Dear Parents,
I want to give a shout out to our PTA and community for setting up meals for our conference nights that go quite late. We appreciate all who have donated their time, money, and cooking skills to support our staff!
Be sure to check the school dates for this week. Because of conferences, there is no school on Friday. Thursday is an early out day, and school dismisses at 1:25.
New Staff
We have hired a new teacher for our 5th grade Spanish classes. Sophia Timmreck will start on Wednesday. She was born and raised in Columbia and is so excited to join the Altara team. We are happy to welcome her to our school!
Choose Kindness
We are on the lookout for any acts of kindness at Altara.
Koani Casson (kindergarten) Koani is always looking for ways to be kind. He loves to share! He shared one of his favorite pop-its!
Vicki Henkel (kindergarten) Vicki shows kindness every day! Recently, she let another friend borrow a crayon when they didn’t have that color! How nice!
Aurea Barranon (5th grade) Aurea has shown kindness by making sure everyone is included during inside recess.
Max Baird (5th grade) Max has been working extra hard lately, especially with partners. He’s always willing to move in order to be a great partner.
Ashlyn Castillo (1st grade) Ashlyn is so helpful and kind to our school by picking up trash at recess.
Raegan Keys (1st grade) Raegan offered her eraser to a friend who didn’t have one and even told him he could keep it.
Bode Fullmer (kindergarten) Bode often helps other students put away their iPad supplies. He is very thoughtful! 😉
DaJon Hamilton (3rd grade) DaJon was so kind! He brought extra snacks and shared with classmates who were hungry!
PTA News
Don’t forget to stop by the Altara Book Fair! You’ll have two more opportunities to explore new books and accessories:
📚 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! 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
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: altaraelementary
Parent Volunteer application link: https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/external-relations/volunteer/
Upcoming Dates
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 24th—No School; teacher professional day
March 28th—Kindergarten Orientation; 2:00
Have a great day!
Julie Fielding, Principal
Altara Elementary
