Fremont MS Family Newsletter

Good afternoon,

With the changing weather, it can be easy to lose momentum. But April is a key time for progress and growth. Help your child stay in the rhythm of learning by showing up each day ready to participate—unless they are truly sick and need to stay home.

We have a few more days of IAR testing this week. Please read below for more information and our daily schedules.

Students will also have the opportunity to watch Wipeout! this year's musical, directed by Mrs. Stacey Begg, and assistant directed by Mrs. Liz Russell. There is also a performance open to the public on Friday, April 10th beginning at 6:30 pm in the MS Big Gym. Entrance is $5.00 at the door. Break a leg to all cast and crew!

Morning Announcements

Warm Regards,

Emily Loerakker

Fremont MS Principal

Trimester 3 - Important Dates

🎶 April 10th - Musical
🏫 April 14 - 5th-grade Related Studies presentation to 5th grade
✈️ April 30 - May 2: Washington, DC Field Trip (8th grade only)
💻 May 7-8 - NWEA MAP Testing
⚾️ May 13 - Schaumburg Boomers Game (7th grade only)
📌 May 15 - 5th grade Tours at MS
🎩 May 21 - 22 - Springfield Field Trip (7th grade only)
🇺🇸 May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
🕺🏽May 27 - Graduation Dance (8th grade only)
🏆 May 29 - 8th Grade Awards Assembly (7-8th grades only)
🎓 May 29 - 8th grade Graduation Walk to ES and IS
🎓 June 3 - 8th Grade Graduation (College of Lake County) - Entrance with ticket
🧑🏼‍🔬 June 4 - Career Day (7th only)
🎳 June 4 - Bowling Field Trip (6th only)
🇺🇸 May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
🌞 June 5 - Last Day of School and Report cards (1:13 pm dismissal)

🗓️ 2025-26 K-8 School Calendar

Please see the school website for more information:

Click here to see a video trailer of the musical!

Students in grades 3-8 will complete the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) this spring on April 7, April 9, and April 10th. We have Reading and any make-up sessions for absences left to go!

The IAR asks students to demonstrate and apply their knowledge and skills, rather than reciting facts. The test is aligned to the Illinois Learning Standards for English language arts and math; the IAR measures students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, and writing skills. These skills are essential for students to stay on track for college and career readiness after high school.

Please see this week's special schedules below, due to IAR testing, and the Musical.

Please be sure your student gets a good night's sleep, has some breakfast, and also comes with a charged device, wired headphones, pencils, and a book to read when finished with the IAR testing session. Please note, we have a limited amount of $1.00 and $2.00 wired headphones available for purchase in the Den.

All prescription and over-the-counter medications must be stored in the nurse’s office. Students who need to take medication during the school day are required to have the appropriate completed forms on file. For additional information, please contact the school nurse, Rachel Hickok, at rhickok@fsd79.org. Students are not permitted to have any medications in their personal possession unless there is a physician’s order on file allowing self-carry, such as for asthma inhalers or epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens).

Sign up for Summer School! For any summer school questions, please email Alana Davidov at fremontsummer@fsd79.org..

The last day to register for Summer Adventures in Learning classes is next Friday, April 10, 2026. See this catalog of class options and then register for Summer Adventures in Learning here. Alana Davidov, the Summer School Principal, will be in contact if a chosen class is closing to ensure your child can join another class. All final class confirmations will be sent in May.

Summer Boost is an online connection with a reading and/or math teacher to encourage summer learning and continued skill practice. Registration is open to everyone until classes fill up. Sign up here, is extended through May!

ESY, ML, Scholars: Meet & Greet, June 10, between 3:30 and 4:30.
June 11 - July 2, No School on June 19.

8:40-12:20, daily.

Summer Adventures in Learning (SAiL): June 15 - July 2, No School on July 19. 8:40-12:20, daily.

Summer Boost: June 15 - July 24, all asynchronous. Weekly prize opportunities in collaboration with the Fremont Public Library.

Summer School will be held in the Elementary School this year. More information and confirmations will be sent in May. There will be a Meet and Greet for families who will have a child in ESY, ML, or Summer Scholars.

Your feedback matters! If you have not yet done so, please take 3 minutes to complete our community survey to share your feedback, including your level of satisfaction with the District.

The survey will close on April 20 and final results will be shared on our website www.fsd79.org.

Take the Survey

Returning families can register through the TeacherEase Parent Portal. Please complete registration by May 1 to ensure teacher assignments and bus routes are available before the start of school. All students must be verified as district residents. If your address cannot be automatically verified, the district will contact you for additional documentation.

Students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th grade should review required health forms on the Health Services page of the District website. Student Fees are not due at the time of registration and will be posted to your TeacherEase account after June 1. Families who may need financial assistance can apply for Free/Reduced status beginning July 1.

Quick Steps:
Log into TeacherEase → Miscellaneous → Online Registration → Select student(s) → Complete required information

Spring Sport Sign-ups

Parent or Guardian should sign up their athlete if they are interested in the following spring sports:

Track & Field (grades 6-7-8) No cut - Season runs April 6 - May 22 (State)
Student Info Meeting (initially scheduled for 3/31) - CANCELED

Coaches will host meeting at beginning of practice on 4/6.

Spring Sport Sign up

All athletes NEED a physical on file in our nurse's office. More information will be shared regarding the different sport as the start date approaches.

8th grade dance - May 27th
8th grade graduation - June 3rd at College of Lake County

8th Grade Slideshow

Hello 8th Grade parents!

We want to celebrate your kids and the fun memories they’ve made over the years. We are putting together a slideshow to be shown during the 8th grade dance. Help them walk down memory lane with this fun tribute to their time here at Fremont. We thank you in advance for your help with this.

What type of pictures we are looking for…..

Pictures with just your child (example: baby picture, first day of kindergarten, birthday, special moments, funny memory)
Pictures with Fremont friends (past students are ok)
Pictures of Fremont sporting events
Pictures of class parties, school field trips, other school events or clubs

What type of pictures not to include….

Pictures with family
Pictures with non-Fremont friends

How to share your memories….

Name each picture with the child's first initial, last name, and picture number (1, 2, 3, etc.)
How to share: email them to fremontclassof2026@gmail.com
Please only share 10 pictures per student

All pictures are due no later than April 11th to give us plenty of time to compile all the memories. Thanks for your help in making this a special time for each and every 8th grader!

Are you interested in helping plan the 8th Grade Graduation Dance? The next dance committee meeting is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Den. If you have any questions, please email Stacie Brown at sbrownn14@gmail.com.

Thanks!

Sign up before 6/30/2026 - Save $100 off the cost of the trip.

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Trip ID - 227698

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Poglayen - apoglayen@fsd79.org

7:55 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. (M, Tu, Th, F), 7:55 a.m to 2:13 p.m. (W)
The earliest students can be dropped of is 7:30 a.m. If students are reporting to school early for a morning activity that is supervised by a Fremont staff member, they can enter the office beginning at 7:05 a.m.

Please note: Students are dismissed 30 minutes earlier than normal every Wednesday so that teachers and staff may participate in professional learning.

7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (during school year)
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (during school-year breaks and summer)

The designated pick-up and drop-off zone is in front of the school.

Early pick-up of students ends before the dismissal process begins. Please note that the latest early pickup time is 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

The area behind the building is reserved for buses only.
If someone other than the child’s parent or guardian is picking them up, the school office must be notified.