Parent Teacher Conference
The final round of parent teacher conferences will be held at the end of this month on Tuesday, February 24 and Wednesday February 25, 2026. We look forward to seeing families and celebrating the growth and progress our students at Altara are doing!
Parent Teacher Conference Appointments on Skyward
There will be instructions coming from our wonderful secretary, Wendi on how you can sign up for conference times. Please watch for this coming this week.
February Early Out Days
Parents, we have 2 early out days in February. This is slightly unusual since traditionally we only have them the week of Parent Teacher Conferences. Please plan accordingly for these TWO days in February:
-Thursday, February 12, 2026 school will dismiss at 1:25 pm
-Thursday, February 26, 2026 school will also dismiss at 1:25 pm (this is the traditional day we have had in the past during parent teacher conferences)
Shelter in Place Drill~February Drill
This month’s drill will be a “Shelter in Place” Drill. Below is information on the procedures we take for this for a drill and prepare us for the real occurrence should it happen.
•When taking shelter, instruction continues as normal, though students and employees may be required to hold in their classrooms for a period of time. Students in portables, on playgrounds, or outside for activities should be relocated to a main building until an All-Clear is given.
•Sheltering for a hazardous materials spill or release is very different. In the case of a hazmat situation, students and staff would be directed to close their windows, shut down their heating and air conditioning units and seal windows and doors to preserve the good inside air while restricting the entry of any contaminated outside air. Listening to specific directives is critical to successful emergency response.
Shelter is called when specific protective actions are needed based on a threat or hazard.
Emergencies that may require a shelter response, include:
• Earthquake
• Hazmat emergency
• Flooding
• Bomb threat (outside campus)
• Wildfires
• Severe weather
♥️ Choose Kindness ♥️
We have the KINDEST students!
We are on the lookout for extraordinary acts of kindness at Altara. Here are some examples of kindness happening at our school:
We are on the lookout for extraordinary acts of kindness at Altara. Here are some examples of kindness happening at our school:
Seth Blair (4th grade) Seth did a wonderful job helping a 1st grader find his backpack. Thank you, Seth!
Kira Light (kindergarten) Kira is so kind and thoughtful in creating beautiful art work for others. She spends a lot of time making something fun and meaningful.
Everett Burr (kindergarten) Everett is such a kind friend! He loves to give his friends high-fives and never leaves anyone out! Keep it up!
Clover Crookston (kindergarten) Clover loves to include others during play centers. She thinks of fun games to play.
Grace Esplin (1st grade) Gracie helps her partner stay on task and checks in with her to make sure she knows what to do on her work.
Teacher of the Year Nominations open
The window to nominate a teacher from Altara for Teacher of the Year honors is Jan. 9th-Feb. 6th. Please click on the link below to nominate a teacher who has made a difference for your child. We have some awesome teachers here at Altara! The deadline for this is this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/teacher-of-the-year-nomination
Altara Yearbook 2025-2026
New this year!!! Altara will be offering yearbooks full of grade level/class pictures and all the other fun activities that we have here at Altara during the school year. If you’re interested in ordering a yearbook for your student go to https://purchaseyearbook.com/.
The Yearbook Code is: AltaraESYB26. Pre-sale price is $22.00 and orders must be submitted by February 26, 2026. The regular price will be $25.00 and orders must be placed no later than March 25, 2026. After that date no orders will be accepted so make sure to order early!!
From the PTA:
🛼 TONIGHT!! FREE FAMILY SKATE NIGHT!!
FREE Family Skate Night at Classic Skating, sponsored by the PTA! Admission and skating are FREE! Families are welcome to bring their own skates or scooters; rentals are also available on site. Scooter/skate rental available but you can bring your own. Additional activities are available for $10 per person.
February 2nd 5-9:00PM
🍩 Watch D.O.G.S. Donuts & Magic Show!
February 10th 6:30-7:30PM in the Altara Gym.
🌯 Spirit Night – Costa Vida
February 18th 4-9PM Draper Location
📕 Scholastic Book Fair
February 24-25th 3:15-7:00PM in the Altara Gym
🕺PTA Nominations Now Open!
PTA positions and nominations are open for the 2026-27 school year, and we would love for you to be part of our amazing PTA team! From leadership roles like President-Elect, Treasurer, and Secretary to event-focused positions such as Teacher Appreciation, Book Fair, and Reflections, there are so many ways to get involved. You can serve as a Chair or join as a committee member—there’s something for every schedule and interest. Visit this link to view position descriptions and sign up here to help make this school year unforgettable for our students, teachers, and families. *Nominations for an elected position must be submitted by February 13th. Vote will be held March 3rd @ 10am in the Conference room @ Altara.
🎪Silent Auction Donations
We’re reaching out to our Altara community to get a head start on silent auction donations for our PTA fundraiser (this May!!) and would love your support!
Any local donations—such as goods, services, or gift cards— will be featured in our silent auction, with proceeds going directly toward programs and activities that enrich learning and bring our school together. Your generosity, big or small, helps us plan ahead and create meaningful experiences for our students. Thank you for considering supporting our school!
Please reach out to taelorsaxton8@gmail.com with any donation questions or contributions!!
🥨 Box Tops for Education
Currently at $1141 earned for our 25-26 school year! We’re well on our way to reach our $1500 goal! Keep up the scanning! Download the app and use referral code SMJ714KW to earn an instant $5 for our school.
Box Tops app for Android users
🙌 Come Join Us!
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 10:00 AM 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 — volunteering is optional!
Interested in helping when you can?
Add your name to the volunteer list here: Volunteer Sign-Up
Helpful Links:
PTA Instagram: @altarapta
Givebacks: Membership & Donations
Watch DOGS: Signup Calendar
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: @altaraelementary
Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
February 2: PTA Free Family Skate Night @ Classic Skating 5-9 pm TONIGHT!
February 3: Monthly PTA Meeting
February 3: Parent orientation night at middle schools for 5th grade students and parents; 5:30-7:00 at Indian Hills and 5:00-6:30 at Mount Jordan.
February 6: SCC Meeting 2-3 pm
February 10: Watch D.O.G.S. event: Dads & Donuts @ 6:30-7:30 pm
February 12: Early Dismissal Day/School is dismissed at 1:25 pm
February 13: Teacher Professional Day-no school for students
February 16: Presidents Day-No School
February 24 & 25: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
February 26: Early Dismissal Day/School is dismissed at 1:25 pmFebruary 27: No School-Compensatory Day