Sundays From The Mesa # 34

Dear Alta Mesa Families,

As we enter May, there are many events happening around campus. Be sure to read through this newsletter to be informed about what is coming up.

• Booster Club Meeting on Wednesday, May 7th at 6 in the Alta Mesa library.
• 1st Grade Mother's Day Tea is Thursday, May 8th in the Alta Mesa gym from 8:30-10:00am.
• Our 4th/5th Flag Football games this week are on Tuesday here at Alta Mesa and Thursday at Lassen View. All games start at 3:30p.m.
• Our 4th/5th Softball games are on Tuesday and Wednesday here at Alta Mesa and Thursday at Lassen View. All games start at 3:00 p.m.
• State Testing - Our 5th graders will wrap up the state science test on Thursday. Our 3rd-5th graders will start state testing in Language Arts and Math starting May 13. More information to come on that next week.
• No 3rd grade basketball camp on Thursday, May 8th.
• Our last Kona Ice day for the 24/25 school year will be Friday, May 9th. If your student would like to purchase a Kona Ice, please have them bring $5.00. Nutritional facts are listed below.
• On Thursday, we will have our final lockdown drill of the year. You can have a conversation with your child that these drills are important to make sure that students stay safe in a variety of situations.
• Finally, this week we are celebrating staff appreciation for Alta Mesa staff!!! We are fortunate to have an amazing staff and they deserve appreciation for their hard work. If you see a staff member or teacher make sure to let them know that you appreciate them for their hard work and devotion to students.

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

Courtney Haedrich

Principal-Alta Mesa School

Monday: Minimum Day

Flag Football Practice (1:30-2:30)

Tuesday: Teacher Appreciation Day!

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

3rd Grade Basketball Camp (2:15-3:15)

4/5 Softball Game @ Alta Mesa (3:00-4:00)

4/5 Flag Football Game @ Alta Mesa (3:30-4:30)

3rd-5th STEM Club (2:30-3:30)

Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

Wednesday:

K/1st Grade Art Club (2:30-3:30)

4/5 Softball Game @ Alta Mesa (3:00-4:00)

4/5 Flag Football Team Meeting (2:30-3:00)

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

Booster Club Meeting (6:00-7:00)

Thursday:

1st Grade Mother's Day Tea (8:30-10:00)

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

1st-3rd Grade STEM Club (2:30-3:30)

4/5 Softball Game @ Alta Mesa (3:00-4:00)

4/5 Flag Football Game @ Alta Mesa (3:30-4:30)

Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

Friday:

Pre-K (Smith's Class) Field Trip to Turtle Bay (Meet @ Turtle Bay at 8:00am)

TK/K Field Trip to Simpson University (8:45-11:30)

Kona Ice (1:00-2:00)

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

This month, we’re focusing on Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw, which is all about taking care of ourselves so we can do our best in school and in life. Students are learning that just like we need to sharpen a saw to keep it working effectively, we need to regularly renew our body, mind, heart, and spirit. Whether it’s getting enough sleep, spending time with family, reading a good book, or being active, these habits help students stay balanced, focused, and ready to learn. We encourage you and your child to try a few activities from our “Self-Renewal Menu” at home—it’s a fun and healthy way to finish the year strong!

Sign-ups are NOW OPEN for the EESD Kids Summer Fun Camp—hosted at Shasta Meadows and open to all EESD students!

Don’t miss out on this exciting way to kick off summer break with fun activities, field trips, games, and more. Register today at https://forms.gle/xAb5D9ZsMGBHjcAn7!

We are excited to announce that Alta Mesa will be hosting a basketball camp for incoming 3rd - 6th graders. This camp will take place the week after school gets out, June 9th - 13th from 8:00-12:00. Each participant will receive a basketball, camp shirt, daily snacks, and a daily lunch. This camp will be open to Alta Mesa, Rother, Lassen View, and Shasta Meadow students. Spots will be limited so please make sure to sign up as soon as possible.

Cost per camp will be $50 per participant. Please register with the link below. Once the registration paperwork has been filled out, we will send you link for payment. Payment can be made in cash, check written to Alta Mesa Booster Club, or you may pay online.

Register HERE

5th Grade Science CAST Testing ~ 4/24 - 5/08

The CAST assesses the student's ability to think critically and solve problems. This assessment uses questions that bring together science content, practices, and concepts. It also covers all three science domains: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth and Space Sciences.

This year testing will start on Thursday, April 24th. Students will test on the following two Thursdays, May 1st and May 8th.

3rd-5th Grade CAASPP Testing ~ 5/13 - 5/23

The purposed of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System is to assist teachers, administrators, students, and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types.

This year testing will start on Tuesday, May 13th and will go through Friday, May 23rd. Testing is scheduled for two weeks because we only test students for an hour and a half each morning.

Here are a few helpful tips for making sure your student is ready to go for testing:

• Ensure they arrive to school on time (8:05 for 4/5th grade, 8:20 for 3rd grade)
• Please refrain from scheduling appointments in the mornings as that is when our testing will be taking place
• Make sure your student has a healthy breakfast each day (our cafeteria has the best school breakfast in all the county)
• Make sure students are well rested and in bed on time

Booster Club would like to remind everyone of an important week coming up! May 5th - 9th is Teacher Appreciation Week! We can all agree that we have the BEST teachers in all of Shasta County so let's show them some love!

Please see Booster Club's flyer below for ideas on how to celebrate our AMAZING teachers and staff!

Kona Ice will be on campus on Friday, May 9th during lunch recess. 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!

NUTRITION FACTS

Open House is Tuesday, May 20th. We will start with opening remarks in the Gym at 5:30, followed by an Ice Cream Social hosted by the Alta Mesa Booster Club. Classrooms will be open from 5:45-6:30.

Alta Mesa will be hosting our annual parent appreciation curbside coffee on Friday, May 23rd from 7:40-8:20! This is one way we like to say THANK YOU for your partnership and continued support throughout the year. Make sure you stop by and grab a cup of coffee and say hello to your student's teacher!

Thanks to our River Rumble Basketball Tournament there will not be a fee for the Aquatic Center field trip. Our trip is planned for Friday, May 30th and have the Aquatic Center reserved for three hours!

Aquatic Center reminders:

• Make sure your student is wearing their swim suit and has a change of clothes
• Apply sunscreen on your student before they arrive to school - students are allowed to bring sunscreen but will have to apply it themselves or have his/her own parent assist
• Bring a towel
• Make sure your student arrives to school on time because the buses cannot wait!

Practices:

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

Games:

All games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 3:00pm

4/24: Alta Mesa @ Boulder Creek

4/29: Alta Mesa @ Rother

5/01: Mistletoe @ Alta Mesa

5/06: Shasta Meadows @ Alta Mesa

5/07: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa

5/08: Alta Mesa @ Lassen View

5/13: Boulder Creek @ Alta Mesa

5/20: Alta Mesa @ Mistletoe

5/22: Alta Mesa @ Shasta Meadows

Practices:

Mondays, 1:30-2:30

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30-3:30

Games:

All games are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm

4/22: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa

4/24: Alta Mesa @ Shasta Meadows

4/29: Alta Mesa @ Rother

5/01: Boulder Creek @ Alta Mesa

5/06: Redding Christian @ Alta Mesa

5/08: Alta Mesa @ Lassen View

5/13: Shasta Meadows @ Alta Mesa

5/15: Rother @ Alta Mesa

5/20: Alta Mesa @ Mistletoe

5/22: Bethel @ Alta Mesa

Camp Dates:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15-3:15

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

K/1st Grade: Dana Randolph

Meeting Dates:

Wednesdays: 2:15-3:15

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

Meeting Dates:

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

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

• 05/06: Teacher Appreciation Day
• 05/07: Booster Club Meeting
• 05/08: Lockdown Drill
• 05/08: 1st Grade Mother's Day Tea
• 05/09: Preschool Field Trip to Turtle Bay
• 05/09: TK/K Field Trip to Simpson University
• 05/09: Kona Ice
• 05/13-5/23: CAASPP Testing
• 05/20: Fire Drill
• 05/23: Parent Appreciation Coffee
• 05/28: Board of Education Meeting
• 05/29: Trimester 3 Awards Assembly
• 05/30: All School Field Trip to Aquatic Center
• 06/03: TK/K Water Day
• 06/04: 5th Grade Awards
• 06/06: Last Day of School / Color Run / Minimum Day

Our district is excited to offer free summer activity vouchers for all EESD students currently enrolled TK–7th grades, thanks to a partnership with Redding Recreation and the Redding Aquatic Center! Families can sign up for a voucher (valued up to $205) by clicking here!

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