La Mesa Update

What a week. We are so grateful for your patience, understanding, and graciousness as we worked through the water main issues. We know this had an impact on all of you as you juggle student drop off with jobs and other responsibilities. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Michele Krantz, principal

The 4th Quarter progress reporting period ended Friday. Progress report grades are not permanent, but rather a way to communicate to parents where students are at this point in the marking period. In addition to the academic grades, you can also see your child's progress grades for citizenship and work habits. Progress Reports will be available on the IC portal after 3:00pm Monday

Parents and teens, please join us on Wednesday, April 27th, via Zoom to explore ways to open up communication between teens and parents. Our Principal Michele Krantz and Wellness Coordinator Karla Castellanos will lead an interactive workshop for you and your teen on ways to build better communication skills.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://hartdistrict-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcu6orT4qGdGRYfBTAJoa3zOQghbGqnPq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We are in the process of developing our school site plan for the 2022-23 school year and we NEED your input. Please click the button blow to participate in this year's survey.

Our annual state testing, CAASPP, will be May 2-6. These are important tests that allow us to determine where our students are at. We look very closely at the data from these tests to help us plan school -wide instruction, intervention, and other supports needed to ensure all students are learning at high levels.

On an individual level, these tests help round out the picture for each student's academic progress. These results, along with grades, our reading and Math iReady diagnostic, as well as teacher input, allow us to know how individual students are progressing academically.

Please support your child and La Mesa by making sure students get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time and ready to go.

Our counseling team is here to support our students. If your child is struggling in school academically or emotionally, please reach out so we can connect you with a variety of resources. You can also find valuable resources on our counseling page. Click HERE.

The 8th grade award ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 6pm on our outdoor stage. Students receiving recognition will be receiving an invitation. Students are recognized in the areas of academic achievement, effort, and improvement. Students are also recognized in the various subject areas, electives and PE.

If you have any questions you can contact Assistant Principal Mr. Miller is os coordinating this year's award ceremony.

Our ASB is hosting a Spring Fling Dance on Friday, April 29th from 4-6 pm in the gym. Tickets went on sale this week for $5 each. Students can purchase tickets at the ASB window during brunch and lunch. Students will need their ID to purchase a ticket AND to attend the dance.

All students who attend the dance must have this permission slip completed: https://app.informedk12.com/link_campaigns/spring-fling-dance-4-29-22?token=xZAJk663GkJ3vg1z2ojEBDmy

We are limiting sales to 350. If you have any questions, please contact our ASB Director Mr. Noboa at cnoboa@hartdistrict.org.

Please use this opportunity to recognize La Mesa staff members that have made a difference for you or your child by clicking HERE to fill out a message.

Friday, April 26th - Spring Fling Dance 4-6pm

Thursday, April 28th - ELAC Meeting

Monday May 2nd - Friday, May 6th - CAASPP Testing

Monday May 2nd - Friday, May 6th - Staff Appreciation Week

Thursday, May 19th - ELAC Meeting

Thursday, May 26th - 8th Grade Awards

Monday, May 30th - No School Memorial Day

Thursday, June 2nd - Last Day of Classes, end of 4th Quarter