Frontier Academy Elementary Campus

All School Updates-September 18, 2024

09/18/24, 12:38 PM

All School Updates

September 18, 2024


K-5 News


Dia De Los Muertos Celebration📅

October 18th, 2024 

🎶 Before and after your student’s concert, you and your family are invited to explore the food and culture of Mexico at the Día de Los Muertos Celebration & Potluck in the gym from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

🎨 LULAC and Frontier families will host traditional games, face painting, and an ofrenda to share this beautiful celebration.

While the event focuses on traditions from Mexico, we welcome potluck dishes from all cultures!

Feel free to bring a family recipe—just drop it off in disposable containers in the gym.

🍽️ Want to volunteer? Email Lilianna Ceja at cejal@frontieracademy.net to help with serving or leading an activity.

We can't wait to celebrate with you at Frontier Academy’s Día de Los Muertos! 🎉

Concert Schedule

🕔 5:00 - 5:45 PM

Mrs. Magley

Mrs. Billings

Mr. Whitton's students (last names A-K)

🕕 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Mrs. Neuhalfen

Mrs. Baird

Mr. Whitton's students (last names L-Z)

🎉 Additional Activities

 🎯 Games, and 🎨 Face Painting in the Gym from 5:00 - 7:30 PM

For more information: Click Here



Big Kahuna Fundraiser is Coming Soon!

Fundraiser Dates: 9/24-10/8

The money earned will go to the Music, Art, and Drama!

More information will come out on September 24th.

We appreciate your help!


Elementary (K-5) Picture Retakes

📸   October 3, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 🕙


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!


🎨 Art Club Begins October 14th! 🎨

Art Club will start the week of October 14th, with two groups meeting at 7:00 a.m. in the Art Room and continuing until the first bell.

2nd & 3rd graders meet on Monday mornings. ✂️🖍️

4th & 5th graders meet on Tuesday mornings. ✏️🧵

This year’s theme is fiber art 🧶, and the club will run through the Gallery Hop in May.

The fee is $80 for the entire year. Please submit payment (checks to Frontier Academy) and one form per child to either office by October 10th. 📅💰

We can’t wait to get creative together! 🎉

For more information about Art Club: 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.


6-12 News

Support Our Teachers

Click Here to DONATE to our staff!


Calling All Junior Class Parents!

WE NEED YOU!

Join us in organizing After Prom, a parent-led and parent-organized event.

Your involvement is crucial to make this a great success!

After Prom Meeting
📅 Date: October 2, 2024
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Zoom Meeting
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 730 4493 9731
Passcode: s7M6Nt

Questions? Email Mrs. Clark at clarkk@frontieracademy.net.

Thank you for your support!


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!


Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences

The sign-up links for this round of conferences are now closed.

If you still wish to meet with your student's teachers, please reach out to them directly to schedule a conference.

Additionally, Zoom links for the conferences will be sent out on Wednesday (9/18). Please keep an eye out for this communication via Sign Up Genius. If you do not receive the link, be sure to check your spam folder. If you still haven’t received the link by tomorrow afternoon, email your student's teacher directly.

Thank you for your attention to this!


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! 🙌


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

Apply Here


📢 Frontier Academy K-12 Food Drive

Kicking off October 18 at the Día de Los Muertos celebration and ending October 25 at Trunk or Treat!

All donated food will stock the Frontier Academy food pantries at both campuses.

We are looking for the following items:

Ramen (chicken & beef)

Canned chicken, tuna, tuna packets, Spam

Tomato soup, hearty soups, tomato/pasta sauce

Corn, pinto beans, black beans

Spaghetti, boxed pasta, fideo, boxed mac & cheese (regular and microwave)

Spaghettios, Chef Boyardee ravioli

Dole fruit cups, pudding, applesauce

Nutrigrain bars, granola bars

Salt, pepper, bouillon, tajin, oil

Oatmeal, cereal

Peanut butter, jelly

Mayo, mustard, ketchup

Dried lentils, black beans

Shelf-stable milk, juice boxes

📍 All items can be dropped off at either campus during the food drive.
Thank you for helping us support our school community! 😊


 Frontier Academy Sporting Events

🏃 ⚽ 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.


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 📅 TONIGHT 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 - THIS WEEKEND! 🎭

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! 🎉


🏀 Frontier Academy Girls Basketball Fundraiser at Fuzzy's

📅 10/16/24

Join us for Fuzzy's Brownie Night in support of the Frontier Academy Girls Basketball Team!

On Wednesday, October 16, the girls will be selling delicious brownies to restaurant patrons from 5:00 PM.

Stop by for a sweet treat and support our team! 🎉🍴


Frontier Academy Boys Soccer Fundraiser at Freddy's

📅 10/14/2024 🍔

Support the Frontier Academy Boys Soccer Team by dining at Freddy's in Greeley on Monday, October 14th!

From 4:00 PM, mention you're there for Frontier Soccer, and a portion of the profits will go toward helping our program get updated gear. 🎉⚽

Come enjoy some great food and help out our team! 🙌