FRONTIER EAGLE NEWS

November 17, 2024

A Note from the FMS Administrative Team

FMS Families,

Welcome to our latest school newsletter! We are excited to share the latest happenings at Frontier Middle School. Inside, you will find important updates, upcoming events, and student achievements.

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

FMS has received feedback 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.

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.

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)

iReady Incentive -- Donations Needed!

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.

FMS Staff Shout Out

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

PTSA

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:

November 19th -- PTSA Meeting at FMS Library 6:30pm-7:30pm
December 6th -- 8th Grade Mixer (See details below!)
February 7th -- 7th Grade Mixer
April 4th -- 6th Grade Mixer

8th Grade Mixer Information

Mark your calendars! The 8th Grade Mixer is on December 6th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased now online using this link or during lunch from December 4th to 6th. We need your help to make this a memorable event. Please consider volunteering by using this link!

8th Grade Night at Liberty High School

Student Council Turkey Drive

Wentzville WOW Factor!

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.

Parent Coffee

We invite you to join us for our upcoming Parent Coffee on Tuesday, December 17 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.

WSD Inclement Weather Procedures

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.

Frontier Middle School MRA Results

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.

TSA Fall Leadership Conference

Congratulations to our Students for their accomplishments at the TSA Fall Leadership Conference.

Jesselin won the art design concept for the MO state TSA t shirt & lapel pin
Kaden and Colsen's team received 1st place in Chapter Team
Manya's team received 3rd place in Promotional Marketing
Jesselin's team received 2nd place in Promotional Marketing
Shirtan's team received 1st place in Promotional Marketing

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Jesselin on winning the State Shirt and Lapel Pin Design contest for TSA! Her artwork will be worn by every student and exchanged with other states and countries. Amazing work!

TSA Award Winning Design

FMS Students at TSA Fall Leadership Conference

HOSA Events

FMS HOSA Students

Ten members of the FMS HOSA Executive team attended the Competitive Events workshop on November 15th. Sponsor Mrs. Angie Schmitt

FMS HOSA Students

Sixteen of our HOSA members participated in the Fall Leadership Conference in Columbia, MO, on October 27th and 28th.

FMS HOSA Students

Liam and Ajay are participating in a simulated Clinical Laboratory Science scenario. They are tasked with determining the blood type of a mock patient sample to identify the correct blood type needed for an emergency transfusion.

A Message From the Nurse

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

Big Smiles Dentist

Big Smiles Dentist is coming December 4th.

For more information about Big Smiles and to register your student, please visit the following link.

Future Eagle Cheer Clinic

Please join us for our Future Eagles Cheer Clinic, on December 8th for Grades K-8! It is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED that 8th graders planning on trying out for the 25/26 Season attend!

All details are attached! Use the QR on the flyer to Register by November 21!

We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you!

https://gofan.co/event/1715350?schoolId=MO72016

Donations for the Holidays

We are looking for donations for the holiday season for families at FMS and other Wentzville schools. Morning Star Church allows families to shop for brand new toys at a discounted prices. Tis the season!!

Amazon Link

Walmart Link

FMS Clubs & Activities

Important Dates and Events

November 18 - Late Start (9:35am - 2:35pm)
November 27-29 - No School Thanksgiving Break
December 2 - Late Start (9:35am - 2:35pm)
December 6 -- 8th Grade Mixer (6:30pm - 8:30pm)
December 17 -- Parent Coffee (8:00am - 10am)
December 20 -- Early Release (7:35am - 12:20pm)
December 20 -- End of Quarter 2/Semester 1
December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break
January 6 - Late Start / First day of 2nd semester
February 7 -- 7th Grade Mixer
April 4 -- 6th Grade Mixer

Wentzville School District 2024-2025 Academic Calendar

Community Partnership Opt-Out Information

Throughout the academic year, WSD partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. If you are interested in opting your student out of the presentation(s), click above.

Wentzville School District Volunteer Forms

FMS Traffic Procedures

Click here for information on FMS pick-up and drop-off procedures.