Owyhee Elementary
Home of the Jets
From the Principal's Desk
Dear Owyhee Families,
Can you believe the end of the 2021-2022 school year is upon us? I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Owyhee community! Our staff and students have worked hard to make sure they finish the year strong as well as be prepared for the next school year. I am so proud of all of them.
Currently, students are finishing up state testing, track, music performances (which were amazing), and preparing for the end of year activities. Please make sure to review the important dates noted in the rest of the newsletter.
May is a fabulous time to celebrate with your student and recognize all that they have accomplished this year. A great way to do this is to look at work samples from the beginning and end of the year. This also provides a glimpse of our amazing Owyhee Community in action!
While summer vacation is a time for your student to relax, rejuvenate and just be a kid, it can also be a critical academic time. Many students tend to regress in their academic growth during the summer months due to a lack of consistent instruction. To head this off and to make sure your student starts the 2022-2023 school year on the right foot, I would encourage you to consider the following summer regression remedies:
- Read with your student for a minimum of 20 minutes each day of the week,
- If you are traveling, have your student keep a journal of their adventures and read books related to the places that they are visiting. If you are not traveling you can use this same concept by taking “field trips” around town to the many local destinations that we have here in Boise and the Treasure Valley.
- Schedule family game nights and play games that include counting and or reading concepts,
- Visit the local library to check out books on a weekly basis.
In closing out my final letter of the year, I want to share how truly blessed I have felt in serving this community this year. Have a great summer vacation and take the opportunity to spend time with friends and family. We will see you in August!
Dr. David
Well wishes to our Retirees!
Don't forget to say your farewell's to these wonderful individuals.
- Tony DeAngelis - Occupational Therapist
- Russell Baer - Tutor/Recess Duty
- Rang Truong - Night time Custodian
Save the Dates!
5.2.22
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- City Track Meet | Location: East | Time: 5PM
5.5.22
- Cinco De Mayo!
5.11.22
- Nurse Appreciation Day!
- Band/Orchestra Concert | Location: Gym | Time: 2PM
5.13.22
- Kindergarten Luncheon | Location: Gym | Time: 10:45AM - 11:15AM
5.18.22
- Last day of PreK
- Legacy Art Reveal Presentation | Location: Owyhee Gym | Time: @2PM
5.20.22
- Early Release K-6
Kinder : 8:40AM - 10:30AM
1-6 : 8:40AM - 1:15PM
5.24.22
- School Field Day! (All Day Activities)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Parents: If you are interested in volunteering please contact: Kristine.Handley@BoiseSchools.Org
5.25.22
- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
- Early Release K-6
Kinder : 8:40AM - 10:30AM
1-6 : 8:40AM - 1:15PM - Kindergarten Graduation | Location: Gym | Time: 10AM
- Report Cards go home
Kindergarten Luncheon Flier
Owyhee Field Day
Lost & Found
All Lost & Found items will be donated on 5/25/22. Please stop by and pick up your items!
Food Pantry
Please come grab food items you may need out of the Owyhee Food Pantry.
Unfortunately due to low interest we will not be offering the food pantry next year. All items left over this year will be donated.
Free Summer Meals
Boise School District will once again participate in the federally-funded Summer Food Service Program. Free summer meals will be provided to children ages 1 through 18 at a number of school and park sites throughout Boise.
2022-2023 YR Info
Lunch Info
School Meal Changes for 2022-2023 School Year
School meals were free for all students during the SY 21-22. Congress has not extended these waivers for SY 22-23. Starting in August, students will be charged for meals based upon their household benefit status.
If you think your household would qualify for free or reduced-priced meals, you are encouraged to complete an online meal application. Online applications will be available in early July. Once determined, meal prices for SY 22-23 will be available on the District Food & Nutrition Services website.
PrePay Breakfast & Lunch.
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