Our annual Community Halloween Carnival and Haunted Hall will be October 30th from 5:30-7:30. We are in need of volunteers to run games and donations of candy for the prizes. Please let us know if you are able to help. We can't wait to see you there!
Our 3rd graders had an amazing time exploring the Burley Straw Maze last week! From winding paths to fun surprises around every corner, laughter and teamwork guided the way.
A huge thank you to our teachers, chaperones, and the Burley Straw Maze staff for making this trip such a memorable one.
Check out our happy explorers below!
A huge thank you to our teachers, chaperones, and the Burley Straw Maze staff for making this trip such a memorable one.
Check out our happy explorers below!
🌾Simplot/Safe Kids Agriculture Safety Day🌾 4th graders are invited to experience Simplot/Safe Kids Agriculture Safety Day on October 16th, 2025. This fun-filled day will include hands-on activities covering essential safety topics like ATV, chemical, and electrical safety, as well as healthy lifestyles and more! 📋 Students should have brought home a release and consent form for their child to participate. If parents prefer, simply message your child's teacher with your consent. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe! 🛡️✨
🚀 4th Grade Rocket Launch!
Dear 4th Grade Parents,
Join us for an exciting event as our 4th graders launch their rockets! This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate their hard work and creativity.
🗓 **Date:** Tuesday, October 14th
🕘 **Time:** 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 **Location:** JR Simplot Elementary School Football Field
We are so proud of the effort your child has put into this project.
Let's make this launch a memorable experience together.
Last week, our third graders explored the old town site of American Falls. They loved seeing the old foundations of the buildings and learning more about how our community has changed over time!
NEON FOR HOMECOMING WEEK CELEBRATION 🎉
We are happy to announce an exciting new opportunity for your students. Miss Finner is now offering After-School Music Classes in the music room at JRSE. Students should come and grab a sign-up sheet for these classes in the music room or from the office. Paperwork is due Thursday 9/25/25.
AFTER SCHOOL CHOIR
Start Date: 9/29/2025
Mondays and Wednesdays: 3:40pm - 4:20pm
Students are invited to stay right after school and have a snack in the cafeteria and enjoy some recess time before music class
Students do not need to be part of the FIRED UP after-school program to join, but are invited to do both.
3rd-5th Graders
Bussing will be provided to students who live in town.
FREE!
Singing, Performances, Fun, More music!
AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE
Start Date: 9/30/2025
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:40pm - 4:20pm
Students are invited to stay right after school and have a snack in the cafeteria and enjoy some recess time before music class.
Students do not need to be part of the FIRED UP after-school program to join, but are invited to do both.
3rd-5th Graders
Bussing will be provided to students who live in town.
FREE!
Playing instruments, Performances, Fun, More music!
Please reach out to Miss Finner with more questions.
Email: kyraf@sd381.k12.id.us
AFTER SCHOOL CHOIR
Start Date: 9/29/2025
Mondays and Wednesdays: 3:40pm - 4:20pm
Students are invited to stay right after school and have a snack in the cafeteria and enjoy some recess time before music class
Students do not need to be part of the FIRED UP after-school program to join, but are invited to do both.
3rd-5th Graders
Bussing will be provided to students who live in town.
FREE!
Singing, Performances, Fun, More music!
AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUMENT ENSEMBLE
Start Date: 9/30/2025
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:40pm - 4:20pm
Students are invited to stay right after school and have a snack in the cafeteria and enjoy some recess time before music class.
Students do not need to be part of the FIRED UP after-school program to join, but are invited to do both.
3rd-5th Graders
Bussing will be provided to students who live in town.
FREE!
Playing instruments, Performances, Fun, More music!
Please reach out to Miss Finner with more questions.
Email: kyraf@sd381.k12.id.us
🎉 Exciting Update from JRSE Parent Teacher Organization:🎉
We are thrilled to announce that our first meeting took place Monday evening, and the following officers were elected:
- **President:** Brittany Anderson
- **Vice-President:** Whitney Lankford
- **Treasurer:** Meagan Reed
- **Secretary:** Brianna Pahl
**We have a few more offices available for anyone who is interested.
Our parent organization has exciting plans to support J.R.S.E. students, teachers, and the community! We encourage all parents interested in joining or with questions to contact Brittany Anderson at [anfallsrestpto@gmail.com].
We want to involve as many parents as possible to support our great school!
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Ms. Stilwell’s class has been working hard and learning all about our town’s history and where we came from. After exploring the past, the students wanted to share their new knowledge with the community. Together, they designed an informational poster and brainstormed which local businesses and schools would be the best places to display it. To make their project even more meaningful, each student wrote a personal thank-you note to go along with their poster.
Next up, the class will continue expanding their minds by learning about continents and exploring where we are located on a map. We are so proud of their curiosity, creativity, and community spirit!
Next up, the class will continue expanding their minds by learning about continents and exploring where we are located on a map. We are so proud of their curiosity, creativity, and community spirit!
REMINDER OF OUR WATCH D.O.G.S. PIZZA NIGHT TOMORROW EVENING. PLEASE RSVP TODAY BY MESSAGING YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM TEACHER.
Pizza Night Invite:
Attention All “DADS” of JRSE students! DADS AND PIZZA NIGHT EVENT! Free pizza, drinks, and fun!🍕🍕🍕
Dear Fathers and Father-figures,
We will be having our annual "Dads and Kids" Pizza Night at our school. You will meet here at the school gym at 5:30 pm for free pizza and drinks. At 6:00 pm we will have a presentation about our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) Program.
WATCH D.O.G.S. is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student's life.
Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads, and adult brothers of JRSE students welcome.
****PLEASE KINDLY RSVP FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENING OF FUN
by messaging your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
When: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from: 5:30-6:30 pm
Where: Meet in J.R.S. E. gymnasium
The JRSE PTO MEETING IS TONIGHT,
September 22nd @ 7PM In the JRSE LIBRARY.
We'll be adopting bylaws, electing officers, planning fundraisers, and talking about volunteer opportunities.
Come Join Us!
September 22nd @ 7PM In the JRSE LIBRARY.
We'll be adopting bylaws, electing officers, planning fundraisers, and talking about volunteer opportunities.
Come Join Us!
Come join the fun and test drive a Ford vehicle at the Spirit of the Falls Drive-a-Thon fundraiser
9 AM- 3 PM.
Located at American Falls High School, benefiting Spirit of the Falls Band and the Idaho Food Bank.
📷IT'S PICTURE DAY TODAY!
If you'd like to order photos for your child, please have them return the picture order form or place an order online using the information below.
J.R. Simplot Elementary School Pictures
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Prepay Code: SimplotES381Fall25
To Order:
Please return picture order form with payment, or you may
ORDER ONLINE @ BELLPHOTO.COM
Ordene en linea en BellPhoto.co
If you'd like to order photos for your child, please have them return the picture order form or place an order online using the information below.
J.R. Simplot Elementary School Pictures
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Prepay Code: SimplotES381Fall25
To Order:
Please return picture order form with payment, or you may
ORDER ONLINE @ BELLPHOTO.COM
Ordene en linea en BellPhoto.co
TOMORROW IS PICTURE DAY
J.R. Simplot Elementary School Pictures
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Prepay Code: SimplotES381Fall25
Your child should have brought home a picture order form, or you may
ORDER ONLINE @ BELLPHOTO.COM
Ordene en linea en BellPhoto.com
Mrs. Baker's class has been learning about kinetic and potential energy by exploring how roller coasters work. We’ve discovered that potential energy builds up when the coaster is lifted to the top of a hill, and then transforms into kinetic energy as it rushes down and speeds along the track. To make our learning even more exciting, Mr. Lammers brought in the school’s VR goggles, and students got to experience virtual reality roller coaster rides. This hands-on activity helped everyone really see and feel the difference between stored energy and motion energy in a fun and memorable way!
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Mrs. Bethke’s crew enjoyed the beautiful weather while participating in a neighborhood clean up last Thursday. The students had a lot of fun, cleaned a lot of garbage, and learned some ways to help in their community.
🍎PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION MEETING:
🎉 **Join Us for the J.R.Simplot Elementary PTO Kickoff Meeting!**
📅 **Date:** September 22nd
🕖 **Time:** 7:00 PM
📍 **Location:** JRSE Library
Be part of the very first meeting of the year! We’ll be:
- Adopting bylaws
- Electing PTO officers
- Planning future fundraisers
- Discussing parent volunteer opportunities
Your ideas and involvement make a difference! We look forward to seeing you there!
🎉 **Join Us for the J.R.Simplot Elementary PTO Kickoff Meeting!**
📅 **Date:** September 22nd
🕖 **Time:** 7:00 PM
📍 **Location:** JRSE Library
Be part of the very first meeting of the year! We’ll be:
- Adopting bylaws
- Electing PTO officers
- Planning future fundraisers
- Discussing parent volunteer opportunities
Your ideas and involvement make a difference! We look forward to seeing you there!
September 11, also known as Patriot Day, is a day to focus on remembrance and service to honor the victims and heroes of the 9/11 attacks. The fifth grade students recognized this event with a "quilt" of remembrance displayed proudly in the hallway.
The fifth grade students from Ms., Vias' and Ms. Breding's Social Studies classes also honored this day with the act of service by making the entrance to our school more beautiful. What a difference we made in such a short amount of time!
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The fifth grade students from Ms., Vias' and Ms. Breding's Social Studies classes also honored this day with the act of service by making the entrance to our school more beautiful. What a difference we made in such a short amount of time!
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Students in Ms. Navarette's Idaho History classes are learning about some of the most influential people from our state and the impact they've had here in Idaho and around the world. One of the highlights is JR Simplot, the businessman our school is named after!
Mrs. Burgemeister's class has read "Our Class is a Family" by Shannon Olsen and is now celebrating each classmate's unique qualities through a special journey focused on class community and inclusivity. For the past several weeks, they have implemented a "Student Spotlight" initiative, featuring several students weekly through an "All About Me" project. This allows everyone to share their stories, interests, and talents, enhancing connections within their classroom familiy. These spotlights will also appear on Mrs. Burgemeister's Homeroom Class' "Rooms" announcement feed. Mrs. Burgemeister hopes to create an environment where students support one another, learn together, and celebrate their individuality.
