Sundays From The Mesa #28
March 16th - 20th
Principal's Message
Dear Alta Mesa Families,
Parent-Teacher Conference Week is here! If you have not already scheduled a conference with your student’s teacher, please be sure to do so. We are hoping for 100% participation and look forward to connecting with all of our families.
During your Parent-Teacher Conference, if you are able, please plan to give yourself about 10-12 extra minutes before or after your conference to complete a short survey. The first 30 parents who complete the survey will receive an In-N-Out card as a thank you. The survey helps us assess how our school is doing in leadership, culture, and academics, and helps identify strengths to guide and inform our strategic planning. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and helpful!
A couple of additional reminders for conference week:
First, students will be dismissed early all week at 1:23 PM (Monday through Friday).
Second, there will be no after-school sports or clubs this week due to conferences.
Join us for our next Booster Club Meeting on Wednesday, March 18th from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Alta Mesa Library! Our Booster Club plays an important role in supporting our students, staff, and school programs. This is a great opportunity to hear about upcoming events, share ideas, and get involved in helping make Alta Mesa an even better place for our Eagles. We hope to see you there!
Attention 4th and 5th grade students! You are going to need to bump up your reading if you want to beat the staff in March’s Reading Challenge! Right now, staff are in the lead… but that could definitely change. The only way to catch up is to read, read, read! Grab a book, log those minutes, and show the staff what our Eagles can do! Let’s see if the students can take the lead before the month is over.
With excitement,
Kristen Crites
Principal-Alta Mesa School
(530) 224-4130
kcrites@eesd.net
Monday:
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
Tuesday:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting 12:05-12:40
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
Wednesday:
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
- Booster Club Meeting 6:00-7:00
Thursday:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting 12:05-12:40
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
Friday:
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
Get ready to show your school spirit! The 1st Place Spiritwear Spring Sale kicks off on March 10th. You can customize your favorite items by choosing from a variety of designs on shirts, sweatshirts, bags, cups, and more!
Don’t miss this opportunity to grab some fun, personalized spiritwear for spring!
- Dates: March 10th - 31st
- Up to 30% off sitewide, no code needed!
Staff vs. 4/5th Grade Reading Challenge - ALL March Long!
Hey 4/5 students! Are you ready to take on the staff in an epic reading showdown? All through March, it’s Staff vs. Students — and every page you read brings your team closer to victory!
Here’s how it works:
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Read anything you love — chapter books, graphic novels, — it all counts!
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Take an AR Test each time you finish a book (or a chapter!) so your team can keep track.
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The more you read, the closer your team gets to winning.
And here’s the best part:
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If students win, you get to silly string the staff!
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If staff win, well… they get to silly string you!
So grab a book, dive in, and let’s show the staff how it’s done. The more pages you read, the bigger your chance to celebrate victory!
Parent-Teacher Conference Week - March 16th - 20th
Parent-Teacher Conference Week is coming up March 16th–20th! This is an important opportunity to connect, celebrate your child’s progress, and partner together to support their continued success.
Please be sure to respond to your student’s teacher regarding their conference request if you have not already done so. We are striving for 100% family participation and truly value the time spent partnering and collaborating with each of you to support your child’s success.
Please note that it will be early dismissal all week at 1:23 p.m.
We look forward to meeting with you and working together to help every Alta Mesa Eagle soar!
Lockdown Drill - March 25th
Please be aware that we will be conducting an unstructured lockdown drill on Wednesday, March 25th. This means the drill will take place during snack or lunch recess—times when students are in unstructured, less structured settings.
The purpose of this drill is to practice our safety procedures in real-life scenarios, ensuring that both staff and students know exactly how to respond if an emergency occurs during times when routines are less predictable. Practicing during unstructured times helps us identify potential challenges and ensures everyone remains prepared to keep our school community safe.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation in making this drill effective and meaningful.
Guest Reader/Career Day - March 25th
We’re excited to host our annual Guest Reader Day at Alta Mesa! Special guests from our community will be visiting classrooms to share stories and connect with students about reading and their careers.
This is a student-only event, but we wanted to make sure families are aware of the special day happening on campus. It’s always a highlight for our students, and they won’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Be sure your child is at school and ready for a great day of stories, learning, and fun!
3rd Grade Wax Museum - March 27th
Living Wax Museums are an immersive—and downright adorable—way for students to explore historical figures and their contributions to society.
We are excited to invite all 3rd grade parents to Alta Mesa on Friday, March 27th from 8:30–9:00 AM for our Wax Museum! Your students have been working hard and can’t wait to share their projects and discoveries with you. Come see history come to life!
Vocabulary Parade - March 27th
We look forward to this special day every year, and we hope you do too! Our Vocabulary Parade is a wonderful way to celebrate our love of words and reading. It’s also a fun, academic opportunity for students to dress up in creative, homemade costumes inspired by their favorite words.
This year, the Vocabulary Parade will take place on March 27th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, and families are invited to join in the fun!
For more details, please contact your child’s teacher. We can’t wait to see all the creative costumes and celebrate the power of words together!
Kona Ice - April 2nd
Kona Ice will be on campus on Thursday, April 2nd! 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!
Softball: Kobi Bova
Tryouts:
March 24th & 25th: 2:30-3:30
Practices:
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30-3:30
Games:
TBD
Flag Football: Donte Karres
Tryouts:
March 26th & 27th: 2:30-3:30
Practices:
Mondays (2:00-3:00) & Thursdays (2:30-3:30)
Games:
TBD
ART Club: Lori Duke & Dana Randolph
2nd/3rd Grade: Lori Duke
Meeting Dates:
Thursdays: 2:15 - 3:15
3/26, 4/02, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07
K/1st Grade: Dana Randolph
Meeting Dates:
Meeting Dates:
Thursdays: 2:15 - 3:15
3/26, 4/02, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07
STEAM Club: Dana Randolph
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays: 2:30-3:30
3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/05
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
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: 3/24 - 5/06
Days of the Week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Time: 2:15-3:15
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