Frontier News
January 2019
5th Annual Multicultural Festival
On December 7th, hundreds of visitors came out to enjoy music, food, and dances from all over the world at Frontier Schools’ 5th Annual Multicultural Festival.
This district-wide event offered a feast of culinary delights from more than 40 country booths and student performances including– FSE’s school concert band, a Turkish folk dance, a Quinceaera dance, a Somalian fashion show, Hip-hop dances, German, Korean, and French songs, Hispanic songs and dances, and so much more!
The enthusiasm of the participants and crowd was spectacular as they celebrated and connected with our diverse student body – representing more than 10 countries.
The festival clearly established a community atmosphere, encouraging everyone to learn from each other while sharing traditions and cultures.
While the Festival was held all in one evening, preparing and getting ready for the hundreds of students, families, and community members took months of planning. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us!
Frontier Schools would also like to thank our students and staff for their dedication,
commitment, and involvement in this year’s 5th Annual Multicultural Festival.
Campus Activities
Bully Prevention at FSI Elementary
Paws for Reading
Flakes Musical
Basketball Jamboree at KU
School Wide Spelling Bee at FSI Middle
On December 14th, Frontier School of Innovation Middle hosted their school wide Spelling Bee! Teachers prepped and prepared students the entire week leading up to finals. Students from grades 4-8 competed in the school wide event. Family and friends attended to cheer on students during the competition.
1st Place: Michael W., 7th Grade
2nd Place: William A., 7th Grade
Michael's winning word was CLAVICLE and he will compete on February 16th at the Division Spelling Bell.
Congratulations to our finalists!
Chess Club Tournament
FSI Middle
On December 8th, the Chess Club at Frontier School of Innovation Middle competed in their first Chess Tournament at Shoal Creek Elementary. The tournament consisted of 3 sections with 4 different rounds where students from each grade level competed in 16 games. Students enjoyed competing with new players in a competitive setting – all while building self-confidence, developing self-learning tools, understanding sportsmanship and learning how to evaluate their decision making process. Students are looking forward to the next competition!
Frontier STEM High School
HOSA Fundrasier
FSE's Winter Concert
Boys Scouts of America Visit FSE
Home Visits
With our diverse student body, home visits are paramount in bridging cultural gaps that might exist. These visits also provide opportunities for staff to understand their students better by visiting them in their home environments. The goal is to foster a true partnership – with both students and their families.
Giving Back
Frontier Schools
Frontier STEM High School had a "Giving Wall" that contributed to the adopted families.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing and generous donors:
Frontier Staff Employees, Family and Friends, UAW CAP Committee, Microsoft Corporation,
Mobile Instrument Service and Repair, St. Peters & All Saints Episcopal Church, Rockhurst University, St. Thomas Aquinas Rugby Team, Jason's Deli, Cleveland Chiropractic, Edward Jones, Mike Gronniger, Pitsco Education, 54th St. Restaurant, Adams Mark Hotel & Conference Center, Kevin Flattery and ADT Security Services.
FSI Elementary
The Microsoft Corporation adopted two families from FSI Elementary and the families received everything on their wish lists as well as over $800 in gift cards!
KC Scholar Recipients
Congratulations to Ismail A., Yoanna C., and Stephanie P.! They received amazing news from KC Scholars and earned $50k for their future college education! Congratulations, you've earned it!
Saturday School Schedules
FSI Elementary and Middle
Frontier STEM High School
Upcoming!
Reminder!
Donations
FSHS State of the Art Innovation Lab!
Frontier Schools’ is planning to build a modern, state-of-the-art Innovation Lab attached to the Frontier STEM High School.
This project-based approach is an essential part of immersive STEM education; it makes the experience real for the students. They will be able to conceive a project, be it a product or prototype, and follow the production process from conception to physical
reality. Students will understand the technology that powers their creations; both the
hardware and the software. The goal is to build a strong, authentic knowledge-based theory to applied skills in STEM education, ensuring Frontier’s high school graduates will
be prepared to enter collegiate level science, technology, engineering and mathematics
programs with the skills to succeed on day one.
You can help now by giving to our campaign! To donate, click here!
Note: All donations are tax-deductible and a donation receipt will be provided.
Inclement Weather Procedure
During inclement weather Frontier Schools will implement a school closing policy to ensure the safety of our students.
Students may be released early or classes may be cancelled entirely due to inclement weather. Please be familiar with the following information sources in the event of school cancellations, early releases or late starts.
Channels of Communication:
1. School Website:
Please check your school’s website for information regarding school closings and other cancellations within minutes of a decision.
2. School Messenger:
Phone and optional voice/text messages are sent to school families when classes are cancelled, delayed or students are released early.
3. Social Media:
We will post information on the Frontier Schools District Facebook and Twitter page.
4. Radio & TV
Local stations share announcements on-air and on their websites.
Frontier Schools
Website: frontierschools.org
Location: 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontierschools/
Twitter: @FrontierSchools
Frontier School of Innovation (PreK-3)
Website: kcfsi.org
Location: 6700 Corporate Dr, Kansas City, MO 64120
Phone: (816) 393-1907
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation/
Twitter: @FrontierSchools
Frontier School of Innovation Middle (4-8)
Website: kcfsi.org
Location: 1575 North Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6202
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation/
Twitter: @FrontierSchools
Frontier STEM High School
Website: frontierstem.org
Location: 6455 East Commerce Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 541-8200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontierstemhighschool/
Twitter: @FrontierSchools
Frontier School of Excellence
Website: kcfse.org
Location: 5605 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64110
Phone: (816) 822-1331
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frontierschoolofexcellence/
Twitter: @FrontierSchools