Sundays From The Mesa # 36

Dear Alta Mesa Families,

• Mark your calendars for Open House and Book Drive on Tuesday, May 20th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.. Opening remarks at 5:30 in the gym and then ice cream social. Classrooms will be open from 5:45-6:30p.m. Bring a gently used or new book for our upcoming summer Literacy and Lunch Program.
• State testing continues for our 3rd-5th graders. We will test Tuesday - Thursday this week. Please help your child by ensuring they are getting plenty of rest at night, a solid breakfast before school (or a school breakfast), and ensuring they are at school each day on time.
• Both 4th/5th Flag Football games on Tuesday at Mistletoe and Thursday will be at Alta Mesa. All games start at 3:30 p.m.
• Both 4th/5th Softball games on Tuesday at Mistletoe and Thursday will be at Shasta Meadows. All games start at 3:00 p.m.
• Parent Appreciation Coffee - Our staff will be serving coffee and donuts for parents on Friday, May 23rd to say THANK YOU for your continued support throughout the school year! We will start serving at 7:40am!
• Booster Club is looking for volunteers for Field Day and the Color Run on Friday, June 6th. If you have any availability to help, please fill out this FORM.

It's going to be a great week at Alta Mesa! 3 more weeks until summer break! Let's finish strong!

Courtney Haedrich

Principal-Alta Mesa School

Monday: Minimum Day

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

Tuesday:

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

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

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

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

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

Open House (5:30-6:30)

Wednesday:

King's Class Field Trip: Turtle Bay (9:15-11:45)

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

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

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

Thursday:

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

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

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

4/5 Softball Game @ Shasta Meadows (3:00-4:00)

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

Reading Pals (3:00-4:00)

Friday:

Parent Appreciation Coffee (7:40-8:20)

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

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

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

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!

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!

Classified employees have earned respect as educators and partners in the education community. More importantly, they have become recognized as the essential frontline workers who keep our schools up and running while making a difference in the lives of the students they serve.

This week is a time for our communities, school districts, and elected leaders to recognize our classified staff. From transportation and food services to technology, maintenance, and direct classroom support, they are the backbone of California’s public schools. They may work behind the scenes, but their impact is front and center in the lives of millions of students!

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!

On Thursday, May 29th we will be hosting our trimester 3 awards assembly. Teachers will reach out to parents individually if students are receiving awards.

TK - 2nd Grade: 12:40 - 1:20

3rd - 4th Grade: 1:20 - 2:00

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!

On Wednesday, June 4th 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 and Color Run is on our last day of school, June 6th! 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
• If you are available to volunteer for Field Day and/or the Color Run, sign up HERE
• 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 6th is a minimum day - dismissal is at 1:23

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, 5/20

1st - 3rd Grade

Thursdays, 2:30-3:30

4/03, 4/10, 4/24, 5/01, 5/08, 5/15, 5/22

Meeting Dates:

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

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

• 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/Eagle Walk
• 06/06: Last Day of School / Color Run / Minimum Day

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!

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