FRONTIER EAGLE NEWS

August 25, 2024

A Note from the FMS Administrative Team

Dear FMS Families,

We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for the warm welcome and positive energy that filled our school during the first week back.

It has been a pleasure to see our students and staff connecting and diving back into learning. The enthusiasm and excitement that filled the halls were truly inspiring.

We are grateful for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can create a wonderful and enriching learning experience for our students.

Thank you again for making the first week back such a success!

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)

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

Here are the upcoming PTSA events.

PTSA kickoff meeting. Tuesday August 27th 6:30-7:30 in the library.
Dining night out at Chick-Fil-A Tuesday, September 3rd from 4-8 at the lake saint louis location.
Friday night lights event on Friday September 13th.
Here is the link for spirit wear -- LAST DAY TO ORDER -- August 30th

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/spirit-wear-24-25-13598

If you want a class color t-shirt, make sure you visit the store!!

PICTURE DAY

Thursday, August 29th

Picture Day is this Thursday during the school day. Please see below for information from Trotter about school pictures.

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.

Kona Ice Celebration Days

Parents/Guardians

As we enter the 24-25 school year, Frontier Middle School plans to have celebration/award days at the end of each quarter to enhance the middle school experience for your students! These days will consist of fun activities and celebrations. They will take place on the early release days ending 1st (10/18), 2nd (12/20), and 3rd (3/21) quarters. During these days, students will be able to purchase Kona Ice. In all, we will have a total of 5 events during the school day where students will have the opportunity to purchase Kona Ice (3 celebration days, Friday 9/6, and during the MAP BBQ).

Season Pass: Kona offers the opportunity to purchase a "season pass" that will get your student Kona at each of the 5 events.
Pay-it-forward: Kona also offers the chance for you to purchase a Kona drink for students that cannot afford one, but are deserving through the Pay-it-forward program

Please note that students will be able to purchase Kona at each individual event should you choose not to get a season pass. If interested in purchasing a "season pass" or the pay-it-forward program, please click the link below.

Your Kona Pass link is:

https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K6854416598

*Kona "season pass" is only eligible at the 5 school day events. It will not apply to the evening Tailgate/Friday Night Lights event.

Chromebook RUP Form & Insurance

RUP (Responsible Use Policy): Must be completed ONLINE this year. Parents will have the opportunity to read through the policies and accept the terms using the FOCUS parent portal. Students will not have Chromebook internet permissions until the parent has accepted and signed the RUP form.Chromebook Insurance is available for $20 per device annually. Participation is optional.

Chromebook Insurance:

Coverage takes effect once payment is received and is not retroactive. Buying into the

program provides coverage only during the current school year, so from the time

payment is received through the end of the school year. The program fee is

non-refundable and does not transfer to the next school year if the insurance is not

used.

Ways to purchase Technology Insurance:

In Person - Insurance may be purchased in the main office in the form of a personal check made out to Wentzville School District.
Online - https://wsdr4.revtrak.net/ (Select grade level > school > Technology.)

Our insurance program will cover two replacements during the school year. The two

items covered under this program are the LCD screens and keyboard replacements. The

two items covered for that school year can be one screen and one keyboard, two

screens, or two keyboards. Buying into this program does not cover Chromebooks that

are lost, stolen, or needing to be totally replaced. Any additional replacements after the

first two that are covered, then the student will be charged a replacement fine for each

subsequent screen replacement and keyboard replacement. Willful and deliberate

damages to the Chromebook will cause the student to be charged with the replacement

cost for the replacement part or the whole Chromebook, and will not be covered under

the insurance program. All payments for damages not covered by insurance must be

made in person in the main office.

Approximate costs without insurance.

❖ LCD Screen Replacement - $40

❖ Keyboard Repair - $11.64

❖ Total Chromebook Replacement - $271

A Message From the Nurse

ATHLETIC PHYSICALS

All athletes must have a physical completed and turned in prior to the first day of practice.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

Medication drop-off must be done by appointment only. Please contact Nurse Alisha directly. Her information is provided below.
Parents are required to bring medication to school in properly labeled prescription bottles.

FMS NURSE CONTACT INFO

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

FMS Daily Bell Schedule

FMS's start time is 7:35 a.m. Doors officially open to our students at 7:15 a.m. Please know that students who are dropped off prior to 7:15 a.m. will be required to wait in designated spots within the building prior to being released to their classrooms, as staff supervision does not begin until 7:15 a.m.

FMS Bell Schedules 2024-2025