🐾 Week 6 was a fun one at Oregon Trail! 💙

Our week was filled with learning, collaboration, and lots of opportunities to grow!

📊 Data Day: Our teachers collaborated to prepare for student success and use data to help guide our learning.

👃👀👂 Students explored their five senses around campus!

🪑 Our Buddy Bench continues to be a special place for students to connect and enjoy time together.

🔢 Counting Collections has officially begun in 1st grade! Students are sorting, organizing, counting, and recording their collections while building important math skills. We love seeing them explain their thinking—and they are having SO much fun doing it!

📸 Our student photographer, Suve, joined a special meet-and-greet in Mrs. Coombs' class!

💧 Mr. Clark helped students explore fractions by measuring water with measuring cups. Math you can see, touch, and pour!

👯 Accidental twinning happened around campus!

🫀 First grade also learned about the different systems in our bodies. Students worked together to create system posters that included what each system looks like and facts about how it works.

Another great week of learning, growing, and being part of the Oregon Trail pack! 🐺💙
19 days ago, Alexis Boyle
A classroom with desks, students seated and standing, one person smiling at the camera, a teacher near the door, and various items on desks.
Four children hold up a large white poster with a diagram of the human body.
Four children are seated on the floor, engaged in a creative activity. They have art materials and a large diagram of the human body spread out.
Two girls in checkered dresses, one in black pants and the other in brown boots, stand in front of a map.
Man seated at a table demonstrating a science experiment with a boy. Students seated and watching.
A classroom with children standing and talking. One boy uses sign language. A table has a red backpack.
A child sits on the floor, using a pencil to write on a paper next to a grid of coins.
Four children pose for a photo on a bench, two girls in front and two boys behind them. A building with glass windows is in the background.
Three children are standing by a tree. One holds a tablet. Green grass and buildings in the background.
Four women in a classroom. They wear casual clothes and are smiling. A table and chairs are in the background.
Comfy clothes on a Friday?! YES, PLEASE!
19 days ago, Alexis Boyle
Children in a classroom, some seated, some standing, in front of a white board and shelves.
A group of children in hats in a room with a bookshelf in the background.
Five young girls in pajamas stand together in a room with a white wall, shelves with books, and toys.
Four children pose for a photo in a classroom. Behind them is a wall with colorful decorations and a rainbow.
Four children, two girls and two boys, stand close together in a hallway. They wear different pajamas, with two having boots.
A woman in pink scrubs and two children in matching pink outfits stand in a hallway. A blue sign reads "Oregon Trail Elementary".
A woman and two children pose for a photo, smiling. They stand against a colorful background.
A group of children in a classroom, standing on a colorful alphabet rug. A woman is in front.
🎉 REMINDER: Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK! 🎉

Twin Falls High School invited us to join them for their Homecoming Week, and we are ALL IN! 🧱✨ Their dress-up days are inspired by the new LEGO Movie, so we’re making a whole week of fun out of it!

We already had Flannel Day scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, but now we have even MORE opportunities to join in! 🙌

🧱 Get ready to show your LEGO spirit, dress up, and have some fun with us all week long!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s LEGO-inspired looks! 💛
20 days ago, Alexis Boyle
Poster advertising Homecoming Spirit Week. Five color-coded days are listed with Lego-themed activities. Days include Superhero, Ninjago, Camo, Blackout and Neon.
A poster announces a Homecoming event from September 28 to October 2, featuring superhero-themed LEGO builds for different days.
Advertisement for Timberwolf Trail Spirit Days, promoting October 2 as Flannel Day, featuring a plaid jacket.
🛍️🍭 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🍭🛍️

Get ready for Trinkets & Treats at Oregon Trail! 🎉 The PTA will be set up during lunch recess tomorrow, Friday, September 25th, with fun little treasures and yummy treats for students to choose from.

💰 Everything is just $1!

Bring your dollar and come ready to shop, snack, and have a little fun! 💙🐺

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
21 days ago, Alexis Boyle
An event poster announces "Trinkets & Treats Sale" with details like fun trinkets, yummy treats, and the date of September 25th.
Picture Day is Tomorrow!
22 days ago, Alexis Boyle
A colorful background displays a notice for Picture Day. It reads, "Picture Day! Make sure your child comes dressed in their chosen outfit and is ready to show off their best smile! Tomorrow! September 24th."
Congratulations, Ms. Strom's class! 🎉 They were the third correct response to our "What's this song?!?" Wednesday. This week's song was "September" performed by Earth, Wind & Fire.
22 days ago, Alexis Boyle
Classroom with students, one wearing a face mask, smiling and posing for a photo.
🧱✨ Lego Group is building more than just Legos! ✨🧱

We are continuing to develop problem-solving skills, flexible thinking, attention to detail, and independence during our Lego Group sessions!

Last week, students took the next step after sorting Legos by identifying the pieces they needed and using a visual model to build. This week, we added an extra challenge: no talking and visual directions only! 🤫👀

Mrs. Willsey gave each student a bag of Legos and silently modeled each step. Students then had to carefully watch, problem solve, and figure out how to make their creations match hers, all without verbal directions!

It was definitely a challenge, but oh, was it fun! 💙 Students are showing so much growth with each session, and we are absolutely loving our daily Lego Group time! 🧱👏
22 days ago, Alexis Boyle
Classroom with students seated at desks, a woman standing in front, and colorful floor mats.
A blue tray with several compartments on a table, each containing small, colorful Lego-like pieces. A larger card with a Lego creation image is next to the tray.
Kids in a classroom, one boy with red shorts holds a toy while another girl in pink shorts holds a doll.
Teacher assisting a student at a desk in a classroom with a colorful wall and a carpeted floor.
A child sitting at a desk plays with small blue and red blocks, focusing on arranging them.
A teacher demonstrates with hands in a classroom with a boy sitting at a desk.
A young boy in a blue shirt holds a card with a drawing. He sits at a desk in a classroom with other students.
A classroom with desks and chairs. A person leans over a desk with a child seated.
📚🐺 Week 5 was a great one at Oregon Trail!

🛍️💰 The Boyle Bucks Store officially opened, and our Bank Manager and Store Manager did an amazing job! Students practiced making choices, saving, spending, and managing their money.

➕📏 Camp First Grade used popsicle sticks to measure objects around the classroom—even a friend! They practiced starting at the beginning, keeping a straight line with no spaces, and estimating lengths.

🧮✨ Our students are building confidence in math through hands-on learning, while Mrs. Christensen’s class practiced the date, sang their week song, talked about shapes, and counted.

🥞 Suve shared that Ms. McIntosh is teaching them lots of good things—and pancakes may have been included. 😋

👀 Some of our students also participated in vision screening this week.

Another fun week of learning, growing, and making memories! 💙🐺
26 days ago, Alexis Boyle
A woman reads a story to young children in a classroom, seated on the floor. There are colorful charts on the wall and shelves with various materials.
A woman stands in front of a whiteboard with a map, teaching young students sitting on the floor.
A woman and a girl sit at a table, smiling. The woman wears glasses, and the girl poses with her hands. Behind them, shelves with books and colorful bins are visible.
Two young girls sit at a desk holding multicolored cubes, smiling. One has a pencil box, notebook, and cup nearby. Behind them, shelves filled with colorful bins and books.
Children sit on the floor in a classroom, holding colorful cubes. A teacher stands among them.
A child lies on the floor with a smile, measuring distance with sticks, in a classroom with tiled floor.
A child sits on a bench in front of a window, holding a string. A table has books, a green basket, pencils, and a clear bottle.
A classroom with children sitting in a circle on a rug. A teacher stands in front of a screen.
Children in a classroom gathered around a table with various colored candies, possibly learning about math and counting.
🎉 Trinkets & Treats are coming to Oregon Trail! 🎉

The PTA is bringing a little something for everyone! Students can stop by during lunch recess on Friday, September 25th to shop for fun trinkets and yummy treats. 🛍️🍭

💰 Everything is just $1!

Come ready to pick out a little treasure (or treat) to enjoy! 💙🐺

Hosted by the Oregon Trail Elementary PTA!
27 days ago, Alexis Boyle
Poster for a sale with fun trinkets and yummy treats. Event is September 25 at lunch recess. Everything is $1.
🦋 Our Monarchs are on the move! 🍂

We’ve been learning all about Monarch Butterflies and their amazing journey south as the weather begins to change. Our students created their very own Monarchs, and now they’re taking flight right above our heads!
27 days ago, Alexis Boyle
A young child in blue holds a paper in a classroom. A butterfly decoration hangs from the ceiling.
A young boy in a blue shirt stands in a classroom. A white table is before him.
A butterfly cutout, orange with white spots, hangs on a blue backdrop with stars against a white ceiling.
A room with a butterfly decoration on the ceiling, a person standing, and a fireplace.
Child holding an orange butterfly cutout with wings spread out, reading a paper at a table.
A classroom setting with papers, a pencil, and a butterfly cutout. Papers have text and images related to facts or opinions.

Congrats, Ms. Cameron's class! They were the second correct response for our "What's this song?!?" Wednesday listening. Yesterday's song clip came from Selena's "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom"

28 days ago, Alexis Boyle
Classroom with children in casual clothes raising hands. A smiling face is superimposed on one child.
🌯 Dinner plans? We’ve got you covered! Join us at Chipotle on Tuesday, September 22nd from 4–8 PM and support Oregon Trail Elementary PTA! 25% of event sales will be donated to our school. 💙

Use code 3M8CWJW for online orders or show the flyer in the restaurant. We hope to see you there! 🌯🐺
28 days ago, Alexis Boyle
A flyer for a Chipotle fundraiser for Oregon Trail Elementary PTA. It includes an image of a burrito and details about the event.
A black-and-white poster promotes a fundraiser with Chipotle. It features a burrito image and text about the event.
🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎉

Twin Falls High School invited us to join them for their Homecoming Week, and we are ALL IN! 🧱✨ Their dress-up days are inspired by the new LEGO Movie, so we’re making a whole week of fun out of it!

We already had Flannel Day scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, but now you have even MORE options to join in! 🙌

🧱 Get ready to show your LEGO spirit, dress up, and have some fun with us all week long!
29 days ago, Alexis Boyle
A colorful poster announces Homecoming Spirit Week from September 28 to October 2. The days include Superhero, Ninjago, Camo, Blackout, and Neon Day.

Dear TFSD Families and Staff,

In the wake of the Canyon West shooting on August 1, the City of Twin Falls is leading a community-wide effort to facilitate recovery and support our town.

As part of this initiative, the city has created a survey to better understand which supports and resources are most needed. As a community partner, the Twin Falls School District is sharing this survey and encourages all of our staff and families to take a few moments to complete it.

Survey Link: https://polco.us/s75ucp

We remain committed to partnering with the City of Twin Falls throughout this restorative process to ensure our students, staff, and families receive the care and resources they need.

Thank you for your participation and ongoing support of our community.

Sincerely,

Twin Falls School District Administration

about 1 month ago, Eva Craner
A black background with a glowing red heart, white text saying "TWIN FALLS STRONGER TOGETHER".
📸 School Picture Day is coming!

Oregon Trail Elementary’s Picture Day will be Thursday, September 24, 2026. Families can preview package options and prepay online using the code OregonTrailES411Fall26.

Be sure to order before the prepay code expires to take advantage of special pricing and school delivery! 📷💙

https://www.bellphoto.com/order/OregonTrailES411Fall26
about 1 month ago, Alexis Boyle
An advertisement shows a girl in leopard print with text "Get Ready... School Picture Day is Coming Soon!" There are pictures, icons, and text with a green plant in the background.
Some of our students had the sweetest Apple Day last week! Their class made delicious apple cider and created their very own apple tree. A fun day of learning, creating, and celebrating fall! 🍂🍎
about 1 month ago, Alexis Boyle
A tree-themed artwork on a white wall with a brown trunk. It has colorful leaves and several crafted apples.
A boy smiles and sits at a table, holding a marker. A cup, a coaster, and a design are on the table.
A child holding a green object with pictures of insects, sitting at a table with a cup and other items.
A smiling boy displays a green craft with eyes at a table with colorful rug and books.

✨ Week 4 was a great one! ✨

We packed so much learning, growing, and connection into our week at Oregon Trail! ❤️

🌅 Mrs. Seamons intentionally started each day by connecting with her students and setting the tone for a great day.

💵 Boyle Bucks officially began! Students received their classroom jobs, earned their first paychecks, and practiced cashing them at our classroom bank. So many real-world math skills happening right in our classroom!

🎲 Students learned how to play Flip 7 while practicing strategy, math thinking, and a little friendly competition.

💌 Students took time to thank their previous teachers for all they have done for them—a sweet reminder of the impact teachers have long after students leave their classrooms.

📊 Students and teachers continued working hard to collect data and learn more about student growth and learning.

🧮 Ms. Cameron’s students were so engaged during their math lesson! We love seeing students thinking, talking, and learning together.

🇺🇸 We remembered September 11th through student-centered videos and visits from our School Resource Officer, taking time to learn, reflect, and remember.

🍪 And of course, we enjoyed some cookies and math lessons with Mrs. Willsey!

📸 A special shout-out to our student photographer, Suve, who captured some of the moments featured in this week’s photos! We love seeing Oregon Trail through a student’s eyes.

Week 4, you were pretty great! 🐾

about 1 month ago, Alexis Boyle
A student sits at a desk with a blue pencil case and brown cloth. Another student sits nearby.
A room with rows of tables, chairs, and a person seated near a doorway. The room has a projector screen at the front.
A classroom with children seated or standing, some with food, covering eyes with hands. Tables, chairs, and a blue wall.
Two students in a classroom, one holding a "VOID" paper and money, smiling and standing next to a table.
Five children, some seated at desks, work on assignments. A woman stands in the background by a whiteboard.
A young child sits at a table holding a certificate and a folder, surrounded by others in a classroom setting.
A classroom with children seated at tables using laptops. Desks have laptops, a tablet, and a mouse.
Four girls sit in a circle on a floor, with cards and a pen on the floor.
A group of children and a woman are standing in front of a screen showing a map.
A classroom with a teacher at the front presenting on a screen while students sit on a colorful rug.
Our FUNctional Friday theme this week was apples, and boy did we have fun! ❤️💚

We started with an apple counting book from our Bridges curriculum, then got creative using real apples to stamp paint. 🎨🍎 Of course, we couldn’t learn about apples without getting to taste them, too! Students had the opportunity to sample red apples, green apples, and applesauce.

We wrapped up our apple fun by sharing our opinions about apples! Students practiced expressing their thoughts and building communication skills by using sentence cards to share their ideas with friends. 🗣️💬

Learning, communicating, exploring, and having FUN!🍎✨
about 1 month ago, Alexis Boyle
A young girl wearing glasses sits at a table, painting green handprints on paper. Behind her, a classroom has shelves with various items.
Two girls in glasses seated at a table in a classroom. They have paint on their hands and tables.
A young boy wearing headphones is painting green on a paper plate at a table.
A student with glasses and a green T-shirt sits at a table, facing the camera. The table displays two plates with red apple prints.
A child seated at a desk, wearing a blue shirt, smiles while painting red heart shapes on paper.
A boy sits at a desk in a classroom. In front of him is a paper with green paint and a stick.
Two young boys in headphones sit at a table. One gives a thumbs up, and the other holds a spoon.
A boy in a blue shirt holds a paper in a classroom with colorful shapes on the wall.
A child in a blue checkered shirt is holding a card with pictures while looking down in a classroom.
A child wearing glasses sits at a table with a paper plate containing cut apple slices.
Fifth grade music classes are reviewing a folk song from 4th grade called "Shake the Papaya" to experience and read syncopated rhythms. Last year, we performed a B section as a class to go with the song. This year students are creating their own B sections with a partner or group and evaluating if their creation works with our piece when performed. Check in each week for a musical update from our elementary musicians!
about 1 month ago, Alexis Boyle
Classroom with children sitting in chairs. Some children are seated while others are standing and interacting.
Classroom with students seated in chairs, a teacher standing, projector screen on a whiteboard, and chairs arranged in rows.
📸 Meet Our Student Photographer!

We’re excited to introduce our student photographer, who will be helping us capture some of the fun, learning, and special moments happening around our school! 🐺💙

Keep an eye out—you might just see Suve in action! 📷✨
about 1 month ago, Alexis Boyle
Blue background. A girl with long hair in a black and white polka dot outfit. "Meet our Photographer" and "Suve, 5th Grade" is displayed.