FSOA Start of Year Information (Elementary): 7/25/2024

*Please note that this information is specific to the families of students in grades 4-5.  A separate communication has been sent to the families of students in grades 6-12.*

Dear FSOA Students and Families, 

We are excited to officially start the 2024-2025 school year!  For those of you returning to FSOA, we have plenty of new information to share.  For those of you new to FSOA, welcome!!  We are excited to get to know your family and learn how we can best support your child.  

We want to highlight some key information for you as we begin the year. 

Our Building’s Location

We are located at 1865 W 121st Ave, Suite 100C in Westminster, CO.  Please use this map to find our front entrance.  Additional parking is available in both the north and south parking lots. Our building has been specifically designed for FSOA students, including student work areas, classrooms, a weight room, and a student commons area.

Device Exchange for *all* FSOA Students

All FSOA students will have the opportunity to receive a NEW Chromebook with enhanced capabilities to support online learning.  These will be provided to elementary students on Thursday, August 8th at Orientation / Back-to-School night. 

• All students must bring their current Adams 12 in order to swap it out for a new device.
• Students will not receive a new device if their current Chromebook is not returned.   
• Students who are new to Adams 12 will also be able to check out a Chromebook at this event. 

NEW Students:  Student Orientation

All students who are new to Five Star Online will attend Orientation on Thursday, August 8th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their children.  

• New Student Orientation (Required for all NEW elementary students)
  • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (in-person)
  • This is an opportunity for new students and their parents / guardian(s) to learn about how our school works, log into our different systems, and ask any questions they might have.  
  • After the orientation session, students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and pick up needed supplies.   
  • Please bring 
    • Your questions!
    • Your Adams 12 Chromebook!

RETURNING Students:  Back-to-School Night

All returning elementary students should attend Back-to-School night in order to meet their teachers, obtain a new Chromebook, and pick up needed supplies. 

• Returning Student Back to School Night (Required for all RETURNING elementary students)
  • 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. (in-person)
  • This open-house style event will include opportunities for students to 
    • Meet their teachers
    • Collected needed materials 
    • Pick up a pre-printed, new student ID. Please note that IDs are required for all students.
    • Sign up for our new free lunch program  

First Day of Virtual Classes

• Virtual classes for elementary students will begin on Monday, August 12th. 
• Please access our updated weekly and daily schedule here.  

School Pictures

• Save the Date!  School picture day will be hosted on October 9th.