Weekly Update to Families

December 13, 2024

Brief Message From the Principal

Dear Altoona Elementary Community,

We had a great week of learning and leading here at Altoona Elementary! Winter weather is definitely here. Please send your child to school prepared for the day! Layers work best! HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Tiffany Capps, project lead for our "Santa's Attic," and the supporting cast of amazing volunteers who made this year's event a great success! In this update you will find the following:

Altoona Elementary Night at the Basketball Games! -- Friday, December 20th!
PTA Updates -- Golf in the Halls -- New Date - Feb. 8!
EFR -- Employee & Family Resources

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

🏀🐏 ALTOONA ELEMENTARY NIGHT AT THE BASKETBALL GAMES -- FRIDAY, 12/20/24 🐏🏀

🍪 PTA Updates

EFR -- Employee & Family Resources

Worried about anxiety or stress? Struggling with relationships or school performance? Dealing with bullying or substance use concerns? You don’t need to face it alone. The Student Assistance Program is your free, confidential resource to support your well-being and conquer any obstacles that come your way. Talk to a counselor 24/7 or schedule free counseling sessions -- just call 515-244-6090.

Families, did you know our Student Assistance Program (SAP) through EFR is available to you too? Receive encouragement, guidance, and support for any challenges you face. Call EFR at 515-244-6090 for free, confidential counseling.