🌟 Community Spotlight: Thank You, Mark Martin! 🌟
A huge thank you to Mark Martin, a Financial Advisor from Edward Jones, who has been a dedicated partner in educating our students for over 10 years! 👏
Mark has generously shared his financial investment knowledge with Mrs. Rapp's Personal Finance classes, helping students make informed decisions about their financial futures. 📚💡 He’s also been a key part of our Annual Financial Awareness & College Fair, offering valuable guidance to both students and families. 🎓💰
We are incredibly grateful for individuals like Mark, who give back to our community and inspire the next generation with their expertise. 🙌
#CommunityPartners #FinancialEducation #ThankYou #InvestInYourFuture #PersonalFinance #FinancialAwareness #MarkMartin #EdwardJones #BuildingBrightFutures
Kudos to Cheryle Worthington SpEd Paraprofessional at South Hills Middle School and Classified Employee of the Month for November.
Originally from Jerome, Idaho, Cheryle chose this career to help children learn and succeed. She draws inspiration from the smiles on children's faces and dislikes hearing “I can’t”. Cheryle wants to be remembered for her love of people and the word that best describes her is caring. She likes to sew and would like to see the Lincoln Memorial. For her, the best day on the job is the first day with the children.
Principal Note:
Cheryle is kind and caring, always has a smile on her face, and is a cheerleader for students. She is a great team player and an essential member of our SpEd department. We are lucky to have her and hope that she stays with South Hills for many years to come.
🚀🌟 At RSMS, Ms. Krause’s 8th Grade STEM students took on an out-of-this-world challenge! They coded the robots they built to gather moon rocks and return them to the spaceship. A very exciting way to learn science! 🤖✨
#RSMS #STEM #InnovationInAction
🌟 Last week, SHMS’s Sources of Strength team hosted their annual Peer Leader training! Participants connected through fun games and explored the Sources of Strength in their lives. This diverse group believes that stories of Hope, Help, and Strength can empower others. Together, they’re committed to breaking the silence and supporting those in need who are struggling. 💪❤️
#SourcesOfStrength #SHMS #PeerLeaders
Commendations to Monica Reynoso Meza, Classified Employee of the Month for November! Monica is a Behavior Support and Paraeducator at Harrison Elementary.
Monica chose her career in her hometown of Twin Falls for the satisfaction of helping people, especially children, in whatever way she can. She loves seeing how they progress and how they learn together. Monica finds inspiration in her family and would like to be remembered as someone who contributed to something positive in someone else’s life. The word that best describes her is perseverance. Her pet peeve is lies and injustice. Her favorite hobbies are walking and exercise, some people don’t know that she is a P.E and gymnastics teacher in her country. The one activity she would like to do is travel as much as possible.
Principal Note:
Monica Reynosa Meza has been an exceptional addition to the Harrison family. She is always where we need her to be, running from place to place and assisting students in every possible way. Her demeanor is warm and friendly and our students adore her. She is kind and calm. Her coworkers appreciate her willingness to help, her fun personality, and her commitment to making our school a better place. Thank you Monica for all that you do. Nos encanta tenerte como parte de nuestra familia.
Congratulations Jennifer Pauley, a kindergarten teacher at Harrison Elementary, for being Certified Employee of the Month for November!
Jennifer, a Twin Falls native, began teaching because of the inspiration from all the amazing teachers who made learning fun for her. Her best day on the job is when the seniors come back through the school. She feels seeing how they have grown and remember where they started is so much fun. She draws inspiration from the excitement in a student’s face when they finally understand something. Her pet peeve is eye-rolling and she is mortified to speak in front of a group of adults. The word that best describes her is she is passionate. Her favorite hobby is gardening and her number one activity on her bucket list is to see the ocean. Jennifer would like to be remembered as a kind, warm-hearted individual who loved being a teacher.
Principal Note:
Harrison Elementary is lucky to have Jen Pauley on staff. She cares about all of our students and does everything she can to make sure that they know they are loved. It is not uncommon to see her walking down the hall and students of every grade stop her and say hi or get a hug. Jen will go above and beyond to help anyone and truly has the biggest heart. She helps all of our staff with EdHub and has been a mentor and leader in our kindergarten team. She is focused and dedicated and this honor is so well deserved. Thank you Jen Pauley from all of the staff, students, parents, and especially the administration of Harrison.
📚✨ Exciting news from Sawtooth Elementary! Tammie Vance, Librarian at Sawtooth, secured a grant through the Idaho Library Commission, and was able to add over $5,000 worth of new books to the library! We can’t wait for our students to dive into these fantastic reads! Happy reading, everyone! 🎉📖
#SawtoothLibrary #NewBooks #LiteracyMatters
🏀🎉 Gear Up and Give Back! 🎉🏈
Join us for a FREE Sports Gear Donation Drive! 🌟
📅 Date: November 15
🕕 Time: 6-8 PM
📍 Location: Canyon Ridge High School Cafeteria
Come collect the gear you or your kids need to play sports! We’re accepting new or gently used shoes, new athletic socks, and school sports gear—let’s help our community stay active and healthy!
Spread the word and bring your friends! Together, we can make a difference! 🙌💚 #GearUpGiveBack #CommunitySports #FreeGear
Meet The Wolfpack! 🐾The Oregon Trail student council team. Erin Denny has been working closely with them, sharing invaluable leadership skills. From introducing themselves confidently to writing effective meeting agendas, they’re learning how to present their ideas and lead discussions like pros!
🌟Keep shining, Wolfpack! Your leadership journey is just beginning!🌟
#OregonTrail #Wolfpack #LeadershipSkills #StudentCouncil #FutureLeaders
🎉🍽️ Huge thanks to Chobani for their generous donation of 300 boxes of food to Bickel! In celebration of “Let’s Eat Week,” this contribution helps keep our food pantry stocked and supports our community. A special shoutout to Ms. Kate for all her hard work! Thank you, Chobani! 💚
#LetsEatWeek #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
🎉🦸♂️ Big cheers for our superstars at Perrine! Students who showed incredible growth in reading and math ISIP were celebrated in style—wearing capes and racing through the halls while their peers cheered them on! What a fantastic way to recognize their hard work! 🚀📚
#SuperReaders #MathChampions #PerrinePride
📚✨ Exciting day at Morningside Elementary! Students from Bridge Academy had a wonderful time reading with the 1st graders. What an amazing group of enthusiastic readers and attentive listeners! Thanks for making literacy fun! 🌟📖
#ReadingBuddies #BridgeAcademy #MorningsideElementary
🕺🎉 Morningside is dancing into the weekend with their Friday morning dance parties! It’s the perfect way to wrap up the week and boost those Friday vibes. They even had a mini Mr. Hodges joining the fun! 🎶✨
#FridayDanceParty #MorningsideFun #MiniMrHodges
🎉🖍️Last week during Red Ribbon Week, Bickel staff and students took part in an exciting door decorating contest! 🎨 A huge shoutout to Ms. Angell's first graders for bringing their A-game and taking home FIRST PLACE! 🏆👻 Happy Halloween to everyone—let's keep spreading positivity and creativity! 🎃✨ #RedRibbonWeek #BickelPride #HappyHalloween
🦋✨ At CRHS, Ms. Linn’s sophomores are diving deep into the topic of symbolism as they prepare to read "Night". Each student was assigned an individual Holocaust victim and received a “passport” containing their victim's photograph, name, birthdate, and location.
Using this information, the students are creating symbolic butterflies that will adorn our bulletin board. 🌼
#CRHS #Symbolism #RememberingLives #history
🏀🎉 Gear Up and Give Back! 🎉🏈
Join us for a FREE Sports Gear Donation Drive! 🌟
📅 Date: November 15
🕕 Time: 3:30-5 PM
📍 Location: Canyon Ridge High School Cafeteria
Come collect the gear you or your kids need to play sports! We’re accepting new or gently used shoes, new athletic socks, and school sports gear—let’s help our community stay active and healthy!
Spread the word and bring your friends! Together, we can make a difference! 🙌💚
#GearUpGiveBack #CommunitySports #FreeGear
🚶♀️🌟 What an incredible National Walk to School Day at Bickel Elementary, organized by Mrs. Wills and Coach Grimm! Our Bobcats walked a whopping 183.50 miles together! 🐾
A special shoutout to David, a second grader, who completed the most laps—way to go! 🎉 Every student did an amazing job, showcasing their commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle.
This event truly fostered a strong sense of community. Here’s to many more adventures together! 💚
#BickelElementary #WalkToSchoolDay #BobcatPride #HealthyLifestyle
Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
Where do I vote?
At your regular polling place. To determine your polling place or for more information about absentee voting, please visit voteidaho.gov or call the Twin Falls County Clerk at 208-736-4004.
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
✨ Exploring high demand living wage careers right here in the Magic Valley. 🌟
🌟✨ Recently Magic Valley Student Leadership students enjoyed an insightful field trip to Independent Meat and Agropur! 🥩🥛 Students from CRHS and TFHS explored various career opportunities in the industry, gaining valuable knowledge for their futures.
#MagicValleyLeadership #CareerExploration #FutureLeaders #LearningTogether #LivingWage
Leading up to Election Day, you'll see posts from the TFSD regarding the Supplemental Levy. We hope these posts provide information so that all community members can make an informed decision on election day.
When is the election?
November 5, 2024, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, eligible voters have the opportunity to vote early with mail-in ballots and early in-person voting at Twin Falls County West, 630 Addison Ave. W. You can learn more about voting at voteidaho.gov
The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $91 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $72 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is expected to increase by $19 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. To put it in perspective, the estimated tax impact of the proposed levy equates to $7.58 per month for every $100,000 of taxable property value (after homeowners exemption). This would be an increase of $1.58 per month per $100,000 of taxable value from the current levy rate.
To learn more about the supplemental levy, visit https://www.tfsd.org/supplemental-levy/
