Frontier Academy Elementary Campus

All School Updates-September 11, 2024

09/11/24, 10:05 AM

All School Updates

September 11, 2024


K-5 News


📬 Important Notice: Test Results Mailing 📬

We will mail MAPS, DIBELS, 2024 CMAS, and WIDA results this Thursday. 🗓️ Please note that not all students will receive every report. 📝

If you have any questions, feel free to contact your child’s classroom teacher or Mrs. Willis at willisa@frontieracademy.net. 💬

📊 It’s also a great time to check your child’s grades through Infinite Campus (IC).

For parent portal help, contact Mrs. Phipps in the front office. 📞


Thank You for Making Our Scholastic Book Fair a Success!

We’re thrilled to share that we sold over 2,700 books and raised valuable funds to support our school! 🎉 This event wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support from our administration, teachers, staff, families, and especially our dedicated volunteers.

A special shoutout to our incredible volunteers: Stacey Schilling, Katie Stinton, Rebekah Billings, Michelle Fried, Keisha Ley, Yadira Ceja, Heather Moore, Steph Gausch, Anavel Dominguez, Crystal Macias, Danielle Ballard, Macee Flores, Kaylee Bumgarner, Addy Bowness, Blake Marcus, and John Granrud. 🙌

Thank you for helping foster a love of reading in our students! 📚💙


Elementary Student Council

📅 Campaign posters are due to Mr. Settje by Thursday, September 26th.

🗳️ Election on Tuesday, October 8th.

🏫 First Student Council meeting: Thursday, October 10th at 7:15 am in Mr. Settje's room.

Positions & Duties:

👑 President (5th Grade): Represents the student body, runs meetings, public speaking.

🤝 Vice President (4th Grade): Assists the President, takes over if needed.

💰 Treasurer (5th Grade): Manages council budget with teacher support.

📝 Secretary (4th Grade): Takes meeting notes.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Representatives: 2 from 5th, 2 from 4th, 3 from 3rd Grade. They relay information and bring feedback from classrooms.

For more information click here!


Volunteer Orientation

📢 Please note that volunteer orientation must be completed every school year.

🗓️ Orientation Schedule:

Every Tuesday

⏰ Time: 8:00 AM

📍 Location: K-3 Campus

Please bring a valid ID and check in at the K-3 front desk.

2nd Tuesday of Every Month

⏰ Time: 6:00 PM

📍 Location: OPT Meetings (K-5 Library)

✅ Action Required: After completing the volunteer orientation, please fill out the Volunteer and Visitation Form.

This form must be completed every time you volunteer unless it's a recurring volunteer session.

⬇️ If you'd like to visit during lunch, please complete this form.⬇️

Volunteer and Visitation Form.


Homecoming Spirit Days (K-5th Grade)

September 9-12th

Elementary students: Can dress down all week if they are in spirit wear (Frontier Academy clothing or colors).

Please follow dress-down guidelines.

🏃 ⚽ Please check our website for game schedules. 🏐 ⛳ 

To find the games, go to the “Secondary” tab, select “Athletics,” click on the “Athletic Calendar,” and view the schedule.


6-12 News

Support Our Teachers

Click Here to DONATE to our staff!


Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences via ZOOM

📅 Wednesday, September 18th & Thursday, September 19th
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

To participate, please sign up using the (click here ➡️) Sign Up Genius links by 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 15th. The links will close on Monday morning.

You will receive a Zoom meeting link for each teacher before your conference time. If you don’t see the email with the link, be sure to check your Spam folder. These emails typically come from Sign Up Genius, not directly from the teachers.

If an in-person meeting is preferred, teachers are available for appointments after school throughout the year. Please coordinate directly with individual teachers to schedule a time.


Attention Senior Parents:

Mrs. Neel (neelr@frontieracademy.net) will be hosting two brief Q&A Zoom sessions for seniors and their parents on Wednesday, September 18th, and Thursday, September 19th from 7:15 to 7:30 PM.

Join her to get answers to any questions you may have about the graduation ceremony, yearbook ads, baby pictures, and more!

Click Here: 🖥️ Senior Q&A Zoom
📅 Dates: September 18th & 19th
🕖 Time: 7:15-7:30 PM
📧 Contact: neelr@frontieracademy.net

We hope to see you there!


Chromebook Damage Fee:

Please be sure to pay the $5 Chromebook damage fee by October 1st, the final deadline for school fees.

After this date, the option to purchase the damage fee will no longer be available.

If you choose not to pay, any damage to the school Chromebook will need to be covered out of pocket.

Thank you for addressing this important step!


🔔 Friendly Reminder! 🔔

Please make sure your student brings their Chromebook 💻 and charger 🔌 to school every day!

These are essential tools for every student’s daily learning.

Let’s work together to help our students remember to pack their Chromebooks each morning! 💼📚


Save the Dates: Homecoming Week Events!

🏈 Peach Fuzz and Powderpuff Games

Date: September 11

Time: 5:15-7:30 PM

Location: Secondary Field Complex

Details: Watch senior and junior boys and girls compete in flag football and volleyball as part of our Homecoming week festivities.

🔥 Homecoming Bonfire

Date: September 12

Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00/11:00 PM

Location: High School Parking Lot

Details: Join us for the second annual Homecoming Bonfire, a high school-only event celebrating Homecoming week after the Boys Soccer and Girls Volleyball games. Enjoy music, games, and potentially some tailgate-style food. The bonfire will kick off between 8:00 and 9:00 PM and will go on until 10:00 or 11:00 PM.


💃🕺 Homecoming Dance

Date: September 14

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: 📍 Frontier Academy High School

Date: September 14, 2024

Cost: $25

To purchase tickets scan the QR code below or click here:

Purchase Homecoming Tickets Here

🔴 Important:

Guest paperwork must be submitted by Thursday, September 12th.

The guest permission slip needs to be completed by both the guest's school administrator and a Frontier Academy administrator.

Frontier Academy Event Guest Pass Link (A paper copy is located in the front office.)

Important Notes:

Tickets will be sold at the door, but you MUST bring your student ID or show your Infinite Campus profile.

Attendance Requirements:

Guest permission slip submission deadline: Thursday, September 12th, by 4:00 pm.

Guests must be accompanied by their Frontier Academy host student for entry.


Homecoming Spirit Days (6-12)

Students can dress casually all week and are encouraged to participate in the daily themes:

Thursday, Sept. 12:
Secondary: Spirit Day—Wear your Frontier Academy colors and show your school spirit!

Please Note:

Secondary students: Follow dress code guidelines.


6-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences

This September, we will continue to hold parent-teacher conferences for grades 6-12 via Zoom. These will be held Wed 9/18 and Thurs 9/19 4:30-7:30 pm. We have received consistent positive feedback from parents regarding Zoom conferences. In particular, parents appreciate that there are no lines to wait in and they know when each teacher is available. In addition, teachers can see more parents than before. 

We will provide a form to sign up in advance via Sign Up Genius, so if you would like to conference with a particular teacher, watch for more information and signup links in the next few weeks. It is important that parents sign up well in advance of the conference date. 

Check your Spam folder for the emailed Zoom links as the date gets closer. 

These Zoom link emails usually come via Sign Up Genius and not from the teacher email accounts.

If it is more helpful to meet in person, teachers are available to meet after school throughout the year, by appointment only. Please work with individual teachers to arrange a meeting time.

Thank you for supporting our students and teachers! 😀


PSAT/NMSQT

Date: Tuesday, October 8 at 7:30 am at Frontier Secondary School

Who can take the exam: 10th and 11th graders 

Cost of exam: $18

If you are interested in taking the PSAT, please sign up using this link


Information about the PSAT/NMSQT: We are giving the PSAT/NMSQT exam to interested 10th and 11th graders on Tuesday, October 8.

The test will be given at school and the cost of the exam is $18. For juniors, the PSAT is used to determine eligibility and qualification for the National Merit Scholarship Program (which is what the "NMSQT" part of the name is for).

For both juniors and sophomores, this exam serves as an additional practice for the SAT. To be guaranteed a spot you will also need to bring your money to Mrs. Wilcox in the front office.  Space is limited so please sign up ASAP. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Scribbick or Mrs. Schmidt.


K-12 News


K-12 Student Count Day 📅

Each year, all public school districts and facilities across Colorado participate in the Student October Count data submission to the Colorado Department of Education.

📆 Student Count Window: September 24th - October 8th
🎯 Official Count Day: October 1st

🚫 Please avoid scheduling appointments or having your student be absent on this day.

Frontier Academy greatly appreciates your attendance on October 1st! 🙌


Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Harvest Festival & the 5K.

👀 Be on the lookout in the coming month(s) for new buses! 🚌🎉

We have open positions on the Executive Committee, if you are interested in applying, please complete the application. 

Apply Here

Secondary OPT is looking for additional volunteers to help plan appreciation activities for our secondary teachers.

Please email Kelly Langley-Cook for more information. cookk@frontieracademy.net


🌾 Thank You for an Amazing Harvest Festival! 🎉

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and sponsored our Harvest Festival! 🍁 It was a massive success, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💛

Special shoutout to the Greeley Fire Department 🚒 and our incredible sponsors:
🟦 Pepsi
🍧 Kona Ice
🍗 Georgia Boys

We appreciate your support! 🙌


Frontier Academy Yearbook 📌

Capture this year's memories by ordering your Frontier Academy yearbook today!

Prices will increase after the first semester, so take advantage of early-bird pricing while it lasts.

Click Here To Purchase An Elementary (K-5) Yearbook

Click Here to Purchase a Middle School (6-8) Yearbook

Click Here to Purchase a High School (9-12) Yearbook

Note: Please check to make sure you are ordering the correct yearbook.


🚨 Booster Club Officer Structure Update 🚨

The Booster Club is looking to fill the following positions: President, Secretary, and Wolverine Wear Coordinator.

If you're interested, please join us at our next meeting on 📅 Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 PM at the Tavern at St. Michaels.

Here’s the current officer lineup:

i. President (Interim) – Mandy Edwards
ii. Vice President – Victoria Cordova
iii. Secretary – Position Open
iv. Treasurer – Kari Armitage
v. Wolverine Wear Coordinator – Position Open
vi. Concessions Lead – Mindy Frost
vii. Fundraising Coordinator – Alycia Meeker-Muniz

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Mandy Edwards at frontierboosterpres@frontieracademy.net


🎭 "Gravestone" Performances - 3 Nights! 🎭

Mark your calendars for our upcoming shows:

Thursday, Sep. 19 (Opening Night)

Show Starts: 7:30 PM

Friday, Sep. 20

Show Starts: 7:30 PM

Saturday, Sep. 21 (Closing Night)

Show Starts: 7:30 PM

Looking forward to seeing everyone there for a fantastic set of performances! 🎉