September 14, 2026
💙Altara Elementary School Fundraiser 💙
We’re excited to announce our annual school fundraiser to help raise funds for upcoming field trips schoolwide! We kindly ask families to help us by collecting donations. Contributions can be made by cash, check, or by scanning the QR code provided. Please make checks payable to Altara Elementary.
Every dollar/100% of the proceeds goes to our school and towards making field trips fun and memorable for our students. Our goal is to raise $10,000!
Please look for the fundraiser envelope and information coming home with your student TODAY! Thank you for your support! We are excited to hit our milestones and have a school spirit fun run on Friday, October 9th!
🔬🎨💻Opportunities for Students from Mrs. Wiggins:
Dear Parents – PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR 2 OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR STUDENTS:
STEAM SQUAD: for students in Grades 3, 4 & 5
LEGO League: for students in Grades 4 & 5
Information will be coming through Parent Square to parents of students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade from our wonderful 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Wiggins. Please be on the lookout for that message if you are interested in these two opportunities for your student(s).
From the PTA:
Hi, parents! 👋
September is off to a great start, and we have lots happening at Altara Elementary! This month, we’re kicking off TEAM BRAVO, welcoming families to our Watch D.O.G.S. program, opening Reflections, preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences, and more. Here are some important updates and ways you can get involved!
🍿 TEAM BRAVO: Let’s Pop By With Some Appreciation!
This month we are starting our TEAM BRAVO!
What is TEAM BRAVO?
TEAM BRAVO is our parent-powered way of showing our amazing teachers and staff a little extra appreciation throughout the school year!
Several times throughout the year, we’ll put together simple treats and surprises—things like popcorn, cookies, nachos, drinks, and other small pick-me-ups. Unlike our larger Teacher Appreciation events, TEAM BRAVO is completely supported by parent donations and volunteers.
That’s where you come in! We’ll send out simple signups asking families to contribute an item or two. There is never an expectation to participate every time. Join us when you can, skip it when you can’t. When lots of families each do something small, we’re able to create something really fun for our teachers and staff.
It’s an easy way to say: We see you. We appreciate you. We’re cheering you on!
🍿 Our First TEAM BRAVO Event
We’re kicking off TEAM BRAVO with a popcorn treat bar for our wonderful teachers and staff!
TEAM BRAVO is powered entirely by our school families, with each of us contributing a little to create something special. We’ve divided everything we need into simple signup items.
Sign up for anything you’d like to contribute, and we’ll take care of putting it all together!
📅 Donation Drop-Off: Thursday, September 17
⏰ Time: Noon–1:00 PM
📍 Location: Altara Elementary
Thank you for helping us remind our teachers and staff how much our school community appreciates them! 💛
🐶 WATCH D.O.G.S. KICK-OFF PIZZA PARTY
Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 PM
Calling all dads, grandpas, uncles, and friends! Join us for our Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-Off Pizza Party on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 PM.
Students and their special guests can learn more about our Watch D.O.G.S. program and sign up to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G. throughout the school year. 🍕💙
We hope to see you there!
🎨 REFLECTIONS
Reflections entries are now open for all interested students!
This year’s theme is “What My Culture Means to Me.” This is a wonderful opportunity for students to share their creativity and express themselves through the arts.
Learn more here: Reflections Information
📚 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher conferences are coming up! With those long conference nights comes an opportunity for our PTA and parents to show our amazing teachers and staff some extra appreciation.
We are looking for volunteers to help with the Book Fair and to provide dinners for our teachers during conferences.
🍽️ Help with PTC Dinners: PTC Dinners
📖 Help with Book Fair: Fall Book Fair
Thank you to everyone who volunteers and helps make these events possible!
💙 JOIN THE PTA!
We would love to have all of our Altara Elementary parents join the PTA!
The PTA is a wonderful way to get involved, connect with other families, support our teachers and staff, and help make our school an even better place for our students.
Whether you have a lot of time to volunteer or just want to stay connected and support our school, there is a place for everyone in the PTA!
Join us and help make this school year amazing! We can’t wait to have you! 🎉
💙 Join PTA: Givebacks
🙋 Parent Volunteer Signup: 26-27 Altara PTA Volunteer List
📅 PTA UPCOMING DATES
September
- 🎨 Reflections Entries Open
- 🐶 September 15 — Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-Off, 6:00 PM
- 📖 September 21 — Book Fair, 3:15–7:00 PM
- 📖 September 22 — Book Fair, 3:15–4:15 PM
- 📖 September 23 — Book Fair, 3:15–7:00 PM
- 📚 September 29 — Book Blitz Meetings
October
- 💙 October 6 — PTA Meeting
- 🏃 October 9 — Fun Run
Thank you, Altara families, for helping make our school community so wonderful! We appreciate everything you do to support our students, teachers, and staff. 💙
School Website: https://altara.canyonsdistrict.org/
Instagram: altaraelementary
School Events, Calendar Items & Looking Ahead
September Reflections Entries open
September 15: Watch Dogs Kickoff 6:00 pm (pizza will be served)
September 21 & 23: Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
September 21: Book Fair 3:15-7 pm
September 22: Book Fair 3:15-4:15 pm
September 23: Book Fair 3:15-7 pm
September 24: Early Dismissal @ 1:25 pm
September 25: No School! Compensation Day
September 28: No School! Teacher Professional Day
September 29: Book Blitz Meetings