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Fronteras Spanish Immersion Charter School Physical: 7010 E. Bogard Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654Mailing: PO Box 871433
Wasilla, AK 99687Phone: 907.745.2223Fax: 907.745.6132Principal: Jennifer Schmidt [email protected]
Preparing Students for Success
Volumen 8, Edicion 2
All Fronteras forms can be found on the school website. http://www.matsuk12.us/frc
29 Augosto 2014
Immersion: Teaching academic content through another language
Dear Fronteras Families,
What a fun week! All students, K-8, are fully
engaged and mastering the new routines,
expectations, and forming wonderful friendships.
Our kindergarteners finished their first full week
of school and they’re behaving as if they’ve been
here for years!
Thank you parents for doing an amazing job
at getting your kiddos to school on time each
day! Class begins promptly at 8:00. Teachers
are reporting that the majority of their students
are in their seats and ready to go, so thank you
for understanding and supporting the
importance of on-time arrival.
Please remember that Monday, September 1st
is a Holiday, so there is no school for students or
staff. Enjoy the extra time together!
We had our first required fire, bomb, and
earthquake drills this week. The students did a
fabulous job of remaining quiet and following all
directions calmly.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Most Sincerely,
Miss Schmidt
Fechas Importantes (Important Dates)
Friday 8/29 Professional Development Day
Monday 9/1 Labor Day Holiday
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. Geffken leads brave kindergartners back to class after their first fire drill!
1st graders following instructions!
Students did a great job filing back into the building
Number of days off for students this weekend
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Mr. Burns and Sra. Torres tackle an intruder during a school safety training exercise,
August 13th
Thank you Sr. Pierson for volunteering during our
staff CPR/1st Aid training
August 12th!
Sr. Onfray, Sra. Francisco, and Sra. Cook listen closely to instructor Scott Luna, about proper CPR procedure.
Thank you Mr. Neilson for building the candy launcher and using it to add a bit
more fun to our Open House August 15th!
Big sister Tenley, leads little sister, Tamara’s, Music class to
help her feel more comfortable with her new Specials
schedule
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Dear Parents,
Welcome back to a great academic year! This year, as the Curriculum Coach, I will be collaborating with the teachers in the implementation of the new English/Language Arts and Mathematics Standards. As required by the State of Alaska Department of Education, the standards need to be fully implemented by 2015. At Fronteras, we are working diligently to meet the new Alaska State Standards and the new Grade Level Expectations. Previously, Alaska’s standards were reported to be weaker than the standards of other states, with the standards beginning in 3rd grade and stopping at 10th grade, and only having 1/3 of Alaskans proficient on National assessments.
The State of Alaska did not adopt the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Therefore, Alaska is not bound to accept the standards in their entirety and is allowed to change them in the future. The new standards, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, are equal in rigor to CCSS to ensure that graduates are better prepared for college education, technical training, and careers after high school. It is important to understand that the standards do not tell teachers how to teach nor place limits on local curriculum. As a Spanish Immersion school, some of the challenges have been the consistent use of a curriculum and the use of appropriate material to teach lessons.
With the new standards in place, Fronteras is at the vanguard:Each teacher has received the curriculum required per grade. Weekly meetings, with team groups and on individual basis, to review curriculum implementation are taking place.Spanish material, appropriate to the needs of our students, is being created to assist instruction.Co-teaching among teachers, tutors and the curriculum office is taking place, in both English and Spanish subjects.
The standards will be taught and the grade level expectations will be met. This is going to be a fantastic year, full of learning, growth and personal success. It is an honor to be part of it.
Sincerely,
Rosa Lilliana TanerInstructional CoachFronteras Spanish Immersion Charter School
Two beautiful returning middle school students, Brooke and Cheyenne, show off their coordinated fashion right down to their socks! Welcome back girls! We’re so glad you’re here!
Kindergarten friends Makenna and Kaia are coordinated princesses!
1st grade buds Seamus and Joshua are ready for action in their matching outfits
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Morning Schedule
Old Carrs Parking Lot in Palmer ‒ 6:39am
3 Bears by Trunk Rd by Gas Pumps ‒6:52am
3 Bears Knik-Goose Bay Parking Lot ‒7:12am
Target Parking Lot by Walgreens ‒ 7:25am
Boys & Girls Club on E Bogard Rd ‒7:30am
Arrive Fronteras ‒ 7:35am
Afternoon Schedule
Leave Fronteras ‒ 2:45pm
Boys & Girls Club E Bogard Rd ‒ 2:59pm
Target Parking Lot by Walgreens ‒ 3:04pm
3 Bears Knik-Goose Bay Parking Lot ‒3:22pm
3 Bears by Trunk Rd by Gas Pumps ‒3:43pm
Old Carrs Parking Lot in Palmer ‒ 3:50pm
If your student is riding the bus, please contact
[email protected] that are scheduled to ride the bus, will be placed on the bus daily unless the office is contacted by a parent. Students cannot relay this information to the office--parents only!
School Cash
School Cash is MSBSD's portal for online payment of school activities and fees such as
After School Clubs, Pizza Thursday, Fields Trips, etc. Please sign up for school cash, as this is a much easier process for the
collection of cash at our school. matsu.schoolcashonline.com
Please sign up for school
cash! You're awesome!Also-if your student doesn't have a black communication bag, please see me!
LOST and NEED TO BE FOUND:A sandwich-sized ziplock bag was left on the playground after school. It contained a Yellowstone Junior Ranger Patch and a gold star Junior Ranger badge. These items mean a lot to one little boy who earned them over the summer vacation. He would really like them returned to the school. If your child was out playing or was in a club after school please inquire with them about this lost item. Would you check with your student, look in your car or their backpack for these items? We would really appreciate your time. If you find these items, please drop them off at Fronteras in either building.
Pizza Thursday! So what's the deal with Pizza Thursday? Well, parent volunteer Milly Flack serves
as the organizer for this fundraiser. Proceeds from pizza sales go to support the middle school trip to Puerto Rico.
Milly has been at Fronteras for 7 yrs with daughters Aleyna and Daniela. If you have questions regarding Pizza
Thursday you can contact Milly at [email protected]. One or two (depending on how many you purchased) slices are delivered
to students classrooms each Thursday. Pizza is supplied by Pizza Galley.
Super Shawn Sasser
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and Alisha Germer for their
willingness to step up and lead this
program. If you have any questions,
you can contact them at
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS:Fronteras students interested in reading about adventure, mystery, humor, and MUCH more have a place to be! Our 4th year participating in Battle of the Books (BOB) will be starting in an after-school club format beginning second quarter. We would like to encourage kids to search out and read this year’s book titles. They can find these books in our school library, their local public library, Fireside Books in Palmer and Title Wave in Anchorage. We have THREE TEAMS representing Fronteras, so if you have a third grader through eighth grader and they LOVE TO READ, this is the CLUB to be in!! Here’s the list of titles for the 2014-15 competitive year: http://www.akla.org/akasl/bb/bbhome.html The BATTLE is scheduled for 2015: Wednesday - February 18th - 3/4
Thursday - February 19th - 5/6Monday - February 23rd - Middle School
By popular demand, we have added another CREATIVE LEGOS club on Wednesdays! For Grades K-5 in Geffken's Classroom in Building A. We only have a few spots available!
In addition to this new club, we have a few spots available in the following clubs:
CARD CREATIONS: Tuesdays (6 spots)Grades K-3 in Building A, Geffken's Classroom
CHEERLEADING: Wednesdays (9 spots)Grades 2-5 in Building A, Multipurpose Room
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE: Wednesdays (4 spots) (FREE)Grades 4-8 in Portable B, Pierce's Classroom
CREATIVE LEGOS: Thursdays (1 spot)Grades K-5 in Building A, Geffken's Classroom
JUGGLING FUN: Thursdays - StartsSept 4 (2 spots)Grades K-3 in Building A, Multipurpose Room
PHOENIX ARTS: Fridays (2 spots)Grades 3-5 in Portable C, Mako's Classroom
There is also CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING, Monday-Thursday for Grades 2-5. Students in Grade's 3-5 must participate in at least 3 out of the 4 practices each week in order to compete at the meet. 2nd Graders do not compete.
If you would like your child to participate in any of these clubs, please contact Shawn Sasser at 745-2223 in the front office immediately. They are first come, first serve and cost $25 each.
WE NEED YOU! Please consider
volunteering to lead a club next
quarter. There are many supplies
already purchased and available for
your use, or if you have an idea for a
new club, we woud love to hear it!
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Fronteras TeachersK Philippe Onfray Jessica Gefken 1 Brenda Almenas Julie Schultz2/3 Jill Stevie Nerissa Torres Bryce Burns 3/4 Sandra Garrison-Page 4/5 Bianca Mako
Erik Pierson6/7/8 Sonya Cook
Brittany PierceMusica Linda EastonArt/Health Hyrum NeilsonPE
Fronteras StaffPrincipal Jennifer Schmidt Administrative Solveig Eidsness
Shawn Sasser Kami Koecher
School Assistant Jill Bang Curriculim Coach Rosa Lilliana Taner Language Tutors Yeimy Francisco
Ana HartmanSpecial Education Gwen SchneiderCustodial Mary Carmen
Hernandez
Fronteras APC Board Chair Chris Whittington-EvansVice Chair Amber Rinella Secretary Mandy Lund Treasurer Raeanne Stephans
Barrie Blackman-GreenSandra Garrison-PageErik HirschmannBianca MakoJennifer SchmidtNina Shae Jill Stevie
Would you like to volunteer in the Fronteras Library?
Our school does not have a librarian, we use parent
volunteers to assist with library classes. Classes will meet
once a week for 30 minutes, ideally with 2 parents for each
class. Classroom volunteers will help students choose
books, check books in and out on the computer, and read
stories to the students. We would like to find parents who
can commit to coming each week if possible. It is a great
way to stay involved with our school and see your child
during their school day. All hours count toward volunteer
hours.
Can't commit to a class but love working with books?
The library volunteers also assist with:
• Shelving books
• Keeping the library clean and tidy
• Battle of the Books
• Adding new books into our collection by using the
computer and bar-coding
• Book Fairs
• Labeling books
Contact Jody if you are interested in helping out.
Maestra: Ms. Easton
Fronteras Musicians are creating some beautiful sounds! All Middle School Students will have the opportunity to choose between band and choir. Flyers have been sent home with the students concerning instrument rental through Matanuska Music as well, as a flyer for Band Night at Pioneer Peak on August 28, which will host vendors from Anchorage, Eagle River and Mat-Su Valley. Band will begin September 8. Students need to have their instrument and the Book Traditions of Excellence Book on this day!
There are 3 bands at Fronteras:
* 5th grade beginning band* Middle School Beginning band* Middle School Intermediate Band
(2nd year students)
Meeting times for the bands are:
* 5th grade beginning band: Tuesday-Friday 11:15-11:40
MS beginning band: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday during Pierce’s music period
Intermediate band : Monday-Thursday 2:30-2:45
If you have questions or concerns, please call Ms. Easton 745-2223 ext. 206
