All School Updates-November 20, 2024
11/20/24, 10:18 AM
All School Updates
November 20, 2024
K-5 News
👚 Elementary Dress Down for $1 👕
📅 Date: November 21st- TOMORROW!
Please send your student with $1 for the dress-down day. 💵✨
Make sure to follow the dress-down guidelines. For more information on the guidelines, CLICK HERE! 📋
All funds raised from the elementary dress-down day will go towards the Well Week fundraiser at the secondary campus. 💰
🎭 Elementary Drama (4th & 5th Grade) 🎭
✨ The Rainbow Fish ✨
Auditions begin December 2nd!
For more information, check out the links below:
📝 Welcome Letter
📅 Schedule
🖊️ Permission Slip
🎶 Last Minute Change to the 1st Grade Concert! 🎶
Things that have NOT changed:
📅 When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: First Congregational Church
🏠 2101 16th St, Greeley, CO 80631
⏰ Arrive: 6:00-6:15 pm
The thing that HAS changed:
🎤 To ensure that all friends & family can attend comfortably, we’ve decided to have two performances in one evening!
- First performance: 6:30-6:50 pm
- Second performance: 7:00-7:20 pm
💡 A helpful guide for families:
- A-L last names: Attend the first concert at 6:30 pm
- M-Z last names: Attend the second concert at 7:00 pm
👨👩👧👦 Families can choose:
- Only attend your assigned concert OR
- Stay for both concerts if you'd like!
🍪Cookie Reception: If your child chooses to perform twice, relax and enjoy some cookies while your child performs again. Families with last names starting with M-Z can be at the cookies reception from 6:30-6:50. Families with last names starting with A-L can enjoy cookies from 7:00-7:30.
If you choose to let your child perform twice, feel free to run an errand or grab a coffee while they sing in the alternate concert, but all children must be picked up by 7:30 pm.
🙏 My sincerest apologies for the last-minute change.
We made this adjustment after consulting with our hosts at the Congregational Church. The initial attendance estimate was close to their maximum capacity, and we wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to join in the fun!
Thank you for understanding!
Warmly,
Eric Long 🎶
Elementary OPT Meeting
The Organization of Parents and Teachers (OPT) meeting in December will take place on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 PM in the K-5 elementary library 📅📚.
Everyone is welcome to attend! 😊👋
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.
Elementary Lost and Found
All items in the lost and found for a month will be donated. 😊
Please write your child's name on their clothing so that all items can be returned to them!
6-12 News
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gift Card Drive!
Help us celebrate the amazing teachers and staff at Frontier Academy Secondary (6-12) with a holiday gift they’ll love—a gift card they can use for what they enjoy most!
Two Ways to Participate:
Donate Gift Cards: Drop off gift cards (minimum $10), with a preference for restaurants.
Donate Funds: We’ll handle the shopping! Donate through the Frontier Academy Secondary (6-12) OPT by scanning the QR code or clicking HERE!
Drop-off Locations:
- In-Person: Jacque Schmidt at Frontier Academy (6-12 Campus)
- Arrange Pickup: Contact Kelly Cook
Deadline: Wednesday, December 11th
Questions? Email Kelly Cook for more info or assistance with the distribution plan.
Thank you for helping us make this holiday season special for our amazing team!
💧 Help Us Finish What We Started: Well Week Fundraiser 💧
November 14-21st
In 2017, Key Club partnered with the Thirst Project to help provide clean water to the Kingdom of Eswatini, where many people still lack access to safe drinking water. Our goal is to raise $12,000 to build a well, and thanks to your support, we’re down to just $2,400 left to raise! Well Week is our final push to complete this mission. 🌍
Ways to Get Involved:
- 🎨 Wednesday, the 20th, Art Market: Donate or purchase artwork on Wednesday, the 20th. The market will be open from 3:15–5:00 PM, with student sales from 3:15–4:00 PM.
- 🏃♀️ Thursday, the 21st, Walk for Water (HS only): Join us for a mile relay at the track, carrying water to simulate the daily struggles of accessing clean water. Teams can participate for a $20 minimum donation.
- 🌊 Water Fact/Challenge: Each day, we'll share a water-related fact or challenge to raise awareness.
💻 Donate Online: Help us reach our goal by donating directly here: Donate to the Thirst Project
Thank you for your support in bringing clean water to Eswatini! 💦🙏
HS Final Exams for December 2024 🏫
🎶 Holiday Choir Concert 🎄✨
Join us for a festive evening of music featuring performances from our Middle School and High School choirs, as well as our talented Guitar Ensemble! 🎤🎸🎶
Concert Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 10th
📍 Location: Campus Commons at UNC, Greeley
🚗 Parking: Available across from the venue
Performance Schedule
🎤 Middle School Choir: 5:30 PM
🎤 High School Choir & Guitar Ensemble: 7:00 PM
Come celebrate the season with us and enjoy some amazing student performances! 🌟🎄
🎶Band Concert: 6th-12th Grade 🎶
📅 December 9th, 2024, at 🕡 6:00 PM, held at the UNC Campus Commons.
For more information, please contact Mr. Marquis. 🎺🎷
K-12 News
👋 Hi Frontier Academy Families! 🎒
📢 Spread the word! It's open enrollment time at Frontier Academy! 🏫
- Kindergarten: First come, first serve!
- Grades 1-12: Enrollment is based on a lottery system
👉 Encourage your friends and family to get on our list NOW to have options later! 🔑
To open enroll, CLICK HERE!🌐
📝 Note: This is NOT for currently enrolled students. 🛑
Dear Frontier Academy Community,
In our continued effort to keep our schools as safe as possible for students and staff, we will be implementing a new procedure around volunteer approvals starting in January. This is being done not as a reaction to concerns we have about volunteers, but to stay current with available resources designed to keep our schools safe. Currently, volunteers get screened in our visitor and volunteer check-in system called Raptor. This system has been expanded to now have the opportunity for us to have a criminal background check of all volunteers rather than just a sex offender registry check. Frontier Academy will be partnering with Greeley District 6 to implement this process, and it is already functional at most district schools. Our goal is to keep all the great volunteers that we have while giving the peace of mind that the individuals coming into our buildings are safe to be around our children.
The process will look slightly different. Once per year, volunteers will be required to fill out a quick form online to process their information and ensure they are clear of criminal activity that would limit them from being around children (most felony convictions, domestic violence, outstanding criminal warrants, unlawful sexual behavior, etc.). The link in the online form will show all District 6 schools, so you can select any schools that your students attend rather than having to complete the process multiple times. Within a few days of completing the form, Frontier Academy administrators will notify the parent that they are cleared to request a time to volunteer within the school. Frontier Academy administrators, not district officials, will have the final say regarding a parent’s ability to volunteer within the school after reviewing the results of the background check. If you have specific questions about your personal circumstances, please contact our administration directly.
This process will begin at Frontier Academy in January. If you would like to fill out the form now so that you are ready to continue volunteering in January, please click HERE. If you have questions or concerns about this new procedure, please contact Dr. Every, Mr. Budzynski, or Dr. Seedorf.
Thank you,
Dr. Stephen Seedorf
Executive Director
Frontier Academy
Check-in at the front office of your respective building 🏫.
Please bring a valid ID 🆔.
We are looking for substitutes in all areas: front office 🖥️, health office 🏥, educational assistant 📚, and teacher 👩🏫.
Open House Dates & Times:
- December 3rd at 8:00 AM – Elementary (K-5) Cafeteria
- December 5th at 7:30 AM – Secondary (6-12) School, Dr. Seedorf's Office
- December 5th at 3:00 PM – Elementary (K-5) 4/5 building
Executive Committee Update
🚨 Last chance to apply for a position on our Executive Committee! We’ll be reviewing applications before our December meeting 🗓️. Thanks to everyone who has already applied!
Click Here: To Apply
Booster Club Needs YOU
Welcome, Kayla Thomas as the new Wolverine Wear Officer! 🥳
For more information, please contact Mandy Edwards at frontierboosterpres@frontieracademy.net
Next meeting: Wednesday, November 20th at 6:30 at the Tavern at St. Michaels-TONIGHT
Booster Club Officer Structure:
i. President – (interim) Mandy Edwards
ii. Vice President – Victoria Cordova
iii. Secretary – Open
iv. Treasurer – Kari Armitage
v. Wolverine Wear – Kayla Thomas 🥳
vi. Concessions Lead – Mindy Frost
vii. Fundraising Coordinator – Alycia Meeker-Muniz
🚨 Frontier Academy Elementary Enrichment Program is Hiring!! 🚨
Looking for a fun part-time job? 🌟
The Frontier Academy Elementary Enrichment Program is hiring for both Support Aides (starting at $15/hour) and Team Leads (starting at $16/hour)! Our Enrichment Program provides child care services for Frontier families with kids in grades K-5 before and after school, and on Fridays. 🍎🎒
🕰️ Hours:
- Monday - Thursday:
- Before School: 6:30am - 8:00am
- After School: 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Fridays: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
📋 Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years or older and have graduated high school 🎓
- Able to complete a background check & fingerprints 🕵️♂️
- Must have First Aid & CPR certifications and complete required training 🩹
Ready to apply? Visit the Frontier Academy website at frontieracademy.net and fill out an application. ✍️
For more info, contact: Ashley Packard, Director of the Enrichment Program
📧 packarda@frontieracademy.net
📞 970-590-9505
Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of kids! 💼🌈
Frontier Academy Yearbook 📌
Purchase Your 5th Grade Baby Ad for the Elementary Yearbook 📚
We’ve saved a special spot just for our 5th graders in the yearbook! Celebrate their journey with a sweet baby photo and message.
- Additional $5.00 purchase on the elementary yearbook page.
For assistance, please reach out to Mandy Longstreth.
Secure Your Senior Ad for the High School Yearbook 🎓
Celebrate your senior with a memorable ad in the yearbook!
For help, contact Becca Neel.
Click Here To Purchase An Elementary (K-5) Yearbook