Fremont Elementary School

Dear Fremont Families,

It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of our second trimester! We’re excited for all that the rest of the school year has in store.

We have noticed an increase in late arrivals and want to kindly remind families that instruction begins promptly at 9:00 AM. To help students start the day successfully, they should arrive with enough time to unpack their backpacks and be ready to learn. Arriving late can be challenging for students as they transition into a classroom where learning is already underway. Every minute in the classroom makes a difference!

On a positive note, we’ve seen more students getting out of their cars independently in the morning. This has greatly improved the safety and efficiency of our carpool line by keeping drivers in their vehicles and traffic moving smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

We appreciate your partnership!

With gratitude,

Beth Carmody

Our students have been taking part in fun and energetic cardio drumming sessions during their Healthy Minds class, combining music, movement, and drumming. This activity helps to improve coordination, focus, and teamwork while boosting endurance and motor skills. Plus, the rhythm-based movements support learning and stress relief, making fitness

both fun and beneficial for everyone!

• February 11 - Parent Book Club-more information below
  
• February 12 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissal at 3:08 p.m.)
• February 14 - PTO Valentine Parties
• 10:30-11:15 a.m. - K-Martinelli, Lindley & Van Reck
• 2:00-2:45 p.m. - K-Eddy, Goldman, Hay, Hoehne, Kastein, Perna & Sherman; K-2 Instructional; and Grades 1 & 2
• February 17 - Presidents Day - No Student Attendance
• February 19 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissal at 3:08 p.m.)
• February 26 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissal at 3:08 p.m.)

As part of our commitment to fostering a focused learning environment, we introduced the Away for the Day Cell Phone Initiative this past August. Please take a moment to complete this survey. Your feedback is essential, and we appreciate your support in minimizing distractions and enhancing our students' educational experience. The survey will be open from Friday, January 31-February 7, 2025. Thank you for your participation!

Excessive technology use and its potential consequences are concerns for many parents. With that in mind, we invite all parents to join us on February 11 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Fremont Middle School for a Parent Book Club discussion on the New York Times #1 Bestseller "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt. We’ll explore all three sections together, share thoughts, and discuss how to navigate the challenges of raising kids in the digital age.

While we encourage parents to read the book in advance, it is not necessary to have read the book in order to join us for the discussion on February 11. For individuals who would like to listen to the book, an audio version can be found at Audible. The evening's event will be an opportunity to share our own experiences with our children's technology and social media use.

District parents, administrators, and psychologists will collaborate to lead the discussion. We'll also be offering complimentary soup for attendees. While it is not required to RSVP to attend the discussion, we ask that you please do so if you intend to take advantage of free on-site childcare that evening (see link below).

Additional Resources:

• "The Anxious Generation" Animated Book Summary

• Dr. Becky/Jonathan Haidt Podcast

We will be celebrating Valentine's Day on February 14th. As a reminder, Valentine cards that are sent in cannot contain any food and/or candy.

If you plan to pick up your child early or at dismissal please call or email Aura Perez at aperezcruces@fsd79.org and email your child's homeroom teacher prior to 2:45 p.m (on Wednesdays by 2:15 p.m.) Please note in order to pick up your child from the front office you must do so by 3:00 p.m. (on Wednesdays by 2:30 p.m.) If you need the family sign to display in your car window at parent pick up please let Mrs. Perez Cruces know and we will send one home with your youngest student. Please refer to our Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures for our specific guidelines.

A friendly reminder about our drop off and pick up line ...

• Please stay in your car when dropping off or picking up your student(s).

• Please do not park in the parking lot and send your student(s) to the school. Stay in the drop-off line.

• Please pull all the way forward in line when dropping off and picking up. Students exit the car on the sidewalk only.

• If you arrive at school after 8:55 am, you must come into the school to sign your student in. Doors close at 8:55 am.

If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please report the absence to the school office by 9:00 a.m. by calling 847-837-0437 option 2. Safety is our number one priority so please help us by reporting as soon as possible. Attendance at school is crucial for your child’s success so every effort should be made to avoid non-health-related absences.

Lunch menus for the month of February are available and can be found here. For more information on the school lunch program, please click here. If you need to create a lunch account for your student, you will need your child's student ID number which you can obtain by calling the front office at 847-837-0437 and click here for further details.

We are going to be phasing out ice cream for sale at the Elementary School. We will begin the phase out by only offering on Fridays. Ice cream is only available to our first and second graders.

Right at School offers before and after school child care at FSD79, for Grades K-8. Please visit the Right At School website for information and to register your child(ren) for the program.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Fremont PTO would love to see you at our meetings this year! Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month in the Middle School Den at 6:00 pm.

Our next meeting is on February 19th.

Childcare services for children ages 3+ will be provided at ALL of our upcoming PTO meetings. Please use the form below to let us know if you will be bringing a child to the meeting. It is not required to RSVP; however, we ask that you please do so if you plan to take advantage of childcare. Care will be provided by Fremont Middle School students for individuals ages 3 and up. Here is the form.

RSVP Form for childcare: https://forms.gle/ceerdTKn7Pa51mVt7

Here is the list of all meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year.

To stay in the know of what Fremont PTO is up to, follow and tag us on social media:

Instagram: @fremontpto

Facebook: Fremont PTO

HELP WANTED - MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT

The PTO is looking for two volunteers to help with Membership Toolkit. The time commitment is about one hour per month. For more information on how to volunteer, contact the Fremont Parent Liaison at fsdptoparentliaison@gmail.com.

SUPPORT OUR AMAZING CLASSROOM TEACHERS!

Please help the Fremont PTO replenish all of the amazing teachers’ classroom supplies! The PTO has created an Amazon Wish List for parents to help. The PTO will distribute your donations to teachers via our WOOT WOOT wagon. **Wishlist closes on February 8th.**

If you would like to send money directly to the PTO, please Venmo your donation to @Fremont-PTO with "Woot Woot" in the memo. Thank you for your help!

SPRING SPIRIT WEAR SALE

Our Sale begins TODAY!! Check your inventory and make sure your family is set for Spring in our latest designs and styles! The tie dye is a Fremont favorite! We are also offering baseball hats - perfect for Hat Days during spirit weeks! Please visit www.shopcottonandink.com and use the password Fremont2025. When viewing the products, please pay close attention to the sizing guides as well as fit. The sale will close on Friday, February 21st. Thank you for supporting Fremont and the PTO! Check out our flyer for more information.

SWEETHEART DANCE

Our annual Sweetheart Dance is Saturday, February 8th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Fremont Intermediate School. Please have your daughter/s arrive with an important adult figure in their life. Enjoy a sweet evening of dancing, light refreshments, games, and photos! The PTO will be hosting a similar event for sons in May. All ages are welcome to put on their best and pose with their adult for pictures. Click here to see our flyer for more information.

FREMONT PTO BOOK CLUB

Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s screen time and social media?

As parents, we’re all on a learning journey – let’s make that journey easier and more insightful together! Join us February 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Middle School Den for the Fremont Parent Book Club.

Pick up a copy of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and dive into this eye-opening book. We’ll explore all three sections together, share thoughts, and discuss how to navigate the challenges of raising kids in the digital age.

Don’t miss out – start reading today and come ready to connect, learn, and grow as a community!

SHOP. SCAN. EARN.

Forget the scissors - Box Tops for Education has gone digital! Simply download the Box Tops for Education app (see www.boxtops4education.com for more info), select Fremont School District 79 (in Mundelein, IL) as your beneficiary, and you're all set! Enter the code H02P2R0D when you register for bonus points. Then simply scan your receipts after shopping, and watch the points (and $$) add up for our schools!

UPCOMING DINE-IN NIGHTS

Our next dine-in night will be Tuesday, February 18th at Jimano’s, 2952 W. Route 60 in Mundelein. Order any menu item between the hours of 4 pm and 8 pm and Jimano's Pizzeria will donate 20% back to the PTO! It’s valid for dine-in, delivery, or carryout. We have a full year of dine-in nights ahead – check out the list here!

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

Don’t forget to order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook. Use the correct school code from our flyer when you order!

PTO MEMBERSHIP/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

If you already have an account in Membership Toolkit, thank you for creating and/or updating your Membership Toolkit account last year.

If you don't have an account in Membership Toolkit, set it up now for free! Once you have created an account in Membership Toolkit your child will appear in the online directory immediately (that's if you choose to do so). To create an account, go to fsd79.membershiptoolkit.com and follow the directions in the attached form (Online Student Directory Set Up Instructions 2024-2025).

To gain access to the Online Student Directory your account must be active and you must pay the $15 PTO Membership Family Fee. If you paid your PTO Membership fee through your TeacherEase account before June 15th, your payment has been confirmed and you currently have access to the Online Student Directory. If you didn’t pay your PTO Membership Family Fee before June 15th, you can pay the $15 PTO Membership Family fee thru Venmo @Fremont-PTO; or by bringing or sending the attached form with your cash payment or check made payable to Fremont PTO to any school front office. The option to pay the PTO Membership Fee thru your TeacherEase account is no longer available. Once we receive confirmation of your payment, we will give you access to the online directory. Please note it may take up to one week to be granted access to the online directory.

Don't forget to download the FREE Membership Toolkit app to your smartphone-search "Membership Toolkit" in your app store.

BIRTHDAY BOARD

Celebrate your Fremont Student's special day! "Happy Birthday, Your Child's Name" can appear on the Fremont Electronic Message Board. Just complete the Birthday Board Request Google Form 2024-2025; or complete the birthday board form and send it back to any school front office with your $5 payment per birthday message. If you have any questions, please contact Christie Johnson at cjohnson@fsd79.org.

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Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road

Phone: (847) 837-0437

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