Oregon Trail Elementary School

This morning in first grade, Mrs. Gosselin and her students were watching a read aloud from our counselor on school anxiety. After the video was over, students participated in a Kagan Structure. During this time, students were able to move around the room with their hand in the air in order to find a partner to talk to. Mrs. Gosselin would ask a question about the lesson learned and they would be able to share their ideas with a partner. What a great way to start the morning! Photo Credit: OT's School Photographer, Barsa

Harrison, Lincoln, Oregon Trail, Perrine, Rock Creek Kindergarten Families!

Help us make 'Meet At The 50' a success! This heart-warming program brings together our senior class and kindergarten students for a special moment on the football field. At this event, our graduating seniors and kindergarteners met at the 50-yard line, symbolizing the connection between the beginning and end of their educational journeys.

This new tradition is designed to create lasting memories and highlight the shared bond within our school community. Thank you to everyone who comes out and shows their support!

Great photo opp for parents and grandparents, all are welcome! Gate fees do apply.

Friday morning, Mr. Sheen worked with his students through some apology scenarios, as well as discussed classroom/schoolwide expectations. Our school photographer enjoyed stories that Mr. Sheen told from his childhood experience about apologizing. Thank you Mr. Sheen for building relationships with every student that walks through your door. We love that you are at Oregon Trail! Classroom Photo Credit: Oregon Trail Photographer, Barsa

Week 3 was a success! Don't forget to get enough sleep each night, wash those hands, and keep up on your vitamins. We want to see all of you healthy and back in school next week!

FUNctional Friday in Rm. 103 with one of our special education teachers Ms. Oberg, Mrs. Reichel (SLP), and Mr. Trevor (OT)! We had so much fun and help making grilled cheese sandwiches with our amazing paras Ms. Hausner, Mrs. Silvers, and Ms. C. Thanks to our special guests - Dr. Dickinson, Dr. Nesmith, and Mrs. Murphy for coming to visit us!

Help us make Meet At The 50 a success! This heartwarming program brings together our senior class and kindergarten students for a special moment on the football field. At this event, our graduating seniors and kindergarteners met at the 50-yard line, symbolizing the connection between the beginning and end of their educational journeys.

This new tradition is designed to create lasting memories and highlight the shared bond within our school community. Thank you to everyone that comes out and shows your support!

Thank you to our parents!

Ms. Blair started off her morning with classroom expectations, a morning song, and alphabet practice. A 5th Grader reported that "Ms. Blair teaches the ABC sounds and letters in a creative way through songs and sign language". Thank you Ms. Blair for creating a fun classroom environment. We are so lucky to have you at OT! Photo Credit: Oregon Trail's Student Photographer, Barsa

Reminder
📅 Monday, September 1, 2025 is Labor Day
📚 No School for ALL TFSD Students

Enjoy the long weekend! 💪🍎

#LaborDay #TFSD #NoSchool #LaborDay2025

We have such great administration, teachers, and staff members at Oregon Trail. Please reach out with any support you may need, we are a team!

✨ Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond? ✨

Nominations are now open for the Twin Falls Education Foundation’s Teacher of the Month program! This is your chance to recognize the incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of TFSD students every day.

🏆 Parents, students, and community members are invited to submit a nomination and help us celebrate the teachers who inspire, support, and lead with heart.

👉 Nominate your outstanding teacher today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6Lj7QSDRIQjy6spqoH0IbmnRcoep4n40_zLmVNHNdOY_kkA/viewform?usp=dialog

We had a great first week back to school!

🍎🥪 Did you know there are several ways to view TFSD school menus (breakfast & lunch)?

📱 TFSD App
🌐 School websites
🖨️ NEW! My School Menus → https://myschoolmenus.com/organizations/3236

The new My School Menus site is especially helpful if you want to:
✅ Print menus to keep at home
✅ See nutritional information
✅ Filter for food allergies or dietary restrictions

We’re excited to make it even easier for families to plan meals and keep students fueled for success! 💙 #TFSDproud #SchoolMeals

Oregon Trail Families,

To keep our students safe and traffic flowing smoothly, we ask that all families follow our drop off and
pick up procedures. Thank you for doing your part to help us create a safe and efficient system for
everyone.

If you are new to Oregon Trail or even if you have been here for a few years, ask questions when you have them. We would love to help you and we want to make sure your child gets home safely to you!

Don't forget to place your car pick up tag on your rearview mirror to make car pickup go quickly.

Thank you for all of your help! We are so excited for a great school year!

At Oregon Trail, we celebrate students engaging in appropriate behavior through our Caught Being "Paws"itive Tickets. Students names are announced over the intercom the next morning by our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Phillips. We also graph the number of tickets so students can see schoolwide success. There is a weekly drawing for a prize that students get to pick out from the office and there is an even bigger drawing at our monthly assemblies. Ask your child about our Caught Being "Paws"itive Tickets!

Attention parent! If your child rides the school bus, please download the My Ride K-12 App to view your student's busing information. Thank you!

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-ride-k-12/id6443848115
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tylertech.myridek12&hl=en_US

We can't wait to see our students' smiling faces filling the hallways again! See you tomorrow!

Welcome back to a brand-new school year at Oregon Trail Elementary! We are excited to see our students' smiling faces filling the hallways again and can't wait to kick off another year of learning, growth, and community together. Our staff has been working hard to prepare classrooms, plan engaging lessons, and create a safe, welcoming environment for every child. As we begin the school year, we want to remind you of a few important things to ensure a smooth and safe start.

-Pick up Procedures
-Lost and Found
-Patience and Cooperation

Please refer to pictures for more information. This note will be coming home with your child, if it hasn't already. :)

We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to making this year at Oregon Trail our best yet. Together, we can create a supportive, spirited, and successful school community.

Here's to a great year ahead!

Warmly,

Tana Schroeder - Principal
Janet Peacock - Assistant Principal