When: JRSE students November 17 at JRSE from 3:30-4:30.
Please see Mrs. Sorensen the music teacher, if your are a JR Simplot Elementary student and Mrs. Leisher if you are a WTMS student. You may also email Mr. Leisher at brianl@sd381.k12.id.us
(These open auditions are for supporting and ensemble roles only)
Our next JRSE PTO meeting is Monday, November 9 at 6:00 PM in the library!
We’ll be talking about upcoming PTO activities and volunteer opportunities, including helping students make ornaments in the STEM Lab.
We’d love to have you join us!
Can’t make the meeting but still want to help? Fill out our volunteer interest form and we’ll keep you updated when opportunities come up throughout the year:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBSSZj1eJL5nT5d0fnME5clBLFxJqR1jzK2N4ca0dazX30PQ/viewform
Filling out the form doesn’t commit you to volunteering — it just helps us know who may be interested.
🥔 3rd Grade Potato Field Trip Fun! 🌱🚌
Our 3rd graders had a spud-tacular time exploring Idaho’s agriculture through hands-on learning! Students discovered the importance of potatoes in our community while making wonderful memories with their classmates. What a fun way to bring learning to life! 💛🥔
📚✨ Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Coming Up! ✨🍎
Our 4th graders have been busy exploring the exciting world of energy through some amazing hands-on learning experiences!
Tickets are 50 Cents each. The Haunted Hall (pretty scary) is $4 for the first time through and $2 for re-entry.
There is a carnival for all ages and one upstairs for the younger kids ages 5 and under sponsored by Read Talk Play.
Red Ribbon Week is the week of Oct. 26-30! Here is the schedule.
Monday: Go Red for Red Ribbon Week. Wear your red JRSE shirt.
Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs. Wear your favorite team clothing.
Wednesday: Put drugs to sleep. Wear your pajamas.
Thursday: Scare Drugs Away. Wear your Halloween costume.
The American Falls School District Supplemental Levy will be on the ballot Tuesday, November 3rd.
This is a renewal of our existing levy, with a small proposed increase estimated to cost the average American Falls homeowner less than $16 more per year.
The supplemental levy provides additional funding beyond what the district receives from the state. Approximately 85% of the levy is used to fund staff positions not fully funded through state allocations, including teachers, teaching assistants, secretaries, custodians, and other district employees.
🗳️ EARLY VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
📍 Power County Courthouse, 543 Bannock Avenue, American Falls
📅 Monday–Friday, through October 30
🕘 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd.
We encourage all eligible voters to learn about the levy and participate in the upcoming election.
CANDY ORDERS ARE DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th! Please double check your child’s order and money to make sure it is correct. Thanks!!!
Our Halloween Carnival and Haunted Hall is coming up on Thursday, Oct. 29. We are in need of Halloween candy donations for prizes and volunteers. Please let your child’s teacher know if you can contribute.
Red Ribbon Week is the week of Oct. 26-30! Here is the schedule.
Monday: Go Red for Red Ribbon Week. Wear your red JRSE shirt.
Tuesday: Team Up Against Drugs. Wear your favorite team clothing.
Wednesday: Put drugs to sleep. Wear your pajamas.
Thursday: Scare Drugs Away. Wear your Halloween costume.
We need donations of candy for prizes and parent volunteers!!
We’d love to have parent volunteers help make the evening fun for our students and families. Volunteer shifts are only 30 minutes, so you can still enjoy the carnival with your family.
If you’re able to help, please sign up here:
https://forms.gle/gbcZJNx1oPZx5AzT9
You will be contacted by the school with more information before the event. Thank you so much for your support! 🧡
Spanish:
🎃 ¡El Carnaval Anual de Halloween y Haunted Hall de Jr. Simplot será el jueves 29 de octubre de 5:30 a 7:30 p. m.!
Nos encantaría contar con padres voluntarios para ayudarnos a hacer de esta una noche divertida para nuestros estudiantes y sus familias. Los turnos son de solo 30 minutos, así que todavía podrá disfrutar del carnaval con su familia.
Si puede ayudarnos, por favor inscríbase aquí:
https://forms.gle/gbcZJNx1oPZx5AzT9
La escuela se pondrá en contacto con usted antes del evento con más información. ¡Muchas gracias por su apoyo! 🧡
Don't forget we have our first PTO meeting tonight at 7:00 in the JRSE Library! We need as many parents as possible. You do not have to attend every meeting to join.
All candy orders due on October 20.
Please help us keep classrooms focused on learning by having your child leave toys and personal items such as fidgets, NeeDoh toys, artificial nails, nail glue, and Pokémon cards at home.
We understand these items are special to students. However, they can become distractions during class, and missing items or concerns about theft can interrupt learning. We will provide sensory/fidget strips on students’ desks and continue to support individual needs, including accommodations outlined in 504 plans and IEPs.
Toys brought to school will be sent to the office for a parent or guardian to pick up. Any items earned through PBIS or purchased from our school store should go directly into backpacks to be enjoyed at home.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership in keeping our classrooms focused, positive, and ready for learning!
JRSE PTO Meeting — Monday, October 5 at 7 PM in the library!
We’d love to have you join us as we talk about volunteer opportunities and ways families can get involved at JR Simplot Elementary this school year.
Can’t make the meeting, or meetings just aren’t your thing? That’s okay! You can still be involved. Fill out our volunteer interest form and we’ll keep you updated when opportunities come up throughout the year. Completing the form does not commit you to volunteering.
Volunteer Interest Form:
PTO Form link
Parents, grandparents, and family members are all welcome. We appreciate everyone who helps support our students, staff,