

The Frank Church Statesman
December 2024
Principal's Corner
I hope everyone had a restful autumn break. We have some exciting events for the month of December. Several of our staff members and students will be participating in Stuff the Bus, where holiday goods are collected for families in need. We will also be carrying on the tradition of our holiday luncheon, where staff members help prepare and serve a delicious lunch to the students. It is a great time to be a part of the Frank Church community.
Happy Holidays to our Frank Church students and parents!
Important Dates
December 7th
Stuff the Bus
December 12th
Holiday Luncheon
FAFSA Completion Night
December 19th-20th
Finals
December 23rd-January 6th
No School - Winter Break!
January 7th
First Day of 3rd Quarter
January 20th
No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 29th
Senior Photo Day
February 17th
No School - Presidents' Day
Resources for Families
Boise School District Partners with Varsity Tutors to Offer Free 24/7 Online Tutoring for Secondary Students
Boise School District is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Varsity Tutors, bringing 24/7 online tutoring and academic resources to secondary students, free of charge through 2030. This innovative partnership ensures students in grades 7-12 have access to a comprehensive suite of academic support tools, empowering them to learn at their own pace and succeed in any subject.
Through Varsity Tutors, students can connect with flexible, on-demand support, including live tutoring sessions, essay reviews, enrichment classes, and access to celebrity-led StarCourses. The platform offers a variety of self-study tools, recorded lessons, and group classes designed to cater to every learning style.
Key Features Available:
- 24/7 Chat Tutoring – Instant help for any subject, anytime
- Essay Review – Expert feedback on written assignments
- Enrichment Classes – Supplemental courses to enhance learning
- Self-Study Resources – Tools and recorded lessons for independent study
Access for Boise Secondary Students (Grades 7-12):
All secondary students in Boise School District already have a Varsity Tutors account, accessible via Classlink on “My Apps.” Parents and students are encouraged to explore the Varsity Tutors Academic Support Launchpad for an overview of available resources. For login support, students can follow instructions provided through Classlink (myapps.boiseschools.org).
With this partnership, Boise School District is dedicated to providing students with the academic support they need to succeed anytime, anywhere.
Stuff the Bus
Stuff the Bus
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024, 09:00 AM
Fred Meyer, South Federal Way, Boise, ID, USA
Holiday Luncheon!
Holiday Luncheon
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 12:00 PM
Frank Church High School, South Milwaukee Lane, Boise, ID, USA
Financial Aid Workshop
Financial Aid Workshop
Mrs. Omercevic, College & Career Counselor will be in the library to help students finish the Idaho Launch Scholarship and help students create their FSA ID's to start the FAFSA. Bring your Social Security Numbers!
Seniors! College Financial Aid Reps will be in attendance to help!
Thursday, Dec 12, 2024, 04:00 PM
Frank Church High School, South Milwaukee Lane, Boise, ID, USA
CELEBRATIONS!
PSAT Day
We had 70 students take the PSAT.
College Application Week
Sticker Shock in the Library
Green Team - Rock Garden
The Green Team recently created a colorful rock garden in the planter on our back patio. Students and staff are encouraged to enjoy time outside looking at the rocks and/ or stacking them.
Poetry Unit in Ms. Achabal's class
Students created their own Form Poems.
Junior Achievement: Inspire Idaho Winner!
On November 13th, Ms. Haley's "Foundations in Critical Thinking and Personal Finance" class participated in the 2024 Junior Achievement Inspire Idaho Online Exposition, introducing students to all sorts of employers and jobs from around the globe! Students who participated were placed in a drawing for an Amazon gift card, and Sylis Seeger won! We will participate again in the spring. You do not have to be in Ms. Haley's class to participate. See her in room 200 if you would like more information!