Frontier Parent Newsletter
September-October News
Note from Miss Rutan:
As this year begins, it is important for me to acknowledge the difficult circumstances we are all facing as a school community. Families and the school are feeling the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic. I thank you, as a school community, for supporting your children and their school. We know it is difficult for all, and sometimes in different ways. I am here to help and support you through this. I am available for any questions or concerns you may have and although I can't always solve all the problems or frustrations, I want you to be able to share those with me and let me do what I can, within my control. If there are ways that I can help, or even if it is just to provide a listening ear, I am here. We continue to push forward at Frontier and it is amazing for me to see the learning taking place and the perseverance of our students and staff. I work in the best school community and I'm grateful every day.
If you have any questions, or concerns please contact me at rutan.katie@westada.org or by phone at (208) 350-4190.
Sincerely,
Katie Rutan
Principal
The link below will be in each parent newsletter. It is an opportunity for you to share feedback with me directly. You can enter your name in the form if you would like a follow-up phone call. The form is anonymous unless you would like to identify yourself for a follow-up. Thank you to those that have already provided feedback.
Frontier Needs
Computer Teacher
https://www.applitrack.com/meridian/onlineapp/default.aspx
Job Number: 19008
We also are always looking for substitute teachers. If you would like to sub, please apply at the district level. You can request to work at Frontier only if that is something you would prefer.
Snacks for the primary classrooms
Important Information
Parking Lot Procedures
* Please remain in your vehicle during pick up and drop off. If your child needs assistance, please park and walk them to the sidewalk. This helps keep the line moving for all of our families.
*If a staff member is waving you ahead, please pull forward to allow more cars up to the front drop off and pick up area.
*Children enter at the front of the parking lot and not on the sides, this is for safety. We have numbered signs to help efficiently have students ready for when their parents' car pulls up.
Transportation Changes
Front Office Secretary: schilli.michelle@westada.org
Classroom Teacher: Lastname.firstname@westada.org
NO School - October 4th
Parent-Teacher Conferences
New Attendance Codes in PowerSchool
Lockdown Drill
Waiting with Children before school
Toys at School
Free Parent Education Class Offering
Hosted by Central District Health's Partnerships for Success Program Learn to create a positive family life through positive thoughts, actions, and feelings.
Who: Parents of 5 to 18-year-old children
What: Form positive relationships with your children and lead your family with confidence. When: Every Tuesday beginning October 12th and ending on November 23rd. 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom
How: Registration is required at https://boisestate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIocuurrzkjG9OoRqs369c3wsLjJ71u9784
Contacts:
Rebecca Sprague, Facilitator, rsprague@cdh.idaho.gov
Heather Allan, Instructor, heatherallan@boisestate.edu
Health and Safety Information
What to do if my child is feeling ill
What To Do If Your Student Is Ill:
If your student is experiencing one of the following:
Symptoms:
Congestion or runny nose
Cough
Sore Throat
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or loss of appetite
New Loss of smell or taste
Muscle aches
Chills
Shortness of breath
New or unusual headache
Extreme fatigue
What to do:
-Please quarantine your student for 10 days (from the onset of symptoms)
-Contact the student's healthcare provider
-Notify the school that they will be absent.
Students may return sooner than 10 days if:
-We receive a written note from their healthcare provider with an earlier return date
OR
-Once the student's symptoms have improved for 72 hours (3 days) on the fourth day they may get a Covid test (from a testing site or clinic). Your student may return when a negative test result is received (proof of the negative test must be provided to the front office/health office.)
This information can be found on our West Ada School District Website:
-Go to Westada.org
-Click on: "Return to Learning for 2021-22 Plan"
-Click on: Health Services
-Click on Symptom/Illness Flow Chart
If you have questions, please contact the health office.
What to do if my child is exposed to COVID-19
Exposures to Covid 19
Did you know there is a lot of good information on our West Ada School District website with instructions for what to do if your student is in exposed to someone who has Covid 19.
This information can be found on our school district website.
Where to find information exposures:
-Go to Westada.org
-Click on: "Return to Learning for 2021-22 Plan"
-Click on: Health Services
-Click on "Exposed how to Quarantine"If you have questions about Covid 19 exposures, please contact the school health office.
Frontier PTO
PTO Meetings
Please join us for monthly PTO meetings.
When: The last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm
Where: Frontier’s Library
pto.frontierelementary@gmail.com
We were pleased to see such a wonderful turnout at our last meeting. All parents are welcome. We are beginning to look at our Fall Fundraiser and events.
We are Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Successful
Email: rutan.katie@westada.org
Website: https://www.westada.org/Domain/17
Location: 11851 Musket Drive, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: (208) 350-4190
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontierfalconssoar