Halloween
We will be having our parade outside again this year. Bring your camp chair and line up on the playground. The parade path will be marked so you’ll know where to place your chairs. If you live within walking distance from the school, please consider walking as parking may be limited. We’ll start gathering all the students at 8:45 and begin outside at about 8:50. Send your student in his/her costume ready to go at the beginning of the day.
Families are invited to dress up as well! As always, we ask for no masks or pretend or real weapons as part of costumes here at school. Save those items for other celebrations.
Thanks to all our room parents who are preparing class parties for that day. Be sure you have done the background check on the district website so you will be able to volunteer in the classroom if you are helping with the class party. https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/external-relations/volunteer/
Choose Kindness
We are on the lookout for any acts of kindness at Altara. Here are some examples of kindness happening at our school these past few weeks.
We have the best students!
Jack Wittwer (4th grade) Jack was kind because he got another student his math book.
Aaron Kim (4th grade) Aaron put away Chrome books that were left out – without being asked.
Catalina Guzman Torresi (kindergarten) Catalina is very kind to others! She is especially helpful to her sisters by speaking to them in Spanish to help Mrs. Platt understand their needs.
Brooklyn Prows (kindergarten) Brooklyn loves to help her teacher clean up at the end of the day. She is the best teacher helper!
Lydia Weiler (kindergarten) Lydia showed kindness to a friend who was sad by checking on her and comforting her.
Leland Garner (kindergarten) Leland shows kindness in so many ways! He is always eager to help others clean up even when he didn’t make the mess!
From the PTA
🇺🇸Veterans Day Celebration
- Calling on all Veterans to join us for a special celebration in your honor. Tuesday November 11th @ 8:45am – 9:30am in the Altara Gym. To attend, please RSVP to Jackie @ (970) 314-0585. Light refreshments will be served.
✨ November Spirit Night
Tuesday, 11/18 at Little Cesar’s Pizza from 4-8pm. 11400 S 700 E
👕 School Spirit Wear
Show your Altara pride! Now thru Nov 7th, sweatshirts are available for purchase! Multiple colors to choose from. Adults $25, Kids $20. Orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom before Thanksgiving recess. Use the link below to place your order!
🥨 Box Tops for Education
It’s neck and neck again between the 4th and 5th graders. 2nd grade jumped ahead of first grade! Who is going to win this months Box Top challenge!?
Support Altara with the Box Tops app! Download the app and use referral code SMJ714KW to earn an instant $5 for our school.
🙌 Get Involved with PTA
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 4th @ 10:00AM in the Altara Conference Room. Join us and see what PTA is all about!
The PTA helps fund and support many of the activities and events at Altara. Membership is just $10 (with $3 going directly to our school) — volunteering is optional! https://altara.givebacks.com/shop/items/52551
Interested in helping when you can? Add your name to the volunteer list here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJvKrlLWq0L_nFEMLT9cFb82f3PEbjHMP5MLIFnRbW-qcQdQ/viewform
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: @altaraelementary
Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
October 28-31: Red Ribbon Week;
Wednesday Oct. 29th–Pajama Day;
Thursday Oct. 30th–Crazy Hair/Crazy Socks
October 31: Halloween: The Halloween Parade will be outside starting at 8:45; Classroom parties will be throughout the day with the time determined by each grade level
November 11: Veteran’s Day; Students are invited to bring a veteran–a family member, friend, or loved one. 8:45-9:30 am; Altara gym
November 14: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day; Students are encouraged to get together with neighbors and walk to school this day. Wear purple!
November 14: SCC Meeting; 2:00; All are welcome!
November 18: PTA Spirit Night; Little Caesar’s Pizza; 4-8 pm, 11400 S 700 E
November 21: Career Day
November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break; No school