Phoenix Flyer

Email: jennifer.schmidt-hutchins@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/frc
Location: 2315 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK, USA
Phone: 907-376-2223
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/395724157599339

Hello Fronteras Families,

Thank you for a great couple of weeks! Students are down to only 11 days of school and there are so many activities on the calendar! I cannot believe how quickly the school year is passing!

We had a super successful K-2 Spanish Spelling Bee April 26th! Congratulations Liam Jones for taking first place, Sophia Oliver second, and Finlo Linden took third place! We are so proud of all our K-2 participants! Thank you, Sra. Hernandez and Sr. Pantoja for once again organizing a fabulous opportunity to allow our kiddos to shine!

Our lottery for next school year was held the evening of April 30th. Thank you to Associate Superintendent, Robyn Harris, for drawing the names for new incoming students as well as those on grade level waitlists. Thank you, APC Chair, Kirsten Mason, for recording names as they were drawn.

Congratulations to our new Student Ambassadors, Scarlett Wood and Bella Atkinson! All applicants shined during their interview Wednesday morning; it was a very difficult decision for the committee. I’m sorry I won’t have the opportunity to work with Scarlett and Bella, but I am confident they will do an amazing job representing Fronteras beautifully! It has been a sincere pleasure working with this year’s Ambassadors, Mia and Reagan. They were eloquent when they spoke publicly, flexible with their schedules, and they generated wonderful ideas for the Ambassador program’s continued success.

Activities still to come:

· Spring Musical May 9th @ 1pm

· Spring Musical May 10th @ 8:30am

· Kinder & 1st grade Wonderland Park Picnic May 10th from 10-2pm

· Kindergarten Graduation May 14th @ 1pm

· 8th grade Promotion May 15th @ 1pm

· MVFCU Middle School Financial Fair May 16th

· Field Day May 17th begins @ 9am

· Last Day for Students is May 20th!

Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend!

“Wherever you go, no matter the weather, always bring your own sunshine.”

Most Sincerely,

Sra. Hutchins

• PLEASE RESPECT ALL DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY OUR MORNING TRAFFIC VOLUNTEER
• STUDENTS MUST STAY IN PARENT VEHICLE UNTIL STAFF ARE PRESENT AT FRONT DOOR
• VEHICLES MUST PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD
• PARENTS MAY NOT GET OUT OF VEHICLE AT SIDEWALK – PARK IN THE PARKING LOT INSTEAD
• STUDENTS MUST BE READY TO EXIT VEHICLE AT SIDEWALK – DO NOT DELAY OTHER PARENTS
• SCHOOL DOORS CLOSE AT 8:00AM – STUDENTS MUST RING DOORBELL WHEN ARRIVING AFTER 8:00AM
• PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY, USE BLINKER WHEN NECESSARY, AND BE AWARE OF SURROUNDINGS

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION!

We are thrilled to announce that our PE program has been awarded one of the Ski 4 Kids Equipment Grants by the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage (NSAA) to purchase more ski boots for our students! This incredible grant will make a world of difference for our young skiers, ensuring they have the right size boots for a safer and more enjoyable skiing experience. We extend our deepest gratitude to NSAA for their generosity and commitment to promoting winter sports and healthy lifestyles among our youth. With their support, we can provide our students with the proper equipment they need to thrive on the trails! But wait, there's more! We're doubly excited to share that our amazing APC Board has stepped up to the plate and matched the grant, doubling our purchasing power! Thank you, APC Board! Together, with the support of NSAA and our APC Board, we're expanding our ski program!

Please take the time to visit the NSAA website and all the great Nordic skiing opportunities they have for kids and families, such as the AMH Anchorage Cup races or the annual Ski 4 Kids event, most of these events are free for kids! https://anchoragenordicski.com/

The Cuckoo will be performed by 4th-8th grade

Hats will be performed by k-3rd grade

Parents, family and friends have two opportunities to watch the school musical. All students will perform at both times.

May 9th at 1:00 pm

or

May 10th at 8:30am

Happy birthday to our first group of birthdays!

Congratulations to our new Student Ambassadors Bella Atkinson and Scarlett Wood!
Thank you to our interview committee: Sr. Pantoja, APC Chair Kirsten Mason, and Mat-Su iTech Administrative Secretary, Darjon Gimm

🎉 Get Ready for a Day of Outdoor Fun at Field Day! Permission Slip Required 🎉

Date: Friday, May 17th Field Day Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The best day of the year is finally here! Thank you for supporting the Fronteras Field Day this year. It wouldn't happen without all your support. Our goal is for Field Day to be a fun day of team bonding for the students right before we close our school year. Thank you so much to our wonderful volunteers and behind-the-scenes planners. Please click on the link below if you haven't had a chance to sign up, so we can make all of our fun events come into fruition. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Activities Galore:

1. Bouncy House
2. Slip and Slide
3. Obstacle Course
4. Dunk Tank
5. Petting Zoo
6. Skateboards
7. Foam Station
8. Traverse Rock Wall Climbing
9. Rope Climbing
10. Slack Lines
11. Bikes
12. Razor Scooter
13. Swinging Scooter
14. Razor Trikes
15. Water Balloons (refillable)
16. Soccer
17. Gaga Ball
18. Mindful Movement
19. Water Blasters
20. Candy Blaster
21. Snacks

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

volunteersignup.org/R7WBP

We kindly ask for your support in supervising and ensuring the safety of all participants.

Here is a checklist of items that will help everyone to prepare for a great day:

• Comfortable shorts or pants/layers as needed for weather/recommended for trails and being active
• Lunch- sack/picnic lunch and snacks (no microwaved food)
• Water zone stations- towel and consider wearing swimwear under attire or clothes you are okay getting wet in along with a packed change of clothes for after the water zone. Students will have time to change after but not before the water zone. Students must wear a life jacket if they cannot swim well/comfortable in water. Wetsuits might help if you have one if the weather is cold that day. ***Dunk Tank and Slip and Slide are dependent on enough parent volunteers to help with set up and supervision during our event to ensure safety.
• Tennis/athletic Shoes that are easy to take on and off
• Optional (small game/toy for Rest and Refresh time inside classroom, water blaster/gun for water zone only, personal helmet if desired for possible/optional strider/scooter time (if space permits)
• Hat (outside during field day if sunny)
• Water Bottle w/name on it
• Sunglasses if sunny
• Sunscreen if needed
• Good Sportsmanship
• Have FUN!

Zone Leaders Needed: This year, we're seeking enthusiastic Zone Leaders to oversee specific areas and guide volunteers and students throughout the day. If you're interested in taking on this role, please sign up here.

Grade levels will be traveling to eight different zones during Field Day. We will all stop for a picnic lunch at 11:15-11:45. Parent volunteers are welcome to join us (please no siblings unless they are next year kindergarteners, and they must have a permission slip). We welcome parents to attend our Field Day, and we do request that if you do attend on Friday, you sign up to help.

Field Day Station Rotation Time Frames: 30 minutes each

8:45-9:15 Rotation 1

9:15-9:45 Rotation 2

9:45-10:15 Rotation 3

10:15-10:45 Rotation 4

10:45-11:15 Rotation 5

11:15-11:45 Rotation 6

11:45-12:15 Picnic Lunch for everyone. Get lunches then move to your last or next rotation zone (Rotation 6 or find a place to eat lunch inside or outside-your choice)

12:15-12:45 Rotation 7

12:45-1:15 Rotation 8

Let's come together as a community to make this Field Day an unforgettable success! Your participation and support mean the world to us, and we're eagerly looking forward to celebrating with you.

Warm regards,

Guin Hill

Hola Fronteras Families!

Our annual fundraiser for the art program at Fronteras is in full swing! Personalized art catalogs will go home TODAY with your artist(s). Inside the catalog you will see the artwork your child created, along with online ordering information. The deadline to order is Thursday, May 30th. square1art.com/shop

The art program at Fronteras will receive a percentage of each sale made prior to the deadline. Thank you for your support!

-Ms. Franck

Join us for a remarkable charitable event, the Diplomacy & Leadership Summit, a two-day affair (July 26 & 27) filled with inspiration, networking, and celebration. The event is bilingual!

Our principal, Sra. Hutchins, will receive the Ibero-american Education medal, and a group of K-3 Fronteras students will perform a Mexican dance.

Also, the first Mexican astronaut will receive an Honorary Doctorate Degree and the students will be able to take photos with her on July 26 in The Massay Theater.

Attendance for both days is priced at $75.00 per adult. This fee includes access to all conferences, networking sessions, the tribute unveiling, dinner, and entertainment.

The event to take pictures with the first Mexican astronaut is free to children under 16 with at least 1 paying adult. All proceeds are going towards supporting charitable causes.

Click on the link below for more information:

https://more2020.org/event/

It's time to order your 2023-2024 Fronteras Yearbook!

1. Go to www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter school passcode: 1014981488732281