Pillar Falls Elementary
August 2026 Monthly Newsletter
WELCOME BACK! First day of school is Thursday, August 20th
Daily Moment of Silence
Beginning this school year, all Twin Falls School District schools will observe a 60-second moment of silence at the start of each school day, as required by a new Idaho law.
In accordance with the law, teachers and school staff will not provide instruction or guidance about how students should use this time. We encourage families to discuss this with their children and decide together how they would like to use this brief moment each morning.
Our goal is to provide a calm, respectful start to the school day.
🚗 Carline Safety & Morning Arrival
Keeping our students safe is always our top priority. Please review these reminders:
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Breakfast begins at 7:30 AM.
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Playground supervision begins at 7:45 AM.
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Please remember to use crosswalks when dropping off or picking up your students.
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Students may not cross the parking lot without an adult.
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Please follow staff directions to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe!
🍎 Breakfast & Lunch at Pillar Falls Elementary
We are excited to serve nutritious meals to our students each day!
- Breakfast: $1.65
- Lunch: $3.00
Families may add money to their student's lunch account at any time by sending cash or a check to the school. For your convenience, you can also load your child's lunch account during Back-to-School Night.
If you have any questions about your student's meal account, please contact the school office. We look forward to a great year!
📸 School Picture Day – Wednesday, September 2
All students will be photographed this day. Ordering details will be emailed directly to families.
Calling All Art Enthusiasts 🎨
Do you love getting creative and sharing your artistic side with kids? Come join the fun as we explore art together! We’d love to have parents or volunteers help inspire, create, and make art a memorable experience for our students.
Interested in joining us? Let your student’s teacher know—we’d love to have you!
Attendance Incentive
Mrs. Murray is working hard to excite students to come to school every day. Please see the graphic for details.
💬 Staying Connected
We want to keep communication easy and open!
Absences: Call the office to report any absences to Mrs. Beams. 208-732-7570
Transportation changes: Please notify the office as soon as you know of any changes, preferably before 2:30 PM, so we can ensure your student receives the update before the end of the day.
School Updates: Check your email, our school website, School TXT messages, and our Facebook page for the latest news.
📅 Important Upcoming Dates
Thursday, August 20th - First Day of School·
Wednesday, September 2 – Picture Day
Monday, September 7 – No School (Labor Day)
Thursday , September 3 - PTO Meeting 10AM @ Pillar Falls Anyone can come!
· Thursday, September 17 – Open House, Food Truck Night 5:30-7pm
Friday, September 18 – Data Day NO SCHOOL
🍴 SAVE THE DATE Open House & Food Truck Night
Mark your calendars for a fun evening together!
📅 Thursday, September 17 at 5:30-7pm PM
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Visit your student's classrooms from 5:30-6:15 PM.
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6:15-7:00 PM Teachers will join everyone to enjoy dinner from local food trucks parked at the school.
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Connect with other families and celebrate our school community.
We can’t wait to see you there!