Dear Alta Mesa Families,

Alta Mesa is hosting this week's K-5 Cross Country meet on Thursday, September 26th. The meet will start at 3. Have dinner taken care for you that evening from Bantam Kitchen and support our Alta Mesa Booster's Club. Check out the flyer below.

Our 5th Graders are headed to Lassen National Park on Tuesday for a science field trip around Manzanita Lake. It should be a beautiful day up there!

There are only 2 weeks left of our Riffle Raffle fundraiser. All tickets (sold and unsold) must be returned by Friday, Oct 4th. All the funds raised go directly back to your child's classroom.

As we approach October, I wanted to let you know about a couple of events coming up. On Tuesday, October 1st we will have a Game Night in the cafeteria. Come on out between 5:30-7, grab a slice of pizza and play some games. Our Fall Carnival will be on Friday, October 25 from 5-7. There will be booths in the gym and it will be a great evening of fun.

Finally, many students are bringing toys and various playing cards from home. I am encouraging you to have a conversation with your child about keeping those items at home unless it is a share day in class. Thank you for your support in this.

Have a great rest of your Sunday! Can't wait to start another wonderful week at Alta Mesa!

Courtney Haedrich

Principal-Alta Mesa School

If you, or if you know of someone who likes working with children, Alta Mesa and the Enterprise Elementary School District are hiring for various positions. Check out the flyer below.

Last two weeks of Riffle Raffle: All tickets are due Friday, October 4th!

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.

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

We are continuing to focus on Habit #1: Be Proactive this month. We are working with our students to use words like "I can" instead of "I can't" and "I will" instead of "I have to". Our students are learning to be in charge of their choices. Many have been recognized on the Monday message for displaying this habit.

The 4th and 5th Grade Student Lighthouse Team is a special group of kids who learn skills on becoming a leader. They will learn how to create, plan, and implement idea for our school. Some examples would be hosting rallies and helping out in various leadership roles around campus such as lunch leaders, reader leaders, recess leaders, etc.

Applications will be going home on September 25th and must be returned by October 3rd. Please see the flyer below for more information.

Alta Mesa will be hosting our annual Cross Country meet on Thursday, September 26th and we have some exciting news. Not only will we have Kona Ice on campus but Bantam Kitchen will be taking preorders for to-go meals! Please see the flyer below for more information!

If you would like to preorder, Booster Club is asking to get orders in by Saturday, September 21st.

Atla Mesa Family Game Night is back and it's going to be a great night! Please join us Tuesday, October 1st from 5:30pm - 7:00pm for games, pizza, and lots of laughs! We will be raffling off board games so don't miss out!

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

10/09, 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

Sign ups: 9/25 - 10/3

Meeting Dates:

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

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

2nd Grade Tutoring: Lori Duke

First Day: September 10th

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Time: 2:15-3:15

Last Day: October 31st

• 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
• 10/16: 5th Grade Growth and Development
  
• 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
• 10/28-31: Red Ribbon Week
• 11/01: Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students
  

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