<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Frontier Family!</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">The 2024 Legislative session in Missouri is just around the corner, kicking off in January. To prepare for this important time, CEAM (Children's Education Alliance of Missouri) and MCPSA (Missouri Charter Public School Association) invite you to join a comprehensive 3-part series from October to December. Their goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to advocate effectively for education both at the state capitol and from the comfort of your own home. Sessions will be held in both Kansas City and St. Louis, Missouri.<br /><br />During these sessions, they will cover:<br /><ol style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px"><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong>Understanding Advocacy</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">: We'll delve into the fundamentals of advocacy and why it matters.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong>The Legislative Process</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">: Learn how a bill becomes a law and how you can play a pivotal role in shaping policy.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong>Crafting Your Personal Story</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">: Discover the art of crafting a compelling personal story that resonates with decision-makers.</span></p></li><li style="margin-left: 15px"><p style="margin-bottom: 1em"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong>Education Policy Insights</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">: Gain insights into the policies that have the potential to significantly impact education in Missouri.</span></p></li></ol><p style="background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 1em; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong>*All sessions include childcare, lunch and a $25 gift card for each session attended.*</strong></span></p><p style="background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 1em; color: #333333; font-family: &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3SssDxpBTFaLTgSJ9cZUfy7jjo4K8-Q5GDWlfq5hvCHKQcA/viewform" target="_parent" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://ceamteam.nationbuilder.com/r?u=FHnL8ikUv8WviObJjkW8kTR7ozFiVSYhzSu-2EwIkQBVj6wd5X-Fe3478I2wW_9um0x2TvPLXG1Uy8sYp3v2MTpp-pUmTbXvwD7GJiVrrYjPNihsiFb2WxzmiwHs9HLuffNmiBSG1FKyutfb3gV7CA&e=280ece4ea1cb0da90403e09467d6f4feba4898b9&utm_source=ceamteam&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2023_advocacy_trainings&n=1&test_email=1&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1695746106127000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-JT9D86x350IFMwMjdsl_" style="color: #1155cc"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">RSVP Here</span></a></p><p><img alt="" src="/uploads/news/khollins@frontierschools.org/KC_ Parent Advoc Series 2023 FINAL.jpg" />&nbsp;</p></span></p></div>

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 18px">Frontier Family, please help us congratulate FSI Middle's Melissa Stephens for winning the Star Teacher of the Year award at the&nbsp;</span>Kansas City Excellence in Education Awards hosted by the Missouri Charter Public School Association!</span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">The Kansas City Excellence in Education Awards celebrates the work of exceptional public school educators and staff from both charter and district schools. They received over 175 nominations this year, and 20 finalists&nbsp;were selected. The winners were announced over the summer. Congratulations, Ms. Stephens! You deserve it!</span></p></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img alt="" src="/uploads/news/khollins@frontierschools.org/EIE Awards.jpg" style="display:block" /><br />

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Frontier Family, we have exciting news! US News &amp; World Report released their Best High Schools list, and Frontier STEM High School ranks #2 in Charter Schools in Missouri and #103 (out of 718) in High Schools in Missouri! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">This accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without the help of our Panther Family. We appreciate all the hard work of our students, parents, staff, and the community. Way to P.R.O.W.L., Panthers!</span></p><p><img alt="" src="/uploads/news/khollins@frontierschools.org/FSHS US News Rank.jpg" style="display:block;width:989px;height:625px" />&nbsp;</p><div><i style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff"><br /></i></div>

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