Frontier Elementary

📚 Many of our Frontier teachers are taking part in a book study of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics led by our Instructional Coach, Audrey Cordova.

The goal of this work is to transform classrooms from places where students passively mimic procedures into spaces where they are actively engaged in deep, collaborative, and persistent thinking. And it’s happening across our school—Falcons from Kindergarten through 5th grade are tackling thinking tasks with curiosity, determination, and creativity.

We are so proud of our students—our kids are true mathematicians! ✨➕➗

🌊 Recently, our 3rd graders worked together on a STEM challenge called “Jump the River.” Students imagined needing to cross a river, then used teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills to design a way to make it across. From bridges to clever jumping strategies, their ideas showed just how innovative our Falcons can be! 💡

🌄 We are so thankful for our Frontier families and the amazing expertise they share with our students! As part of the 4th grade curriculum, our Falcons have been learning about Idaho’s landforms and important geological features.

Earlier this month, we were lucky to welcome Holly Horch, author of "Hiking with Kids Idaho: 50 Great Hikes for Families". Holly visited both 4th grade classes to share her knowledge of Idaho and inspire our students to get outside and explore the beauty of our state. 🥾💛

💙 One of our favorite traditions at Frontier is our monthly family group time! Students from all grade levels come together in small groups led by a Frontier adult. Together, we share conversations, play games, and most importantly, build strong connections. 🌟

These gatherings give every child a supportive group they can count on—helping us grow a school community where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected. 💛

🌲🔥 Last week our preschoolers wrapped up Camping Week! ⛺️
They explored the color green, created fun camping-themed crafts, and even made their own solar s’mores. 🍫✨
It was the perfect mix of learning, creativity, and sweet treats!

🍂✨ Calling All Bakers! ✨🍂

Frontier PTO is hosting a Baked Goods Silent Auction during our Fall Family Movie Night on Friday, September 26th! 🥧🍪🍰

We’re looking for delicious donations like cakes, pies, brownies, cookies, and more. Please donate whole sets/items (not individual servings) to help make this event a success.

📍 Drop-off: Frontier Office
⏰ By 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26th

Your sweet contributions will support Frontier’s students and programs while making our movie night even more fun! 🎬💛

🎬✨ Frontier Families, join us for Family Movie Night Under the Stars! ✨🎬

📅 Friday, September 26
🕢 7:30–10:00 PM (movie begins around 8:00)
📍 Frontier Elementary Field

🍿 Enjoy popcorn & water (provided!)
🧺 Bring blankets, chairs, snacks & a flashlight
💬 Leave with fun family discussion items to keep the conversation going at home!

PLUS ➡️ Our PTO will be hosting a Silent Auction of delicious baked goods in the gym—don’t miss your chance to snag some sweet treats!

🌙 Friendly Reminder: Once the sun sets and the movie begins, we kindly ask that kids not be on the playground equipment.

It’s going to be a magical night of community, conversation, and fun. 🌟

📚✨ Back to School Night at Frontier! ✨📚

Join us for an evening designed to help families connect with teachers and learn about the exciting year ahead! 🎉👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Schedule of Events:
🕕 6:00–6:25 – 🎲 Bingo for Parents and Guardians in the gym with prizes
🕡 6:30–6:50 – 📖 Classroom Session #1
🕖 6:55–7:15 – ✏️ Classroom Session #2
🕢 7:20–7:30 – 🎤 Principal's Message in the gym

📑 Parent materials will be available in the gym during classroom sessions for families waiting for the next session.

👶 Childcare will be available in Frontier Square for school-aged children. Babies are welcome to stay with parents during classroom visits, but we kindly ask that older children join childcare so parents can fully engage with teachers. 💙

We look forward to seeing you there as we kick off another year of learning and growing together! 🌟📓

💙✨ A huge THANK YOU to all the Frontier families and friends who came out to Pojos Family Fun Center last night! 🎉

Your support made the evening such a success, and we are so grateful for everyone who played games, enjoyed rides, and shared pizza while helping raise funds for our school. 🍕

Frontier is lucky to have such an amazing community behind us—thank you for making a difference! 💙

🎉 Frontier Family Night at Pojos! 🎉

Join us Thursday, August 21st from 5–8 PM at Pojos Family Fun Center for a night full of fun!

✨ For just $10 per person, you’ll get:
🎮 30 game tokens
🎢 Unlimited rides

🍕 Large cheese pizzas only $15!

Best part? Frontier will receive 20% of all profits made during the event. 💙

Come play, eat, and support Frontier—see you there!

📚✨ First Day of School! ✨📚
🗓 Wednesday, August 13 (Late Start Wednesday)

🛎 First Bell: 9:20 AM
🛎 Tardy Bell: 9:25 AM

📍 Line-Up Locations:
• Grades 1–5: On the blacktop between Building 1 & Building 2
• Kindergarten: At their classroom doors

⏰ Dismissal: 3:55 PM
🚗 All students should be picked up by 4:10 PM

We can’t wait to see our Falcons back on campus! 💙💛

📅 Meet & Greet Night
🗓 Tuesday, August 12 | ⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM

We can’t wait to welcome our Falcons back for the new school year! 🦅
This is your chance to:
✨ Visit your new classroom
✨ Meet your teacher
✨ Drop off school supplies
✨ Pick up bus badges (for bus riders)

Let’s kick off the year together—see you there! 💙💛

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨

Frontier Elementary is looking for a caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic Special Education Paraprofessional to join our team! 🧩❤️

📍 Full-Time Position
📅 Monday–Friday
🕗 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM
🏫 Location: Frontier Elementary

If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

📞 Call us at 208-350-4190
📧 Or email our principal, Mrs. Rutan, at rutan.katie@westada.org for more info.

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📚✏️ We know school just got out… but let’s be real—those school supplies are about to start popping up in every store like it's a Back-to-School sneak attack. 😅 And for all you early birds (or just really enthusiastic shoppers 🛒), here's Frontier’s 2025–2026 School Supply List—because August 13th will be here faster than a lost pencil in a 4th grade desk. 📝 Happy shopping! ➡️ https://www.westada.org/o/frontier/page/school-supply-list-2025-2026

📚 Keep the Pages Turning This Summer! ☀️ Don’t let summer break slow down your child’s reading progress! Consistent reading over the summer helps students maintain their skills and return to school ready to learn. Ada County Libraries are making it fun with their Summer Reading Challenge—kids can earn cool prizes just for reading! 🎉 📖 Sign up and track your reading here: https://adalib.org/challenges/ or visit your local library.

🌞 Looking for ways to keep your kids active and engaged this summer? West Ada's Federal Programs has you covered! 🎭🏀💦 From performing arts to sports and splash pads, there’s something for everyone in this year’s Summer Activity Guide. Don’t miss out—check it out now! 👇 📲 https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2699/WASD/5627833/Summer_Activity_Guide__2025.pdf

📸 May Photo Dump! 🎉 We’ve packed a ton of fun and learning into this month! Our students have been working hard in the classroom 📚, our 5th graders took a step back in time on their Civil War field trip 🇺🇸, and we had a blast at Spring Fling 🌸 and the always-awesome Bike Rodeo 🚲. So proud of our Falcons for finishing the year strong! 💪

📣 Field Day Volunteers Needed! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ We’re gearing up for an exciting Field Day on Thursday, May 22nd, and we need YOUR help to make it a success! 🟡 Grades 3-5: 9:30 - 11:30 AM 🔵 Grades K-2: 1:00 - 3:00 PM If you’re interested in volunteering for this fun-filled day of outdoor activities, please email Mr. Thompson at thompson.joshua@westada.org. Thank you for supporting our students! 💙💛

🌸 Don’t forget! Frontier’s Spring Fling is tomorrow evening from 5:30–7:00 PM! 🎉 Here’s what’s happening: 📚 Classrooms open to showcase student learning from 5:45–6:15 PM 📖 Book Fair (cash and card accepted) 🌭 Hot Dog Meals available for $4 (cash & Venmo accepted) 🏈 Punt, Pass, & Kick with the Centennial High School Football Team 🐾 Therapy Dogs 🫧 Giant Bubble Wands 🎯 Inflatable Dart Boards … and so much more! 💺 Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket so you can relax and enjoy the evening! Bring the whole family and join the fun! 💙

🚨VIP ALERT!🚨 Our top three Jog-a-Thon fundraisers were treated like royalty with a limousine ride to McDonald’s 🍔🍟 and a special lunch in the park! Each student got to bring a friend to celebrate their amazing effort. 💪🎉 Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser — your generosity makes moments like these possible! 💛