Dear Parents,
Thank you for all the support to our PTA in their fundraiser Friday night! The carnival was a great event, and I loved seeing all the happy students and families. Thanks for donating to our Altara PTA! They fund so many things at our school, and we appreciate all their service on behalf of our students and staff. Shout out to PTA for an amazing event!
Choose Kindness
We are on the lookout for any acts of kindness at Altara.
Benson Thomas (2nd grade) Benson is always willing to help others and he is kind to everyone đŸ˜‰
Maioha Sitake (2nd grade) Maioha is quick to make a new friend when we get a new classmate.
Flynn Dewitt (1st grade) Flynn shows kindness by clapping for others when they win awards too. Thank you for being a kind friend, Flynn!
Ruger Hubert (3rd grade) Ruger helped move an easel to the trash on his recess break without being asked.
Mae Hodson (2nd grade) Mae made bracelets for everyone in our class.
PTA News
A heartfelt thank you to the Altara Community who came out and supported our annual PTA Carnival Fundraiser. We hope you had a great time and enjoyed all the activities. We are still taking monetary donations until the end of the week, so if you weren’t able to attend, or had so much fun you’d like to contribute more, please use this link or bring your cash/check to the main office made payable to Altara PTA. https://altara.givebacks.com/store/items/
Thank you to all our Room Parents that helped decorate teacher doors today as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. We love our Altara teachers and are grateful for your continued support.
Box Tops: Congratulations to Mrs Larson’s 2nd grade class for winning the April Box Top contest!
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.
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.
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: altaraelementary
Parent Volunteer application link: https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/external-relations/volunteer/
Upcoming Dates
May 1st-16th —RISE testing window for grades 3rd-5th
May 5th—Last day to turn in a Learning Environment Request
May 5th-9th—Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8th–1st grade Field Trip to Red Butte Gardens
May 9th—Kindergarten Picnic with moms
May 16th—2nd grade program for families; 12:15 pm
May 23rd—3rd grade program for families; 12:30 pm
May 30th—last day of school; dismissal at 12:20; no breakfast or lunch served this day
Have a great day!
Julie Fielding, Principal
Altara Elementary
