Second graders enjoyed field trip to Sandstone Ranch to learn about the various landforms, habitats, and adaptations of animals in the area.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, November 3: Time Change
Wednesday, November 6: Late Start- School starts at 11:25am
Monday, November 11: Veterans Day Celebration
Wednesday, November 13: Alpine Community Night – Noodles and Company
Thursday, November 14: Alpine Thanksgiving Lunch
Monday, November 18: Alpine Cafecito 9:00am-10:00am
Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break, no school
Clock falls back
Hello Alpine Families,
A friendly reminder on Sunday, November 3, set you clocks back 1 an hour.
Thanksgiving Lunch
We are thrilled to host Thanksgiving lunch again this year. We will be catering it through Perkins. Please return this form and payment by Friday, 11/8.
VETERAN’S DAY CELEBRATION SCHEDULE
9:15 Veterans arrive to the library for instructions about our ceremony
9:25 Ceremony begins in the gymnasium
10:00 Veterans visit with classrooms to briefly share a story or two and answer a few questions
10:30 Veterans return to the library for a light breakfast and coffee reception
Día de los Muertos Alpine Staff Ofrenda
Every year, the Alpine staff remember our loved ones who have passed on by celebrating them in the tradition of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
The solemnity, remembrance, and festive spirit of Día de los Muertos combines ancient cultural roots and present-day popular beliefs that are inscribed in the official List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. As such, it readily fits in with current or upcoming Units of Inquiry.1st Grade’s “Citizens influence their community;” 2nd grade’s, “Individuals actions influence the community,” 3rd Grade’s, “Culture influences identity,” 4th Grade’s “Perspective motivates action,” and 5th grade’s “Humans organize around values.”
It is our hope that by honoring our loved ones, we help to keep alive not only their memories but also the rich tradition that is Día de los Muertos. The ofrenda is open during school hours in Señor Roy’s Spanish classroom until November 16.
Watch Señor Roy’s slide show: “Elements of la Ofrenda” for more about the history and symbolism that goes into the building of our ofrenda.
Watch the film short “Día de los Muertos,” the gold medal winner of the 2013 Student Academy Award.
Alpine Cafecito
Alpine Community Night
Hello everyone! Our last Community Night raised $262. Great job everyone! Our next Community Night will be on Wednesday, November 13 from 4-8pm at the Noodles & Co located at 2255 Main Street. They will donate 25% of the proceeds from all orders during that window. Note that in order for Alpine to get credit you must mention Alpine at the restaurant or use the code GIVING25 online. If you have time to eat there in person then you may be able to make friends with some other Alpine families. Hope to see you all there!
PTO Agenda Notes
Did you miss Alpine PTO Meeting? Don’t worry we will be posting our agenda notes here:
Agenda Notes: 10/22
Agenda Notes: 10/15
Agenda Notes: 9/17
Agenda Notes: 9/10
Agenda Notes: 8/27
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