"Wonders of the Sky" projects - Mrs. Shields' 4th graders were creative in expressing the wonders of the sky through posters and slide shows that they created.
The PTO has declared a Penny War for the entire month of February. Students can bring in extra change that their families want to contribute to help fund special projects. The War is between the Pennies and the Silver Coins. If Pennies win, the kids all earn a popcorn treat in March. If Silver wins, it is popsicles for all.
This week we have the privilege of celebrating National School Counseling Week. Mrs. Wills and Ms. Smith are amazing counselors. They help our students, staff, and families in so many ways. On Tuesday, February 4 we encourage everyone to show their appreciation by "Wearing their Heart on their Sleeves." Let's share our love by wearing clothes with hearts or emotions (Emoji, InsideOut shirts, etc). Thank you both for all that you do.
Today we practiced for our kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade Winter Concert. Mrs. Tureman and the students have been working hard. It is going to be another amazing concert. Many of the kindergartners had never ridden a school bus until today. It just added to the special day.
This month our PTO Teacher Feature highlights Mr. Alleman and Mrs. Tureman. Mrs. Tureman has prepared the Winter Concert for this week. You can see and hear her amazing work on Thursday night at O'Leary Middle School. The kindergartners, 2nd graders, and fourth graders will be putting on a festive show at 6:30 pm (performers are to be there at 6:15 pm).
The big week is finally here! Thursday night the kindergarteners, second graders and fourth graders will be performing. They need to arrive at O'Leary Middle School at 6:15. The show will begin at 6:30. Please make sure to submit their permission slip on Monday. We will be going to practice on Wednesday morning. Any child who does not return their permission slip will stay at Bickel in another classroom. until we return.
Don't forget - school is dismissed at 2:00 on Mondays.
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The Twin Falls School District is seeking feedback from staff and families about the potential changes being considered that will affect Bickel next school year. We invite you to share your thoughts through a brief survey. Your feedback will help inform the school board’s decision-making process as they consider how to best serve all students in our district. Please understand that some action must be taken prior to the beginning of the 2025-26 school year in order to ensure the success and viability of all TFSD school campuses. We encourage you to review the document linked above before completing the survey to better understand the potential solutions being considered. Once you have reviewed the options, please provide feedback utilizing this link: https://forms.gle/dGMFi3LMBRKor5YE7 Thank you for your time and for helping us shape the future of our schools. Sincerely, Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees, Dr. Brady Dickinson, Superintendent of Schools
The Bickel Bobcat made a special appearance today. Mrs. Ruiz's 1st graders and Mrs. Williams' kindergartners won the PTO Spirit Award. The next Spirit Day is Friday, February 7.
Miss Johns' 3rd graders stayed warm today with some heated competition! They were introduced to Tiddlywinks and they loved it. They hope that you are all game to complete the progress report survey before noon today.
We are always working to improve how we communicate about student progress. This year, we introduced a more detailed progress report. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on your experience with the progress reports during the 1st and 2nd quarters. This survey will be open until Wednesday, January 22 at 12 PM. This is your chance to share your thoughts on the new progress reports. Thanks for your input.
https://forms.gle/RmUSMrRCppuvsVTU9
Mrs. Jones's 5th graders would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and remind everyone that school dismisses at 2:00 on Mondays.
Students love spending time with Mrs. Higley our Title Math instructor. Here are some 1st graders working with her
Check out the most recent newsletter from the School Well-Being Program (free counseling and mental health navigation services) and BPA Health. We are proud to be able to offer these resources to our students and their families! https://conta.cc/49FOL8x
Change is headed to the Twin Falls School District. The District is always adjusting to serve the district to the best of its abilities. At the January School Board Meeting options for dealing with Bickel's dwindling enrollment were shared with the Board. The February Meeting will be when the board makes their decision of what is best for the whole district. It is a public meeting. Whatever they decide will go into effect for the 2025-26 school year. We will finish the year as is, but next year all of Bickel will be affected with the changes. The Board decided to gather more information and has asked that all of our Bickel Families complete the attached survey. Again, this will go into place next school. Please read up on it and complete the survey. Thank you.
Dear Bickel Elementary School Families, Oregon Trail Dual Immersion Families, and TFSD Staff Members,
At the TFSD School Board Meeting, the School Board heard a report outlining options to help address challenges related to decreased enrollment at Bickel Elementary School and balance enrollment numbers at other schools. As was previously communicated via email a committee of stakeholders has been exploring various options to ensure the school’s long-term success. You can access the written report provided to the board here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wuvHBs220lheSIGEZxKIR-UnjAK2YR_FEgzYxQWx5_s/edit?usp=sharing
The Twin Falls School District is seeking feedback from staff and families about the potential changes being considered. We invite you to share your thoughts through a brief survey. Your feedback will help inform the school board’s decision-making process as they consider how to best serve all students in our district. Please understand that some action must be taken prior to the beginning of the 2025-26 school year in order to ensure the success and viability of all TFSD school campuses.
We encourage you to review the document linked above before completing the survey to better understand the potential solutions being considered. Once you have reviewed the options, please provide feedback utilizing this link:
https://forms.gle/dGMFi3LMBRKor5YE7
Thank you for your time and for helping us shape the future of our schools.
Sincerely,
Twin Falls School District Board of Trustees,
Dr. Brady Dickinson, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Morton, one of our playground paras, has been implementing a recess program. It provides more structure and more options at recess. This helps the kids have more fun and less issues. He has posted the rules and the game of the week. Today he taught Mrs. Shields' 4th graders how to play the game of the week - Wall Ball!
Here is a great math activity that really MEASURES up! Mrs. Ruiz's first graders are building their own measuring tapes. They will use them with partners to measure each other's heights.
Do you love your child’s teacher? Has your child had a teacher who made an impact or who went above and beyond?
Here in the TFSD we are lucky to have an Education Foundation that helps recognize our outstanding educators. To do this, they organized a Teacher of the Month program that named one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher for this honor. If you know a great educator, please take a moment to nominate them for this honor. The nomination application is open now and can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/PE1ez3kuFwBN77rW6
Hello TFSD Elementary School Families,
We are always working to improve how we communicate about student progress. This year, we introduced a more detailed progress report. We would greatly appreciate your feedback on your experience with the progress reports during the 1st and 2nd quarters. This survey will be open until Wednesday, January 22 at 12 PM. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/RmUSMrRCppuvsVTU9
Our 3rd grade teachers attended a reading training. The reading program that we use is "Wonders." It uses a lot of music to help improve the children's reading skills. Miss Johns was so excited that she got to meet the gentleman who does the songs for 3rd grade. She was singing his praises all afternoon!
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