Frontier Academy Elementary Campus

🌟 Thank You, Laura Giggy! 🌟

OPT would like to extend a huge thank you to Laura Giggy for over five years of sharing her time and talents with our staff. During her time on OPT, Laura dedicated countless hours planning, decorating, and showing appreciation through her role as Staff Appreciation Coordinator. 💙

Thank you, Laura, from OPT and the Frontier Academy K–5 staff!

Standards-Based Grading Information Night

Curious about Standards-Based Grading and what it means for your student? 🤔 Join us at the next OPT (Organization of Parents & Teachers) Meeting to learn more!

Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Location: Frontier Academy Elementary Library
5:30–6:00 PM: Volunteer Orientation
6:00–7:00 PM: OPT Meeting
7:00–7:30 PM: Standards-Based Grading Presentation

Bring your questions — we’d love to see you there!

Big Kahuna Fundraiser 

Big Kahuna Fundraiser pickup is next week on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM inside the MAD House! 

Due to the perishable nature of the products and no storage space at the school, items must be picked up during the scheduled time. Please make arrangements to have your student's order picked up, and thank you for your support! 😀

Día de los Muertos Celebration & 3rd Grade Concert 

Friday, November 7th from 5:00-7:00 PM

Location: Frontier Academy Elementary (K-5) Campus

Concerts:

• 5:30 PM: Students from Mrs. Neuhalfen, Mrs. Magley, and Mrs. Bowness (A–L)
  
  
• 6:00 PM: 3rd Grade – Students from Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Billings, and Mrs. Bowness (M–Z)

Food & Activities: 5:45–6:45 PM – Face painting, games, and delicious food provided by LULAC and our Spanish-speaking OPT.

Special Performance: 6:30 PM – Storytelling & dance in the gym while activities continue.

Safety & Access: Park anywhere and enter through the big gate between the buildings. Restrooms are in the gym. Please supervise children and avoid other areas of the school.

📚 Frontier Academy Battle of the Books (BOB) 

Battle of the Books is a fun and engaging reading program where students 📖 read selected books, 🤝 work together with their team to discuss and study them, and compete in a friendly “battle” in the spring.

To participate, students must:

• ✅ Commit to reading and studying at least five BOB books
• 📅 Attend weekly team meetings
• 🏆 Participate in the Battle of the Books on March 4th
• 💪 Work hard with their team and demonstrate good sportsmanship

Questions? Contact Mrs. Granrud at ✉️ granrudm@frontieracademy.net

Click here for more information.

Athletic Director Corner 💪

🏀 Uniform Return & Basketball Registration Reminder 🏀

Uniform Return:
Parents and families of Fall Season athletes, please ensure your student’s uniform is returned to their coach as soon as possible.
Failure to return a uniform will result in a Uniform Fee on your student’s account, and your student may be required to sit out the first game of their next participating season.

High School Basketball Registration:
Registration for HS Girls and Boys Basketball is now OPEN! Make sure to upload a current physical and complete registration before tryouts. Registration closes Sunday, November 16, the day before tryouts.

Tryout Details:

• HS Girls Basketball: November 17–18 | 6:00–8:00 PM
  Head Coach: Kim Fornall | fornallk@frontieracademy.net

• HS Boys Basketball: November 17–20 | 4:00–6:00 PM
  Head Coach: Jamie Wood | woodj@frontieracademy.net

Register here: Frontier Academy Basketball Registration

October High School Huddle

🕖 Time: October 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM (Mountain Time)
🔗 Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85051761256?pwd=eFThTwMfnaIMKL7MYMqbEnHLyIIdUF.1

💬 View meeting insights with Zoom AI Companion:
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=6733b7b7-9325-4ffb-8112-1afd8c562518

Reminder for Parents and Students

Please note that any food deliveries to Frontier Academy must be picked up during a student’s official lunch period. The front office will not call students out of class or allow food to be taken back to classrooms.

To avoid missed deliveries, be sure to schedule orders carefully—if food arrives late, it cant be picked up at the end of the day.

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Mr. Randy Pfost, Assistant Principal, at pfostr@frontieracademy.net.

Bilingual Admissions Event at UNC

Join us for ¡Adelante!, a free bilingual event hosted by the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). Learn how to apply for and finance your college education through an engaging session offered in English and Spanish.

Enjoy a complimentary brunch at Holmes Dining Hall and free tickets to watch UNC Volleyball vs. Portland State! Family, friends, and community members are welcome. See the attached flyer for details — we hope to see you there!

Meet bilingual staff and students from:
• UNC César Chávez Cultural Center
• First Generation Near Peer Program
• UNC Office of Admissions

Click Here for more information on Bilingual Events at UNC

FAFSA Fest 2025

Join the teams from Aims, UNC, and District 6 on Tuesday, November 4, for FAFSA Fest 2025!

💻 Get one-on-one help with:

• Creating your FSA ID
• Completing your FAFSA or CASFA application
• Exploring community resource tables

🌮 Plus — enjoy free tacos while you’re here!

Students, parents, friends, and family are all welcome. Come get the support you need to make paying for college easier!

🔗 Visit the Aims event page for more details and to sign up.

📅 Don’t forget:
You must complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) each year before the fall semester. Be sure to create your FSA ID (username and password) before attending your session.

💬 Need more help?
The Aims Financial Aid Department also offers in-person FAFSA/CASFA help sessions:

• Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m. in Student Commons, Room 240
• Fridays, 3–4 p.m. in Welcome Center, Room 228

Bring your FSA ID and income information for the correct financial aid year.