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.
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.
AMERICAN FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT — SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY RENEWAL INFORMATION
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.
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.
All Candy Orders Are Due Tomorrow, October 20th! Please allow one week for orders to be counted and submitted. Orders and prizes will be shipped to us the first week of December. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!
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.
🚀 4th Grade Rocket Launch Update! Due to weather conditions, our rocket launch has been moved to Wednesday at 9:00 AM on the football field! We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Since it will still be chilly in the morning, please make sure your child brings or wears a warm jacket. Parents are more than welcome to bring chairs or something comfortable to sit on while watching the launch. Students may also bring a blanket to sit on, preferably a waterproof one since the ground may still be wet. We are so excited to see our rockets take flight and hope you can join us! 🚀💙
On Agriculture Safety Day, our 4th graders will spend the day participating in fun, hands-on activities while learning about agriculture, farm safety, animals, plants, and more!
Jr. Simplot’s Annual Halloween Carnival & Haunted Hall is coming up on Thursday, October 29 from 5:30–7:30 PM!
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! 🧡
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.
JR Simplot Elementary is starting their annual fundraiser. This fundraiser helps pay for things like field trips, prizes, parties, guest speakers and more. Packets are going home with your child today to order ready to eat sweets and treats from Cherrydale. There are a ton of prizes that your students can earn. Please do not let your child go door to door as this is unsafe. Feel free to register on line for family and friends to purchase from you. The candy will be shipped directly to them!
All candy orders due on October 20.
All candy orders due on October 20.
Dear Families,
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!
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,
Don't forget tonight is WATCH DOGS pizza and math night for JRSE students and there Dads!! Please come and join us and have some dinner and fun! It starts at 5:30.
J.R. Simplot Elementary – Fall Flowerbed Cleanup
J.R. Simplot Elementary is asking for parent volunteers to help students clean up the flowerbeds around the school. Students will take turns participating in the cleanup during the week.
Volunteer schedule:
3rd Grade: Tuesday, September 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4th Grade: Wednesday, September 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5th Grade: Thursday, September 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parents who are able to volunteer should contact Brittany Anderson by email at amfallsjrsepto@gmail.com.
J.R. Simplot Elementary is asking for parent volunteers to help students clean up the flowerbeds around the school. Students will take turns participating in the cleanup during the week.
Volunteer schedule:
3rd Grade: Tuesday, September 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4th Grade: Wednesday, September 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
5th Grade: Thursday, September 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Parents who are able to volunteer should contact Brittany Anderson by email at amfallsjrsepto@gmail.com.
Watch D.O.G.S Pizza and Math Night will be held September 30 from 5:30-630. Watch D.O.G.S are dads or male figures who step up to come to school with their child to be an extra set of eyes and ears for our school.
Come join us for pizza and math games and see how you can become part of this wonderful program. Don't worry moms! You'll get your turn during our literacy day, Muffins With Moms!
Come join us for pizza and math games and see how you can become part of this wonderful program. Don't worry moms! You'll get your turn during our literacy day, Muffins With Moms!
School Picture Day & Liberty Bell Walk
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Students are reminded that School Picture Day will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Students should bring comfortable walking shoes, as the class will have the privilege of walking to the local Courthouse to see the Idaho Liberty Bell Replica.
About the Idaho Liberty Bell Replica:
The Idaho Liberty Bell Replica is a reproduction of the famous Liberty Bell that represents the ideals of freedom, liberty, and equality, It gives our community an opportunity to learn about an important symbol of American history and reflect on the meaning of liberty and what it means to us today.
Important Reminder: Please bring walking shoes for our courthouse visit.
This month's theme for LOOK UP, AF is "Touch Grass". Get outside and do something fun with the entire family. Join the Color Run on Saturday September 12. Fun for the whole family!
LOOK UP, AF starts tomorrow!! Flyers are going home with your child today from JRSE. This month is "Touch Grass". Try to put your devices away and touch grass!
Join the challenge and get outside. There is a fun Color Run coming up. Bring the whole family!
Join the challenge and get outside. There is a fun Color Run coming up. Bring the whole family!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The Open House for JR Simplot Elementary will be this Friday from 1-3. Come meet your child's teacher!! The first day of school for JRSE is August 24.
Attached you will see the pick up and drop off guidelines for our school. We ask that if you are going to walk in with your child the first day of school, to please use the parking lot. Please do not park in the fire zones or the drop off areas. Safety is our number one priority! We can't wait to see you all!
Registration for 4th and 5th grade tackle football is open! Coaches are also needed. Practices start August 10th. If your child is interested or you are someone who would like to coach, please contact Adam Teichert 208-220-8588.
Fourth Grade Parents, We are excited to host our Rendezvous event tomorrow for our fourth-grade students! What is a Rendezvous? During the Oregon Trail era, a Rendezvous was a gathering where fur trappers and traders exchanged goods, shared stories, and celebrated community. We're excited for your student to join in the fun! Students will also participate in a Foofaraw, where they can bring an item from home to trade. This item can be something they no longer need—encouraging creativity and community spirit. Important Details: • Date: Tomorrow Morning • What to Bring: One item from home to trade (not a purchased item).
