Frontier Elementary

Join us in earning cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies or experiences the kids love! Use this referral code GQAG15NU when you sign up and you’ll get 50 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 02/28/2025, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=GQAG15NU

📢 School Engagement Survey Update! 📢 Back in the fall, our school community—families, students, and staff—were invited to participate in school engagement surveys. Yesterday, a group of parents met to review the parent survey results, and this morning, our staff came together to analyze all three surveys and develop action plans to support our school community. Overall, the results were positive! Parents and students feel comfortable, safe, and supported at Frontier. We appreciate everyone who took the time to share their feedback. Your input helps us continue making Frontier an even better place to be!

🌧️💦 Mrs. Keef's second graders are diving into their Work of Water unit in Science! This week, they became young scientists, experimenting to see how rain can change the earth’s surface. Hands-on learning at its best! 🌎🔬

Fresh snow = recess magic! ❄️ The kids had a blast playing in the snow today—lots of laughter, snow angels, and chilly cheeks! ☃️

📚 Kindergarten Registration is Open! 🎉 Do you have an incoming kindergartner for the next school year? It's time to get them registered! ➡️ How to Register: Scan the QR code or visit https://westada-schoolforms.phoemixlearning.com/preregister.html to complete the online forms. Submit proof of address to the school. Once your forms and proof of address are received, we’ll contact you to set up an appointment. 📅 Important Info: Per Idaho state law, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, to enroll in kindergarten. We can't wait to welcome our future Falcons! 🦅💙

🎉 First Grade Celebration Alert! 🎉 Our first graders have been working hard in class, following The Frontier Way and showing outstanding learner dispositions! 🌟 As a reward for their amazing efforts: ☕ Mrs. Leishman's class enjoyed a fun-filled Starbucks Day, complete with delicious drinks and cozy vibes! 🏖️ Mrs. Lott's class celebrated with a Beach Day, bringing sunny fun and tropical smiles to the classroom! Great job, first graders—we are so proud of you! 🐾💙 Keep up the amazing work!

🎉✨ Congratulations to Our Mathematicians of the Month! ✨🎉 This month, we’re celebrating these amazing students for their hard work, creativity, and problem-solving skills in math. 🧮✏️ Whether they’re crushing multiplication, solving tricky word problems, or thinking outside the box, these mathematicians have shown what it means to shine! 🌟

🎺🎶 Yesterday, members of the brass section from the Boise Philharmonic visited Frontier Elementary! 🎉 They treated our students to an incredible performance and shared fascinating insights about the science and technology behind their instruments. 🌟🎷 From the physics of sound to how their instruments are crafted, it was an engaging and educational experience for everyone. Thank you, Boise Philharmonic, for inspiring the next generation of musicians! 🎼✨

Our teachers strive to create a positive and creative learning environment every day. As a community, we can be part of that effort in a variety of ways. You can support teachers by donating directly to their classrooms. When you donate to a teacher, your donation is received through the foundation and given directly to that teacher. And because we are a nonprofit organization, you are eligible to earn a tax deduction for the donation. Please review the tax credit information explaining more about the tax benefits of donating through the Foundation. All donations will be spent during the school year they are given. Unspent funds revert to the Foundation's grant fund. To find out more, visit https://www.westada.org/page/thank-a-teacher

📣 Reminder: PTO Meeting Tomorrow! Join us for our monthly PTO meeting: 📅 Date: Tomorrow 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Frontier Elementary Library We’ll be discussing upcoming events and fundraisers, including ways to support our school and students. We’d love to hear your ideas and input!

♠️♥️ Our after-school Cards Club is the place to be! Students get to hang out with friends, learn exciting new card games, and enjoy some friendly competition in a fun, relaxed environment. 🎴🤩 A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. LaMay for organizing this awesome club and teaching our students these fun new games. Your efforts make this such a great experience for everyone! 🃏✨

🌨️❄️ Stuck in a Snowglobe! ❄️🌨️ Today, our grade-level buddies teamed up for an imaginative writing adventure! 🖊️✨ Together, they created incredible narrative stories about what it would be like to be stuck in a snow globe. From swirling snowstorms to tiny, magical worlds, their creativity truly blew us away! 🌬️⛄

🎄✨ Our Kindergarten through Third Grade students shined bright during yesterday's Christmas programs! Their hard work and festive spirit made for magical performances. 🌟🎶 A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Kaldenberg, our amazing music teacher, for organizing such a wonderful show. Your dedication to our students is truly appreciated! ❤️🎤

🌱🐛 Before heading off for Winter Break, our 4th graders had an exciting visit from Boise Urban Garden School! They explored the world of soil, discovered the vital role decomposers play in the environment, and even got up close with some earthworms! 🪱✨ Hands-on learning at its finest! Thank you, BUGS, for inspiring our young scientists and making learning so fun. 🌎💚

🛌❄️ Pajama Day is This Friday! 🎉🎄 Get cozy, Frontier Elementary! This Friday, we're celebrating the last day before winter break with Pajama Day! 📌 Reminder: Pajamas must be school and weather appropriate. Leave slippers, blankets, and stuffed animals at home (unless your teacher says otherwise). Wear your normal school shoes for safety! Let’s make it a fun and comfy day as we head into the holidays! 🎁✨

🎶✨ Christmas Music Program Reminder! 🎄🎤 Get ready to enjoy some holiday cheer as our talented students perform in their Christmas Music Program! 🎅🎵 📅 Date: Thursday, December 19th 📍 Location: Frontier Elementary Gym 🎶 Schedule: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade: 9:30 AM and 2:45 PM Kindergarten: 10:30 AM Bring your festive spirit and join us for a morning of delightful holiday tunes! 🎁❤️ We can't wait to see you there!

📣 Time to Celebrate Our Amazing Mathematicians! 🧮✨ We’re so proud of our students for working hard and excelling in math! 🌟 Let’s give a big round of applause to our latest Mathematicians of the Month, who have shown outstanding problem-solving skills, creativity, and determination in their learning. 🎉👏 Did you know? 🔢 Math helps us think logically and solve real-world problems! 📐 Famous mathematicians like Ada Lovelace (the first computer programmer) and Albert Einstein (the genius behind the theory of relativity) changed the world with their ideas. Let’s keep encouraging our students to explore, ask questions, and enjoy the journey of learning math! 💡💛

🦖 A wild T-Rex was spotted on the playground during recess yesterday! Thankfully, this dino was super friendly—and the kids couldn’t get enough of her! 🦕💚 Moments like these remind us how much fun learning and play can be. Who knew dinosaurs loved recess too? 🦴✨

🎃🍂 Thanksgiving Fun in Preschool! 🍂🎃 Before heading off for Thanksgiving break, Ms. Erlinda's preschoolers had a sweet and cozy day in class! They made their very own pumpkin pies 🥧 and enjoyed them together while watching a festive movie. Such a fun way to kick off the holiday season! We’re so thankful for these little moments of joy. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃❤️

🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder 🍂 Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school the week of November 25th as we celebrate Thanksgiving Break. Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. As we reflect during this season of gratitude, we want to say how thankful we are for our incredible Frontier Community—students, families, and staff who make our school so special. 💙 We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with joy, love, and plenty of pie! 🥧 See you all in December!