Phoenix Flyer
Volumen 15, Edicion 4 - Octubre 8, 2021
Fronteras Spanish Immersion Charter School
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
STUDENTS MAY BE DROPPED OFF NO EARLIER THAN 7:50AM! STAFF WILL GREET STUDENTS AT THE DOORS AT 7:50AM!
Minutos de Sra. Hutchins
Hello Fronteras Families!
A HUGE SHOUT OUT to our Student Ambassadors, Ruth Schweisthal and Kai Beck! Ruth and Kai presented Fronteras to the School Board Wednesday evening and wowed not only the Board Members, but the audience as well. Folks in attendance that were not associated with Fronteras, clapped and cheered after hearing Ruth and Kai address the Board and then took time to congratulate them in person afterward. If you’d like to see and hear Ruth and Kai in action, you can view the recorded Oct. 6th meeting under the School Board tab on the district website. To watch just the Ambassador’s presentation, scroll forward to about 1:11:00.
Thank You Bike Week Volunteers! Your time and attention to our students is GREATLY appreciated!
Next Friday, October 15th is the parent organized Trunk N’ Treat in the Fronteras parking lot 5:30-7:30pm. Thank you to all who are organizing and supporting this fun and safe event! This is an outdoor only event. There will be no access to the school building that evening.
**Fronteras will NOT have bus service NEXT Friday, Oct. 15th.**
Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend!
Mrs. Hutchins
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” -Herman Cain
a Beautiful letter from a grateful parent!
Acts of kindness unfortunately seem to be a rare occurrence anymore, but I wanted to give a shout out to the amazing kids and staff at this school. Since the beginning of school my kids have come home and told me on multiple occasions that other children and even older children in the school have helped them in one way or another. My older daughter was having trouble with her locker and another child just randomly came over and asked her if she needed help. My younger daughter has told me on 2 or 3 occasions where some of the older kids have helped her with her bike during bike week and I just want to say thank you and give a shout out to the parents and the staff and everyone that is fostering such a sense of community that is so needed nowadays.
Thanks again, I appreciate you and the staff in the school!
-Brenna Prestien
Morning Drop-Off Safety Requirements!
- 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!
Two Very Important Requests!
- Please DO NOT drive behind our building at any time during the school day. This is a huge safety issue, as classes are held on our blacktop, and students and staff use the four portables throughout the day.
- Students must start wearing appropriate clothing for the changing weather. Please do not allow your child to wear shorts or sandals to school. In addition, all students must have appropriate cold weather clothing.
Reporting Absences!
You can report an absence using the following in preferred order:
ParentVUE
- log into your ParentVUE account using desktop (won't let you report an absence using cell)
- click on blue "Report Absence" button to the right of your student's school photo
- follow prompts
- log into your School Dismissal Manager account using desktop or cell
- click on the day of the week the absence will occur
- create "Exception"
- click on absence
- follow prompts
- email Kami at kami.koecher@matsuk12.us
Lunch sos!
We have had an onslaught of forgotten lunches the last two weeks and our stash now consists of Rice Krispie Treats and Goldfish Crackers. Please help your child remember to pack and bring a snack and lunch to school each day. We are out of healthy options. Thank you!
Trunk Or Treat!
Friday, Oct 15, 2021, 05:30 PM
2315 North Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla, AK, USA
Picture Retakes!
- Go to www.mylifetouch.com
- Enter Picture Day ID: EVTDVJD68
Wasilla Lions Club Vision Screening Project!
- www.matsuk12.us/frc
- Scroll down to "Site Shortcuts" on right hand side
- Click on "Fronteras Forms HERE"
- Click on "Permission Slips" located on left hand side
October Subway!
If your kindergartner/1st grader needs more to eat, please fill out the 2nd-8th grade order form!
APC News!
Hello fellow parents!
Have you ever wondered what the Academic Policy Committee does at Fronteras? Well, let me tell you!
The APC has had the pleasure to award money to middle school students to help fund their immersion trip to Puerto Rico by way of the raffle tickets sold and other fundraisers that you awesome parents participate in and support.
We have also been instrumental in starting and continuing the Student Ambassador program at Fronteras in where 2 middle school students are selected (after an application and interview process) and represent our school in the community and at Fronteras to help others understand what it truly means to be a Phoenix and the benefits of language immersion.
If you are the parent of a middle school student and think your student would be an excellent Student Ambassador, please contact me and we can give them the details on how to apply.
Also, APC Board elections are approaching and we need you amazing parents to join us!
If you can commit to an hour and a half every other month during school months for a 2 year period, please fill out the application form available on the website at https://www.matsuk12.us/domain/3435, click on "APC Board Application".
We would love to have parents on our Board who want to continue to see Fronteras grow in a positive direction and who can bring their energy and enthusiasm to our meetings.
We hope to see you there!
-Jen Manion, APC Board Chair
2021 APC Election Committee Meeting!
Fronteras’ APC Elections Committee will have a meeting October 11, 2021, at 2PM to discuss open seats for the 2021 Academic Policy Committee (APC) Elections. Please contact Solveig at solveig.eidsness@matsuk12.us to join meeting via Zoom.
2021-2022 Yearbooks!
It's time to order your 2021-2022 Fronteras Yearbook!
- Go to: www.treering.com/validate
- Enter school passcode: 1014981488732281
Communication is key!
Permission Slips!
- www.matsuk12.us/frc
- Scroll down to "Site Shortcuts" on right hand side
- Click on "Fronteras Forms HERE"
- Click on "Permission Slips" located on left hand side
October Birthdays!
Staff Pets!
Mrs. Fink's Saint Bernard, Stella!
Mrs. Brown's Beta fish, Oliver!
Sra. Smith's German Shepard/Lab mix, Lily!
Gabriel is a master at Rubik's Cube and solved all of these during lunch!
4/5 Grade work in a collaborative setting on Spanish verbs!
1st Grade works on Hispanic Heritage Month!
Brought to you by the letter D! Thank you, Amelie, for D-elivering D-onuts to the staff!
First snow of 2021!
Fronteras artists stayed busy during the school closure! Many opted to create a work of art at home inspired by Mexican-American muralist David Moldonado who illustrates animals wearing silly hats. Here are some of our proud artists and their unique artworks.
Fisher is a pro at virtual learning!
Will G. shows off his awesome letter practice. Thank you Mrs. Avery for celebrating our students!
Annabelle shares her letter and reading practice!
Kindergarten is all eyes on you!
Bike Week!
Who's taking kindergarten on vacation with them?
CONGRATULATIONS 6th grade students Clark Rosenvall and Byron Reynolds! Clark and Byron each submitted winning entries for the Wasilla Library’s Bookmark Contest! See their fantastic artwork below! Thank you Srta. Pierce for encouraging your students to participate!
Mrs. Strickler's Mystery Science Project
Congratulations to Sra. Carranza's class for solving this week's ¿Sabías Que? and winning the cake piñata!
Curriculum Information!
We had some great conversation on our Parent FB page regarding curriculum and instruction. You can find all required standards for each grade level and content area on the school district website. Follow the steps below to familiarize yourself with standards taught in MSBSD K-12 public schools:
- Go to www.matsuk12.us
- Click on "Departments"
- Click on "Instruction"
- Under "CURRICULUM" click on "More Information"
- After reading this section, please email Miss Kami at: kami.koecher@matsuk12.us and tell her one of the steps in retrieving curriculum information stated above. If you do this, your Fronteras student(s) will receive a Subway cookie coupon.