Sundays From The Mesa #7
September 22nd - 26th
Principal's Message
Dear Alta Mesa Families,
It's going to be a great week! Riffle Raffle sales are going great, please continue bringing in tickets that are being sold, and remember that all tickets, whether sold or unsold, need to be returned by Friday, October 3rd. Alta Mesa is hosting this week’s Cross Country meet on Thursday, September 25th, starting at 3:00 PM, and Kona Ice will be there to help keep us cool! Booster Club is hosting their annual Fall Carnival on Friday, October 17th, and we are looking for candy and cake donations for the games and Cake Walk. Donations can be dropped off in the office or with your student’s teacher, and the class with the most contributions will win a prize. Thank you for helping make our carnival a sweet success! Finally, Friday is our first Spirit Day of the school year! Show your school spirit by wearing anything Bright and Shiny, including bold, vibrant colors, sparkly accessories, or anything that brings out happy vibes.
Thank You,
Kristen Crites
Principal-Alta Mesa School
(530) 224-4130
MONDAY:
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
- 4th/5gth Grade Tutoring (2:30-3:30)
TUESDAY:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:05-12:40)
- Cross Country Practice (2:15-3:00)
- 2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)
- STEAM Club (2:30-2:30)
- Site Council Meeting (3:00-4:00)
WEDNESDAY:
- Cross Country Practice (2:15-3:00)
- 2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)
- Student Lighthouse Meeting (2:30-3:30)
THURSDAY:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting (12:05-12:40)
- 2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)
- 4th/5th Grade Tutoring (2:30-3:30)
- Cross Country Meet @ Alta Mesa (3:00-4:00)
FRIDAY:
- Bright and Shiny Spirit Day!
The Sundial Riffle Raffle is a unique event designed as a fundraising opportunity for the Rotary Clubs of Northern California Foundation Against Substance Abuse and local schools and youth groups. Originally presented as the Ducky Derby, it has returned over $5 million to local schools and youth groups.
Funds from the Sundial Riffle Raffle are to be used for Substance Abuse Prevention Programs and Youth Development. This is a unique partnership, where Redding East Rotary provides the infrastructure for students to sell tickets. If the Rotary Club is able to raise adequate funds to cover the cost of the race, 100% of ticket sales are returned to the youth groups.
The Riffle Raffle is our classroom teachers main fundraiser for the year. The ticket sales are facilitated by our Alta Mesa Booster Club. If you are interested in selling tickets, please sign the ticket request form that will go home with your student.
All proceeds go to the classroom teachers Booster Club account to be used for many things including field trips and the purchase of classroom materials.
Alta Mesa Prizes:
- Top selling class will earn a pizza party
- The second place class will earn a popsicle party!
- Every student who sells at least 10 tickets will get to throw a pie in Ms. Crites face!
Alta Mesa Cross Country Meet - September 25th
🏃♀️ Alta Mesa Home Cross Country Meet 🏃♂️
📅 Thursday, September 25th
🕒 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Come cheer on our runners as they compete in our home meet!
🍧 Kona Ice will be on campus!
Enjoy a sweet treat and support our athletes—30% of all sales go directly to our Athletic Department.
Let’s show our school spirit and support our runners! 🎉
Bright and Shiny Spirit Day - September 26th
Our first Spirit Day of the year is coming up! On Friday, September 26th, show your school spirit by wearing anything Bright and Shiny! Think bold, vibrant colors, sparkly accessories, or anything that brings out those happy vibes. Let’s start the year off with lots of color and fun!
Booster Club Meeting - October 1st
The Booster Club will be meeting on Wednesday, October 1st in the Library from 6:00-7:00pm.
It's going to be a great year and Booster Club would like to invite you to see all the fun ways you could help support our school! We have a few of our biggest fundraisers coming up and they could use some extra parent support:
- Riffle Raffle
- Fall Carnival
- Cookie Dough
National Custodian's Day - October 2nd
October 2nd is National Custodian Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the hardworking custodians who keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. From early mornings to late evenings, they go above and beyond to make sure our campus is a great place to learn. Be sure to take a moment to thank our amazing custodial team for all they do!
Fall Picture Retake Day - October 10th
Friday, October 10th is Fall Picture Retake Day. Please make sure you connect with your teacher if your student needs to have their picture retaken. Our teachers will have a list of students who were absent during the original fall pictures but will not know if students need their picture retaken for any other reason so please connect with them!
Fall Carnival - October 17th
Alta Mesa's Fall Carnival, hosted by Booster Club, is back and we are so excited! Mark it down on your calendars, Friday October 17th from 5:00-7:00.
Booster Club is requesting candy donations! The class with the most candy donations will win an ice cream party!
Volunteers are needed! Please email Shauna Havlina if you are able to donate time please sign up in the front office!
Cross Country: Jimmy Havlina, Trisha Schmitt, and Keeley Tuggle
Practices:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:15-3:00
*Once meets start we will only practice on Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:15-3:00*
Meets:
09/18 @ Lassen View 3:00-4:00
09/25 @ Alta Mesa 3:00-4:00
10/02 @ Rother 3:00-4:00
10/09 @ Boulder Creek @ 3:00-4:00
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
STEAM Club: Dana Randolph
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30
September: 9/23, 9/30
October: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28
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: 9/9 - 10/30
Days of the Week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 2:15-3:15
4th/5th Grade Tutoring:
Teacher: Devin Lindsley
Start and End Dates: 9/15 - 10/30
Days of the Week: Monday and Thursday
Time: 2:30-3:30
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