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Important Reminders

No School- Monday, October 13th

Picture Retakes- Thursday, October 16th

Halloween Social- Friday, October 31st

Book Fair Update

Thank you to all of our students and families who helped make our Book Fair a huge success!! We sold over 1,000 books!  If there are any books you weren’t able to pick up, you can still shop the Book Fair online through October 12th and 25% of your purchase price will come back to our school library. Pre-orders of the new Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man books can still be made and shipped to your home for free. Don’t forget to check on any remaining e-wallet balances your child might have, too!

Picture Retakes are Coming!

Thursday, October 16th– Bring your purchased picture package back and give it to the photographer.

Two types of students will come to Retake Day

*Students Who Were Absent:  These students were absent for the original picture day. They will need to have their picture taken in order to appear in the yearbook. They may use their original order envelope or pick up another from the school office.

*Students Who Want a Retake:   These students are not satisfied with their original pictures. Have them bring their entire picture package to the photographer. The photographer will retake the picture and we will reorder the package that was originally ordered.

Join Altona Coding Clubs

No previous coding experience needed

Minecraft club Wednesdays 3:45-4:45 in the Computer Lab November 5th-March 4th

Meet new people
Work in teams to create and build in a fun environment

Space is limited so sign up early

Girls Who Code Mondays 7:15-8:15 in the Computer Lab November 10th-March 2nd

Meet new people

Interested in competing in the District CodeZone Challenge?

Have a computer language or project you want to work on?
Want to learn about different coding opportunities?
Either come with your own ideas or come ready to try new things!

Complete this form 

Questions? Email [email protected]

Halloween Social

Get ready for some spooky fun! Altona Middle School is hosting a Halloween Social on Halloween, October 31st, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM!

Put on your favorite costume and come hang out with your friends. Costumes are welcome (but please, no masks that cover the whole face, no fake weapons, and no fake blood-same rules as for the school day).

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at lunch during the week leading up to the dance, and at the door on the afternoon of the dance. Concessions will also be available for purchase! Don’t miss out on the treats and the tricks!

We will need donations for the concessions, please follow the sign up genius link to help us out. 

We will also need volunteers to help set up, run, and clean up the event. Please consider signing up to help.

Parent Leadership Team Corner:

Click below to support the Parent Leadership Team!

Donations will go toward activities supported by the Parent Leadership Team, which includes but is not limited to: staff appreciation week, staff meals during conferences, holiday treats for staff, and chalk the walk for back to school.

Trip Tracker: September Reporting Extended thru October 12th!

Hello Trip Trackers, Old & New!

We’re excited to kick off another year of the SVVSD Trip Tracker Program! 
Trip Tracker Reporting for September 2025 is officially open!
Don’t forget to use our easy one page calendar to track your green trips this season.

Let’s inspire classmates, teachers, and school leaders to make eco-friendly choices when traveling to and from school. Every trip makes a difference!

And here’s more good news: our list of participating businesses is growing all the time. Keep an eye out for new places where you can spend your hard-earned Trip Tracker dollars!

Thanks for being part of this community effort to make our schools greener and healthier. Here’s to another great year of tracking!

SVVSD Trip Tracker Staff

Erin Jeffreys & Theresa Spires

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites community members to the Support Staff Job Fair on Monday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Opportunities are available across the district in roles including paraprofessionals, custodial services, transportation, maintenance, nutrition services, and more. Attendees will meet with district leaders, explore current openings, and receive support with the application process. St. Vrain offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to positively shape the educational experience for students.

Art Club Sign-Up

• Sign Up Link for 6th Graders
• Oct 14: 7th/8th Day & 6th grade sign up
• Oct 21: 6th grade sign up
• Oct 28: 7th/8th Day & 6th grade sign up
• Nov 4: 6th grade sign up
• Nov 11: 7th/8th Day & 6th grade sign up
• Nov 18: 6th grade sign up
• Dec 2: 7th/8th Day & 6th grade sign up
• Dec 9: 6th grade sign up
• Dec 16: 7th/8th Day & 6th grade sign up

Yearbook

Now is the time to order your 2026 yearbook. Don’t miss out on the BEST yearbook yet!

Buy Your Yearbook Now at the Lowest Price of the Year.

8th Grade Recognition Ads: Congratulate your 8th grader in their 2026 yearbook!

Receive an early-bird discount for ads completed with payment by October 31, 2025.

The FINAL DEADLINE to submit and pay for an ad at the regular price is November 18, 2025.

Contact Us

We know that staying connected with our administrative team plays a vital role in ensuring a successful educational journey for your student. Don’t hesitate to reach out, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Your active involvement is key to creating the best environment for your middle schooler’s growth and development.

Meet our Counseling Team

Meet Altona’s counseling team. They’re here to support your student’s well-being and academic journey. Reach out anytime – we’re here for you!

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