Hello Alta High Community!
Please see below for important announcements and dates to note.
✔Teacher and Staff Recognition Link!
Did a teacher or staff member do something amazing? Do you want to make sure they know how much they are appreciated? If so, please fill out our Faculty & Staff Recognition form by clicking here: Faculty & Staff Recognition Form. You may also scan the attached QR code. Thank you!
✔Final Picture Make Up Day
The final day for students to have their pictures taken for the yearbook, as well as for the Alta school ID, will be Wednesday, October 8th between 7am – 1pm in the Media Center. Please be sure to remind your student of this final opportunity!
✔UCAW (Utah College Application Week)
Hey, Seniors! UCAW is this week October 6th-10th. Wear your favorite College Gear on Monday, October 6th, on October 7th college representatives will be here to meet you and answer any questions you may have. On October 8-9th during ELA class, you will have the opportunity to fill out college applications. See the attached flyer for more details!
✔We Build Utah
Are you interested in a career in interior design, construction, or engineering? Salt Lake Community College is hosting their We Build Utah open house on Tuesday, October 7th from 9AM – 1PM. Lunch will be provided to everyone who attends. Sign up with Ms. Nelson in room 2117 if you’re interested!
✔Meet The Pros!
Calling all future leaders! Our first Meet the Pros of the school year will be on Friday, October 17th, and will feature Nikki Sue Larkin. Nikki has worked for 13 years as the FCCLA State Advisor and is currently the senior events manager at Deseret Book Corporate. Nikki will be speaking to our students about how to grow and build their leadership skills. See the attached flyer for more details!
✔AP Exams
Attention Parents of AP Students! It is time to register and pay for your student’s AP exams. AP exam fees are not included in student skyward accounts. Please consult the attached letter, see the letters that were mailed home, or look up exam ordering instructions on Alta’s test website for instructions on how to register and pay for AP exams. This process must be completed by the fall ordering deadline of Wednesday, November 12th.
✔Coming next week: PTSA Fundraising Week!
Share your love with your favorite students and teachers, while ALSO supporting the Alta PTSA! We will be asking for donations next week because we need to raise $10,000 to keep our PTSA strong. Why give to Alta PTSA? – Alta PTSA serves meals during Parent Teacher Conferences, gives appreciation gifts for teachers, extends teacher grants to fund classroom supplies, funds the Hawk Soar Award for students, supplies the Hawk Stash food pantry, facilitates a student service club, and brings you Reflections and Battle of the Bands. Why donate NOW? – We will have several thank-you gifts for donations! With Monday donations, you can send a candy gram to your student. On Tuesday, you can send a thank you candy gram to a teacher of your choice, On Wednesday, send your student an adorable positive pet. On Thursday you’ll learn more about our purpose as we ask for your continued support. Finally, Friday is our #nofuss day, with a FULL 100% of your donation going to Alta PTSA! Please donate to keep these programs going at Alta High! Donate here: https://www.successfund.com/altaptsafundraiser (attach Flyers)
✔Alta Social Media!
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Instagram: alta.hawks
Upcoming Events for Ocotber 6 – October 11 (Utah College Application Week (UCAW)
Monday, October 6
Wear College T Shirts!
Boys Golf 5A State @ Talon’s Cove GC, 9am
Tuesday, October 7
Boys Golf 5A State @ Talon’s Cove GC, 9amSenior Assembly (College Representatives), PAC 9am-10:30am. Donuts & Juice provided!
Wednesday, October 8
Final Picture Make Up Day (Media Center), 7am – 1pmFB @ Viewmont JV 4PM SO 6PM
Fall Orchestra Concert (PAC), 6pm
Thursday, October 9
Girls Tennis 5A State, 9am
FB vs Viewmont, 7pm
Friday, October 10
Girls Volleyball vs Woods Cross (V6:30, JV3:30, SO5)
Saturday, October 11
Girls Tennis 5A State, 9am
Marching band @ Wasatch Front Band Invitational, 12pm
Sadie Hawkins Dance (Commons), 7pmUpcoming Events for October 13 – October 18 – Alta Freshman Election Week
Monday, October 13
National Honor Society Induction, Media Center, 6pm
Tuesday, October 14Cross Country @ Divisionals, 8am
Girls Volleyball @ Viewmont (V6:30, JV3:30, SO5)
Fall Choir Concert (PAC), 7pm
Wednesday, October 15
Fall Band Concert (PAC), 6pm
Thursday, October 16
FB @ Brighton JV 4PM SO 6PM
Fall Percussion Concert (PAC), 6pm
Friday, October 17
FB vs Brighton, 7pm
Saturday, October 18No Activities
Make it a great week!
-Alta High Administrative Team
