No Heelies
To help us Be Safe, Heelies are not allowed at school. Please make sure your student does not wear Heelies to school. Thank you for supporting a safe environment for all students!
Teacher Moves for School Year 2026-27
This year we have one teacher retiring: Lorie Easter, 2nd grade DLI. We truly appreciate her service here at Altara and wish her the very best!
We are anticipating reducing our kindergarten classes from 4 classrooms to 3 classrooms. We will be moving two teachers to different grade levels:
Mrs. Huot will move from 1st grade to the open 2nd grade DLI position.
Mrs. Young will move from kindergarten to 1st grade.
Teacher Appreciation Week
♥️We LOVE our Teachers! ♥️
Next week is Altara’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you PTA for all your hard work and efforts making our teachers and staff feel loved and appreciated!
Attendance
Regular school attendance is very important for student learning and success. Each day of instruction builds on the previous one, so being present at school helps students stay on track academically and socially. Thank you for supporting your child by making school attendance a priority even at this time of year when school is slowly winding down.
Digital Citizenship
Developing healthy habits goes beyond brushing teeth and eating vegetables. Our digital health matters too. Encourage your child to notice how technology affects their mind, body, and mood. Try asking: “How do you feel after being online—tired, happy, grumpy, anxious, inspired?”
Supportive conversations and positive role modeling help families:
✅Take tech breaks
✅Balance screen time with offline activities
✅Create device-free times and spaces
Create or revisit your Family Media Use Agreement to get started. https://cnyns.org/4axzCXyLinks to an external site. Let’s build a healthy digital culture—together.
From the PTA
🎪 Silent Auction Donations
We’re collecting items now for our PTA Fundraiser Silent Auction this May! Donations of goods, services, or gift cards from local businesses or families are greatly appreciated. Proceeds support programs and activities that enrich learning at Altara.
Questions or donations: taelorsaxton8@gmail.com
🥨 Box Tops for Education
We’ve earned $1,270 toward our $1,500 goal for the 2025–26 school year! Keep scanning your receipts to help our school.
Download the app and use referral code SMJ714KW to earn an extra $5 for Altara.
🕺 PTA Positions Open – 2026/27 School Year
Interested in getting involved? PTA board positions are now open.
View descriptions here and sign up here.
🙌 PTA Meeting – Join Us!
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 14th at 10:00 AM in the Altara Hanger.
PTA membership is $10, and volunteering is optional!
Join anytime or add your name to the Volunteer Sign-Up list.
📚 School Book Blitz Competition
Students will compete in our School Book Blitz on March 26—a fun event celebrating reading and teamwork!
🍔 Spirit Night at McDonald’s
Support Altara PTA while grabbing dinner! A portion of all app and kiosk orders will be donated to our school.
📅 March 30
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 10600 S 1300 E
🔗 Helpful Links
PTA Instagram: @altarapta
Givebacks: Membership & Donations
Watch DOGS: Signup Calendar
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: @altaraelementary
Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
March 27: School Book Blitz Competition (NOT March 26th!)
March 30-April 3: Teacher Appreciation Week
March 30: Spirit Night at McDonald’s; 5:00-7:00
March 31: Choir Concert – 7:00 pm for families
April 3: 2nd grade program for parents 12:30
April 6-10: Spring Break – No school
May 1: School Carnival 5-7 pm
May 4-15: RISE Testing for grades 3rd-5th
May 25: Memorial Day ~ No School!May 28: Last Day of School! ~ Early Dismissal Day