Admin Message

Oki Hello Altadore Families,

We’ve made it to the week before Spring Break! Next week will be a short week with Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday from 4:30–8:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 - 12:00 pm. Kindergarten conferences occur on Thursday from 8:45 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 - 3:30 p.m., continuing into the evening until 8:00 p.m. Sign-up will be available through MyCBE starting Sunday, March 16, at noon. Booking for all conferences closes on Wednesday, March 19, at 10 pm. Please note that conferences will be held online via MS Teams due to the ongoing CUPE strike. If you need assistance booking, please contact Ms. Tori in the office. I am happy to share that I will return to full-time status on Monday, March 17. Acting Principal Rolf Haesen has returned to retirement. We are thankful for his support and care for Altadore School students, staff, and families.

Fun Lunch (March 18)

March's Fun Lunch is Subway on March 18. Make sure you supplement your child’s lunch as needed! Volunteers can sign up!

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.

Altadore Scholastic Book Fair

Our annual book fair is happening from March 17 to March 20! Keep an eye out for the book fair flyer in your child’s backpack coming home after they preview the book fair on Monday or Tuesday. You can also preview the books online by watching the video at Scholastic Book Trailers.

Cashless Book Fair

This year, the book fair will be cashless. A debit/credit machine will be available, and parents can also set up a Mydoh Smart Cash Card for their child, allowing funds to be loaded on to a digital card instead of bringing cash. For more details, visit Mydoh Information.

Book Fair Schedule

📅 Monday, March 17 – 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM (Preview Day)

📅 Tuesday, March 18 – 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM (Preview Day)

📅 Wed, March 19 – 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM (Purchase Day)

📅 Thurs, March 20 – 8:30 AM - 11:45 AM & 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM (Purchase Day)

Purchasing Details

Purchases can be made on Wednesday and Thursday between 8:30-11:45 AM and 1:30-3:15 PM. Parents are welcome to visit during these times to purchase books from their child’s wish list. Students may also shop independently during these days.

Volunteer Opportunity

Mrs. Watson is looking for volunteers to assist with purchases on Wednesday or Thursday (morning or afternoon). If you’re interested, please email her at alwatson@cbe.ab.ca. 📚

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.

School Planning Engagement (Deadline: March 31)

A gentle reminder that parents still have time to review information about our school planning, including our school development plan, school budget, and fees. We ask that you review the videos and complete the surveys, sharing your perspectives.

1. Watch this short video to learn about the planning work schools do to improve and support student learning.

2. Look at the School Planning Presentation that was shared at the February Parent Council meeting, which includes the school development plan, school budget and school fees. The survey is open from February 19 to March 31, 2025. Please complete the survey.

CUPE Strike Labour Action

Labour action is continuing to impact school operations across all CBE schools. More information can be found on the CBE labour action website.

Notes of Thanks

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

• All the wonderful volunteers who helped with the Grades 5 & 6 Safety Expo Field Trip on March 12!
• The many volunteers who helped make the Grade 4 Heritage Park Field Trip such a great experience on March 13.

Thank you, Ringette Alberta Coach Liz Brousseau for sharing her ringette prowess with our students.

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)