Lincoln Weekly News

Lincoln Early Learning Center houses the preschool programs for three school districts: Fremont District 79, Hawthorn District 73, and Mundelein District 75.

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Dear Lincoln Early Learning Center Families,

As we come to the end of a fantastic school year, we want to thank you for being such an important part of our Lincoln community. We are so proud to ROAR alongside your children as they’ve grown in confidence, kindness, and curiosity. Their laughter, creativity, and resilience have made this a truly special year.

As we wrap up, please remember to check for any personal belongings your child may have left behind at school. Items like extra clothes, jackets, water bottles, etc. will be available for pick-up at Lincoln during our summer hours of 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.(M-TH) and 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.(F)

As we head into summer, we would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Ms. Kim, our Building Assistant Supervisor, as she begins an exciting new chapter at home preparing to welcome her baby. Ms. Kim has been such a valued part of our Lincoln family, and we are grateful for the care and support she has provided to our students, families, and staff. We wish her all the best and know she will be missed! We will keep our Lincoln community informed as we move through the process of selecting the next person to fill this important role.

Thank you again for a fantastic year of partnership, laughter, and learning. We wish all of our preschool families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer. For those returning next year, we can’t wait to welcome you back—and to our graduates, best of luck as you take your next big step into kindergarten!

With Lincoln pride,

Warm regards,

Katie O’Brien
Principal, Lincoln Early Learning Center

kobrien@fsd79.org

Kim Stergios
Building Assistant Supervisor, Lincoln Early Learning Center

stergiosk@hawthorn73.org

Absences

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctors’ appointments or vacation, please contact us at Lincoln at 847-949-2720. Please notify the school office by 9:30 a.m. the day of the absence to leave a recorded message regarding your child's absence. Keeping track of all the students on a daily basis is a huge task and we greatly appreciate your prompt attention.

Medical Forms

Annual Physical Examinations are required within the first 30 days of entering preschool. All forms can be emailed, faxed, or brought in with your student. If we do not receive your child’s physical, your child will be excluded from school and cannot return to school until submitted. Per IL State Law we must have a child’s physical by October 15 or within 30 days of starting preschool.

Illness and Injuries

Please remember that any child with a fever should stay home until they have been fever free without the use of fever-reducing medication, for at least 24 hours.

Students should also remain home if they are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea. Students may NOT return to school for at least 24 hours after the last episode.

The health office must have current telephone numbers for parents and designated emergency contact persons. Please select your emergency contacts carefully. This person should be familiar with your child, your family routine, and be available to transport your child home if necessary.

Please pre-plan for a telephone call from the health office. If your child becomes ill at school, you are responsible for picking up your child within 30 minutes of the call.

Medications

All medications, feeding, and treatment supplies are to be supplied by the parent per school policy.

Doctor’s orders for medications, feedings, and treatments are required at the beginning of each school year. The school nurse will not accept or administer any medications (including over the counter medications) or perform nursing services or treatments without a doctor’s order.

Any questions related to the above health office guidelines should be directed to the health office staff.

Lincoln Health Office

Holly Palo

847.949.2720 ext.1503

Change in Dismissal

Please contact América Lanuza (lanuzaa@hawthorn73.org) or Danielle Garcia (dgarcia@d75.org) at the Lincoln Front Office(847-949-2720) if there are any end of day changes throughout the school year. Teachers may not always be able to pick up their phone or check email throughout the day, so it would be best to call the front office with any changes. América and Danielle will relay any changes to the classroom teacher after you contact them. Please contact the main office by 10:00 a.m for the morning session and 2:00 pm for the afternoon session for any changes in regards to a child's dismissal procedures.

As a reminder, if your student is in our Tri-District classroom, they will follow the arrival and dismissal times below:

• AM: 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• PM: 12:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m

Please review the Hawthorn School District 73 section for information about important dates. Please review your home district section for any other information.

Summer Construction Information

As we approach the end of the school year, various construction projects will begin in and around our Fremont schools. We ask that you please take note of the following items.

Business Hours

District summer hours are as follows, starting June 8 through July 31, 2026:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

School Building Access

The elementary, intermediate, and middle schools are receiving upgraded secure vestibules, which will result in some changes to the main entryway to the schools.

• Elementary School: Door 1 will remain the main entrance to the school. Summer school students and approved visitors will proceed through the gymnasium.

• Intermediate School: Visitors should proceed to Door 22, nearest to the intermediate school parking lot at the front of the building and south of the normal main entrance.

• Middle School: Visitors should proceed to Door 2 at the front of the building, south of the normal main entrance.

Exterior doors are numbered, and signage will be utilized to indicate the new primary entryways at the intermediate and middle schools.

Construction Zones

School visitors during the summer should be aware of active construction areas around our buildings and grounds and remain clear of designated construction zones and equipment. Construction zones will be clearly marked with appropriate signage and barriers. Please ensure you and/or your child adhere to signage and stay clear of equipment while on district property.

Thank you for your compliance and understanding to ensure everyone’s safety.

Report an Absence

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please report it to the school office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence by completing the form linked below. While the online form is preferred, you may also call in the absence to the front office at 847-949-2720.

August 24 - First Day of the 26-27 School Year

Give a Shoutout to Your Favorite Teacher! We’re launching a new Hawthorn Shoutouts campaign to celebrate our incredible educators — and we want your help! Families are invited to submit a short video of their child thanking their teacher or staff member and sharing something special about them.

Selected videos may be featured on our district social media channels and in future newsletters.

August 20 - First Day of the 26-27 School Year

August 20 - First Day of the 26-27 School Year