Admin Message

Oki Hello Altadore Families, Thank you to all the parents who attended the Parent Council meeting in person and online. We truly appreciate your engagement and participation. A special thank you to the Grade 4 teachers and students for preparing the Land Acknowledgement and to the Grade 2 teachers for sharing student work connected to our School Development Plan writing goal. It was an evening filled with meaningful communication, shared perspectives, and a deeper understanding of 2025–2026 school year plans. The PowerPoint presentation from the meeting is available on our website, or you can access it directly [insert link or instructions here. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Iikiinayookaa at the school.

Take care,

Iikiinayookaa M. Yellow Horn                      Karlee Zelmer
Principal                                                          Assistant Principal
mfyellowhorn@cbe.ab.                              kmzelmer@cbe.ab.ca

Stream of Dreams

The Stream of Dreams art residency was an incredible experience for students and staff. We are so grateful for the opportunity to blend learning, creativity, and environmental awareness through this inspiring project. The Stream of Dreams team has asked us to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who cared for and dedicatedly supported the installation. Your efforts truly brought the project to life. Please take some time to enjoy the beautiful artwork created by our students—it reflects their learning, imagination, and pride.

Parent Appreciation Tea

The Altadore School volunteer tea will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m., with the door opening at 9:45 a.m. Please RSVP by May 19 by emailing Ms. Catherine Brown-Wolfe at cabrownwolfe@cbe.ab.ca

We are thrilled to invite you to our Parent Appreciation Tea—our special way of saying thank you for everything you do to make Altadore a wonderful place to learn and grow. Altadore is known for its thriving, inclusive school culture, and that’s because of all of you. This event isn’t just for formal volunteers—it’s a celebration of everyone who contributes in so many ways, including:

  • coming to the school council
  • volunteering for field trips
  • helping your child to read at home
  • getting your child to school on the days they want to stay in bed
  • coming to conferences
  • working with teachers to determine the next steps for your child
  • advocating for your child if something is not going the way you think it should

We hope you all see yourselves reflected in this invitation, and we warmly encourage you to come out to the tea. Hope to see you there!

Personal Sports Equipment

We thank the Altadore School Parent Council for providing each class with recess equipment. To ensure student safety and consistency, we kindly ask that students do NOT bring personal outdoor equipment to school—this includes tennis balls, basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, baseballs, bats, and similar items.

Spring Concert

Wednesday, May 21, 7:00 pm

Due to safety regulations, only two parents and/or guardians are welcome to the evening performance. We ask that all guests exit using the front door immediately after the performance. Childcare will not be provided.

Wednesday, May 21, 1:45 pm

Due to safety regulations, only two guests are welcome to the afternoon performance. Please arrive at 1:30 and exit using the front door immediately after the performance. Students will watch the afternoon concert on Tuesday, May 20.

School Council Volunteer Opportunities

Hurry While There’s Still Time! Come Join Our School Council and Make a Difference! Are you passionate about education and community involvement? Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of our school? We are still looking for a few dedicated volunteers to join our School Council! As a council member, you'll:

  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and students to improve our school environment.
  • Provide valuable input on school policies and programs.
  • Help organize events and initiatives that benefit our students and community. No prior experience is necessary—just a commitment to making our school the best it can be. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or community member, your voice matters!

Get Involved Today! Contact altadoreparentcouncil@gmail.com to learn more and sign up. Together, we can create a brighter future for our students!

The following volunteer roles are still available

Vice Chair Role Description: Supports the Chair throughout the school year as needed and often, but not required, becomes the Chair the following year. Coordinates staff appreciation events with Administration.

Time Commitment: ~2-3 hours/month 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

The HOOT is back for 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

Food Coordinator

Volunteer Coordinator

Communications Coordinator No experience necessary, many hands make light work!

Email altadoreparentcouncil@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.

Owls Nest Garden Update

This week kindergarten to grade three students prepared their soil for planting, while grades four to six got started on planting some cool seasonal vegetables. For parents to ask their students: How can we seed our gardens to make sure our plants are as happy and healthy as possible?

Bikes and Scooters at School

We are excited to see an increase in the number of bikes and scooters students use! Just a few reminders:

  • Bike and scooter racks are provided in the schoolyard for parking.
  • Students cannot ride bikes or scooters in the schoolyard or courtyard. Let’s keep our school grounds safe for everyone! Thank you for your cooperation.

Bell Time Change (2025-2026 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.

Notes of Thanks                                                                        

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

  • Thank you to the following individuals for their recent contributions to our school…
    • Thanks to everyone who attended the School Council meeting and participated in the discussions. Your input is of great value!
    • Thank you to all the volunteers who helped our students have a fun and safe swimming experience over the past few weeks.
    • Thank you to Butterfield Acres for hosting our grade two students - they had a wonderful time!

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)