Sundays From The Mesa #32
April 20th - 24th
Principal's Message
Dear Alta Mesa Families,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Games for Flag Football and Softball begin this week! Both sports will be playing at Alta Mesa on Tuesday, while on Thursday our teams will be at Boulder Creek. All games start at 3:00 PM and last about one hour. Good luck to all of our athletes, let’s have a great start to the season.
CAST Testing for 5th grade will be Tuesday through Thursday this week in the library from 8:00-9:00. Please make sure your students are getting plenty of sleep, arrive to school on time, and try not to schedule appointments during testing time. We appreciate your support during testing time.
Administrative Professional Day is on Wednesday, April 22nd, and it’s the perfect opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of Kaylene, Michelle, and Camay. We are so grateful for everything they do to keep our school running smoothly and for their ongoing support, dedication, and hard work throughout the school year.
Garden Club is hosting a Family Garden Event on Wednesday, April 22nd from 2:30 - 3:30 in room 14. This is open to all Garden Club students and their families. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Family Skate Night is happening on Wednesday, April 22nd from 5:00–7:00 PM at Viking Skate Country! After being such a big hit last year, we are excited that the Booster Club is once again hosting this fun family event. All students and their families are FREE to attend! Skate Mates will be available to rent for $5.00, and the snack bar will be open for parents to purchase food and drink items.
There won't be Art Club for 2/3rd grade on Thursday (April 23rd) as well as no after school tutoring on Tuesday and Wednesday (April 21st and 22nd). Normal schedule will resume the following week.
With excitement,
Kristen Crites
Principal-Alta Mesa School
(530) 224-4130
kcrites@eesd.net
Monday:
- Minimum Day - Dismissal @ 1:23
- Flag Football Practice 2:00-3:00
Tuesday:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting 12:05-12:40
- STEAM Club 2:30-3:30
- Softball Game: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa 3:00
- Flag Football Game: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa 3:00
- Reading Pals 3:00-4:00
Wednesday:
- Garden Club Family Event 2:30-3:30
- Student Lighthouse Team Meeting 2:30-3:30
- Softball Practice 2:30-3:30
- Family Skate Night @ Viking Skate Country 5:00-7:00
Thursday:
- Student Lighthouse Meeting 12:05-12:40
- K-1 Art Club 2:15-3:15
- Softball Game: Alta Mesa @ Boulder Creek 3:00
- Flag Football Game: Alta Mesa @ Boulder Creek 3:00
- Reading Pals 3:00-4:00
Friday:
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting NEXT LEVEL HOOPS Basketball Camp from June 8th–12th, 3:00–6:00 PM. This camp is open to incoming 3rd–6th grade students and is a great opportunity for players to build and strengthen their basketball skills while having fun and staying active. Cost will be $50 per participant.
Flyers will be sent home with students this week. Each participant will receive a basketball, camp shirt, and daily snacks, along with instruction focused on skill development, teamwork, and game play. We look forward to a great week of basketball growth and energy!
Register HERE!
Administrative Professional Day - April 22nd
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Kaylene, Michelle, and Camay for all that you do each and every day. Your hard work, organization, and dedication keep our school running smoothly behind the scenes. From supporting students and families to assisting staff with countless needs, you are truly the heart of our front office. We appreciate your positivity, patience, and commitment more than words can express, thank you for all you do!
Family Skate Night - April 22nd
Get ready to roll! Join us for Family Skate Night at Viking Skate Country on April 22nd from 5:00–7:00 PM. Thanks to our amazing Booster Club, this event is completely FREE for all families, just bring your smiles and get ready for a fun-filled evening together! This is a great opportunity to connect, have fun, and build community outside of the school day. We’d love to see our staff there too! Come skate alongside our students and families and make it a night to remember!
Principal Appreciation Day - May 1st
We are grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart our principal brings to our school each and every day. Kristen's commitment to supporting students, staff, and families makes a lasting impact and helps our school community thrive. Thank you for all that you do, we appreciate you today and every day!
Lunch Superhero Day - May 1st
Join us as we celebrate our incredible kitchen staff—the true superheroes behind the scenes. Every day, they go above and beyond to serve our students delicious meals made with care and heart. There’s no doubt about it… we have the BEST kitchen around! In fact, even students who’ve left Alta Mesa still rave about how amazing the food is!
Thank you, ladies, for everything you do to keep our school fueled, happy, and ready to learn. We appreciate you more than words can say!
1st & 2nd Grade Swim Lessons - May 4th - 7th
Our 1st and 2nd grade students will be participating in swim lessons at the YMCA from May 4th–May 7th. This is a one-week program only this year. Each class will receive 30 minutes of instruction per day.
- Randolph: 9:00–9:30 (rides over first on the bus)
- Duke: 9:30–10:00 (rides over first on the bus)
- Havlina: 10:00–10:30 (picked up after)
Parents, please have your students come to school already dressed in their swim clothes, and to also send a change of clothes and a towel each day.
We’re excited for a fun and skill-building week in the water!
Kona Ice - May 8th
Kona Ice will be on campus on Friday, May 8th! 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!
Softball: Kobi Bova
Practices:
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 2:30-3:30
Games: All Games @ 3:00pm
4/21: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa
4/23: Alta Mesa @ Boulder Creek
4/28: Alta Mesa @ Rother
4/30: Alta Mesa @ Mistletoe
5/05: Alta Mesa @ Shasta Meadows
5/07: Alta Mesa @ Lassen View
5/12: Boulder Creek @ Alta Mesa
5/14: Rother @ Alta Mesa
5/19: Mistletoe @ Alta Mesa
5/21: Shasta Meadows @ Alta Mesa
Flag Football: Donte Karres
Practices:
Mondays (2:00-3:00) & Thursdays (2:30-3:30)
Games: All Games @ 3:00pm
4/21: Lassen View @ Alta Mesa
4/23: Alta Mesa @ Boulder Creek
4/27: Bethel @ Alta Mesa
4/28: Alta Mesa @ Rother
4/30: Alta Mesa @ Mistletoe
5/05: Alta Mesa @ Shasta Meadows
5/07: Alta Mesa @ Lassen View
5/12: Boulder Creek @ Alta Mesa
5/14: Rother @ Alta Mesa
5/19: Mistletoe @ Alta Mesa
5/21: Shasta Meadows @ Alta Mesa
ART Club: Lori Duke & Dana Randolph
2nd/3rd Grade: Lori Duke
Meeting Dates:
Thursdays: 2:15 - 3:15
3/26, 4/02, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07
K/1st Grade: Dana Randolph
Meeting Dates:
Meeting Dates:
Thursdays: 2:15 - 3:15
3/26, 4/02, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/07
STEAM Club: Dana Randolph
Meeting Dates:
Tuesdays: 2:30-3:30
3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/05
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)
2nd Grade Tutoring:
Teacher: Lori Duke
Start and End Dates: 3/24 - 5/06
Days of the Week: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
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 altamesa.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