October 5, 2026
October 7, 2026: Parent Information Night: Enrolling in Dual-Language Immersion
Are you interested in possibly enrolling your child in one of Canyons Dual Language Immersion Programs for the 2027-2028 school year, but would like more information?
An informational meeting for parents will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. in the PEAKS room at the Canyons District Offices, 9361 S. 300 East, Sandy.
As a reminder, the window to apply for first-grade enrollment in Dual-Immersion Spanish, French or Mandarin Chinese is open now through Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2026. Some schools also have openings for current first- and second-grade students. A lottery will be held to determine entrance into the programs if the number of applicants exceeds the seats available per entering class.
Information about CSD’s immersion programs and the application process can be found at canyonsdistrict.org.
School Fun Run Volunteers Needed
If you are able to help us on October 9th from 9:00-11:00 am for the Fun Run we would be so appreciative of your support PLUS it is such a fund day and a very enjoyable event. Please click below to snatch a spot before they all disappear!
Only a few spots left for the taking! Join us for a fun day with our Kittyhawks!
Click below to sign up:
♥️ Choose Kindness ♥️
We have the KINDEST students!
We are always on the lookout for extraordinary acts of kindness at Altara.
Here are some examples of kindness happening at our school:
Josie Havell (kindergarten) – Josie is excellent at helping friends who are in need. She jumps right in and helps out.
Grace Gashler (kindergarten) – Grace is very kind to the friends at her table. She speaks in a kind and loving voice.
Leo Young (1st grade) – Leo is always the first one to help others with cleanup or when they are sad. Thanks for being so kind!
Kason Forsling (kindergarten) – Kason is kind to his teacher. He always says please and thank you. This makes his teacher feel loved.
Liam Jenson (4th grade) – Liam willingly helps other students with their tasks. He notices the needs and cheerfully helps out.
Laci Harford (kindergarten) – Laci does an excellent job helping to clean up the classroom after oral language.
Fundraiser Update
We have raised $4,482.27! Our next milestone is $5,500! Hooray! We are half way there! Thanks to everyone for all of your donations! All the little donations add up to this generous amount! We have earned 3 of our milestone prizes! We are confident that we will hit our next one really soon!
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: altaraelementary
School Events, Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
October 9: School Spirit Fun Run
October 13: PTA Meeting 10:00-11:00
October 15 & 16: No School! ~Fall Break~
October 23: End of 1st Quarter
October 26: No School! Teacher Professional Work Day
October 30: Halloween Parade
From the PTA:
📣 PTA MEETING
Our October PTA meeting has been changed to Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM.
All parents are welcome! Come join us, share your ideas, learn about what we have planned, or simply come see what our PTA is all about. We would love to have you there! 💙
📚 READING MINUTES CONTEST
We are excited to sponsor a Reading Minutes Contest starting October 19!
We’ll be sharing more information about the contest next week, so keep an eye out! Students will also be bringing home information about how to participate.
Get those books ready and start thinking about how many minutes you can read! 📖⏱️
🍎 OCTOBER TEAM BRAVO
This month, Team Bravo is treating our amazing teachers and staff to a Caramel Apple Bar on Thursday, October 22! 🍏🍎
If you would like to help make this sweet treat possible, check out the signup below!
Thank you for helping us show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! 💙
❤️ RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week will be October 23–30!
We’ll be talking with students about making healthy choices and taking care of our bodies. ❤️
Watch for more information and fun activities coming soon!
🍕 SPIRIT NIGHT!
Mark your calendars! Our next Spirit Night will be:
Thursday, October 29 | 4:00–8:00 PM
Little Caesars
Come grab some dinner, support Altara Elementary, and enjoy a fun night with other Altara families! 🍕💙
More details to come!
💙 JOIN THE PTA!
We would love to have more parents join our PTA!
Whether you have lots of time to volunteer or can only help occasionally, every bit of support makes a difference. PTA is a great way to stay connected, meet other families, support our teachers and staff, and help make Altara an amazing place for our students.
🙋♀️ VOLUNTEER WITH US!
Interested in helping at school events or volunteering throughout the year?
Sign up using our volunteer form. You can help when your schedule allows—there’s no pressure to volunteer for everything!
👉 26–27 Altara PTA Volunteer List
📅 UPCOMING DATES
October 9 — Fun Run
October 13 — PTA Meeting
October 19 — Reading Contest Kickoff
October 23–30 — Red Ribbon Week
October 29 — Book Blitz Meeting
October 29 — Spirit Night at Little Caesars
October 30 — Costume Parade & Class Parties
Thank you again to all of our amazing Altara parents and families for continuing to support our school! We are so grateful for everything you do to make Altara such a fun, welcoming, and special place for our students. 💙
We’re looking forward to a fantastic October! 🎃🍎