Welcome Back, Altara Community!
Welcome back to another exciting new school year here at Altara Elementary!
We are so excited to welcome you to another amazing school year! It’s been so exciting having our school filled with learning, laughter, and the energy that makes our school such a special place. Thank you for being part of our community—we can’t wait to see all the growth, achievements, and memories we’ll create together this year. Here’s to a fantastic start!
Please feel free to reach out to us if you need anything at all.
Principal, Julie Fielding & Assistant Principal, Sara Caldwell
Parent Volunteer
Please make sure you are all set for volunteering at our school by using the link below. This has to be done yearly. Once you have been cleared you will receive an email indicating that you are able to volunteer in Canyons School District schools and special events. This also has to be done if you plan on being a volunteer for field trips.
Application link: https://www.canyonsdistrict.org/depts/external-relations/volunteer/
Attendance: Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students to gain the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school. In addition to the learning losses, students also lose opportunities to develop socially and gain skills in problem-solving and self-regulation, all which are needed to learn and grow. We are hoping to encourage students to make school attendance a priority, but we understand there are days that will and should be missed.
From the PTA
Welcome Back, Altara Families!
It was wonderful to see so many familiar and new faces at Back-to-School Night!
🎨 Reflections Arts Program
The National PTA’s Reflections program encourages creativity and celebrates student achievements in the arts. Watch for a flyer coming home with details. Submissions are due Oct. 1, 2025. Learn more at pta.org/reflections.
👕 Free Student & Staff T-Shirts
Every student and staff member will receive a FREE Altara t-shirt! If you haven’t ordered yet, please do so here: Order T-Shirt.
🏷️ Box Tops for Education
Support Altara with the Box Tops app! Download the app and use referral code SMJ714KW to earn an instant $5 for our school.
💙 Get Involved with PTA
The PTA helps fund and support many of the activities and events at Altara. Membership is just $10 (with $3 going directly to our school) — volunteering is optional! Join PTA
Interested in helping when you can? Add your name to the volunteer list here: Volunteer Sign-Up.
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: altaraelementary
Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
Wednesday, August 20, 2025-First Day of Kindergarten
Fridays- Don’t forget on Fridays school is dismissed at 1:25 pm
September 1: No School! Labor Day
September 22 & 23: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
September 25: Early Dismissal Day @ 1:25 pm
September 25: No School! Compensation Day
September 29: No School! Teacher Professional Day