Frontier Academy Elementary Campus

All School Updates-October 2, 2024

10/02/24, 9:55 AM

All School Updates

October 2, 2024


K-5 News


Driveline Update

🚗📚 During conferences on October 8th and 9th, Driveline will run from 3:20 to 3:40 to give teachers time to prepare and free up parking for parents.

Driveline attendants will remain until 4:00, and students not picked up by then will be sent to the Enrichment program. ⏰


Elementary Parent-Teacher Conferences📅

📅  October 8 & 9, from 4-8 PM—it's an in-person event!

Be sure to check your classroom teacher's communication for more details and keep an eye out for the Sign-up Genius link.


🛍️ Volunteers Needed! 🛍️

Our students have been working hard to earn Dojo points, and it’s time for them to start redeeming them at our schoolwide Dojo store! We need volunteers to help "sell" prizes, stock inventory, and track points spent.

📅 The store will run every Thursday from 12:00 pm-3:20 pm, with each class visiting every other week. Shifts range from 1 to 3 hours, and we’re looking for volunteers who can help on more than one Thursday.

If you're interested, please fill out this form.

Thank you for supporting our students!


Early Student Check-outs

📚 Regular attendance is a vital part of the teaching-learning process. Students should not be checked out early except for emergencies 🚨, hardships 😔, pre-scheduled appointments 🗓️, or activities prearranged with the administration 🏫.

⏳ To maximize instructional time, students leaving school early will be called to the office when you arrive to check them out. Parents must sign the student out ✍️, giving a reason for the early departure. If a student is leaving for a medical or dental appointment during the school day 🩺, a doctor’s note 📝 must be provided to the front office the following day to support the early release.

⏰ There will be no student check-outs after 3:10 pm unless pre-approved by the administration. Students who routinely check out early, without prior approval, will be referred to an administrator


Dropping of School Lunches

🚫 We are asking that no more fast food deliveries 🍔🍟 be dropped off at the front office under any circumstance. We will no longer be delivering fast food to students in the lunchroom.

👨‍👩‍👦 Parents are welcome to join their student with the lunch of their choice 🥗🍱 if they are scheduled to be visitors. Please send your child with a lunch 🥪, or lunch will be provided by the school 🏫.


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


Elementary (K-5) Picture Retakes

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

If your child needs a picture retake, please email Mrs. Phipps at phippsh@frontieracademy.net so that we can schedule accordingly.

It’s essential that students needing retakes arrive during this time ⏰ and bring their original picture package 🎒 to return to the photographers.


Elementary Student Council

🗳️ Election on Tuesday, October 8th.

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

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

Picture Retake Day – October 7th

📸 Picture retakes are scheduled for Monday, October 7th, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

If your student requires a retake, please inform Mrs. Anderson at andersonk@frontieracademy.net as soon as possible.

It’s essential that students needing retakes arrive during this time ⏰ and bring their original picture package 🎒 to return to the photographers.


📚 Concurrent Enrollment Informational Session

📅 Date: 10/9/2024
⏰ Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Location: Learning Center (formerly the Library)

During this session, we will cover important topics, including academic responsibilities, opportunities, billing updates, and the completion of agreement forms.

Your attendance is strongly encouraged if your student is currently enrolled in an Aims or UNC course.

If your student has not yet enrolled but you would like more information, we welcome you to join us as well.

Please feel free to reach out to the Counseling Department with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Calling All Junior Class Parents!

TONIGHT

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!


Speech & Debate Registration

🎤 Speech & Debate registration is now open for middle and high school students through October 4!

Our new head coach, Rick Fooshee, will be hosting practices every Wednesday at 4 PM in his classroom.

Join us starting this Wednesday, September 25! 

Register Here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/frontier-academy


🏀 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Registration is NOW OPEN!

Tryouts begin on October 14th.

Be sure to complete your registration, submit an updated physical, and make your payment before the first day of tryouts.

Register online here: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/frontier-academy


🎓 College & Career Fair
📅 Date: 10/22/2024
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Middle School Gym

This event is for 8th-12th grade students to explore college opportunities, including programs, classes, and scholarships.

We’ll also have representatives from various trades, such as electricians and HVAC professionals.

Each grade will have about 30 minutes to walk through and connect with the exhibitors.

Please note, this is a student-only event.


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


K-12 Unity Day Celebrations

We’re excited to announce our K-12 Unity Week, focused on Bully Prevention, and a fun Dress Down Week! 

Dress Down Week:

October 21: Flannel Day

October 22: Crazy Sock Day (Secondary will also celebrate College Day, coinciding with the Career Fair)

October 23: Wear Orange 

October 24: Spirit Day – Show your school spirit and attend the games to support FA!

In addition to these fun events, all K-12 students will participate in Bully Prevention lessons through the Second Step program during October.

Although National Unity Day is October 16th, we’ll be celebrating on October 23rd due to E-Week.

We look forward to a meaningful and engaging week!


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! 😊


Booster Club Needs YOU

Booster Club has two open positions.

For more information, please contact Mandy Edwards at frontierboosterpres@frontieracacemy.net

Next meeting: Wednesday, October 16th at 6:30 at the Tavern at St. Michaels

Booster Club Officer Structure:
i. President – (interim) Mandy Edwards
ii. Vice President – Victora Cordova
iii. Secretary – Open
iv. Treasurer – Kari Armitage
v. Wolverine Wear – Open
vi. Concessions Lead – Mindy Frost
vii. Fundraising Coordinator – Alycia Meeker-Muniz


  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.


🏀 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! 🙌


🌄 Costa Rica Trip

Enrollment is now open for the Costa Rica tour, and only 11 spots remain! ✈️

You can secure your spot by enrolling through the following link: Enrollment Link


We Are Hiring 😀

The Elementary Enrichment Program is looking for both support aides and lead teachers.

Click Here to Apply


🌟 Check out our Frontier Academy website for more information! 📚💻
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates! 📱👍