Monday Minute 3.30.2026

♥️We LOVE our Teachers! ♥️

We have the BEST teachers at Altara Elementary! 

Our teachers are truly priceless! Every day, they pour their hearts into our students—guiding, encouraging, and inspiring them to grow academically and personally. Their impact goes far beyond the classroom, shaping confidence, character, and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. We are incredibly grateful for all they do to support our Kittyhawks and make our school such a special place. We sure appreciate our terrific teachers!

Teacher Appreciation Week:

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.

🍔 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. TONIGHT!

📅 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 30-April 3: Teacher Appreciation Week

March 30:  Spirit Night at McDonald’s – 5:00-7:00 ~ TONIGHT!

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 29 (Friday): Last Day of School! ~ Early Dismissal Day!

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