Innovator’s Mindset Reflection

I’ve been reading a book by George Couros called “The Innovator’s Mindset.”  It has really helped stimulate and challenge my thinking on how to move forward with shaping a shared vision for Altona. He discusses 8 Characteristics of the Innovator’s Mindset.   The first characteristic he discusses is empathy.  As educators, we strive to provide […]

Altona FCCLA Students Attend Conference

Nine FCCLA students were accompanied by advisor Linda Dageenakis on a field trip on Monday, Oct. 26th to the FCCLA Northern Conference held in Greeley.  Students heard a presentation by a Colorado author and attended workshops on a variety of FACS related topics.  Students pictured from left to right: Isabella Mendoza, Beyonce Vigil-Lopez, Ruby Scott, Amber Nusser, Shea Cunningham, Diana Grigore, Cynthia DeLuna, […]

Altona’s Fall Social is Coming!

Altona will be hosting our annual fall social, themed “Science Fiction Universe,” on Friday, November 13th, 2015 from 4-6 pm.  Cost for the dance is $5 and 20% of all proceeds will be donated to the Community Food Share.  Mark your calendars and we hope to see you there!

Open House & Parent Update Night

We will be holding our annual Open House and Parent Update night on Thursday, November 19th, from 6-7:30pm.  This is both an opportunity for parents and students interested in enrolling at Altona to gather information about our school and programs, as well as for our current parents to hear more information about our recent successes, ongoing […]

Help With Food For P/T Conferences

Would you like to help out by donating or cooking some food for Altona’s wonderful staff as they host parent/teacher conference nights on October 13th, 14th, and 21st?  You can do so by signing up using one of the links below.  A BIG THANK YOU goes out the Sean and Rebecca Gafner, owners of Longmont’s […]

Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up & Schoology Update

8th Graders Attend Math Festival

On Friday, September 11, 8th grade math students attended the Julia Robinson Math Festival hosted by the Rocky Mountain Math Teachers’ Circle and the University of Colorado-Denver. The festival is a form of education outreach and enrichment through which mathematicians and mathematical scientists share their passion with K-12 teachers and students.The Circles combine significant content […]

Altona Students Shine at the Dawson Summer Initiative

Each year, high-achieving current sixth and seventh grade students from Boulder County and surrounding area public schools apply to a five-week, thematically focused summer session. Tuition-free opportunities for high-achieving students (currently in grades 6 & 7) to meet and work collaboratively with similarly motivated peers from many different schools Intensive, accelerated pace of study Extensive technological resources, including laser and 3D printers Programs geared specifically toward high-achieving and highly motivated students […]

Coffee Connect with Mr. LaCrosse

Parents, Mr. LaCrosse will be hosting a Coffee Connect at Altona on Friday, September 25 from 9:00 – 10:00.  If you would like to attend, please complete this form.

Cross Country

Altona has about 20 athletes competing in local and state cross country events.  Last year, Kylie Morgan, Cami Fischmann, Olivia Hinklin and Alyssa Morgan took first place at the state championship.  They already placed second at one of the first events this year.  We wish these young Lady Rattlers and all of the other athletes […]

Spirit Week is Coming! 9/14-9/18

Altona’s student council is sponsoring a Spirit Week next week, to run September 14th – 18th.  It is a Super Hero theme to support our fundraiser, so get your favorite gear out and support Altona!

Western Academic Talent Search (WATS) 2015-2016 @ Altona MS!

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about ordering your Altona Yearbook!  Order yours today by clicking on the banner below:   Want to get your students baby picture in the yearbook?  Click the link below: www.TheYearbookCompany.com

Back to School Night Presentation

If you were unable to join us at Back to School night, or just need more information about something that was presented, please click here to view the PowerPoint.  Thanks!

Schoology Update

August 21st, 2015   Dear Parents/Guardians, As part of St. Vrain Valley School’s ongoing technology improvements, Altona will begin using Schoology, an integrated learning management solution that helps track and improve student outcomes as well as enhance student engagement. Schoology lets our class connect both at school and from home.   With Schoology, students can […]

Back to School Night!

Dear Parents and Guardians,   We would like to invite you to Back To School Night on Wednesday, August 26 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Rattler’s Den.  This is an opportunity for you to experience your child’s schedule in a condensed time slot.  Students are welcome to attend, but not required.  Due to capacity, […]

First day of school and new parking/drop off update

Parents, Tomorrow marks the first day of school for all students.  Just a reminder that first period now begins at 8:25 and the front doors will open at 8:05.  We are very excited to see everyone tomorrow, and would like to take a moment to inform everyone of a few updates and changes for this […]

Airport Road Construction

With Airport Road being a construction zone for the first weeks of the upcoming school year, the City is requesting help with getting this message out to students, parents, and school staff: During this Airport Road construction phase, people walking and bicycling should only cross Airport Road at the signalized intersections of Clover Basin Drive or Nelson […]

King Soopers Cards

A couple of years ago we discontinued our Buy Nothing, Sell Nothing spring fundraiser and switched to the King Soopers Gift Cards.  This proved to be an easy way to support the PTO principal’s fund and give (now) Jeremy flexibility in proving such things as emergency lunches for students, special recognition for staff members and […]

WEB Leader Training Dates

WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Leader Training is on Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th, at 8:00 am – 12:00 pm. WEB 6th Grade Orientation is Wednesday, August 19th, beginning at 8:25 (WEB Leaders arrive at 7:00). Please check your e-mail for more details, and e-mail Mr. Butler at [email protected] with any questions. Can’t wait to see you, everybody!!  

2015 iPad Deployment Info!

iPad deployment for the 2015-15 school year is here!  Please read the information below BEFORE your scheduled date to pick up your iPad!   Dear Parents and Students,   We can’t believe that summer is almost over and the school year is about to begin, but it’s officially time to pick up your school-issued iPad. […]

Source to Sea Costa Rica

There were seventeen students, four from Altona, that accompanied Mr. LaCrosse, Ms. Campbell, and Mr. O’toole (district science coordinator) to Costa Rica in June on a science learning expedition to Costa Rica.  The focus of this trip was to study the ecosystems in the rainforest at the University of Georgia near the Monteverde Cloud rainforerest […]

Altona’s Odyssey of the Mind Teams Excel at Worlds

The three teams representing Altona at the Odyssey of the Minds World Finals did very well.  Altona was the only school in Colorado to send three teams to this competition that is comprised with over 840 teams representing 16 countries.  There were five problems and four divisions.  Click here for full results.