Alto All Star Gazette
September 8, 2023
SCHOOL BEGINS AT 8:50 A.M.
Dismissal time: 3:43 PM
1/2 Day Dismissal: 12:00 PM
Phone #: 616-987-2600
24-hour attendance line: 616-987-2625
*please call any transportation changes/early dismissals in by 2:45*
From the desk of Principal Papes
Dear Alto Families,
We are excited to offer a way to give back to ALTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL! On 9/11/2023 we will be kicking off an event to help raise funds that will benefit all of our students and staff. Our Next Level program, will help with funding. Together, we are raising funds for Field Trips, Guest Presenters, Special Classroom Projects and Supplies, Supplemental Curricular Purchases, and Family Fun Nights.
It is going to be AWESOME; we are excited to get started!
A few things to note:
This program will be extremely easy for you. It only requires about 10 minutes of your time.
Your students can earn great rewards, just for their effort. No money required!
This is an online, donation-based fundraiser, and the email and text message donation requests can go to people you know anywhere in the world. That means no direct pressure on your shoulders.
Students will be bringing home more information next week after our Launch Party presentation on Monday, September 11th. Please help your student register and complete the Golden Ticket assignment that very night! All students who complete the Golden Ticket assignment will receive fun PRIZES and it does not require any money to register. We will also have awesome drawings for a $250 Amazon Gift Card and Mini-Party Fridges stuffed with CASH!
I will be sending more emails throughout the two-week program. Please contact me directly if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
Paul Papes, Principal
Music Notes
MUSIC NOTES
Mark Your Calendars!
Here is the concert schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.
We are planning to have ONE concert for each group.
* Second/Third Grades- November 21 -10 am concert
*Fourth/Fifth Grades- March 27 / time to be determined
*Kindergarten/First Grades- May 1/ time to be determined
Looking forward to another musical year!
‘Sing’cerely yours,
Mrs. Gumina
Ice Cream Social!!!
Alto Families are invited to the school on the evening of September 15th from 6:00-8:00 PM for an ice cream social. The Lowell High School Fusion Rock Orchestra will be performing. We are excited to again be hosting this event!
School Picture Day 9/12/23
School portraits are scheduled for
Tuesday September 12th
If you have not already submitted an order, please use the link below to order your school portrait package.
NOTE: THIS IS A LINK FOR ALTO. IF YOU HAVE A STUDENT AT ANOTHER SCHOOL YOU MUST USE A SEPARATE LINK.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.
This is a link to take advantage of our special Prepaid Package pricing (BEST VALUE). Please submit your order on or before your child's scheduled picture day. All orders will be processed and the picture packages will be delivered back to the school about 3 weeks after picture day. If you choose not to take advantage of this special prepaid package pricing, you will receive information when the prepaid packages are delivered to the school with an opportunity to submit a reorder.
There will be no order forms sent home. If you would rather not submit an online order, please call the studio 989-227-8441 and we will take your order over the phone.
NOTE: The school picture that you will see on the ordering site is a sample picture not of your child.
Directions:
Simply search for your student by name. You can type either their first or last name and you will see student names pop up. If you have multiple students, please submit separate orders for each child. If you do not see your students name, choose "New Person" and add their information, then click the "prepay for photos button".
You DO NOT need to send the printed receipt to school. We will already have a record of your payment!
Click this link or copy this web address below and paste into the address bar:
We are looking forward to photographing your children! If you have any questions, please call the studio 989-227-8441 or email Andrew@Canfieldjenkins.com
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Mark Your Calendar!
9/11: Fundraiser Kick Off
9/12: SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!
9/12: 1B to WWC
9/13: 1M/1R to WWC
9/13: Gold Ticket Store
9/15: Popcorn Friday
9/15: Ice Cream Social
9/22: Pink Arrow Game