Sundays From The Mesa # 5

Dear Alta Mesa Families,

It was a short week so I am going to make this a short note home.

Our Parent Booster Club will meet on Wednesday, September 11th from 6-7 in the library. They will be discussing our fall carnival and other activities to bring to Alta Mesa. If you are available, it is a great way to get involved in our school community.

Our Community Connect Coordinator, Cathy, is interested in bringing a walking school bus to Alta Mesa. It is a great opportunity for our school. Read more about this and take the survey below.

As a school, we are still focusing on Habit #1 which is being proactive. Our classrooms are teaching what it means to be responsible for the choices we make and appropriate reactions to people and various situations. Ask your child if he or she knows what it means to be proactive.

A huge thank you to those of you who have sold Riffle Raffle tickets. These funds go directly back to your child's classroom. Keep selling those tickets. The fundraiser goes until October 4th.

See everyone tomorrow!

Thank You,

Courtney Haedrich

Principal-Alta Mesa School

Alta Mesa is creating a Walking School Bus for our students. Every morning, a supervised group will pick up students from the neighborhood & walk to school.

Studies show that students who are healthy, awake and alert perform better at school. By walking in the morning, your student will be more attentive and ready to learn when they arrive at school. Physical activity also improves attention, memory skills, and brain health.

1) Stay healthy

Walking to school is a great form of exercise for your child.

2) It's fun and builds friendships

Walking groups can help form bonds that allow students to feel connected to other students.

3) It helps children learn

After a morning walk, they will arrive at school feeling refreshed, happy and ready to start their day.

4) Improves confidence

Walking to school teaches them road safety, basic navigation skills, and helps them feel more confident.

If you are interested in participating in the AM Walking School Bus please complete the SURVEY. To learn more about this opportunity, contact me at 530.780.6820 or email cgiacomelli@shastacoe.org

All aboard the Alta Mesa Walking School Bus,

Cathy Giacomelli

Alta Mesa Community Connect Coordinator

ATTENDANCE AWARENESS

One way to jumpstart a PROACTIVE year is establishing good rhythms for excellent attendance in 2024/2025. September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we're highlighting the importance of consistent attendance for ALL of our students - TK and up! Regular attendance helps build a strong foundation for learning, social development, and future success. Did you know: if your child is going to be absent, you can reach out to the school office to arrange Independent Study to earn credit for attendance while you are gone. By building a family focus on great attendance, you are telling your students that they can proactively create lifelong habits of responsibility and commitment.

The Riffle Raffle is our classroom teachers main fundraiser for the year. The ticket sales are facilitated by our Alta Mesa Parent 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.

Come join the Booster Club for their monthly meeting on September 11th from 6:00-7:00pm in the Alta Mesa library.

Booster Club is a fantastic way to support the Alta Mesa school community. Booster Club puts on school wide events and raises money to support students and classrooms. Please consider attending the next meeting to learn how you can help support our school!

Practice:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 2:15 - 3:00

**When meets start practices will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays**

Meets:

All meets start promptly at 3:00pm

9/19 @ Lassen View

9/26 @ Alta Mesa

10/3 @ Parsons

10/10 @ Boulder Creek

Meeting Dates:

3rd - 5th Grade - Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30

9/03, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/01, 10/08

1st - 3rd Grade - Thursdays 2:30 - 3:30

9/05, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/03, 10/10

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

9/04, 9/18, 9/25

10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30

11/06, 11/13

12/04, 12/11, 12/18

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

2nd Grade Tutoring: Lori Duke

First Day: September 10th

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Time: 2:15-3:15

Last Day: October 31st

• 09/11: Booster Club Meeting

• 09/24: 5th Grade Field Trip - Lassen

• 10/02: Board of Education Meeting
• 10/04: Hernandez/LaBoy/Vice Class Field Trip Nash Ranch
  

• 10/09: Booster Club Meeting

• 10/11: Fall Picture Makeup Day
• 10/11: Preschool Field Trip to Nash Ranch
  
• 10/23: 4th Grade Field Trip to Brandy Creek for Wintu of Whiskeytown
• 10/24: 5th Grade Field Trip to Brandy Creek for Wintu of Whiskeytown
• 10/25: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Turtle Bay
• 10/25: Fall Carnival
  

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