FRONTIER EAGLE NEWS

FMS Families,

This newsletter has a lot of important information about upcoming events, student achievements, and key dates to remember. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read through it and discover all the wonderful things happening in our school community. Together, we can create a successful and enriching learning experience for all our students.

Stay informed with our Daily Announcements, created by Mr. Rumbo's talented 8th Grade Publications Class. Visit our school website for the latest updates.

To make your child's check-in and check-out process as efficient as possible, we kindly request that you have the barcode image from the Focus app ready when visiting the school. This will significantly speed up the process. Please remember to also have your photo ID with you. Thank you for your cooperation.

As a friendly reminder, outside food is permitted only for birthdays, as previously communicated. Thank you for your cooperation.

Teams are starting to plan Field Trips, if you are interested in volunteering you will need to complete the paperwork in order to attend. Please see below under Wentzville School District Volunteer Forms.

Sincerely,

Dr. Kathryn Greer, Principal

Mr. Eric Eubank, Assistant Principal (Sixth Grade)

Mr. Kevin Kuehl, Assistant Principal (Seventh Grade)

Mr. Adam Bender, Assistant Principal (Eighth Grade)

We understand that drop-off and pick-up at FMS can sometimes take time.

For the safety of all students, please DO NOT:

• Drop off or pick up students in the school parking lot.
• Drop off students on Highway DD by the stoplight.
• Perform U-turns in the front of the FMS parking lot.

If you are concerned about your student arriving to school on time, please plan to arrive earlier.

Student safety is our top priority.

In addition, FMS receives feedback frequently from the Sommerlin HOA regarding student drop-offs in the neighborhood. To ensure a smooth and safe morning routine for everyone, please drop off your student directly on the FMS campus. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Please take a few minutes and review FMS Traffic procedures.

Student testing plays a crucial role in assessing student progress, identifying areas for improvement, and providing valuable data to inform our instructional practices.

With your generous donation, we can motivate and incentivize our students. Your contribution will directly support:

• Diagnostic assessments: These assessments help to pinpoint specific learning challenges and guide targeted interventions.
• Progress monitoring assessments: These assessments allow us to track student progress over time and make adjustments to our instruction as needed.

Please use this link to donate!

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Stay informed with our Daily Announcements, created by Mr. Rumbo's talented 8th Grade Publications Class. Visit our school website for the latest updates.

To show your appreciation, we invite you to complete a Staff Shout Out Form. This is a simple way to share your thoughts and experiences with our staff. Whether it's a teacher who has gone above and beyond, an Instructional Assistant who has provided exceptional support, or a staff member who has made a positive impact on your child's life, we want to hear about it!

Please click the link below to access the Staff Shout Out Form:

2024-2025 FMS Staff Shout Out Form

If you have not signed up to join PTSA, please consider joining! Here is a link to the form.

Check us out on Facebook @Frontier Middle School PTSA

Check us out on Instagram @fms_ptsa

Here are the upcoming PTSA events:

• January 28 -- PTSA Meeting at FMS Library 6:30pm - 7:30pm
• February 7th -- 7th Grade Mixer
• April 4th -- 6th Grade Mixer

On Sunday, January 12th, the St. Louis Suburban Middle School Honor Jazz Band performed at Lindbergh High School. Out of over 600 students who auditioned, only 19 were selected. Congratulations to Noah Voh, 8th-grade student at FMS, for achieving this prestigious honor!

Has your child's teacher made a significant impact on their education and life? Do you want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? The WSD rolled out a new way to honor our staff, and it only takes a few minutes to do. Nominate a teacher or employee for a Wentzville Wow Factor Award anytime throughout the school year to let them know they are making a difference! Nominate a Staff Member.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming Parent Coffee on Wednesday, February 12th from 8-10 am in the Library. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, learn about what's happening in your child's classroom, and provide valuable feedback.

During the Parent Coffee, we will discuss:

• School Updates: Learn about recent achievements, upcoming events, and important announcements.
• Classroom Visits: Have the chance to visit classrooms and see their learning environment firsthand.
• Open Discussion: Share your thoughts, questions, and concerns with school administrators.

We encourage you to attend this informative and engaging event. Please sign up for this event here.

Candy Gram Sale for Crisis Nursery!

• When: February 3rd - 7th
• Where:
  • Before school: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM in front of the main office
  • During lunch
• Cost: 50 cents each
• Delivery: February 11th

Student Council Spirit Week: February 11th-14th

• Monday: PJ Day
• Tuesday: Red Out Day
• Wednesday: Twinning Day
• Thursday: Anything But a Water Bottle Day
• Friday: Pink Out & Happy Valentine's Day

The National Junior Honor Society at Frontier Middle School is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 28th from 3:00- 6:00 pm. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: FrontierMS to schedule an appointment.

Each student who recruits one presenting donor will be given a prize.

8th Grade Track and Field season officially begins on March 3rd! Find more information on the FMS Track and Field website.

As we approach the colder months, we want to re-share the District communication that has information regarding the WSD's inclement weather procedures for the 2024-25 school year. This year, snow days one and two will be traditional snow days. After our second snow day this year, we will switch to AMI (alternative methods of instruction) for snow days three through seven. Read more on what to expect this winter here. View AMI assignments here.

Our school's Measurable Results Survey (MRA) data is in! Thank you to our families, staff, and students for participating in this survey. This survey has helped us identify strengths as well as areas where we can improve and track our school's overall progress. Click here to view our school's highlights. View district-wide survey results here.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

• Medication can be dropped off any time during school hours.
• Parents are required to bring medication to school in properly labeled prescription bottles.
• You must have a Doctor's Order for all medication. Including inhalers, daily meds, epipens, any over the counter medications. etc

FMS NURSE CONTACT INFO

Nurse Alisha Mecker
636-625-1026 ext. 33233
Fax: 636-445-5327
alishamecker@wsdr4.org

• January 20 -- NO SCHOOL
• January 28 -- PTSA Meeting 6:30 pm
• January 29 -- 8th Grade Parent Night @ Liberty High School 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
• February 7 -- 7th Grade Mixer
• February 10 -- Late Start
• February 17 -- NO SCHOOL
• February 18 -- PD Day -- NO SCHOOL
• March 3 -- 8th Grade Track & Field 1st Day of Practice

• March 10 -- Late Start
• March 18 -- Team 7D Field Trip
• March 21 -- Early Release @ 12:20
• March 21 -- End of 3rd Quarter
• March 24-28 -- NO SCHOOL
• April 4 -- 6th Grade Mixer
• April 8 -- PD Day -- NO SCHOOL
• April 21 -- Late Start
• April 28 -- MAP Testing
• April 29 -- MAP Testing
• April 30 -- MAP Testing
• May 1 -- MAP Testing
• May 2 -- MAP Testing
• May 5 -- MAP Testing
• May 6 -- MAP Testing
• May 7 -- MAP Testing
• May 8 -- MAP Testing
• May 9 -- MAP Testing
• May 9 -- 7th & 8th Grade Choir Field Trip to Six Flags
• May 16 -- 8th Grade Field Trip to Six Flags
• May 30 -- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL -- Early Release at 12:20 pm

Principal

Dr. Kathryn Greer

kathryngreer@wsdr4.org

Assistant Principals

Eric Eubank (6th Grade)

ericeubank@wsdr4.org

Kevin Kuehl (7th Grade)

kevinkuehl@wsdr4.org

Adam Bender (8th Grade)

adambender@wsdr4.org

Counselors

Beth Overton (6th Grade)

bethoverton@wsdr4.org

Meghan Boschert (7th Grade)

meghanboschert@wsdr4.org

Jamie Schubert (8th Grade)

jamieschubert@wsdr4.org

Jeff Yin (Educational Support Counselor)

jeffreyyin@wsdr4.org

School Resource Officer

Tyler Northrup

tylernorthrup@wsdr4.org

Website: https://www.wentzville.k12.mo.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=35
Location: 9233 Highway Dd, O'Fallon, MO, USA
Phone: 636-625-1026
Twitter: @WSD_Frontier