Sundays From The Mesa #38
June 1st - 5th
Principal's Message
Dear Alta Mesa Families,
I hope you had a great weekend! Just a reminder that Monday is NOT a minimum day, it will be normal dismissal time. TK-3rd grade will dismiss at 2:09 and 4th and 5th grade will dismiss at 2:23. Our final minimum day will be on the last day of school, Friday, June 5th.
Wednesday is all about celebrating our 5th grade and 8th grade students! Our annual Eagle Walk will begin promptly at 1:00. Parents and guardians will meet in the gym and will also be sent outside at 12:55 so we are all set and ready for our 5th and 8th graders to make their Eagle Walk. Our Awards Assembly will follow immediately after! Please know that EVERY 5th grade student will be receiving an award!
The last day of school will be a busy and exciting one! We will kick things off with Field Day (please make sure your child is wearing sunscreen, a hat, wearing clothes that can get wet), followed immediately by our all-student BBQ. Our Color Run will begin promptly at 1:00, and all students will be released at 1:23. All indoor spaces will be locked during the Color Run, as we do not want students coming inside covered in color powder. It can be very messy for our custodial team to clean. Lastly, Kona Ice will be set up in front of campus during dismissal for families who would like to purchase shaved ice.
Remember if you are coming onto campus for any of our amazing end of year activities, please make sure that you have checked into the office with your ID within the week and have your sticker badge. Thank you for your continued support on keeping our campus a safe place for learning!
I can’t believe this is the last newsletter of the school year, it truly feels like the year just began! As we reflect on everything we’ve experienced together, I want to thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and partnership throughout the year. While there were certainly challenges along the way, our students showed resilience, growth, and determination, and none of it would have been possible without the support of our families at home.
It has been a joy watching our students learn, grow, and celebrate so many accomplishments both big and small. Thank you for trusting us with your children each day and for being such an important part of our school community. I hope your family enjoys a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great year ahead!
With excitement,
Kristen Crites
Principal-Alta Mesa School
(530) 224-4130
Monday:
- Regular Day Bell Schedule - DISMISSAL @ 2:09 & 2:23
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
- 5th Grade Eagle Walk & Awards 1:00-2:00
Thursday:
Friday: Minimum Day - Dismissal at 1:23
- Field Day
- Color Run 1:00
- Kona Ice 1:15
5th/8th Grade Eagle Walk/Awards Assembly - June 3rd
On Wednesday, June 3rd we will have our annual Eagle Walk and awards assembly for our 5th grade students. Parents are welcome to join in on this Eagle right of passage! Parents and families will need to be here at 12:45 to start lining up for the Eagle Walk, where students will walk from their classrooms to the gym. Students will start their walk at 1:00pm. The awards assembly will follow right after. Please know that EVERY 5TH GRADE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD!
Field Day / Color Run - June 5th
Field Day and Color Run is on our last day of school, June 5th! Please note that students will be outside most of the day so please make sure they are wearing sunscreen and possibly a hat. The Color Run will start right after lunch and then students will be released for the summer!
Field Day / Color Run Highlights:
- Remember to have your student wear sunscreen and a hat
- After the Color Run, students will not be allowed back into buildings (this is to keep the color from spreading all over campus, creating a lot of extra cleaning for our custodial staff)
- Friday, June 5th is a minimum day - dismissal is at 1:23
Parent Volunteers are needed! Please sign up HERE!
Kona Ice - June 5th
Kona Ice will be on campus on Friday, June 5th! Students do not need to bring any money to school, as Kona Ice will be available during dismissal for families to enjoy together. Each shaved ice will be $5.00.
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)
We’re thrilled to introduce our new Alta Mesa apparel ordering site: 1st Place Spiritwear! You can now order shirts, sweatshirts, backpacks, tote bags, hats, cups, and so much more—all featuring Alta Mesa pride. The best part? You can shop anytime! No deadlines, no waiting. Click the LINK to check it out and start gearing up in style! Go Eagles!
You can also find 1st Place Spiritwear on the Alta Mesa website. Click HERE to get to our website and click on Student Life drop down and select Alta Mesa Spiritwear Store!
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 altamesa.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