FRONTIER NEWS
MARCH
KC STEM FEST 2018!
Donuts with Dad
Kinders Celebrate Valentine's Day
Kindness Club
Frontier School of Innovation Middle’s Kindness Club meets each week to come up with new and creative ways to spread kindness throughout the school! Students in the Kindness Club created s’more packages for teachers as a Valentine’s Day surprise!
We couldn’t be s’more happy to be apart of FSI Middle!
Alumni Spotlight: Demetrius Cooper
Demetrius has many fond memories looking back on his time at FSE; one in particular was his time spent in theatre class. Demetrius shared, “I had the privilege of choosing the scripts for my classmates to act out - it was a great feeling and made me consider becoming a director.” Demetrius also remembers the great memories, experiences, and opportunities he had while involved in the College Readiness Leadership Program (CRLP).
“Frontier School of Excellence was a great place for me to receive my education; I was able to learn perseverance and understand the importance of staying focused on my goals."
Calendar Updates
Pending no future inclement weather, please see below for calendar updates:
4th Quarter will begin on MARCH 19th, 2018.
Last day of school will be on MAY 23rd, 2018.
Summer School Dates: Coming Soon!
Frontier Schools Safety and Security
It is never easy to hear about or understand senseless school tragedies. Our students are our top priority and Frontier Schools is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for them. We continually assess and evaluate our protocols and security systems. Processes in place include:
Security Guards:
Each school has an assigned security guard stationed in the front lobby. They circulate through the building and the grounds at various times to make sure everything is secured.
Secured Entries:
All schools have secured entries which require office staff or a security guard to allow entry into the buildings.
Visitors:
All visitors must provide photo identification. IDs are scanned through our Raptor Security System and a background check is quickly conducted.
Cameras:
Security cameras are in place throughout the buildings and parking lots and record any activity in or on school grounds.
Training/Drills:
All teachers and staff members practice fire, tornado and intruder drills on a regular basis. In addition, teachers are trained in CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention) and ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate).
Trauma Informed Care:
Frontier Schools are trauma informed schools and have measures in place to assist students and families.
Social Workers:
Each school has a Crisis Intervention Team allowing students access to social workers and/or other trained staff members who need assistance throughout the school day.
Frontier Schools will continue to assess and evaluate to make sure our students are learning in a safe and secure environment.
Parent Academy - Saturday, April 28th
Parents and guardians are invited to participate in various sessions including, Birth Control, Pregnancy Prevention, Budgeting & Personal Finance, Suicide Prevention, Drug & Alcohol Awareness, MAP Testing Tips & Tricks, How to Help Your Child with Math Homework, etc.
More information to come - stay tuned!
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Watson at jwatson@frontierschools.org.
Frontier Schools Complimentary Yard Signs!
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.
Multicultural Festival!
Please join us on April 13th for our district-wide, annual Multicultural Festival that celebrates and connects the many cultures that are represented at Frontier Schools. Our diverse student body draws from more than 10 countries - this is something to celebrate! The event is meant to capture and create community by encouraging people to learn from each other while sharing tradition and culture.
While the Festival takes place all in one evening, preparing and getting ready for the hundreds of students, families, and community members that come takes months. Our staff, students, and families work very hard preparing their country booths, performances, and eclectic dishes. Country booths are designed to highlight the country's flag, traditions, celebrations, foods, dress and notable art. This fun and exciting event is guaranteed to have something for everyone, including: music, dance, poetry, art, games, and an abundance of authentic foods representing diverse cultures.
We hope to see you there!
Importance of Attendance & Student Portal
Importance of Attendance:
Encouraging regular school attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your child for success – both in school and in life. When you make school attendance a priority, you help your child get better grades, develop healthy life habits, and avoid dangerous behavior.
Attention Parents! Your child must be present at school at least 90% throughout the school year to be promoted to the next grade level. To assist you in monitoring this, we've updated the Attendance Tab in the Student Portal.
KC STEM Fest 2018 Donations!
Have questions or need help? Contact Jennifer Watson at (816) 241-6200 or jwatson@frontierschools.org.
Playground Project: Update
The construction of the Playground Project will begin on March 1st, 2018 and should be completed by Spring 2018.
FSI Elementary is home to K-3rd grade classes for approximately 500 students, but is proud to announce the opening of the new Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program for the 2018-19 school year. These school years offer them their last opportunity to still be kids before moving on to middle school.
With our increased enrollment, recess on the playground at FSI Elementary needs additional space and updated equipment.
If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Watson at jwatson@frontierschools.org.
FSHS Celebrates Black History Month
Science Olympiad Competition
The Science Olympiad Club at Frontier School of Innovation Middle competed in the Science Olympiad Regionals for the 3rd year in a row! Students competed in 18 different events such as Optics, Experimental Design, Thermodynamics, Roller Coaster and so much more against 17 teams! They excelled to 12th place in the competition with a team consisting of four 8th graders, one 7th grader, and eight 6th graders. They cannot wait to compete again next year!
Thank you to the Science Olympiad coaches - Mrs. Raymer, Ms. Wallace, Ms. Isum, and Mr. Novotny for your guidance and positive motivation!
Family Night at FSI Elementary
Family Night continues to be a big success for FSI families and staff!
FSI Middle 8th Graders Shadow FSHS
We can’t wait to see all the new freshman faces this fall!
Book Fair
During the week of February 26th - March 2nd, both Frontier School of Innovation Elementary and Middle School hosted their semi-annual Book Fair in their school’s library. Each classroom scheduled times for students to visit and browse the selection of new books, games, and school supplies. Students created a wish list to share with their families. The Book Fair stayed open after school so families could purchase the items their child/ren’s wished for.
FSHS vs. FSE Basketball Game
Basketball season is in full swing! On January 19th, Frontier STEM High School Panthers played Frontier School of Excellence Falcons for the second time this season! The competition was fiercely fun as the two teams faced off in another great game! It has been an exciting season for the Panthers and Falcons!
FSE Attends AT&T Aspire Mentoring Academy
The University of Kansas Cancer Center Tours FSHS
On February 8th, Christine Wilson and Dr. Lisa Harlen-Williams, representatives from the University of Kansas Cancer Center received a student led tour of Frontier STEM High School. The National Cancer Center Institute provides training and education to students interested in science and medical research.
Thank you Ms. Wilson and Dr.Harlen-Williams for visiting STEM High School, we look forward to partnering with you!
Damion Watson, CRLP Guest Speaker Visits
Damion Watson, a College Readiness Leadership Program (CRLP) guest speaker visited Frontier School of Excellence students on February 13th, to demonstrate how to build and maintain professional relationships. Mr. Watson gave an outgoing and detailed presentation that motivated students to practice their networking skills while inspiring students to feel more confident in networking settings.
YMCA Visits FSHS
FSHS Experiences The Beyond Planet Earth Exhibit
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. SchoolMessenger:
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
Email: newsletter@frontierschools.org
Website: frontierschools.org
Location: 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6200
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschools
Twitter: @frontierschools
Frontier School of Innovation Elementary (Pre K-3)
Website: kcfsi.org
Location: 6700 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 363-1907
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation
Frontier School of Innovation Middle (4-8)
Website: kcfsi.org
Location: 1575 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6202
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofinnovation
Frontier STEM High School (9-12)
Website: frontierstem.org
Location: 6455 East Commerce Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 541-8200
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierstemhighschool
Frontier School of Excellence (6-12)
Website: kcfse.org
Location: 5605 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 822-1331
Facebook: facebook.com/frontierschoolofexcellence