Oregon Trail Elementary School

Third time this year?!? Yes. Ms. Boyles' class did it again! They were the fourth correct answer to our "What's This Song?!?" Wednesday listen on the morning announcements. This time around it was Disney's "Touch the Sky" from the movie Brave.

Mrs. Ferrara's class has been studying the Road to Independence in ELA. Students created a timeline starting with the French and Indian War and ending with the Treaty of Paris. Students are able to list the major events that led the colonies to break away from Great Britain and become an independent nation.

🎶✨ Hey 5th Graders! ✨🎶

Are you interested in joining band or orchestra in middle school? Now’s your chance to explore your options!

On March 12th from 6:00–8:00 PM, head over to Robert Stuart Middle School to try out all of the instruments and see which one is the perfect fit for you! 🎺🎻🥁

This is a great opportunity to discover a new passion, meet the South Hills/Robert Stuart Middle School Band and Orchestra Teacher, and get excited about making music next year. We hope to see you there! 🎼✨

📚✨ What Is Reading Intervention? ✨📚

Reading intervention is targeted, small-group or one-on-one instruction designed to support students who need extra help developing strong reading skills.

Using research-based strategies and regular progress monitoring, we meet students where they are and provide focused instruction to help them grow with confidence.

Reading intervention is not a label — it’s support. It’s about giving every child the tools they need to become successful, confident readers. ❤️

Week 25 was full of energy, growth, and memorable moments across our school community!

We kicked off the week with a schoolwide assembly, bringing everyone together to celebrate our shared goals and strengthen our sense of community. Throughout the week, classrooms were buzzing with student-centered rotations, where students took ownership of their learning and engaged deeply with hands-on activities.

With the unpredictable weather, we had a mix of indoor recess and some refreshing outdoor recess time. Whether inside or out, students made the most of their opportunities to play, connect, and recharge.

We also practiced important safety procedures with our fire drills. Students and staff did a great job following expectations and showing responsibility, helping ensure that everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.

A big thank you to our incredible cooks who worked hard every day to prepare delicious meals for our students. Their dedication helps keep our kids fueled and ready to learn!

We enjoyed picture day, capturing smiles and memories that families will treasure. In addition, students spent time setting goals, reflecting on their progress, and planning their next steps for success.

Most importantly, both teachers and students showed up each day ready to work hard, support one another, and continue growing together. Week 25 truly showcased the dedication, resilience, and heart of our entire school community!

FUNctional Friday (last week) with Ms. Oberg! Watercolor painting to find secret messages

Join us for cozy day tomorrow! Wear sweats and a hat!

Yesterday we had some special visitors at Oregon Trail from Canyon Ridge's orchestra and band programs! They shared their talents and answered some questions for our 5th grade students as they get ready for middle school. Thanks, Ms. Jones and Ms. Atkin, for allowing your students to perform for us!

Join us for Read Across America Week! We're kicking it off tomorrow with a fun and cozy activity - Bring a stuffed animal to school and read to it! We can't wait to see all of our students enjoying special reading time with their favorite cuddly friend!

Barsa visited three classrooms during morning meeting yesterday. Students were engaged in conversations about their fluency goals, learning about the range of natural emotions we experience throughout the day, and practicing hand motions connected to our core values.

Thank you to our staff and students for starting the morning with such focus, positivity, and purpose.

Congrats, Ms. Boeddiker's 3rd grade class! They were the 11th correct reply with the title for our "What's This Song?!? Wednesday" Award. The song this week was "Life is a Highway" performed by Rascal Flatts.

📸 Reminder: Tomorrow is Picture Day.

Join us in celebrating our amazing students who were recognized at yesterday’s assembly! 🎉

Two students from each class were acknowledged for showing the most growth on their Amira Tests. We are so proud of their hard work, perseverance, and dedication to learning. Keep up the great work! 👏📚✨

Join us for Tie-Dye Friday tomorrow! 🌈

Wear anything with tie-dye on it and help us add a splash of color to our day! We can’t wait to see all the bright and fun outfits!

Coming soon!

ONE DISTRICT - ONE BOOK!

Week 23 brought lots of sniffles and sickness. We missed so many of our sweet kiddos — and even some of our staff — but we are so thankful everyone has four days to rest, recover, and come back feeling better. ❤️

Even with absences, there were still so many bright spots! Our 5th graders had a blast creating sock puppets in Ms. Denny’s room, students bundled up and braved the chilly recess weather, and some of our 3rd graders have been working so hard practicing for their upcoming performance — we can’t wait to see them shine!

We wrapped up the week with a fun dress-up day filled with red, pink, and white. It was the perfect way to end Week 23! 💕

No School, February 16!

In observance of Presidents’ Day, there will be no school for all TFSD students.

#PresidentsDay #TFSD #NoSchool #HonoringHistory #LongWeekend