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February 12, 2024

CALENDAR

Feb 12 Loveland Aquarium Visit to 2nd Grade

Feb 12 Chinese Lantern Festival-Everyone Welcome 5:00-7:00 at school-See Below

Feb 14 Valentine’s Dance 6th Grade 1:45 Gym

Feb 15 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads-Mrs. Monson’s room 3:30

Feb 16 Chinese New Year Assembly for Parents 9:30 gym

Feb 16 Timberline Band Assembly-6th Grade 1:30 Gym

Feb 19 President’s Day-No School

Feb 20 Lone Peak Council PTA Meeting 10:00 Deerfield Elementary

Feb 21 Alpine Elementary Class Pictures-Flyer to come home soon

Feb 22 Alpine PTA Spirit Night-Kneaders Restaurant-Info to come

Feb 22 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads-Mrs. Monson’s room 3:30

Feb 23 NAEP Test-4th Grade

School Information

Chinese New Year Shirts

We are excited to celebrate our Chinese New Year’s Celebration tomorrow night at school. In conjunction with that, we will have a t-shirt for each of the students at school tomorrow. We would love to have them wear it at school tomorrow as well as to our activity tomorrow evening from 5:00-7:00 at school. We will pass the shirts out when the students arrive tomorrow morning. We want to thank Mrs. Evans for designing the shirts!

6th Grade Valentine’s Day Dance

We are looking forward to our dance on Wednesday. It will begin at 1:45 in the cafeteria. We invite parents to come as well. Dress for the students is “best dress”.

From the Library

Book Fair

A huge thank you to everyone for supporting our Book Fair. Mrs Ruesch and all the volunteers work so hard to make it a fun week for everyone!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at 9:30.

Excellent Eagles Party

Those students who have been working on Excellent Eagles goals: If you have completed 7 or more goals by this Wednesday (February 14) AND have them signed off by your teacher OR Mrs. Menssen you will be invited to a cereal party on Thursday, by invitation.  There will be a parent volunteer in the lunchroom during lunch on Tuesday (February 13) if you have goals to be signed off.  She can help do that. Please bring your goal folder!  Thank you and keep working!

From the PTA

Upcoming Events (see flyers attached!)

Monday, Feb. 12 (Tomorrow!) – Chinese Lantern Festival from 5-7pm at the school

Thursday, Feb. 22 – Kneader’s Bakery Spirit Night from 5-8pm (Lehi location). 20% of any sales made during this evening will come back to us.

Monday, Feb. 26 at 7:00pm – “Cookies & Community” Collab. Family Night at Westfield Elementary. Alpine Elementary is joining Westfield Elementary for a combined family night! Come to decorate cookies and make some new friends. We will also have a special presentation by our school counselor Tyrene Hartsell. The location for this event is at Westfield Elementary.

Show Some Love, Join PTA!

Support Alpine PTA by purchasing a membership today! As a reminder:

–       You do not have to commit any time to volunteering

–       Memberships must be renewed each school year to stay active

–       Choose to “opt in” to GroupMe to join our community chat for real time communication and reminders

Join Here: https://alpineelementary.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

February 5, 2024

CALENDAR

Feb 2-8 Alpine Elementary Book Fair!-See Attached flyer for information

Feb 5 6th grade A.L.L. Test-For those who have signed up

Feb 6 Jr. Hope Squad Assembly 9:30

Feb 6 Alpine PTA Meeting 10:45 Faculty Room

Feb 7-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (SEP Conferences)-See attachment for signup instructions

Feb 8 5th grade field trip to Capitol

Feb 8 4th Grade to Watergardens

Feb 9 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL for Students

Feb 12 Loveland Aquarium Visit to 2nd Grade

Feb 12 Chinese Lantern Festival-Everyone Welcome 5:00-7:00pm at school

Feb 14 Valentine’s Dance 6th Grade 12:45 Gym

Feb 15 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads-Mrs. Monson’s room 3:30

Feb 16 Chinese New Year Assembly for Parents 9:30 gym-Info to come

Feb 16 Timberline Jazzband Assembly 1:30 Gym

School Information

New Teacher at Alpine Elementary

We are excited to welcome our new 2nd grade Chinese Partnership teacher to Alpine Elementary. Her name is Sussan Fu. She will be starting on Monday, Feb 5th. She comes to us highly recommended by many individuals! We look forward to getting to know her and we know she will be a great addition to our Alpine Elementary family!

Parent/Teacher Conferences this week!

We are excited to host our Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences this Wednesday and Thursday. We will be holding them from 4:00-7:00 both nights. For instructions on how to sign up for a conference. Please see the attachment. Sign-ups are done on your parent Skyward account.

Chinese Lantern Festival – Need Parent Volunteers

We are excited to once again be hosting our Chinese Lantern Festival! This year’s Festival will be taking place on Feb. 12th from 5 to 7 pm at our school. Come and participate in a fun evening of Chinese arts and crafts, and admire the many lanterns our students have created. We need several parent volunteers to help hang the lanterns and have hardly received any sign ups – please sign up here. If we don’t get volunteers to help, we can’t hang the lanterns! Hanging the lanterns will take place from 9:30 am to noon on Feb. 12th, and take down will take place on Feb. 16th from 10 to 11:30 am. Student lanterns are due to their classrooms by Feb. 9th.

From the Library

Book Fair is Here!

Come and visit our Book Fair this week. It will be open Monday and Tuesday from 8:45-4:00 and Wednesday and Thursday from 8:45-7:00. Please see the attached flyer for more information!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at 9:30.

From the PTA

PTA General Meeting Q&A: Feb. 6 at 10:45am

Join us this Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 10:45am in the faculty room for a PTA General Meeting. We will have a Q&A discussion with Mr. Finlayson to learn more about the new full-day kindergarten program and other questions parents may have.

Other Upcoming Events in February:

Feb. 12 (Mon.) – Chinese Lantern Festival 5-7pm at the school

Feb. 22 (Thu.) – Kneader’s Bakery Spirit Night 5-8pm

Feb. 26 (Mon.) – “Cookies & Community” Collab. with Westfield Elementary, 7pm at Westfield. More info to come!

Show Some Love, Join PTA!

Support Alpine PTA by purchasing a membership today! As a reminder:

–       You do not have to commit any time to volunteering

–       Memberships must be renewed each school year to stay active

–       Choose to “opt in” to GroupMe to join our community chat for real time communication and reminders

Join Here: https://alpineelementary.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

January 29, 2024

CALENDAR

Jan 29 Taiwanese Student Visit for Alpine Elementary

Jan 29 A.L.L. Testing for 3rd-5th grades-This will be for those who have signed up

Jan 31 Junior Achievement Parent Training Meeting 3:00 Library

Feb 1-6 Alpine Jr. Hope Squad Week! Activities to come!

Feb 1 Alpine Elementary Hope Squad Meeting 8:45

Feb 1 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads 3:30 Mrs. Monson’s room

Feb 2 5th Grade U.S. States Living Wax Museum 2:20

Feb 2-8 Alpine Elementary Book Fair!-See Attached flyer for information

Feb 5 6th grade A.L.L. Test-For those who have signed up

Feb 6 Jr. Hope Squad Assembly 9:30

Feb 6 Alpine PTA Meeting 10:45 Faculty Room

Feb 7-8 Parent/Teacher Conferences (SEP Conferences)-Sign up Starting Jan 31st

Feb 9 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL for Students

School Information

Alpine Elementary School Play-Robin Hood

We want to congratulate all the students and parents who participated and supported our production of Robin Hood! We had 3 performances last week and they were awesome! We are already looking forward to having the Missoula Children’s Theatre come next year!

Chinese Lantern Festival

We are excited to once again be hosting our Chinese Lantern Festival! This year’s Festival will be taking place on Feb. 12th from 5 to 7 pm at our school. Come and participate in a fun evening of Chinese arts and crafts, and admire the many lanterns our students have created. We need several parent volunteers to help hang the lanterns – please sign up here. Hanging the lanterns will take place from 9:30 am to noon on Feb. 12th, and take down will take place on Feb. 16th from 10 to 11:30 am. Student lanterns will be due to their classrooms by Feb. 9th.

Chinese Immersion Program Application Period is Open Now!

We are excited to be currently accepting applications for current kindergarten students into our Chinese Immersion Program beginning on Dec. 18th thru Jan 31st. Please refer to our website for more information. Here is the link to our website. Alpine Elementary Website If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call the office here at Alpine at 801-610-8700.

From the Library

Book Fair is Coming!

We are excited to have our Spring Book Fair. It will be from Feb 2nd-Feb 8th! Please see the attached flyer for hours and more information!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 13th at 9:30.

From the PTA

PTA General Meeting Q&A: Feb. 6 at 10:45am

Join us Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 10:45am in the faculty room for a PTA General Meeting. We will have a Q&A discussion with Mr. Finlayson to learn more about the new full-day kindergarten program and other questions parents may have.

Show Some Love, Join PTA!

Support Alpine PTA by purchasing a membership today! As a reminder:

–       You do not have to commit any time to volunteering

–       Memberships must be renewed each school year to stay active

–       Choose to “opt in” to GroupMe to join our community chat for real time communication and reminders

Join Here: https://alpineelementary.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

January 22, 2024

CALENDAR

Jan 22-27 School Play Practice and Performances-See below

Jan 23 Alpine School Community Council Meeting 9:30

Jan 24 Lone Peak Basketball Team Visit 12:10-Lunchroom

Jan 25 4th Grade Field Trip-Jack and Jill Bowling Lanes-American Fork

Jan 25 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads 3:30 Mrs. Monson’s room

Jan 26 School Play Performance 2:00

Jan 27 School Play Performance 1:00 & 3:00

Jan 31 Junior Achievement Parent Training Meeting 3:00 Library

Feb 1 Alpine Elementary Hope Squad Meeting 8:45

Feb 1 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads 3:30 Mrs. Monson’s room

Feb 2 5th Grade U.S. States Living Wax Museum 2:20

School Information

Alpine Elementary School Play-Robin Hood

We still have openings for students to sign up! I have attached the information and registration papers. All you need to do to register is to bring in the papers, or we have them in the office, along with your registration fee and you can be in the school play. Most everyone can remember the play from last year. It was awesome and a great experience for all those that were involved. We also would love to get some sponsors for our play. If you, or your business might be interested in this opportunity, you can respond to this email and I can get you more information.

Chinese Lantern Festival

We are excited to once again be hosting our Chinese Lantern Festival! This year’s Festival will be taking place on Feb. 12th from 5 to 7 pm at our school. Come and participate in a fun evening of Chinese arts and crafts, and admire the many lanterns our students have created. We need several parent volunteers to help hang the lanterns – please sign up here. Hanging the lanterns will take place from 9:30 am to noon on Feb. 12th, and take down will take place on Feb. 16th from 10 to 11:30 am. Student lanterns will be due to their classrooms by Feb. 9th.

Chinese Immersion Program Application Period is Open Now!

We are excited to be currently accepting applications for current kindergarten students into our Chinese Immersion Program beginning on Dec. 18th thru Jan 31st. Please refer to our website for more information. Here is the link to our website. Alpine Elementary Website If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call the office here at Alpine at 801-610-8700.

From the Library

READ!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at 9:30. 

From the PTA

Mark your calendars for upcoming events in February!

Feb. 6 (Tuesday) – PTA General Meeting 10:45am

*Feb. 12 (Monday) – Chinese Lantern Festival 5:00-7:00pm

Feb. 22 (Thursday) – Kneader’s Bakery Spirit Night 5-8pm

Feb. 26 (Monday) – “Cookies & Community” Collab. w/ Westfield Elementary, 7pm at Westfield

*We are so looking forward to the Chinese Lantern Festival for all families on Monday Feb. 12 from 5-7pm at the school! Please look for the sign-up genius being sent out if you can come help hang lanterns that morning (9:30am-12pm). Thank you!

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

January 15, 2024

CALENDAR

Dec 18-Jan 31 Application Period for Chinese Immersion Program for 2023-2024 school year-See Website for details and below

Jan 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL

Jan 16 Lone Peak Council PTA Meeting 10:00-Alpine Elementary Library

Jan 16 Chinese DLI Parent Information Meeting 3:45 Library

Jan 18 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads 3:30 Mrs. Monson’s room

Jan 18 Region Reflections Awards Night 7:00 Lehi High School

Jan 22-27 School Play Practice and Performances-See below

Jan 25 4th Grade Field Trip-Jack and Jill Bowling Lanes-American Fork

Jan 25 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads 3:30 Mrs. Monson’s room

School Information

Alpine Elementary School Play-Robin Hood

We had a great turnout for school play registration before the Christmas Break. We apologize that it was such short notice for signups. The good thing is, we still have openings for students to sign up! For those who couldn’t make it on Friday, I have attached the information and registration papers. All you need to do to register is to bring in the papers, or we have them in the office, along with your registration fee and you can be in the school play in January. Most everyone can remember the play from last year. It was awesome and a great experience for all those that were involved. We also would love to get some sponsors for our play. If you, or your business might be interested in this opportunity, you can respond to this email and I can get you more information.

Chinese Immersion Program Application Period is Open Now!

We are excited to be currently accepting applications for current kindergarten students into our Chinese Immersion Program beginning on Dec. 18th thru Jan 31st. Please refer to our website for more information. Here is the link to our website. Alpine Elementary Website If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call the office here at Alpine at 801-610-8700.

Offering Current 1st Grade students the opportunity to begin the Chinese Immersion Program at Alpine Elementary

We are excited to extend the offer to current 1st  graders students that are not currently in the Chinese Immersion program to move into that program starting ASAP. We have a few open spots as of right now. If this is something that you and your student(s) may be interested in. Please reach out to me and we can discuss the details of making that move.

Registration for the Advanced Learning Lab (A.L.L.) is open! 

2nd-7th graders who are interested in advanced classes for next year should register to take the placement test. This is especially important for 6th graders who want advanced academic classes in the junior high. Students in entry grades and 6th grade can take the test at our school, during the school day but MUST be registered by January 19. For more information, go to alpineschools.org/gifted-services

From the Library

READ!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at 9:30. 

From the PTA

Panda Express Spirit Night THIS Thursday, Jan. 18!

This Thursday, Jan. 18, is our Spirit Night with Panda Express. Only valid at the Lehi – Digital Drive location, available all day from 10:30am-9:30pm. When you order lunch or dinner this day, a portion of the proceeds will come back to support us.

If you order online or the app, make sure to use the fundraiser code 359467 at checkout. 

If ordering in store, make sure to show the flyer on your smartphone or physical copy. 

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

*Stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon!

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

January 8, 2024

CALENDAR

Dec 18-Jan 31 Application Period for Chinese Immersion Program for 2023-2024 school year-See Website for details and below

Jan 8 First Day back from Christmas Break

Jan 12 Hope Squad Meeting 8:45 Ms. Johnson’s Room

Jan 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day-NO SCHOOL

Jan 16 Lone Peak Council PTA Meeting 10:00-Alpine Elementary Library

Jan 16 Chinese DLI Parent Information Meeting 3:45 Library

Jan 18 5th/6th Grade Math Olympiads 3:30 Mrs. Monson’s room

School Information

Registration for the Advanced Learning Lab (A.L.L.) is open! 

2nd-7th graders who are interested in advanced classes for next year should register to take the placement test. This is especially important for 6th graders who want advanced academic classes in the junior high. Students in entry grades and 6th grade can take the test at our school, during the school day but MUST be registered by January 19. For more information, go to alpineschools.org/gifted-services/

Alpine Elementary School Play-Robin Hood

We had a great turnout for school play registration before the Christmas Break. We apologize that it was such short notice for signups. The good thing is, we still have openings for students to sign up! For those who couldn’t make it on Friday, I have attached the information and registration papers. All you need to do to register is to bring in the papers, or we have them in the office, along with your registration fee and you can be in the school play in January. Most everyone can remember the play from last year. It was awesome and a great experience for all those that were involved. We also would love to get some sponsors for our play. If you, or your business might be interested in this opportunity, you can respond to this email and I can get you more information.

Chinese Immersion Program Application Period is Open Now!

We are excited to be currently accepting applications for current kindergarten students into our Chinese Immersion Program beginning on Dec. 18th thru Jan 31st. Please refer to our website for more information. Here is the link to our website. Alpine Elementary Website If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call the office here at Alpine at 801-610-8700.

Offering Current 1st and 2nd Graders the opportunity to begin the Chinese Immersion Program at Alpine Elementary

We are excited to extend the offer to current 1st and 2nd grade students that are not currently in the Chinese Immersion program to move into that program starting the first day back from Christmas break. We have a few open spots as of right now. If this is something that you and your student(s) may be interested in. Please reach out to me and we can discuss the details of making that move.

From the Library

READ!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at 9:30. 

From the PTA

We are looking forward to a wonderful 2024! 

The next upcoming event is our Panda Express Spirit Night. It will be held all day on Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Lehi (Digital Drive) location. That means when you order lunch or dinner that day, a portion of the proceeds will come back to us. Just make sure you enter the fundraiser code online or mention it in the store. Please see the flyer for more details.

Stay tuned for more exciting events coming soon!

Junior Achievement

We still need several parents to teach Junior Achievement lessons in your students’ classrooms.

The following teachers still NEED a parent volunteer:

Jin

Faux

Bailey

Evans

Reyes

Smith

Menssen

Peterson

Blodgett

Monson

Please let Kyle Laufiso, our JA rep, know asap if you are able to help in your child’s classroom!

Her email is [email protected]

All the Junior Achievement lessons and materials are provided for you. Connect with her and she can give you more information.

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

December 18, 2023

CALENDAR

Dec 18-Jan 31 Application Period for Chinese Immersion Program for 2023-2024 school year-See Website for details and below

Dec 18 5th/6th grade Battle of the Books Pizza Party-12:25 Library

Dec 20 Christmas Sing for Parents 9:30 Gym

Dec 20 Christmas Sing for School (students only) 2:15 Gym

Dec 21 Minimal Day for Students-School Day runs from 9:15-12:45

Dec 22 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Dec 22-Jan 7 Christmas Break-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Jan 8 First Day back from Christmas Break

School Information

Alpine Elementary School Play-Robin Hood

We had a great turnout for school play registration on Friday. We apologize that it was such short notice for signups. The good thing is, we still have openings for students to sign up! For those who couldn’t make it on Friday, I have attached the information and registration papers. All you need to do to register is to bring in the papers, or we have them in the office, along with your registration fee and you can be in the school play in January. Most everyone can remember the play from last year. It was awesome and a great experience for all those that were involved. We also would love to get some sponsors for our play. If you, or your business might be interested in this opportunity, you can respond to this email and I can get you more information.

Chinese Immersion Program Application Period Opens tomorrow, Dec. 18th!

We are excited to begin accepting applications for current kindergarten students into our Chinese Immersion Program for next school year (2023-2024) beginning on Dec. 18th thru Jan 31st. Please refer to our website for more information. Here is the link to our website. Alpine Elementary Website More information will be emailed out as a reminder next week. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call the office here at Alpine at 801-610-8700.

Offering Current 1st and 2nd Graders the opportunity to begin the Chinese Immersion Program at Alpine Elementary

We are excited to extend the offer to current 1st and 2nd grade students that are not currently in the Chinese Immersion program to move into that program starting the first day back from Christmas break. We have a few open spots as of right now. If this is something that you and your student(s) may be interested in. Please reach out to me and we can discuss the details of making that move.

Alpine Christmas Sing Date and Time

We want to make you all aware of the date for our annual Christmas Sing. We will be performing this on Wednesday, December 20th at 9:30 for parents. We invite all of you to put it on your calendar and plan on coming. We will also have a performance for our students on that same day at 2:15.

Schedule for last school day of December

December 21st will be the last day of school for students before the Christmas break. It is a minimal day so students will be excused at 12:45. The bus will run as normal, leaving the school at 12:55. We will serve lunch that day before they are excused. Additionally, there is no kindergarten that day. Please do not send your kindergartners to school that day!

From the Library

READ!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd at 9:30. 

From the PTA

A bunch of thank you’s!

Thank you for bringing items to donate to Tabitha’s Way and joining our family bingo night last Monday.

Thank you to those who brought in treats for our Christmas hospitality gift for all the faculty/staff here at Alpine. I am blown away! Thank you for making it a wonderful success!

Wishing everyone a nice holiday break and looking forward to 2024.

Junior Achievement

We are looking for parent volunteers to help with Junior Achievement in your students’ classrooms. Please sign up on this Google form if you are interested in learning more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjFEAvSI68rsm4Pa1Plw58oaqwbA9BVmokCWBQNyuhh26kzw/viewform

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

December 11, 2023

CALENDAR

Dec 11 3rd/4th grade Battle of the Books Pizza Party-12:15 Library

Dec 11 Alpine PTA Board Meeting 6:00

Dec 11 Last Day for our sock drive!-Change of date!

Dec 11 Alpine PTA Family Fun Night-BINGO 6:30-See Flyer attached

Dec 12 Alpine SCC Meeting 9:30

Dec 14 Math Olympiad 5th/6th grade-Mrs. Monson’s room 3:30

Dec 18-Jan 31 Application Period for Chinese Immersion Program for 2023-2024 school year-See Website for details and below

Dec 18 5th/6th grade Battle of the Books Pizza Party-12:25 Library

Dec 20 Christmas Sing for Parents 9:30 Gym

Dec 20 Christmas Sing for School (students only) 2:15 Gym

Dec 21 Minimal Day for Students-School Day runs from 9:15-12:45

Dec 22 Teacher Work Day-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Dec 22-Jan 7 Christmas Break-NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Jan 8 First Day back from Christmas Break

School Information

Alpine Elementary 1st Annual Sock Drive

We have had a really fun time collecting socks for local needs! We have had a great response with over 1500 pairs of socks donated. With that many already collected, we have decided to have Monday, Dec 11th as the last day we will be collecting socks. Alpine Elementary students and parents have always stepped up to the plate when a need or service has been needed. Thank you so much.

Chinese Immersion Program Application Period Coming

We are excited to begin accepting applications for current kindergarten students into our Chinese Immersion Program beginning on Dec. 18th thru Jan 31st. Please refer to our website for more information. Here is the link to our website. Alpine Elementary Website More information will be emailed out as a reminder next week. If you have any questions, please feel free to reply to this email or call the office here at Alpine at 801-610-8700.

Alpine Christmas Sing Date and Time

We want to make you all aware of the date for our annual Christmas Sing. We will be performing this on Wednesday, December 20th at 9:30 for parents. We invite all of you to put it on your calendar and plan on coming. We will also have a performance for our students on that same day at 2:15.

Schedule for last school day of December

Also, just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the schedule for the last couple school days in December. December 21st will be the last day of school for students before the Christmas break. It is a minimal day so students will be excused at 12:45. The bus will run as normal, leaving the school at 12:55. We will serve lunch that day before they are excused. Additionally, there is no kindergarten that day. Please do not send your kindergartners to school that day!

From the Library

READ!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on December 12th at 9:30.

From the PTA

Join us TOMORROW (Monday Dec. 11) for our Bingo + Giving Family Night!

Starting at 6:30pm in the school gym. Come bring items to donate to Tabitha’s Way, a local charity, and stay for a fun night of Bingo the whole family can enjoy! Please see the attached flyer for what items are most needed for Tabitha’s Way.

Also, at 6:00pm (Mon. Dec. 11) come to our PTA General Meeting

We will be having a PTA meeting for the general membership prior to our family night from 6:00-6:30pm. This is the only meeting held “after school hours” this year. Come learn what’s going on with our PTA and share any ideas or feedback.

Junior Achievement

We are looking for parent volunteers to help with Junior Achievement in your students’ classrooms. Please sign up on this Google form if you are interested in learning more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjFEAvSI68rsm4Pa1Plw58oaqwbA9BVmokCWBQNyuhh26kzw/viewform

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.

December 4, 2023

CALENDAR

Dec 4-Dec 15 Alpine Elementary Sock Drive!-See below and attached flyer

Dec 5 Kindergarten Field Trip to Zoo

Dec 5 Alpine Choir Practice 3:30 gym

Dec 5 Alpine Choir Performance 7:00 Gym

Dec 7 Math Olympiad 5th/6th grade-Mrs. Monson’s room 3:30

Dec 8 Alpine Choir Concert 2:30 Gym

Dec 11 3rd/4th grade Battle of the Books Pizza Party-12:15 Library-Info coming to those student involved

Dec 11 Alpine PTA Board Meeting 6:00

Dec 11 Alpine PTA Family Fun Night-BINGO 6:30-See Flyer attached

Dec 12 Alpine SCC Meeting 9:30

Dec 14 Math Olympiad 5th/6th grade-Mrs. Monson’s room 3:30

School Information

Alpine Elementary 1^st Annual Sock Drive

We are excited to announce the First Annual Alpine Elementary Sock Drive, hosted by Third Grade! We’re excited to kick off a new holiday tradition here at Alpine Elementary and invite everyone to participate.

Our goal is to collect NEW socks of any size for donation to local shelters. The drive will be running from Monday, December 4th through Friday, December 15th. Boxes will be provided for each grade to deposit their donated socks daily. Third grade will keep track of the daily donations, and we’ll display a poster in the main hallway to track each grade’s progress. The grade with the most donations by Friday, December 15th, will be rewarded with a special lunchtime treat during the week of December 18th!

Alpine Christmas Sing Date and Time

We want to make you all aware of the date for our annual Christmas Sing. We will be performing this on Wednesday, December 20th at 9:30 for parents. We invite all of you to put it on your calendar and plan on coming. We will also have a performance for our students on that same day at 2:15.

Schedule for last school day of December

Also, just wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the schedule for the last couple school days in December. December 21st will be the last day of school for students before the Christmas break. It is a minimal day so students will be excused at 12:45. The bus will run as normal, leaving the school at 12:55. We will serve lunch that day before they are excused. Additionally, there is no kindergarten that day. Please do not send your kindergartners to school that day!

From the Library

READ!

From the SCC

Please join us for our next Alpine School Community Council Meeting on December 12th at 9:30. 

From the PTA

Mark your calendars! 

1. Bingo+Giving Family Night on Dec. 11 at 6:30pm. Come bring items to donate to Tabitha’s Way, a local charity, and stay for a fun night of Bingo the whole family can enjoy! Please see the attached flyer for what items are most needed for Tabitha’s Way.

2. PTA General Meeting on Dec. 11 at 6:00pm (held right before the family night activity). Come learn what’s going on with our PTA and share any ideas or feedback.

Junior Achievement

We are looking for parent volunteers to help with Junior Achievement in your students’ classrooms. Please sign up on this Google form if you are interested in learning more: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjFEAvSI68rsm4Pa1Plw58oaqwbA9BVmokCWBQNyuhh26kzw/viewform

From the Lunchroom

A reminder to everyone to please make sure your student(s) have money in their lunch accounts. If you need help with this, you can simply log on to linq Connect and register. In addition to making payments, you can view your student account balances, history, set up automatic payments and account balance alerts. Also, our kitchen can accept cash or checks for meal payments. Additionally, we cannot give change so all money given will be placed into your student’s account. If you have any questions or may need help, please do not hesitate to contact the main office at 801-610-8700.