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Oki Hello Ataldore Families 

We are well into the final days of the 2024–25 school year, and there is still plenty of time for meaningful learning and assessment. The Grade 6 Math Part A PAT will take place Friday morning and will continue into the week of June 16. 

For those observing Eid al-Adha, we wish you a joyful celebration with loved ones. Eid al-Adha is a time for prayer, gathering with family and friends, feasting, and exchanging gifts. 

A heartfelt thank you from our Altadore staff to the School Council for the delicious treats. Your kindness made us feel seen and appreciated—hand to heart in gratitude. 

Wishing you a wonderful week filled with learning, community, and family. Take care,

Altadore Spirit Week

What an amazing week! Altadore Spirit Week brought so much excitement and positive energy to our entire community. Thank you to everyone who contributed a donation to the Calgary Food Bank—your generosity is appreciated. 

Our Anything but a Backpack competition showcased incredible creativity! We saw everything from a Barbie belt, kiddie pool, basketball hoop, rice

cooker to a tent—just to name a few. It was a tough decision for the Spirit Committee, but the choice for our wackiest winner was unanimous. 

Congratulations to Isla N., a Grade 1 student in Ms. Howard’s class, who brought her twin brothers, Ollie and Theo, as her “non-backpack!” Isla will serve as Principal for a Half Day on Friday, June 13. 

Way to go, Isla—and thank you to everyone for making Spirit Week so memorable!

Altadore Talent Show  | June 26

On the last day of school, we will host a short talent show during our year-end assembly.

Students have been invited to audition for this event during their choral class next week. If your child intends to use items from home (e.g., a magician's kit or an instrument they study, such as a violin or guitar), they must remember to bring it to school on the day of their choral class. The schedule for auditions is as follows: 

Tuesday, June 10 - Grades 3 & 4

Thursday, June 12 - Grades 1, 2, 3, 5, & 6

 We are asking that students' performances be no longer than 2 minutes, with no exceptions. If you know you will be away on the last day of school, please inform your child that they should not audition.

Unfortunately, due to capacity restrictions, parents will not be invited to attend.

the talent show. Still, you are welcome to ask your child to share their talent at home (which also allows them additional practice). 

School Council Meeting (June 11, 6:30 pm) 

You’re invited to attend our last school council meeting of the 2024-2025 school year! All parents and guardians of Altadore students are welcome to join us on Wednesday, June 11, at 6:30 p.m. Those unable to attend in person can join online (a Teams Meeting invite will be shared the day of). On-site childcare is available for all school-aged children!

We look forward to having you attend! 

Discover the Altadore School Parent Lending Library!    

Thanks to a grant from Alberta Education, we've created a Parent Lending Library packed with resources on parenting and children's mental health. You'll find it right outside the School Office, operating on a simple honor system. Come check it out!

National Indigenous History Month

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis. It's a time to honor the stories, achievements, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada.

Grade 6 Farewell

We are excited to invite all Grade 6 families to our Farewell Celebration on Tuesday, June 24 at 11:00 AM.

Doors will open at 10:45 AM, and following the ceremony, there will be cake for students and their families to enjoy together.

To help us prepare, please [click here] to RSVP and let us know how many family members will be attending, and submit a baby photo of your child for our presentation. We kindly ask that all submissions be made by June 15.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you! 

Garden Committee - Call for Items 

The garden committee is seeking items to enhance the learning experience for children during their lessons. We are in need of gently used yoga mats, microscopes, and watering cans (ideally of decent quality and made from materials like silicone or metal). They can be dropped off on the garden table, or reach out to Katie Dodd - 587-225-2235 to coordinate other arrangements. Thank you in advance!! 

Owls Nest Garden Update  

This week was all about bugs! We went on a bug hunt, watered the garden, and planted the charity bed!

School Council Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you to all of the individuals who have already signed up to volunteer on the council next year; we are so looking forward to a wonderful 2025/2026 school year! For anyone who has been thinking about getting involved, it’s not too late as we are still looking to fill a few more roles!

Please reach out to altadoreparentcouncil@gmail.com if you are interested.

The following volunteer opportunities are still available:

Garden Committee Chair

• Role Description: Collaborate with an existing chair to lead garden maintenance, programming, and special events.
• Time commitment: 8-10 hr/month March-September 

The HOOT Committee Chair

• Role Description: The Hoot Chair leads the organizing committee for our wildly fun bi-annual parent social night and FUNdraiser The Hoot. The next Hoot is planned for November 2025.
• Time Commitment: 10-12 hours/month Sept-Nov 2026  

HOOT Committee Volunteer Roles

The HOOT is back in Fall 2025! We are also seeking enthusiastic, friendly, and dependable volunteers to help make this year’s HOOT a memorable event!

We are currently recruiting the following HOOT Committee volunteer roles: 

●       Silent Auction, Raffle & Sponsorship Co-Coordinator

●       Volunteer Coordinator

●       Communications Coordinator 

No experience is necessary and support will be provided! Email altadoreparentcouncil@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.

Bell Time Change (2025-26 School Year) 

In response to Alberta Education’s School Transportation Amendment Regulation, CBE is expanding yellow school bus service and adjusting walk zones starting on September 1, 2025. As bell times are closely linked to transportation schedules, these changes will affect many schools, including Altadore School. The new bell times for next year will be 8:42 AM to 3:15 PM, with early dismissal on Fridays ending at 12:45 PM. 

Aligning bell times across schools improves transportation efficiency, allowing each bus to run multiple routes. This helps create a reliable system, ensuring students arrive at school safely, on time, and ready to learn. For more information: Transportation Service and Bell Time Changes for the 2025-26 School Year 

Altadore Gear 

Altadore School collaborates with Summarized Design to offer Altadore Gear in various sizes for purchase throughout the year. This is a fun initiative that many of our families enjoy. Please note that this is not a fundraiser, and Altadore School does not benefit financially from the purchase of Altadore gear. You can order online here, and your purchase will arrive at the school in approximately one week.

Notes of Thanks                                                                        

Thank you to the following individuals for their recent contributions to our school…

• Thank you to our Spirit Week Planning committee. Your hard work brought school spirit and a week of fun to Altadore. TO ALTADORE GO! 

Looking for School Information you Can’t FInd Here? Please Contact:

Iikiinayookaa M. Yellow Horn, Principal (mfyellowhorn@cbe.ab.ca)

Karlee Zelmer, Assistant Principal (kmzelmer@cbe.ab.ca)

Julia Hikita, Altadore School Council Chair (altadoreparentcouncil@gmail.com)