Fremont Newsletter 2026-2027

Dear Fremont Families,

What a wonderful week at Fremont! Thank you to all of our families for the incredible turnout at Back-to-School Night. It was wonderful to see so many families on campus, connecting with teachers and learning more about the exciting year ahead. We also appreciate your support of our Book Fair and your continued encouragement of reading at home!

We also kicked off our first PBIS Rally of the school year! Our September Character Strong trait is RESPECT. A special shout-out to our amazing ASB students for creating a video highlighting what respect looks like at Fremont and for leading fun activities during our rally. We are so proud of our student leaders!

Our Charger Dollars are now being distributed! Students have opportunities to earn Charger Dollars by demonstrating our schoolwide expectations and showing positive behaviors throughout the school day. Our first PBIS celebration will be our Fiesta de Independencia on September 16th! We look forward to celebrating our students and all their hard work.

📚 Dual Language Immersion Family Presentation

Families interested in learning more about our Dual Language Immersion Program are invited to join us on Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Come learn more about our program, its highlights, and the many opportunities it provides for our students.

👩‍🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences

Please don't forget to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, taking place September 18–25. These conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child's teacher, celebrate their progress, and work together to support their continued success.

Thank you, Fremont families, for your continued partnership and support. Together, we are building a school community where every Charger feels welcomed, respected, supported, and ready to learn!

Go Chargers! 💛

Dr. Chavez, Principal

Tuesday, September 1

Family Presentation to Dual Immersion Families on Fremont Program at 5:30pm (auditorium)

Wednesday, September 2

AUSD One Stop Live Scan at 5:00pm

Monday, September 7

Labor Day Holiday, No School

Tuesday, September 8

City of Alhambra Mobile Library

Wednesday, September 9

Fall Picture Day

Please click here to access our Fremont School Site for all school information, highlights and announcements.

Fremont Mission Statement

Our mission at Fremont Elementary School is to nurture a positive learning environment that encourages equitable practices and active involvement in our students’ learning and social emotional development. We aim to prepare Life and Future Ready Learners through autonomy and collaborative learning, while providing the necessary tools and interventions to meet the unique needs of each student. Our commitment to celebrate diversity ensures an inclusive and supportive space where individual strengths and skills are honored and valued.

Please note, school begins at 8:00am daily for all students (TK-8) through the front gates. Dismissal times will vary. Students in 4th-8th grades will dismiss through the Ross gate. Our weekly shortened day will remain on Wednesdays.

Families are able to view students homeroom teacher through the Parent Portal prior to the first day of school. Please remember that the class placement is subject to change through the first days of school as we work towards leveling classes. The Parent Portal is critical in monitoring student academic progress and attendance throughout the school year as well as updating relevant information. It is vital that student contact information is updated such as current home address, primary and secondary phone numbers, medication and allergy information and emergency contacts. Click image to access the Parent Portal link.

Please take a moment to complete the Household Income Survey via your Parent Portal. This household income survey helps to ensure that our District and our school receive all the funding for which we are eligible to serve all students equitably. Every student in Alhambra Unified will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Separate from the National School Lunch Program, this data may help students and schools qualify for additional state and federal funding to serve all students equitably and offer additional services and resources.

Please scan the QR code to complete the form. You may also complete it by logging into your Parent Portal Account. One form is required per student. If you require assistance, you can contact our Main Office for support.

PLEASE DO not drive through or park in the staff parking lot located off Fremont street. Be mindful when parking on Elm and Ross streets-always reading posted traffic signs. Morning drop off and dismissal gates differ depending on the grade level for your child. Fremont Families, it is important to respect our neighbors and adhere to traffic safety laws, keeping our students safe off campus. Fremont is located on busy streets and we want to assure the safety of our students and staff.

Arrival: There is only one entrance to campus-located at the front gate on Elm Street. Students will be ushered to designated areas for teacher pick-up.

Dismissal: TK and Kindergarten dismissal will be at the breezeway, near the front gate. Students will only be released by teachers to parents/guardians/caretakers with release cards. 1st grade students will also be released in the breezeway to families. 2nd and 3rd grade students will exit at the front gate on Elm Street. 4th-8th grade students will exit at the back gate (near field) on Ross Street.

(Image from San Diego Unified)

Alhambra Police Department will continue being visible at arrival and pick up. Reminders: The Valet curbside should not be used for parking at any time. It is for pick up and drop off only. Please keep the vehicles moving to allow for traffic flow. In addition, we want to remind all Fremont Families not to double park or allow students to cross the street outside of a crosswalk. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

New California legislation establishes a cell phone-free education for our K-12 public schools. The lawmakers acknowledges the research and feedback from health officials, educators, and families that these devices have significantly negatively affected academic achievement and student health.

Here are the expectations of students:

1. Personal electronic devices (cellular phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and headphones) will need to be stored in student backpacks/bags for the school day as students enter schools.

2. Students will not use personal electronic devices during the school day inclusive of class time, breakfast, lunch, bathroom breaks, and passing time between classes.

School Uniforms are required in accordance with Board Policy 5132. Specific attire for school uniforms may also be viewed on our website. We strongly encourage "College Wear Wednesdays" and "Fremont Fridays" wearing green. Students may wear Fremont Charger Gear any day of the week.

Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Jumpers

Color: Navy blue or khaki

Style: Fitted or elastic at the waist, jeggings or leggings are not uniform pants. There should not be any holes on pants or pajamas.

Tops

Color: Navy/Light blue, White, Hunter Green, Fremont shirts/sweatshirts

Style: Polo, turtleneck, short or long sleeves

Sweater or Jacket may be worn over the uniform and may not replace uniform tops

Shoes/Hats-Shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals (including Crocs) must have heel straps. Backless shoes are not permitted. Keep in mind that shoes should be appropriate for school (PE)

Hats and sun-protective clothing may be worn outdoors.

School starts for ALL Chargers at 8:00am. These start times mean that students should be lined up. If they are not, they are marked late. Students who arrive after their start time need to enter through the Main Office and get a tardy slip.

If your student is going to be absent please submit an absence reporting form by scanning the QR code or accessing it on our website. You may also contact the school office by calling (626) 943-3360. Please include Student’s Name, Student ID# and reason for missing school. All Doctor notes and parent excuse notes must be turned in to the Front Office or uploaded on the form.

What is considered an excused absence?

• Personal illness or injury
• Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer
• Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic services rendered
• Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family (1 day within the state/3 days if out of state)
• Exclusion for failure to present evidence of immunization (Education Code 48216)
• Exclusion from school because student is either the carrier of a contagious disease or not immunized for a contagious disease (Education Code 48213)
• Pupils in grades 7-12 who leave school (with prior approval of the Principal or his/her designee) to obtain confidential medical services. The pupil should return a copy of the medical professional's appointment verification form.
• Time for a student to spend time with a family member who is being deployed or returning from deployment
• Upon written request of the parent or guardian and approval of the Principal or his/her designee,) and pursuant to board policy, a student's personal justifiable absence may be excused. Reasons include, but are not limited to:
  • Appearance in court.
  • Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion.
  • Attendance at religious retreats not to exceed four (4) hours per semester.
  • Attendance at funeral services (for other than the immediate family)

Is there someone on staff who you would like to recognize for going above and beyond the call of duty? There are so many interactions and exciting things that deserve to be recognized throughout our campus, and this is one little way to do it! . Click here to submit:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8xMzYqrjmW65sl2iDpzwrjb9XgKPoPDIXAWBqyuhesbuAVQ/viewform?usp=header

We are pleased to share that California’s Universal Meals Program will continue for the 2026–2027 school year, allowing every student to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day.

Students participating in an after-school program at Fremont may also receive a free supper meal.
For menus, nutrition information, and the AUSD Wellness Policy, please visit: Food & Nutrition Services

Click HERE to access the online menu and check out the many great features, including nutritional information, calorie/carb/fat trackers, allergen alerts, and much more!

Fremont PTA encourages all Fremont families to join!

• Stay involved in school events and activities
• Support your child and all the children in the school community
• Advocate for Fremont students