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Shark News: School Safety and Visitor Requirements

Posted Date: 08/07/26 (08:49 AM)


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Principal’s Message

What a fantastic first week of school! It has been wonderful welcoming both familiar and new faces to La Mesa. Our Sharks are already demonstrating The La Mesa Way by being Safe, Responsible, and Respectful, and our classrooms are off to a great start!

🧥 Friendly Reminder

Please label all of your child's belongings (first and last name), including water bottles, jackets, hoodies, and lunch boxes. Labeled items can be quickly returned to students, while unlabeled items will be placed in the Lost & Found near the front gate.

👨‍👩‍👧 Visitors & Volunteers

We love having families on campus! Please review the information below regarding our Visitor and Volunteer requirements. If you plan to visit a classroom, you'll need to complete the visitor process. If you hope to chaperone field trips or volunteer independently, additional requirements—including Mandated Reporter Training—must be completed.  Details in the Front Office


🔒 Keeping Our Campus Safe

Student safety remains our highest priority. Through secure visitor procedures, regular emergency drills, dedicated supervision, and campus safety measures, we're committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where every Shark can learn and thrive.


Thank you for your continued partnership—we're looking forward to an amazing year together!  As always, here is a copy of te La Mesa Family Handbook to answer many of your FAQs. 


Julie Alderete, Principal

jalderete@mpusd.k12.ca.us



School News

Waiting on your student's bus pass? Don't worry!

We're hard at work processing bus passes, and it may take a little time as we prepare for the new school year. Good news: Students who ride the bus will not be required to show a bus pass until Monday, August 31, 2026. They can continue riding the bus while passes are being processed. Still need to request a bus pass? Visit www.mpusd.net/bus-passes. Thank you for your patience as we get everyone ready for a smooth start to the school year!





PTA News

Be sure to check your students backpack for the August PTA Newsletter! 

The newsletter has lots of exciting information about the membership drive, Jawsome birthdays, shark shack, the upcoming PTA meeting, and more! 

You can also find all the information on our website too! 

Www.Lamesapta.com

Upcoming Events


12:50pm Early Dismissal for all TK-8 students every Wednesday


August 10-14
Early Dismissal at 12:50pm for TK/K students only


August 14
School Spirit Day: Go Sharks!


August 17-21
Back to School Connections (aka Parent Teacher Conferences)
Early Dismissal at 12:50pm for all TK-8 Students


August 17
First Day for Permanent Class Rosters for TK/K students



August 20
PTA General Meeting at 5:30pm in the Library - all families invited


August 26
Back to School Night
4:30 - 6pm


August 27
School Site Council (SSC) and 
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting at 
4:30pm in the Library



August 28
Fall Picture Day for TK-8