Did you know that the Douglas County School District has 92 schools and a $300 million backlog of capital investments that are needed in these buildings – this includes our school! Please take a couple of minutes to watch this brief video where our Superintendent explains in more detail. Learn more at https://funding.dcsdk12.org/bond-overview

Video Link: https://youtu.be/os2m5hlXYIE?feature=shared

The students and staff of Frontier Valley Elementary would like to invite any Veterans or Active Military members to our Veteran's Day assembly at Frontier Valley on 11/11/24 at 9:00am. In order for our school to prepare for our guests, we are asking our Veterans and family members to RSVP by 3:00pm on 11/8/24. The assembly will start promptly at 9:00am on 11/11, please arrive by 8:45am.

Kindergarten registration for the '25-'26 school year opens in December - be on the look out for more information.

During the annual testing window of April 7-April 25, 2025, the Douglas County School District will be required to administer the following state-mandated assessments.

You can view the FVE testing schedule HERE (subject to changes). If you have specific questions about testing schedules or procedures, please contact your school assessment coordinator, Christin Pursley at cfpursley@dcsdk12.org.

Parents/guardians may excuse their students from testing if they wish to do so by following this process.

Thank you for your partnership in helping students succeed.

First Round Open Enrollment for the 25/26 school year opens on November 1st at 8am and closes on December 2nd at 4:00pm. Please click HERE for more information.

Dear Parents,

We’re excited to announce that we will be partnering with Original Works this Fall, the original art-based fundraising company! Students have created artwork at school so you can have your child’s art

reproduced onto a variety of keepsake products ranging from Mugs to Magnets. Ordering will be done online and will take place in October/November. The products make great holiday gifts for family members as well as wonderful keepsakes for the students. Orders will arrive at school before winter break. And the icing on the cake is our school earns a profit from every order placed! These funds go directly to the art classroom to fund items such as paint, clay, construction paper and much more!!!

Complete details on how to order will be sent home soon, so keep an eye out for your personalized flyer!

Thank you for supporting this unique and creative program!

Sincerely,

Nicole Rivard

Frontier Valley Art Teacher

Auditions will be held on January 14th & 16th. Our show will take place Friday, February 7th, 2025! More details to come!

Our 4th and 5th graders will have an opportunity to participate in the written try out for this year’s spelling bee on either December 5th or 9th. This is completely optional for all 4th and 5th graders. Tryouts will occur during school hours. The top 25 spellers will receive more information on December 10th in regards to practices, study tips and bee process. Our school bee will be held January 10th at 1:30pm in our library.

Supporting an ecosystem is a main theme throughout the book Whale Fall by Melissa Stewart. Frontier Valley is participating in the district-wide community toiletry drive to support SECOR CARES, a Douglas County nonprofit organization. All donated items will help families in need in Douglas County. If your family is able to donate any of the items listed below please have your child drop them off in the library by Friday, November 8th (there is a bin for each grade level). The grade level that brings in the most donations will win a reward of their choice. Also, the top three schools based on student population and number of items collected will receive $1,000 for their libraries!

Items needed:

Hand, Body & Bar Soap

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Dental Floss/Mouthwash

Shampoo & Conditioner

Facial Tissue/ Toilet Paper

Deodorant

Hand/Body Lotion

Chapstick

Hair Brushes/Combs

Safety Razors

Feminine Hygiene Products

Adult Diapers/Bed Liners

This month the counselor lessons will focus on teaching how to be an upstander and work toward creating a positive school climate where everyone feels welcome and respected. Students will focus on how our differences make us unique and should be celebrated.

As we move into November, it is also a good time to focus on gratitude. At this age, children are exploring the world around them, and introducing gratitude can have a powerful impact on their growth and happiness. Practicing gratitude helps children focus on the positives, which can boost their mood, improve friendships, and increase resilience. When children recognize and appreciate small, positive moments—like playing with a friend or enjoying a fun activity—they build an optimistic outlook. Studies show that gratitude fosters empathy, reduces stress, and strengthens self-esteem, all of which help children feel more secure and motivated.

Practicing Gratitude at Home

Practicing Gratitude for Children and Teens

Career Fair

Please reach out to Liz or complete this form if you are interested in presenting in our 2nd annual career fair on April 29th, 2025. It is so valuable to have a variety of careers represented so our students can start imagining all their career possibilities. Thank you for all of your support for Career Day!

Liz Van Otten, School Counselor

evanotten@dcsdk12.org

(303) 387-8486

evanotten@dcsdk12.org

Our fall book fair will run Nov. 11-15! The money we raise from each book fair funds holiday books given to all students, grants for new teachers to stock their classrooms and other items such as a mobile microphone system for school events. If you'd like to volunteer as a cashier (it's easy, we promise!) or to help set up or tear down the fair, please sign up for a spot below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AA4A72DABFE3-52807145-fall#/

Want to use an eWallet (it's basically like a gift card) for your child to shop? Here's a video explaining how it works, as well as a link to set it up with the amount of money of your choosing:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5615720

The fair is open every day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will stay open until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. It also will be open during the Veteran's Day assembly.

Thanks as always for your support! If you have questions about the fair or volunteering, please email Leah Woodbury at leahwoodbury@gmail.com.

PLCs foster a culture of continuous improvement within our school. By working in teams, teachers can identify challenges, brainstorm solutions, and implement new strategies. This collaborative approach ensures that we are constantly striving to meet the needs of every student.

Our Student Council would like to thank you for your generosity and support. During our Sock Drive, our school collected 800 pairs of socks for the Douglas and Elbert County Communities!

• Thank you, Erin Wilkens, for leading our Trunk or Treat this year! And a big thank you to our volunteers and everyone who shared candy and hosted trunks. It was a SPOOKTACULAR time! If you have photos please tag us on facebook!

• Ongoing Fundraising opportunities for our school!

King Soopers Rewards- Sign up under ““Frontier Valley Education Alliance”

American Furniture Warehouse- Mention Frontier Valley at checkout

Longmont Dairy Bring in your milk caps!

Join us at Chick Fil A from 4:00 - 8:00 for our November Restaurant night.