Weekly Update to Families

We had a great week of learning and leading here at Altoona Elementary! In this update you will find the following:

1. Trick or Treating Information from the city of Altoona
2. EFR -- Employee & Family Resources
3. Leader in Me -- Habit 4 Review
4. PTA FUNDRAISER! HELP US RAISE SOME DOUGH!!
5. 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

The City of Altoona celebrates Beggars’ Night with trick or treating from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30. New Altoona residents should note that children may be asked to recite a joke while trick or treating as part of local Beggars’ Night traditions. Residents who wish to participate in trick or treating should turn their outdoor lights on between the hours of 6-8 p.m. to signal that children can stop by. Those who do not wish to participate should turn outdoor “porch lights” off between the hours of 6-8 p.m. Finally, as little ghouls and goblins are out and about on the 30th, please ensure you are being extra watchful, especially if you are traveling around town during trick or treat hours. Have a safe, and Happy Halloween!

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.

Why won't sharks eat clowns???

They taste funny!

But sharks, like Mochi, do love COOKIES!

🥞🍳🥓 8:25 am -- Breakfast students may enter the building for breakfast.
Breakfast is served until 8:45 am.

🏫 ⏰ 8:30 am -- School doors open

🏫 ⏰ 8:45 am -- Tardy Bell Rings

🏫 ⏰ 3:35 pm -- Students dismissed

🏫 ⏰ Every Wednesday dismissal is at 1:35 pm

Altoona Elementary School

Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Kacie Lane & Mrs. Emily Hodges

School Counselor: Mrs. Jane Kayser

Main Office: 515-967-3771

Website: https://www.southeastpolk.org/school/altoona-elementary/

Location: 301 6th Street SW, Altoona, Iowa 50009

Twitter: @sep_AltoonaElem