Dear Parents,
Next week is Spring Break, and there will be no school held that week. Enjoy the time with your family!
Book Blitz Winners
Our school competition was held last week, and a fourth-grade team won the event. Congratulations to Wade Pepper, Harper England, Giancarlo Gonzalez, and Marlo McGuire! This team will represent Altara at the district competition on Wednesday. They will be awesome!
After School Art Class
There is one more spring session of Art Haven for the year at Altara. It will be April 16-May 21 each Wednesday 3:20-4:20. If you are interested, you may sign up with this link: www.Entrada.revtrak.net/community-education/
Choose Kindness
We are on the lookout for any acts of kindness at Altara.
Everett Dewaele (2nd grade) Everett is such a team player at his table. He makes sure everyone knows what they need to do.
Taika Metekingi (1st grade) Taika is good at supporting new students and sharing procedures so they feel successful.
Bodhi Jones (2nd grade) Bodhi know what it means to be kind. He is kind to people around him.
Daniel Broadhead (2nd grade) I can always count on Dany to be kind to everyone. He is a great example!
Zach Smith (2nd grade) Zach is always so kind and respectful to his teacher! Thank you!
Landon Gephardt (kindergarten) Landon held the door open for his whole class! Yay Landon!
Lani Casson (4th grade) Lani continues to help others to be successful by helping them with their work.
Harry Kaiser (4th grade) Without me asking, Harry emptied the pencil shavings.
Oliver Williams (2nd grade) Oliver is consistently kind and always willing to collaborate with everyone.
PTA News
Join the PTA for the 2025-2026 School Year!
We are looking for parents who are interested in becoming a part of the PTA next school year. We have several open positions that allow you to be as involved as you’d like in your child’s school. Whether you want to volunteer for specific events or take on a leadership role, there’s an opportunity for everyone.
Throughout the year, we host a variety of activities and events, and being part of the PTA gives you the chance to make a meaningful impact on our students and teachers.
We have both Chair positions, where you can oversee and take charge of specific activities or responsibilities, and Committee Member positions, which allow you to work collaboratively with others under the guidance of a Chair.
We welcome all levels of involvement, so whether you can give a little time or a lot, your contribution will make a difference!
To apply for a position to become a Chair, Committee Member or General PTA Volunteer, please complete the online form HERE. Responses will CLOSE May 9, 2025.
Spirit Night will be April 16-17th at Papa Murphy’s Pizza in Sandy. Mention Altara or bring the flyer to order in store. Use the code ‘school’ to order online. 9413 South Union Square (700 E)
Box Tops WINNER! Congratulations to Ms Erb’s class who finished in 1st place for the month of March with 317 Box Tops! Ms Eckholdts’ class came in second place with 154 Box Tops. To date, our school has earned $1,214! Keep scanning those receipts!
GET EXCITED!! Our Annual Fundraiser will be May 2nd 5-7:30pm. We have a fun evening planned of activities, food, prizes, silent auction and live entertainment! This year we will have a HOME GROWN section! Whether you’re crafty, artsy, like to build or bake, we’d love to have your item showcased. 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
April 2nd—5th grade field trip to Biztown
April 2nd—4th grade field trip to Clark Planetarium
April 3rd—4th grade field trip to the Utah State Capitol
April 7th-11th—Spring Break; No school
April 15th—5th grade field trip to Mt. Jordan Middle School to watch their play
April 18th—SCC meeting; 2:00; All are welcome!
April 22nd & 23rd—School Choir performance of “Wizard of Oz” in the gym at 7:00 pm
May 1st-16th —RISE testing window for grades 3rd-5th
May 2nd—PTA Fundraiser Event 5-7:30 pm
Have a great day!
Julie Fielding, Principal
Altara Elementary
Fifth-Grade Students, Parents Invited to Maturation Program *Last one scheduled
Canyons District’s popular maturation program proves that, while growing up can be hard, talking about it needn’t be.
Each year, CSD sponsors an informational program for fifth-grade students and their parents with the aim of providing consistent, sensitive and approved health and maturation instruction districtwide. All girls and boys presentations are conducted by Carrie Ann Kemp, a professional speaker who has been educating and entertaining young audiences, and their parents, for nearly 25 years.
Eight presentations have been scheduled from March 11 through April 2, 2025. Families may attend the presentation that best fits their schedule. Parents are advised to leave younger siblings at home.
Spanish interpreters will be available at the Midvale Middle location.
2025 Program Schedule
Mount Jordan Middle, 9351 Mountaineer Ln, Sandy
Wednesday, April 2 — Boys Program, 6-6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2 — Girls Program, 7-8 p.m.
