Monday Minute 5.11.2026

🏆Congratulations Ruby Miller! 🏆        🌟Superintendent’s Choice Award for Altara Elementary 2026 🌟

Ruby has dealt with challenges in an amazing way. She comes to school ready to learn, is so friendly with everyone, and has been doing great on all her work and expectations here at school. She has also been super helpful at home as well, helping to take care of her siblings. We think Ruby is the best!

🏆 Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Caldwell!  🏆

Mrs. Caldwell won the district Assistant Principal of the Year award this year, and we couldn’t be more proud.  This is her first year at Altara, and she loves the Kittyhawks!  Her contribution here is invaluable, and we are so happy to celebrate this well-deserved award with her.  Way to go, Mrs. Caldwell!

🎯RISE Testing Continues this week for students in grades 3^rd , 4^th, & 5^th Grades 🎯

Help your student succeed on the RISE by keeping learning consistent and low-stress through daily reading and fun academic practice. Support healthy routines with good sleep, calm mornings, and nutritious meals—especially breakfast on test days. Encourage a positive mindset by reminding your child the test is simply a chance to show what they’ve learned, while praising effort and growth over scores. Confidence, consistency, and encouragement can make a big difference.

⚾No Hard Balls at School ⚾

In an effort to help keep everyone safe, please do not bring hard balls (baseballs, lacrosse balls, etc.) or any type of play equipment to school that could be considered unsafe. We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe environment for all students.

📚 Altara Elementary Year Books 📚

We have a few extra yearbooks to sell. They will need to bring $25.00 cash or check to the office. Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.

🎈5^th Grade Advancement Ceremony 🎈Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 9:00 am 🎈

On Thursday, May 28th, we will be celebrating our 5th grade students as they reach the end of their elementary years and prepare to begin their junior high journey. The celebration will begin at 9:00 AM, and we warmly invite all families of our 5th grade students to join us for this special moment. We look forward to honoring and celebrating our amazing students together!

🛑 Emergency Drills and Safety Information 🛑

As part of our commitment to student safety and in accordance with state requirements, Altara conducts monthly emergency drills to help students and staff prepare for a variety of scenarios. These drills are an important part of our safety procedures and help ensure that all students and staff know what to do in case of an emergency. We conducted our May drill, which  was a Hold where we followed the Hold Protocol.

Additionally, Canyons District has prepared a video explaining what happens during a school evacuation. You may preview the video below, and share it with your child(ren) if you believe it would be helpful.

Hold: https://youtu.be/GBQqVV-2MHk?si=Lrt_mC3oL9qmT12B 

You can also learn more about our district-wide safety protocols by visiting the Canyons District Safe Schools page. 

Back-to-School Registration Opens Aug. 3 — Take a Minute to Prepare Now Save the date! Back-to-school registration for the 2026–2027 school year will open on Monday, August 3, 2026. This year, we’re introducing an upgraded version of our student information system, Skyward Qmlativ, designed with a more modern look, improved navigation, and a more intuitive, user-friendly experience to make registration and access to student information easier. Families will continue to log in through the same, secure Family Access they’ve used in the past. What you can do now to prepare:Please take a moment to make sure you know your Family Access username and password. Having your login information ready will help ensure a smooth and quick registration process on Aug. 3. If you’ve forgotten your password, you can reset it now through this link: Forgotten Username/Password Assistance If you need assistance, contact your school or the Canyons Help Desk at 801-826-5544. Soon, we’ll be sharing helpful resources, including step-by-step guides and videos, to walk families through the updated system. Thank you for taking a few minutes now to be ready for registration day.

Fueling Summer: Free Meals for All Children June 1–July 31 Did you know when school is out for summer, school-aged children can still access free school meals? Three Canyons District schools will be serving up free breakfast and lunch from June 1 to July 31, 2026 as part of the federally approved Seamless Summer Meals Program. All children 18 years and younger are eligible to dig in — no enrollment or proof of residency required.“This is a program for all children. You don’t need to be enrolled in Canyons District, or even live within our boundaries, to take advantage of these summer meals,” said CSD’s Nutrition Services Director Sebasthian Varas. “We’re proud to be providing this much-needed service to our community.”Meals will be available Monday through Friday at the locations listed below. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.East Midvale Elementary, 6990 S. 300 East, MidvaleMidvale Elementary, 7830 S. Chapel Street, MidvaleSandy Elementary, 8725 S. 280 East, Sandy Please note that all meals must be enjoyed at the school, per federal program requirements.There will be no meal service on June 15, July 6, and July 24, when Canyons schools and District Offices observe state and federal holidays.The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which funds this program, is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 🔗Helpful Links 🔗PTA Instagram: @altarapta Givebacks: Membership & Donations Watch DOGS: Signup CalendarSchool Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/ Instagram: @altaraelementary Calendar Items & Looking Ahead May 4-15:  RISE Testing continues for grades 3rd– 5th  May 15: PTA-sponsored Classic Skating Night!  Free Skate night from 5-9 pm (Rentals are $3.00 or bring your own from home.) Come join your friends! May 25: Memorial Day ~ No School! May 27: Final report cards being sent home May 28: Kindergarten Field Day May 28: 5th Grade Advancement Ceremony May 29: Grades 1-5 Field Day May 29 (Friday): Last Day of School! ~ Early Dismissal Day! (School Dismisses at 12:20 pm  No lunch will be served that day.) Looking Ahead to the 2026-2027 School Year August 3: Back to School Registration Opens August 17: First day of school for students in 1st – 5th Grade August 19: First day of school for students in Kindergarten