Sundays From The Mesa # 23

Dear Alta Mesa Families,

It is hard to believe that it is already February and we have a busy month ahead. Please read through this newsletter for all the upcoming events.

• Parent Survey: Each year schools have the opportunity to gather input for the purposes of guiding us in setting school goals for the following year. As a parent of an Alta Mesa student you are an educational partner in this process. Here is the link to a short survey where you can provide input about Alta Mesa. We appreciate your feedback!
• Love of Literacy Book Drive - Shasta County is hosting a book drive to fill up the free little libraries in town. If you have any gently used children's books that you would like to donate, you can bring them to the Alta Mesa office or any Les Schwab in town. Look at the flyer below. This book drive will end on February 14th.
  
• Basketball Games - 4th/5th grade basketball games start this week. Monday we will be away at Shasta Meadows and Thursday we will be at home! Please see the weekly calendar below for game times.
• Parsons Junior High is excited to welcome your 5th grader! We know the transition to middle school is a big step, and we want to make it as smooth as possible. Principal, Kyle Vierra, would love to meet with any 5th-grade family interested in learning more about Parsons and taking a tour of campus. This is a great opportunity to see the school, ask questions, and help set the stage for a fantastic 6th-grade year! To schedule a time, please contact, Izetta Mckenzie, imckenzie@eesd.net. We look forward to meeting you!

Looking forward to a wonderful first week of February! Thank you for your continued support!

Courtney Haedrich

Principal-Alta Mesa School

Each year our Alta Mesa seeks out input from our school community on how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete the EESD Parent Survey. We appreciate your feedback!

Monday:

Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23

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

4/5 Girls Basketball Game @ Shasta Meadows (4:00-5:00)

Tuesday:

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

1st Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:00)

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)

Wednesday:

1st Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:00)

2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)

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

4/5 Girls Basketball Practice (2:30-3:30)

4/5 Boys Basketball Practice (2:30-4:00)

Board of Education Meeting (5:30)

Thursday:

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

1st Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:00)

2nd Grade Tutoring (2:15-3:15)

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

4/5 Boys Basketball Game @ Alta Mesa (4:00-4:00)

Friday:

Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting (2:20-2:45)

4/5 Boys Basketball Practice (2:30-4:00)

February 1st through February 14th we will be partnering with Les Schwab for a Love of Literacy Book Drive. Alta Mesa will have a bin in the Alta Mesa office for donations of new or gently used books for children and teenagers. Let's work together and help provide our youth in our community with lots and lots of books!

Please see the flyer below for more information!

Basketball games are right around the corner and Booster Club is looking for volunteers to help run the snack bar! Each shift is only an hour long. There are two slots per game day. If your athlete plays at 3:00, parents are encouraged to sign up for the 4:00 game as well as if your athlete plays at 4:00, we encourage parents to sign up for the 3:00 game.

Please sign up HERE! Booster Club appreciates your support!

There will be no school during Presidents' Week, 2/17 - 2/21. The district office will be closed Monday, February 17th for Presidents' Day and Tuesday, February 18th for Lincoln's Birthday.

Daybreak Health, our district mental health partner, will lead a session on healthy relationships and youth mental health, covering why they matter, recognizing healthy vs. unhealthy relationships,
communication strategies, and boundary-setting tools, plus a Q&A with a licensed clinician.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

Alta Mesa is hosting our annual 4th/5th grade River Rumble Basketball Tournament on Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st. Boys will be playing at Alta Mesa and girls will be playing at Shasta Meadows! Come out and support our teams!

Spring pictures will be taken on Thursday, March 6th. Please note that ALL students will get their picture taken and will come home with an access code for parents/guardians to view online prior to purchasing. One of the big benefits of ordering online is parents/guardians are able to edit and choose different backgrounds.

Practices:

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

Boys: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 2:30-4:00

Games:

Girls

2/03: Alta Mesa at Shasta Meadows @ 4:00

2/06: Lassen View at Alta Mesa @ 3:00

2/10: Mistletoe at Alta Mesa @ 4:00

2/13: Alta Mesa at Rother @ 3:00

2/24: Alta Mesa at Boulder Creek @ 4:00

2/25: Bethel at Alta Mesa @ 4:00

2/27: Shasta Meadows at Alta Mesa @ 3:00

2/28-3/01: River Rumble Tournament at Shasta Meadows (Games TBD)

3/03: Alta Mesa at Lassen View @ 4:00

3/05: Alta Mesa at Mistletoe @ 3:00

3/10: Rother at Alta Mesa @ 4:00

3/12: Boulder Creek at Alta Mesa @ 3:00

Boys

2/03: Alta Mesa at Shasta Meadows @ 3:00

2/06: Lassen View at Alta Mesa @ 4:00

2/10: Mistletoe at Alta Mesa @ 3:00

2/13: Alta Mesa at Rother @ 4:00

2/24: Alta Mesa at Boulder Creek @ 3:00

2/25: Bethel at Alta Mesa @ 3:00

2/27: Shasta Meadows at Alta Mesa @ 4:00

2/28-3/01: River Rumble Tournament at Alta Mesa (Games TBD)

3/03: Alta Mesa at Lassen View @ 3:00

3/05: Alta Mesa at Mistletoe @ 4:00

3/10: Rother at Alta Mesa @ 3:00

3/12: Boulder Creek at Alta Mesa @ 4:00

Meetings: Fridays 2:20-2:45

Trips to Mt. Shasta:

January 21, 2025

February 24, 2025

March 19, 2025

All Meetings will be Wednesdays 2:30 - 3:30 - Except Wednesday, September 11

9/04, 9/18, 9/25

10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

11/06, 11/13

12/04, 12/11

1/15, 1/22, 1/29

2/05, 2/12, 2/26

3/05, 3/12, 3/19

4/02, 4/09, 4/23, 4/30

Meeting Dates:

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

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

1st Grade Tutoring: Dana Randolph

01/14 - 02/27

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

2:15 - 3:00

2nd Grade Tutoring: Lori Duke

01/14 - 02/06

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

2:15 - 3:15

• 02/05: Board of Education Meeting
  
• 02/12: Booster Club Meeting
• 02/17-2/21: Presidents' Week - NO SCHOOL+
• 02/24: Ski & Snowboard Club to Mt. Shasta
  
• 02/28: Starship Enterprise Field Trip
• 02/28: Girl Scouts of America Sign Up - AM Cafe
  
• 02/28-03/01: River Rumble Basketball Tournament
• 03/05: Board of Education Meeting
  
• 03/06: End of Trimester 2
• 03/06: Spring Picture Day!
• 03/07: Starship Enterprise Variety Hour
• 03/12: Chick-fil-A Fundraiser
• 03/12: Booster Club Meeting
• 03/13: Trimester 2 Awards
• 03/14: Kona Ice
• 03/17-3/21: Parent/Teacher Conference Week - Minimum Days All Week!
• 03/19: Ski & Snowboard Club to Mt. Shasta
• 03/21: 3rd Grade Wax Museum
• 03/27: Family Literacy Night
• 03/28: Vocabulary Parade
  

For January and February, we’re focusing on Habit 4: Think Win-Win! At our school, we believe in creating a culture where everyone can succeed. This habit teaches students to look for solutions that benefit everyone - whether they’re working with classmates, teachers, or friends. By thinking win-win, we can build stronger relationships, solve problems in positive ways, and create a community where cooperation and kindness thrive. Let’s encourage our students to embrace this mindset at school and at home, helping everyone feel valued and successful!

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