Sundays From The Mesa #22
January 26th - 30th
Principal's Message
Dear Alta Mesa Families,
I hope you and your family enjoyed the weekend. Kindness Week is here and it's a special time for our school community to come together and focus on treating one another with compassion, respect, and empathy. Small acts like a smile, a kind word, lending a helping hand, or including others, can make a big difference in someone’s day. We encourage both staff and students to look for opportunities to spread kindness throughout the week and beyond. Let’s model positive behavior, lift each other up, and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Please see below for our dress up days!
Baking Club starts this week! We will be working on sorting students into two different groups, one group will meet on Tuesday and the other on Thursday. Once the lists are finalized, staff, students, and parents will be notified via email with group assignments and additional details. We’re excited to get started!
2026/2026 EXPAND (after school program) early registration for TK, Kindergarten, and their siblings will open on Monday, January 26th, starting at 9:00am. The online application is available only for TK and Kindergarten. Siblings must submit a paper application. Please see the flyer below for more information.
In accordance with California Education Code, the 2024–2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for our school is now available on our school website.
The SARC is a public document that provides families and the community with important information about our school. You can view the 2024–2025 SARC by visiting our school website and selecting the “School Accountability Report Card (SARC)” link.
If you would like a hard copy or need assistance accessing the report, please contact the school office. Thank you for being an important part of our school community.
With excitement,
Kristen Crites
Principal-Alta Mesa School
(530) 224-4130
kcrites@eesd.net
Monday: "Team Kindness Wins" - Sports Day
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
Tuesday: "Wear Your Kind Words Proudly" - Positive T-Shirt Day
- Student Lighthouse Meeting 12:00-12:40
- 1st & 2nd Grade Tutoring 2:15-3:15
- 4/5 Girls Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30
- 4/5 Boys Basketball Practice 2:30-4:00
- Baking Club 2:30-4:00
- Reading Pals 3:00-4:00
Wednesday: "Kindness Is Better Together" - Twin Day or Dress Like You're 100!
- 2nd Grade Tutoring 2:15-3:15
- 4/5 Girls Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30
- 4/5 Boys Basketball Practice 2:30-4:00
- Garden Club 2:30-3:30
- SLT Meeting 2:30-3:30
Thursday: "Be Someone's Hero" - Superhero Day
- Student Lighthouse Meeting 12:05-12:40
- 1st & 2nd Grade Tutoring 2:15-3:15
- 4/5 Girls Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30
- 4/5 Boys Basketball Practice 2:30-4:00
- Baking Club 2:30-4:00
- Reading Pals 3:00-4:00
Friday: "Kindness Starts with Comfort" - PJ Day
- Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting 2:30-2:45
- 4/5 Boys Basketball Practice 2:30-3:30
Kindness Week - January 26th - 30th
Join us as we celebrate Kindness Week from January 26–30! This special week is all about spreading positivity, showing empathy, and making our school a welcoming place for everyone. Through simple acts of kindness such as helping a friend, offering a smile, or saying thank you. We can make a big difference! Let’s work together to lift each other up and show that kindness truly matters, today and every day!
Dress up days:
Monday – Sports Day: “Team Kindness Wins!”
Wear your favorite sports attire (or Alta Mesa swag) and show good sportsmanship and kindness.
Tuesday – Positive T-Shirt Day: “Wear Your Kind Words Proudly!”
Let your shirt spread positivity and encouragement.
Wednesday – Twin Day: “Kindness Is Better Together!” or Dress like you're 100 years old (100th day of school)
Match with a friend and show how kindness connects us.
Thursday – Superhero Day: “Be Someone’s Hero—Choose Kindness!”
Suit up and use your kindness superpower.
Friday – PJ Day: “Kindness Starts With Comfort!”
Wear your PJs and relax into a day full of kindness.
Presidents' Week - February 16th - 20th - NO SCHOOL
There will be no school from February 16th–20th in observance of Presidents’ Week.
The district office will also be closed on:
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Monday, February 16th – Presidents’ Day
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Tuesday, February 17th – Lincoln’s Birthday
Enjoy the long week!
Family STEAM Night - February 26th
We are excited to invite our Alta Mesa families to our Family STEAM Night on Thursday, February 26th, from 5:30–6:30 PM!
Pizza and a treat will be provided for all families. Students and their families will work together to choose a STEAM project to build, then get the chance to test and try out their creations once they are complete.
This is a brand-new event for Alta Mesa, and we couldn’t be more excited to learn, create, and explore together. We hope to see you there for a fun evening of hands-on learning and family time!
4/5 Basketball - Jimmy Havlina, Keeley Tuggle, and Kobi Bova
Practices:
Boys: Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, 2:30-4:00 and Fridays, 2:30-3:30
Girls: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 2:30-3:30
Games:
Tuesdays: Boys play at 3:00, Girls play at 4:00
Wednesdays/Thursdays: Girls play at 3:00, Boys play at 4:00
2/03: Shasta Meadows @ Alta Mesa
2/05: Alta Mesa @ Rother
2/10: Mistletoe @ Alta Mesa
2/12: Alta Mesa @ Lassen View
2/24: Boulder Creek @ Alta Mesa
2/26: Alta Mesa @ Bethel
3/03: Rother @ Alta Mesa
3/04: Alta Mesa @ Shasta Meadows
3/10: Alta Mesa @ Mistletoe
3/12: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa
Ski & Snowboard Club - Dana Randolph
Weekly Meetings:
Fridays, 2:30-2:45
12/02, 12/09, 12/16
1/06, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27
2/03, 2/10, 2/24
3/03, 3/10
Mt. Shasta Dates:
January 21st
February 11th
March 11th
Baking Club - Deanna Poteet & Nola Moebes
Weekly Meetings:
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 2:30-3:30
Two Groups
Tuesday Group Meeting Dates:
1/27, 2/03, 2/10, 2/24, 3/03
Thursday Group Meeting Dates:
1/29, 2/05, 2/12, 2/26, 3/05
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)
1st Grade Tutoring:
Teacher: Dana Randolph
Start and End Dates: 1/13 - 3/05
Days of the Week: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Time: 2:15-3:15
2nd Grade Tutoring:
Teacher: Lori Duke
Start and End Dates: 1/13 - 3/05
Days of the Week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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 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