Ferson Creek eNews
November 6th, 2026
Happy Friday Ferson Creek Fox Families,
As the temperatures drop and we think ahead, please make sure to send your child dressed for the cold with a warm coat, hat, mittens and boots when necessary. On snowy days, students will need snow pants and snow boots to play in the snow. Make sure your child knows how to independently zip, button, and put on all winter gear. Please write your child's initials or first name with Sharpie on tags or use the stick on/iron on labels. Last, you might consider tucking an extra pair of socks in your child's backpack, just in case of wet feet!
Have a great weekend!-Mrs. Salto and Ms. Pigoni
November
November 6th- Trimester 1 ends
November 9th-13th CogAT testing window for grades 3 & 5
November 10th- 5th grade orchestra concert 6p.m. @ TMS
November 13th- Student Leadership Club Meeting 8:05 in STEM room
November 16th- 20th CogAT makeup testing for grades 3 & 5
November 16th- CHESS club @ 3:35 in art room
November 17th- PTO Meeting 12:30-1:30
Culvers Night (Culvers of South Elgin) 5-8p.m.
November 18th- Early release at 2:30p.m.
Trimester report cards available to parents in Synergy ParentVue
November 19th- Windy City Bulls Assembly
November 23rd-29th- No school. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Lunch and Recess
Parent volunteer positions for lunch and recess are currently on pause.
Birthday Lunches
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are welcome to join their child for lunch on their birthday (or an alternate day for summer birthdays).
- Check-in Required: All visitors must check in at the main office to receive a visitor tag before entering the lunchroom.
- Pre-Registration/RSVP Google Form: Please fill out the RSVP Google Form below at least 24 hours in advance so the office and lunchroom staff can plan for extra seating. We are limiting attendance to 2 adult guests per student. Click here to complete the birthday lunch RSVP Google Form.
- Guidelines and Rules: Food may only be shared with your own student. For student privacy, no photos may be taken during lunch. When lunch is over, you must return to the office to sign out.
- Grade-Level Lunch Times
Kindergarten 12:35-12:55
1st Grade 11:05-11:25
2nd Grade 11:25-11:45
3rd Grade 12:55-1:15
4th Grade 11:50-12:10
5th Grade 12:10-12:30
School Start Time - 9:05 am
Earliest Drop-Off Time - 8:50 am
School End Time - 3:25 pm
Early Release End Time - 2:35 pm
There are three easy ways to report your child's absence:
📱 Synergy Parent Portal/App: Click "Report Absence" on the home screen or in the attendance section
📞 Call: 331-228-2300, press option "1"
📧 Email: Amanda.hodnik@d303.org
Phone/email details:
- Messages can be left 24 hours a day
- Please include: your name, your child's name, your phone number, reason for absence, and symptoms (if ill)
- Already emailed the teacher about the absence? Please copy cheryl.wiley@d303.org on that email as well — this helps you avoid a daily attendance verification call
Using Synergy ParentVue?
- Click the Report Absence button on the home screen or in the attendance section
- Select the Start and End Date for the absence
- Choose a Reason from the drop-down menu
- Enter a Note explaining the absence
- Upload documentation (e.g., doctor's note) if required, then click Save
Please refer to Chapter 2 of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook for detailed district attendance policies and procedures. Click button below for handbook!
All schools in St. Charles CUSD 303 have moved to Synergy SIS as the district’s new student information system, replacing HAC (Home Access Center). ParentVUE is the secure parent/guardian portal where you will be able to view your student's information, such as grades, report cards, attendance, and online registration.
Please activate your ParentVUE account by following the steps below.
Activate Your Account
Click here to begin: ParentVUE Account Activation
Review the Privacy Statement.
Click I Accept at the bottom of the page.
Create your username and password, and enter your email address.
Click Complete Account Activation.
You will then be logged into ParentVUE!
Important Notes
Initially, you will see one tile: Student Information.
Student Information: We kindly ask that you click into Student Information and verify that your student’s information is accurate. If edits are necessary, click Edit Information.
On August 10 in the afternoon, you will see additional information and tiles in the portal.
Each parent/guardian should create their own account. Do not share accounts.
You only need one account, even if you have multiple children enrolled in the district.
You must activate your web portal account before using the mobile app.
Students in middle and high school will receive their own StudentVUE accounts, which provide similar information. Please do not give your student(s) your ParentVUE login credentials.
Using the ParentVUE Mobile App
Download the free ParentVUE app by Edupoint from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Open the app and either allow location services or type your zip code, then tap the district name.
Log in using the username and password you created during activation.
If you need assistance, please contact your student's school.
Thank you for completing your ParentVUE activation!
The District 303 Parent/Guardian Attendance Resource Guide is officially launching on the D303 website. This comprehensive resource is organized into three sections: D303-specific attendance resources, community-based attendance resources, and general attendance information, providing families with a clear, accessible starting point for navigating attendance concerns.
Ferson Creek Elementary
Gianna Pigoni, Assistant Principal
Website: https://fersoncreek.d303.org/
Location: 38W160 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ferson-Creek-Elementary-1492773537612187/