ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES!
COMING HOME TODAY!
ONE DISTRICT. ONE BOOK.

This Year... "Find your way home" with us...
ONE DISTRICT. ONE BOOK.
COMING SOON TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEAR YOU!

Once upon a time there was a China rabbit who was loved by a little girl...
ONE DISTRICT. ONE BOOK. COMING SOON TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEAR YOU!

Where: Bickel DI Magnet School- 607 2nd Ave. East, Twin Falls
When: February 20, 6:00-8:00 pm
Admission: $5 per person - proceeds support BICKEL PTO
Ages 12 and up!

ONE DISTRICT - ONE BOOK!

In observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no school for all TFSD students.
#PresidentsDay #TFSD #NoSchool #HonoringHistory #LongWeekend

Our next school fundraiser will be a ZUMBATHON!
HOST LOCATION: Bickel DI Magnet School
607 2nd Ave East, Twin Falls, ID
FEBRUARY 20 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Admission: $5 Per Person • Proceeds to Support BICKEL PTO • Ages 12 and Up

Lunchtime SNACK SALE
Friday, February 6th
During Each Grade's Lunchtime
Prices: $.25-$1
All Proceeds Support Bickel’s PTO Initiatives

Patriotic SPIRIT WEEK
Monday, February 9 – Friday, February 13, 2026
Monday 2/9
Unity Monday
Start the week by wearing the stars and stripes. Show your American pride!
Tuesday 2/10
School and Country Pride
Dress in red, white, and blue to show your American pride
Wednesday 2/11
Peace and Fairness Day
Wear white today to represent peace, kindness, and unity
Thursday 2/12
Responsibility and Respect Day
Wear blue today promote kindness and compassion
Friday 2/13
Courage and Bravery Day and Valentine's Day
Wear red today celebrate bravery and determination
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
We are excited to share some wonderful news with you! Bickel Elementary School has been selected to participate in the America 250 celebration as an Ambassador School.
In 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. As an Ambassador School, Bickel Elementary will take part in this historic milestone by engaging students in meaningful, age-appropriate learning experiences that highlight our nation’s history, values, and shared ideals. To begin our participation, we will be hosting a Patriotic Spirit Week from February 9–13. During this week, students and staff are invited to dress up each day to show their patriotic spirit and school pride. A flyer with the different dress-up days is attached for your reference.
Throughout the year, students will participate in a variety of activities connected to America 250, including:
Schoolwide events and spirit days
Classroom lessons and projects aligned with grade-level standards
Cross-curricular activities that encourage civic engagement, reflection, and creativity
Opportunities to celebrate our diverse stories while honoring our shared history
All activities are designed to be educational, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate, helping students build understanding, pride, and a sense of connection to our community and country.
We look forward to sharing more details with you as additional events and activities are planned. Thank you for your continued support as we provide our students with enriching experiences tied to this important national celebration.

CANDY GRAM
Fill out a card to send a piece of candy
and a special message to a friend!
$1 EACH
All forms and payments must be
turned in by February 9th.
*Make checks payable to Bickel PTO
Candy grams will be delivered on
Friday, February 13th


To celebrate, many students and staff dressed as if they were 100 years old—complete with gray hair, glasses, and lots of laughter. It was a joyful day full of smiles and school pride as we celebrated being 100 days smarter!








Please join us in celebrating Kristen Bloxham, our Certified Employee of the Month and dedicated Kindergarten Teacher at Bickel Dual Immersion Magnet School!
Kristen is a loving mother and grandmother who is passionate about inspiring children to believe in their potential, regardless of where they come from. Married to her high school sweetheart for 25 years, Kristen’s bucket list includes learning Spanish and traveling to South America 🌎✨
From the Principal:
“It is a pleasure to recognize Kristen Bloxham as Employee of the Month. Kristen is the definition of professionalism—caring, talented, and deeply responsible in all that she does. She has a genuine love for her students, and it is evident every day that they feel that love in return. Kristen consistently goes the extra mile for her students and colleagues, always bringing a positive and wonderful attitude to our school.”
👏 Thank you, Kristen, for the love and dedication you bring to Bickel every day!


For the first time ever, we’ve finalized the academic calendars two years in advance. Start planning your vacations and childcare through May 2028 today!
Highlights include: 🍂 Full Thanksgiving week off ❄️ Two-week Winter Breaks ☀️ Summer starts before Memorial Day
Check out the 2026-27 and 2027-28 calendars here: https://www.tfsd.org/article/2630692
#TFSD #TwinFalls #PlanningAhead

Please take a moment to check for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated after Wednesday, January 21.

During each grade level's lunchtime, prices are $0.25 - $1.00
All proceeds support Bickel's PTO initiatives.

📚We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!
School resumes for all TFSD students on Tuesday, January 6.
#TFSD #BackToSchool #NewYearNewGoals #WelcomeBack #StudentSuccess

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!




There will be no school during this time. We’ll see everyone back in class on January 6! 🎁✨
#TFSD #ChristmasBreak #HappyHolidays #WinterBreak #NoSchool #HolidaySeason

For Early release times, check here: https://www.tfsd.org/page/early-release-times
#TFSD #EarlyDismissal #QuarterEnd #SchoolUpdate #ParentReminder

