Weekly Update to Families

October 10, 2024

Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Altoona Elementary Community,

We had a busy short week here at Altoona Elementary! In this update you will find the following:

There is NO SCHOOL -- Friday, October 11!
EFR -- Employee & Family Resources
Leader in Me -- Habit 3 Review
Get involved with our supportive PTA!
SEP's Literacy Night

Thank you for sharing your children with us! It is a pleasure to partner with you to realize the best possible education. We are better together! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or feedback. I know we are on the same page in wanting our students to be as safe as possible and for our school to be the best it can be! Together, let's be the change! Our students deserve that of us!

🎉 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! We need our students at school every day! 🏆

Respectfully,

- Mr. Miller

EFR is a 501(c)(3) non-profit human services organization that aims to help people manage life’s challenges to reach their full potential.

At EFR, our team specializes in prevention, intervention, and treatment for substance use disorders and behavioral health issues, all under one roof. Moreover, we provide a judgement-free environment that only seeks to help.

Through EFR’s Student Assistance Program (SAP), students and anyone in their household are eligible for free, confidential counseling sessions. Counseling appointments are offered in person or virtually. EFR’s Student Assistance Program offers you and your student immediate help and resources to support your mental health and well-being, navigate challenges, and achieve personal and academic success. There are a few ways to utilize your SAP! You can chat with our counselors through our EFR app, call us at 515-244-6090, or schedule a session with one of our counselors in-office or virtually.

You can find more information and link our SAP website page.