Owyhee Elementary Newsletter

We are very excited about Book Club at Owyhee starting this month! On Tuesday, January 7th we will have a kick off assembly to announce our book, "The Sasquatch Escape: The Imaginary Veterinary," and talk about all of the fun things associated with book club.

All students in 1st - 6th grades will receive their own copy of the book. Teachers will be reading it aloud with their classes over the period of one month and our Pre-K students will be making their own Sasquatch Escape picture book!

To make it even more awesome, all month there will be several fun "Bigfoot" related activities that the students can participate in and are sure to enjoy.

This is going to be lots of fun. Thank you Mr. Gagnepain (Mr. G) for all of your hard work in organizing such a fun opportunity for the students!

In correlation with Book Club, we are having a Bigfoot Raffle Fundraiser! All proceeds will benefit the fantastic Safety Patrol Program headed by Mr. G. If you are interested in participating, raffle tickets for purchase will be sent home with students. Tickets will also be available at the Owyhee front office.

Tickets are $5 each or you can get five for $20. Please send raffle tickets and cash or check back to school with your student. Checks can be written to Owyhee Elementary.

The drawing will take place on Friday, February 7th, you do not have to be present to win. First prize is an 18 inch Bigfoot and the 2nd prize is a 12 inch Bigfoot. They are beautifully handmade from quality hardwood by Mr. G! If you'd like, you can come check them out in the lobby at Owyhee. But be careful, Bigfoot has been spotted in the school (there are footprints to prove it) and we don't want him to escape!

We are so excited! This is going to be lots of fun.

Raffle information in the flyer below. If you have additional questions, you can call the front office 208-854-5850, or email tracy.meunier@boiseschools.org - Thank you for your support!

The Roaring Springs Waterpark Roaring Reader Program is here! To encourage students to read for fun, students will have an opportunity to earn a free day ticket to Roaring Springs Waterpark!

All program information will be coming home with your student this week including reading charts, rules, requirements, etc. Follow-up questions can be addressed to our librarian, Rhonda Hilburn. rhonda.hilburn@boiseschools.org

Thanks everyone, and have fun reading!

The game schedule hasn't been released yet, but we expect to receive it this week! Please watch for additional information coming from Coach Sara Walsh. Her email will provide all the information you need. Go Jets!

January 6 Non Student Day

January 7 School Resumes
January 7 Parent Meeting 4:30
January 8 Boys Basketball Practice Begins 3:30

January 20 MLK Day NO SCHOOL

January 21 Boys Basketball Games Begin

February 4 4th-6th Grade Bogus Ski Trip

February 4 Parent Meeting

February 14 4th-6th Boise Philharmonic Field Trip

February 17 President's Day NO SCHOOL

February 19 4th Grade Planetarium Field Trip

Student School year calendar link 2024-2025

As we prepare for Owyhee Elementary's exciting transformation into an early learning center for Pre-K students beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, we want to keep the rich legacy of Owyhee Elementary alive. To celebrate the school’s storied history, we’ll be hosting events and activities to honor the memories and milestones shared by students, families, and staff over the years.

If you're a former Owyhee student, we’d love to keep you informed about these special events! Please complete a short form with your email address so we can send you updates and invitations as plans take shape.

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Let’s keep Owyhee’s spirit alive together!