FRONTIER NEWS

Throughout the month, Frontier celebrated the cultural diversity of our Hispanic/Latinx students, families and staff with educational and fun lessons and activities.

On Friday, September 22nd, FSI Elementary students, staff, and families honored all cultures represented within the Frontier family with a cultural food and traditional clothing celebration. The student's pride in this was uplifting and helped reinforce one of our core values: that character matters.

At FSI Middle School, in Mr. Novotny's Social Studies class, students collaborated to create a captivating mural honoring Hispanic heritage. The mural is proudly exhibited in the 8th grade hall, serving as a visual celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month. This artistic masterpiece prominently features eight influential figures who have made significant contributions to Hispanic culture and history.

On September 28th, the esteemed Carol Hallquist, Vice President of the Missouri State Board of Education, returned to FSI Elementary and the Central Office. Five years after her last visit, this visit provided an opportunity to showcase the remarkable progress achieved over the past five years and reaffirm Frontiers' commitment to fostering a rich and innovative learning environment.

FSI Middle students had their first opportunity to use the new Innovation Lab. During their session on September 7th, and with the expert guidance and support from Dr. Geyik, Director of STEM Education, students started to build a VEX Super Car to investigate the variables that affect the movement of it.

This hands-on experience allowed the students to gain a deeper understanding of robotics and automation while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

On September 12th, FSI Elementary hosted a highly engaging STEAM Family Night. The event provided students and their families with an opportunity to participate in a variety of STEAM activities, fostering their curiosity and love for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. In addition to the interactive activities, there was also a book fair where families could explore and purchase new books for their children. Moreover, FSI Elementary demonstrated their commitment to supporting the community by organizing a food pantry, ensuring that families in need had access to essential food items. It was a truly wonderful evening filled with learning, exploration, and generosity!

In this edition of 'Chit Chat with Students,' we took a trip to Frontier STEM High School to catch up with our bright and talented freshman students! With the new academic year well underway, we wanted to hear directly from our newest members about their experiences in high school so far. We sat down with several freshmen and asked them how they liked being in high school, their favorite subject/class, and who their favorite teacher is. Here is what they told us!

There are many opportunities for students to get involved in after school clubs, such as: Advanced Research Club, Gateway Readers' Club, Girls on the Run Club, Health Occupations Students of America Club, Writer's Workshop Club, Math Club, Fishing Club, Cooking Club, I.T. Club, Kindness Club, Art & Craft Club, Video Game Design Club, Chess Club, Fitness Club, Environmental Club, etc.

Featured this month:

• Jazz Club at FSE
• Water Marble at FSHS

The Parent Academy is a FREE, district-wide initiative that strives to open the lines of communication between home and school by connecting parents to the resources and information needed to support their child's education.

Throughout the year, all campuses will host several Parent Academy events that will consist of educational and inspirational sessions covering a wide variety of topics; including, Conscious Discipline at Home, College Prep and Financial Aid, FAFSA, NWEA, etc.

• September 29: Title 1 Training at FSE

We are always proud of the amazing work of our Frontier alumni. Our spotlight highlights the work of alumni who are using their talents to make a difference.

Please join us in welcoming Tedeja Dean, an exceptional addition to our Board of Directors at the NFEF (New Frontier Educational Foundation). Tedeja is not only an accomplished alumna of our very own Frontier School of Excellence (FSE), Class of 2017, but she is also currently in her final year of Law School at the esteemed UMKC School of Law.

In addition to competing in Mock Trials with other law schools, Ms. Dean serves as president of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA). She is also a sales representative for Thermis Bar Prep—a leading company which creates preparatory materials for students who must pass the Bar Exam to become a lawyer.

Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Ms. Dean looks forward to getting more involved with the

FSE students and fostering a relationship of trust, reliability, and mentorship. She is very excited to be starting this year as a new member of the New Frontier Education Foundation board of directors.

We look forward to witnessing Tedeja's invaluable contributions to the NFEF as she actively shapes our future endeavors. Let's extend our warmest congratulations and support to Tedeja Dean as she takes on this exciting role within our organization!

"It is an honor and a privilege to give back to a school that has given me so much. I look forward to helping the NFEF achieve its mission to build a bridge to a brighter future for Frontier students."

- Tedeja Dean

64 teachers and school staff have visited 176 students in 148 homes since the start of the 2023-24 school year.

Home visits are paramount in bridging cultural gaps that might exist. These visits also provide opportunities for staff to understand their students better by visiting them in their home environments.

A SHOUT-OUT to our teachers & staff! Thank you for everything you do!

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Please join us in celebrating the grand opening of our new Innovation Lab! We invite you to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony taking place on Monday, October 23rd at our Central Office. This state-of-the-art facility symbolizes our commitment to our students' future and represents a significant investment in their education. We hope to see you there to witness this exciting milestone together.

If you would like attend, please RSVP here.

Email: fsi@frontierschools.org
Location: 6700 Corporate Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 363-1907
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Email: fsi@frontierschools.org
Location: 1575 Universal Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 241-6202
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Location: 6455 East Commerce Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 541-8200
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Location: 5605 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO, USA
Phone: (816) 822-1331
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