 96002

School Phone: (530) 224-4130

Principal - Courtney Haedrich

School Secretary - Kaylene Elliott

Student Services Clerk - Michelle Poland