 October 26, 2026Parent Meeting As Canyons works to preserve strong language immersion opportunities amid declining enrollment, the District is establishing enrollment targets and timelines for determining whether schools have enough students to support two first-grade DLI classes or whether a one-class cohort may be necessary.“The goal is to give families both opportunity and predictability,” said Canyons Superintendent Dr. McKay Robinson. “We remain absolutely committed to Dual-Language Immersion and want families to continue applying. At the same time, demographic changes require us to be thoughtful about how we structure these programs so they remain strong and sustainable for years to come.”On Nov. 3rd, Altara invites parents to come to a DLI informational meeting. It will be from 5:00-6:00 in the gym here at Altara. District personnel will be here as we discuss enrollment targets for next year and the process for determining one- or two-class cohorts. 🎃Halloween Parade Information 🎃We will be having our parade outside. 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. Please set up on both sides of the marked path. See map below. 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 am and begin heading outside at about approximately 8:55 am. 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 outside of school.  🎃Kindergarten Halloween Sing Along 🎃Kinder Halloween Sing is from 9:30-10:15 am. This will begin after the schoolwide Halloween parade. ♥️ Choose Kindness ♥️We have the KINDEST students!We are always on the lookout for extraordinary acts of kindness at Altara! Here are some of the kindest students: Elinor Huntsman (5th grade) Einor showed her kindness by staying after the bell to help and clean up our classroom without being asked! Thank you, Elinor, for helping. Your kindness means a lot! Grace Esplin (2nd grade) Gracie is always willing to help other students when they are struggling. She also helps the teacher when needed. Averie Hatch (3rd grade) Averie is such a great and kind helper! She put chairs & pencils away without being asked! Ezekiel Belford (1st grade) Ezekiel helped another student who was struggling with gathering items into their backpack. Eli Taft (1st grade) Eli took initiative and cleaned up the classroom without being asked. Preston Stoker (kindergarten) Preston is such a kind friend! He helps clean up the toys after oral language block & always makes great choices! Alice Fankhauser (kindergarten) Alice is such a kind friend! She always helps others clean up their desks even when it’s not her mess! Thank you, Alice! ✈️Attendance Aces ✈️ HOORAY to 3rd grade who filled up their Attendance 10 Frame! A close 2nd place winner was 1st grade who was super close! We will re-start the ten-frames for all grade levels and start our attendance competition again! 3rd grade will pick a prize for the entire grade level from our “Mystery Motivator” envelope! Way to go 3rd Grade! Keep up the awesome attendance everyone and let’s beat 3rd grade next time! School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/ Instagram: altaraelementary Facebook: Altara Elementary School School Events, Calendar Items & Looking Ahead October 26: No School! Teacher Professional Work Day October 26 – October 30: Red Ribbon Week October 28 & October 29: SALTA Testing October 30: Halloween Parade (approximately 8:45-9:15 am) October 30: Kindergarten Halloween Sing for Parents 9:30-10:15 November 3: PTA Meeting 10:00-11:00 am November 3: Altara School Community DLI Parent Meeting 5:00-6:00 pm November 11: Veterans Day Program 8:40 am-9:15 am November 13: Vision and Hearing Screening 9:00-11:00 am November 13: SCC Meeting 2-3 pm November 17: Altara’s Literacy Night 5:00-7:00 pm November 20: Career Day 9:15-10:30 am November 25 – November 27: No School ~ Thanksgiving Recess 💙 Altara PTA Weekly UpdateWeek of October 26, 2026Hi, Altara families! 👋First, a big THANK YOU to all the wonderful parents who have helped support our school! Last week’s Caramel Apple Bar was a huge success, and we are so grateful to everyone who donated and helped make it happen. 🍎❤️We have another exciting week ahead, full of fun activities, reading, school spirit, and Halloween celebrations!❤️ RED RIBBON WEEK | OCTOBER 23–30Red Ribbon Week is here! ❤️This week, students will participate in fun activities focused on making healthy choices, taking care of their bodies, and developing positive habits.We’re excited to celebrate a week of healthy choices and school spirit!  📚 READING MINUTES CONTEST — KEEP READING!Our Reading Minutes Contest continues this week! 📖We hope everyone has been tracking their reading minutes from last week. Keep up the great work!Students will continue tracking their reading at home throughout the four-week contest, with a parent signature at the end of each week.Here’s how to earn prizes:📚 Read 320 minutes over four weeks to earn a free book from the PTA!🏆 Special prizes will be awarded to the top readers in each class, each grade, and the entire school!Encourage your student to pick up a favorite book and keep reading. Every minute outside of school counts!🍕 LITTLE CAESARS SPIRIT NIGHT — THIS THURSDAY!📅 Thursday, October 29⏰ 4:00–8:00 PMTake a night off from cooking and support Altara Elementary at the same time!Grab some pizza, enjoy an easy family dinner, and help support our school. 💙🍕⛸️ CLASSIC SKATE NIGHT | NOVEMBER 9Mark your calendars for a fun night of skating with Altara families! 📅 Monday, November 9⏰ 5:00–8:30 PMBring the family, lace up your skates, and enjoy a fun evening with our school community! 🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY CELEBRATIONJoin us as we honor the brave veterans who have served our country!📅 Wednesday, November 11⏰ 8:30 AM Students have brought home an activity to complete about a veteran they know. Please help your student fill out the paper and include a picture of their veteran.These special tributes will be displayed at school as we recognize and celebrate the veterans in our lives.Please return completed activities by Friday, November 6. 💙 JOIN THE PTA! We would LOVE to have more Altara parents join our PTA!Whether you can volunteer regularly or just occasionally, every bit of support makes a difference.Joining the PTA is a great way to connect with other families, support our teachers and staff, and help make Altara an even better place for our students.👉 Join the Altara PTA🙋♀️ VOLUNTEER WITH US!Want to help with school events throughout the year?We would love to have you! Sign up to volunteer whenever your schedule allows.There’s no pressure to do everything. Every helping hand, big or small, makes a difference! 👉 2026–2027 Altara PTA Volunteer List📅 IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES ❤️ October 23–30 — Red Ribbon Week 🍕 October 29 — Little Caesars Spirit Night, 4:00–8:00 PM 🎃 October 30 — Costume Parade & Class Parties 🇺🇸 November 6 — Veterans Day Activity Due ⛸️ November 9 — Classic Skate Night, 5:00–8:30 PM 🇺🇸 November 11 — Veterans Day Celebration, 8:30 AM 📚 November 16 — Reading Minutes Contest Ends 💙 THANK YOU, ALTARA FAMILIES!We are so grateful for your continued support, generosity, and involvement. You help make Altara Elementary a welcoming, fun, and special place for our students!Here’s to another fantastic week of reading, school spirit, and Halloween fun! 🎃📚💙— Altara PTA |