Dear Parents,
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Parent Teacher Conferences next week. Because we have many classrooms who split their day between two teachers, some conferences will be held during the day to accommodate the number of conferences needed. Don’t forget to stop by the Book Fair in the gym during the after-school hours!
Inspire conversations as a family about safe and positive tech use with Family Tech Planners.
Entertainment and tech have the potential to spark meaningful conversations and screen time has become an important issue for families. Examples include how much time I’m spending with technology, how I’m being kind and inclusive online, and making wise choices with the content I choose.
Utilizing family tech planners are a great way to help your kids manage their screen time and come up with a shared understanding with your kids of how your family makes the most out of entertainment and tech time.
To find tech planners for children of all ages, visit https://tinyurl.com/csdtechplanLinks to an external site. Spanish versions of tech plans are also available on this website.
Drop off/Pick up Lane
Just a friendly reminder to pull all the way forward (east) when you are in that lane before stopping to drop off or pick up your student. If we can fill up the lane with cars east of the crosswalk and get students loaded and unloaded at one time, it goes pretty smoothly with minimal back-up on the main road. Shout out to all our staff who help with this process!
Choose Kindness
We are on the lookout for any acts of kindness at Altara.
Porter Shields (2nd grade) Porter cheers enthusiastically when someone does well.
Quinton Smith (2nd grade) Quinton is kind to everyone who sits by him and works well with his partners.
Finn Hatch (2nd grade) Finn is always kind to everyone and lets his classmates see all his cool 3D art he’s made.
Hyrum Barton (4th grade) Hyrum is always patient and kind with all his classmates and he helps every time he can.
Breya Dibble (kindergarten) Breya is such a kind friend and is always eager to help clean up during math rotations! Keep up the good work!
Lorenzo Jimenez (kindergarten) Lorenzo loves to smile and make people feel happy. He always brings joy to our class.
Tegan Peck (3rd grade) Tegan was so helpful in our classroom! He helped me prepare things for the whole class and was so happy to fill my bucket. Thank you, Tegan!!
PTA News
Spirit Night at Swig in Draper is TOMORROW!! It will run all day, so be sure to stop by and grab a fun beverage or sweet treat!
Next week is the Altara Book Fair! You’ll have three opportunities to explore new books and accessories:
Monday: 3:00–7:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00–4:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00–7:00 PM
Every purchase directly supports Altara, helping fund classroom books and essential equipment like student headphones. Come shop and support our school!
The PTA is providing meals for teachers during parent teacher conferences on Monday, February 24 and Wednesday, February 26. Please use this link if you’re able to contribute.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49ADAA29AAFDCF8-55188472-ptcteacher
The Altara Swag Shop is now open! Show your support for our KittyHawks by grabbing an Altara T-shirt, sweatshirt, or zip hoodie for you and your student. Youth and adult sizes are available. Place your order through Givebacks here. All orders will be delivered to your student’s classroom within 2 weeks.
Mark your calendars!! Our Annual Fundraiser will be May 2nd 5-7:30pm. We have a fun evening planned of activities, food, raffles, silent auction and entertainment! More on this to come! If you, or anyone you know, would be willing to donate towards our Silent Auction (activities, gift cards, products or services), please remit your questions and donations to Taelor Boggs – taelorsaxtong8@gmail.com
Mrs Bilbow’s and Mrs Veazie’s classrooms are tied to be the winner of Box Tops this month!! Only a week and half left to see who will take the lead and win prizes for the classroom! Keep scanning those Box Tops!
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: altaraelementary
Parent Volunteer application link: https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/external-relations/volunteer/
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 19th—Spirit Day at Swig for the whole day
Feb. 24th & 26th—Parent Teacher conference days
Feb 24th & 26th—Book Fair; 3-7pm
Feb. 25th—Book Fair; 3-4pm
Feb. 27th—Early out day on a Thursday; 1:25
Feb. 28th—No School; Compensation Day for teachers
Feb. 28th—Last day to declare interest in half-day kindergarten for next fall
March 13th—Canyoneering Night at Indian Hills Middle School
March 20- McDonald’s spirit night 5-7pm
March 28th—Kindergarten Orientation; 2:00
Have a great day!
Julie Fielding, Principal
Altara Elementary
For those who have a student entering Kindergarten next fall:
Kindergarten enrollment and registration
If you have a child turning 5 years old by Sept. 1st, 2025, they will be entering kindergarten next fall. The window to enroll your child ends on Feb. 28th. Families must first enroll their student (a one-time event), and then annually must register their students. Registration usually happens around August 1st. We are doing the enrollment process now.
Please log into Skyward and go to New Student Enrollment. Fill out the information for your new student who will be starting kindergarten next year.
We are planning to have Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:00 here at Altara. This will give you and your child a chance to meet the teachers and hear about what to expect in kindergarten.
If you have a neighbor or friend that you know has a child this age, please let them know the process. Here’s a link for families who don’t already have Skyward access to start the enrollment process: https://student.canyonsdistrict.org/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/skyenroll.w
If you want your student to participate in a half-day kindergarten experience, please let the principal know by Feb. 28th.
