Digital Citizenship~November
Devices can be distracting — even for us adults! 
Use your next drive to chat with your kids about balance. Try a Common Sense Carpool Conversation podcast to get the conversation started. https://tinyurl.com/carpool3-5Links to an external site.
How are we doing?
Your feedback is important as we work to be responsive to our patrons and provide students with the learning opportunities, resources, and supports they need to succeed in school. Maybe you have a concern about your child’s classroom, Altara, curriculum, or a question that no one has been able to answer. Altara is your school, and we are here to listen and help. Email feedback to Julie.fielding@canyonsdistrict.org
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 outstanding students at our school!
Delilah Harris-Casey (4th grade) Delilah kindly puts our messy piles of papers together neatly without being asked.
Finn Hatch (3rd grade) Finn always looks for ways to help anyone. He is a kind and generous friend and happily helps his neighbor when things get hard. We love Finn!
Violet Hall (kindergarten) Violet loves to be kind by making bracelets and other art creations for classmates and Mrs. Platt.
Axel Sharp (2nd grade) Axel is always kind and helpful to his classmates! Thanks, Axel!
Samuel Greene (2nd grade) Samuel helped a classmate with some math problems. Thanks, Sam!
Genevieve Haws (kindergarten) Genevieve is such a kind friend! She is always playing with others on the playground and helping others! Way to go!
Lily Greene (kindergarten) Lily shows kindness in so many ways! During Morning Meeting she is always eager to give others a high five! Way to go!
Healing Conversations: CSD Hosts Suicide Prevention Nights for Families
Canyons School District is opening the doors to conversation — and connection — around an important topic facing families today: suicide prevention. In alignment with state law, Canyons this year will be offering free quarterly suicide prevention nights at the Canyons Family Center at Mount Jordan Middle School, 9351 Mountaineer Lane in Sandy. Each of the sessions listed below will provide families with the tools and insights to help parents and caregivers recognize when a child may be in distress and offer meaningful support.
SESSIONS
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21, 6-7:30 p.m.
Covered topics include: recognizing the warning signs of suicide and mental health struggles; understanding risk and protective factors for youth; tips for talking about mental health; and accessing community resources and professional counseling.
Questions? Contact the Canyons Family Center at 801-826-8190.
From the PTA
🍁 PTA Thankful Lunch for Our Teachers & Staff
As Thanksgiving approaches, the PTA is hosting a Thankful Lunch to show our appreciation for all the wonderful teachers and staff who make our school such a special place.
We’d love your help to make this event a success! If you’re able to donate food, drinks, or supplies, please sign up using the link below:
👉 Sign Up Here
Thank you for helping us celebrate and support our amazing school community!
Veterans Day Celebration
TOMORROW!! 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
Box Tops for Education
First Grade maintains first place as we near the middle of the month. It’s anyone’s game and still plenty of time to catch up for the WIN!
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, December 2nd @ 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?pli=1
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: @altaraelementary
Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
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 SchoolDec. 2: Altara Choir Performance; 5:00 & 6:30 pm in the gym