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Altara Elementary serves about 730 students in Canyons School District. We also have some of the best students and teachers around!

Sandy, Utah
Joined July 2009
Class lists will be posted in Altara's main hallway Monday, June 10th through Thursday, June 13th from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
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Last Day for Kindergarten is Thursday, 6/6. Last Day for Grades 1-6 is Friday, 6/7. School will dismiss at 12:20. Lunch will not be served.
School Community Council Mtg Thursday, 5/23 4:30-6 PM in the media center. Parents are always welcome to attend.
Help your preschooler be prepared for Kindergarten. Attend Altara's "More for 4" Thursday, 4/18 at 6:30 PM.
Join us for the The Great Utah Shakeout Earthquake Drill on Wednesday 4/17 at 10:15 AM. shakeout.org/utah/
Career/Parent Day 3/21. 26 parents are coming to teach classes about their careers. We love our community!
Altara's food drive for the Utah Food Bank, sponsored by our Student Council, brought in 910lbs of food, nearly double our goal!
Reminder: Thursday 2/7 is an early out day. Friday 2/8 is a Teacher Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL for students.
Our 5th Grade students put on a great program today sharing the history of our nation. It was well attended by parents.
1/23 School Spelling Bee for grades 1-3. 1/24 School Spelling Bee for grades 4-6. Good Luck to all Participants!
Bedtime Math: A Problem a Day Keeps Fear of Arithmetic Away healthland.time.com/2012/11/…
School resumes on Wednesday, January 2nd. Have a Happy Holiday Season!
Altara's Orchestra performing holiday music led by Mrs. June Christensen. These students are amazing!
Mrs. Spencer's 1st grade class made candy trains. Here is the one they made for Principal Jameson. Beautiful!
Officer "Ish" Marquez talking to parents and students at 6th grade's NOVA Graduation on 12/13
12/19 is an Early Out Day. Winter Recess is from 12/20/12 - 1/1/13. School Resumes on 1/2/13.
School Absences Translate to Lower Test Scores, Study Says edweek.org/ew/articles/2012/…
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for our wonderful community! School resumes Monday 11/26.
Parents, thank you for attending Parent/Teacher Conferences this week. Please help your students at home with their goals.