Admin Message
Oki Hello Altadore Families, What a busy and beautiful week to return from Spring Break. What season will we experience this week? With that wonder, a gentle reminder to have students wear their boots to keep their feet dry for recess and learning on the land days. April brings many important recognitions for our Support Staff.
On April 23, we will celebrate the wonderful and caring work our educational assistants, lunchroom supervisors, admin staff, and caretaking staff provide us every day. We are also grateful for Mr. Jerry's return. We missed his absence during the strike and greatly appreciated his return. Hand to heart in gratitude to Mr. Jerry!
Iikiinayookaa M. Yellow Horn Karlee Zelmer
Principal Assistant Principal
mfyellowhorn@cbe.ab.ca kmzelmer@cbe.ab.ca
A Great Big Thank You to Everyone Who Attended Altadore School's Scholastic Book Fair
Thank you to all students and parents who shopped at our Scholastic Book Fair. Our sales were the highest ever and we are looking forward to adding new titles to our collection. A special thank you to Mr. Fagan & Mr. Ghosal who helped Mrs. Watson at the checkout. Thank you to all our shoppers who waited patiently to purchase while we used new scanning and checkout machines and purchasing options. After the excitement of the book fair and spring break, we will return to our regular weekly library checkout. Please help us keep the library running smoothly by returning or renewing your library books on a weekly basis.
Mrs. Watson
Bikes and Scooters 🚲🛴
With the warmer weather, more students are riding bikes and scooters to school! Please remember to lock up bikes and scooters at the racks to keep them safe. A reminder that scooters are not allowed inside the building. Thank you for helping keep our school safe and organized!
Inclusion and Belonging
At Altadore School, we strive to create a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where every student feels valued. This aligns with CBE’s Administrative Regulation 6031, promoting positive relationships and behaviors. To support these values, Grade 6 students Ivanka and Lauren created a bulletin board highlighting inclusion, respect, and kindness—key themes in our wellness curriculum on healthy relationships. Join us in fostering inclusivity by talking to your child about:
✅ Inviting others to play at recess
✅ Practicing kindness in words and actions
✅ Celebrating cultural and individual differences
✅ Helping others and promoting belonging
School Council Meeting (Apr. 9, 6:30pm)
We invite all parents and guardians of Altadore students to join us at our School Council meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30pm. It will be held in person however, those who are unable to attend are welcome to join us online (a Teams Meeting invite will be shared the day of). Childcare is available on site for all school aged children! Minutes from our February 19 meeting can be reviewed. We hope to see you there!
Spring Speaking Event (Apr. 30 at 6:30pm)
Save the Date! Dr. Cheryl MacLeod, PhD from The Family Psychology Place will be giving a presentation at Altadore School on Screen Time and Use of Social Media and the Impact on Children's Psychology on April 30 at 6:30pm. More details will be provided closer to the date.
Owls Nest School Garden
Owls Nest School Garden Committee is looking for parents to fill the following roles: Garden Committee Chair, Volunteer Coordinator, and Sponsorship/ Fundraiser Lead. Support will be given to those taking on these volunteer roles.
Email if you are interested in one of these roles or volunteering in the garden in any capacity.
Fun Lunch (May 6)
Jelly Modern Doughnuts is coming May 6! Be sure to order by May 1 to ensure your child will receive a fun lunch! Sign up to volunteer.
Try Ringette Events
In April, there are many free opportunities for boys and girls to try ringette as a sport. Visit https://cometryringette.ca/ for more information.
Notes of Thanks
Thank you to the following individuals for their recent contributions to our school…
- Thank you to our Kindergarten parent volunteers for supporting the field trip to the Calgary Zoo.
- Thank you to classroom volunteers for all that you do to support our teachers.
Important Dates
Apr. 9 - School Council Meeting
Apr. 14 - Orff the Wall
Apr. 18 - Good Friday - No Classes
Apr. 21 - Non-Instruction Day - No Classes
Apr. 22 - Earth Day
Apr. 29-30 - Fitset Fun Ninja
Apr. 30 - Dr. Macleod Presentation
May 1 - Jelly Modern Donuts Deadline (Healthy Hunger)
May 6 - Jelly Modern Donuts Fun Lunch