Bickel Elementary School

Our Lost & Found is overflowing! 🧥🧤👟
Please take a moment to check for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated after Wednesday, January 21.

THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 9th, LUNCH SNACK SALE!
During each grade level's lunchtime, prices are $0.25 - $1.00
All proceeds support Bickel's PTO initiatives.

✨ The halls have been decked! ✨
Our students have been busy spreading holiday cheer by creating beautiful artwork and decorations that now fill our hallways. We love seeing their creativity shine as we head into the holiday season!

🎄❄️ TFSD wishes you a joyful, safe, and restful holiday season! Christmas Break Starts: December 22 – January 5

There will be no school during this time. We’ll see everyone back in class on January 6! 🎁✨

#TFSD #ChristmasBreak #HappyHolidays #WinterBreak #NoSchool #HolidaySeason

✨ EARLY DISMISSAL – DECEMBER 19

For Early release times, check here: https://www.tfsd.org/page/early-release-times

#TFSD #EarlyDismissal #QuarterEnd #SchoolUpdate #ParentReminder

Spirit Week :
Tuesday 12/16 Deck the Hall
Wear an Ugly Sweater or Holiday Shirt
Wednesday 12/17 Holiday Hat Day
Wear a Santa Hat, Elf Hat/Ears, Headbands (no hats with brims)
Thursday 12/18 Candy Cane Day
Wear red and white
Friday 12/19 Grinch Day
Wear Green or Grinch Gear

Cocoa and Cookies With Claus
Wednesday 12/17 5:30-6:30
Bring a new book for the School Library and get a Free cookie!
Spanish books are greatly appreciated!
Hot Coco- $1.00 Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus!

Friday, December 19th, is Early Release at 1:00 pm. Please make sure to make prior arrangements to ensure your child is picked up on time!

Martes - Decora los pasillos
Usa un suéter feo o una camisa festiva
miércoles - Día del Sombrero Navideño
Usa un gorro de Papá Noel, un gorro/orejas de elfo y diademas (No se permiten gorros con ala)
jueves - Día del Bastón de Caramelo
Vístete de rojo y blanco
viernes - Día del Grinch
Viste ropa verde o del Grinch

Chocolate Caliente con Papá Noel: miércoles, 17 de diciembre, 5:30-6:30 pm
¡Trae un libro nuevo para la biblioteca escolar y llévate una galleta gratis!
¡Se agradecen mucho los libros en español!
Chocolate caliente: $1.00 ¡Conoce al Sr. y la Sra. Claus!

El viernes 19 de diciembre, la jornada escolar terminará antes de lo habitual, a la 1:00 pm. Por favor, asegúrense de hacer los arreglos necesarios para que sus hijos sean recogidos a tiempo.

Join us next Wednesday evening!
December 17th, 5:30-6:30
Coco and Cookie with Claus
Bring a new book to donate to the school library and get a free cookie!
Spanish books are much appreciated!
Meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus
Hot Coco $1

Thank you for helping support Bickel's Bilingual Library and the PTO Initiatives!

Christmas Spirit Week!
December 15-19

Monday 12/15- Cozy Winter Day
Wear Your Cozy Sweats and Socks
(No Pajamas)

Tuesday 12/16- Deck the Hall
Wear an Ugly Sweater or Holiday Shirt

Wednesday 12/17- Holiday Hat Day
Wear a Santa Hat, Elf Hat/Ears, Headbands
(no hats with brims)

Thursday 12/18- Candy Cane Day
Wear Red and White

Friday 12/19- Grinch Day
Wear Green or Grinch Gear

Our Lunchtime Snack Sales have been a HUGE success so far! Thank you all for your continued support of our school!

We will have another Snack Sale this Friday, December 5th.
The sale will take place during each grade level's lunchtime.
All items are priced $0.25-$1.00
All proceeds support Bickel PTO

Bickel Dual Immersion Presents:
Candy Cane Grams!
Spread Holiday Cheer with a sweet surprise!
December 1st-15th

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with our Candy Cane Gram Fundraiser!

Dates to order: December 1st-15th
Delivery Day: December 19th

Fill out a Gram
Send as many as you'd like
Surprise students, teachers, or staff
Cash or check accepted (make checks payable to Bickel PTO)
All proceeds help our PTO fund school activities, resources, and events. Let's make the season merry, bright, and full of dindness- one candy cane at a time!

Kindergarten students learned about the different jobs people have and the tools needed for each job. We had several guests visit the class to discuss what they do for work and show us some of their tools and equipment.
We want to thank Eliseo's dad, Esteban's mom, the TF Fire Department, and Penelope's dad for taking the time to speak with us!

📣 Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences! 📝

📌 No School October 23–24 for most students.
📍MVHS Will be in session on Oct. 23.

#TFSD #ParentTeacherConference #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement #NoSchoolAlert

Please join us for our Veterans' Concert!
Thursday, November 6th
6:30 pm at O'Leary Middle School Auditorium

All are invited to attend!
1st and 3rd-grade students will be performing to celebrate the veterans of the Magic Valley

Red Ribbon Week, October 27-31!
Please see the attached posters for information about dress-up days at Bickel.

We'd like to take a minute to introduce our amazing PTO team!

From left to right:
Darbi Boteilho - Co-secretary
Siara Ehrmantraut - Co-president
Jessica Wetsel - Co-president
Elizabeth Contreras - Treasurer
Gabby Peña - Co-secretary

If you'd like to join this incredible team, stay tuned for more information about when the next meeting will be held!

🌟 Happy PTA/PTO Appreciation Day! 🌟

Today, the TFSD celebrates and thanks our amazing parents and families for their continued support and partnership. Your time, energy, and commitment make a real difference in our schools. Family engagement is at the heart of public education—it helps students thrive and strengthens our school community. 💙

We are grateful for all you do to support our students and staff every day! 🙌🍎