Fremont Elementary School
August 9, 2024
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Hello, Fremont Families!
Happy Friday! I hope you can all join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, for our PTO Trunk or Treat event. It is a highlight of the fall season, and our PTO has worked hard to make it a fun event for our students. Bring your Halloween spirit and come ready for some festive trick-or-treating in the school parking lot!
Looking ahead, we are excited to celebrate Spirit Week starting Friday, October 23. Dressing up and participating in theme days is a wonderful way to build community and show our school pride. Please review the schedule down below so your child can prepare their outfits.
The Power of Boundaries
As parents, setting limits and saying "no" can sometimes feel exhausting, especially when met with pushback. However, consistent boundaries are one of the most effective ways to help children feel secure. Children naturally push against limits to test where the lines exist. When those boundaries hold firm, it signals to them that the adults in their lives are in control and capable of keeping them safe. It also relieves them from the pressure of figuring how to put up boundaries on their own. Clear, predictable rules, whether around bedtime, screen time, or behavioral expectations, reduce anxiety and allow kids to focus on growing, learning, and playing.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Enjoy the weekend!
Warmly,
Beth Carmody
Principal
Our kindergarten classes had a fantastic field trip to Country Bumpkin! The students loved getting outdoors and learning through hands-on experiences. A big thank you to our parent chaperones for helping make this special day safe, smooth, and fun for everyone!
Important Dates
- October 21 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- October 22 - Picture Retakes (more info below-must sign up for retakes by 10/16)
- October 23 - K-2 Spirit & Attendance Week Begins (see more info below)
- October 28 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- October 30 - Halloween PTO Parties:
- Kindergarten Classes @10:30-11:15 a.m.
- 1st, 2nd and SLE Classes @2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- November 3 - No School -Students not in Attendance
- November 4 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
Parents’ Guide to School Safety Protocols
Thank you to our families who joined us for our first Parent University session of the year, which focused on our school safety protocols. Please see below to watch the video of the presentation. Please see our Safety & Security webpage for resources and more information, or contact your child's principal should you have any questions.
Additional Resources:
Picture Retake Sign-Up—Complete by October 16
Picture Retakes are Thursday, October 22, at all schools. If you want your child to have their school picture retaken, or if your child was not present on picture day and you'd like them to have their picture taken, please complete the Google Form by October 16.
K-2 Spirit & Attendance Week
Family Literacy Tips: Talk, Ask, Expand!
FSD79 continues to partner with national literacy leader, The Reading League, on Science of Reading practices. Strong oral language skills are the foundation for reading and writing success. Here are some quick tips to help boost literacy at home:
Talk: Narrate daily routines for younger kids; discuss music, books, or shows with older children.
Ask: Ask open-ended questions like "What happens next?" "What would you do?" or “Why...?”
Expand: Repeat and add words for young kids, or challenge older children with alternative viewpoints and sophisticated vocabulary.
Everyday conversations build confident readers and writers!
Need an Interpreter for Parent-Teacher Conferences?
If you or your family require translation support during conferences, please let us know! Fill out our Parent-Teacher Conference Translation Request Form by November 2 so our Student Services department can schedule an interpreter for you.
Connected and Confident
Our classroom communities are in full swing! Predictable morning and sleep routines build confidence and ensure students feel secure in their physical and emotional space each day.
Instructional Days: Please reserve family travel for district breaks. Missing consecutive days can create learning gaps and cause unnecessary stress.
Health Check: Children must remain home until they are symptom/fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
We are always better together when every student is present to share in our classroom growth!
Excused Absences Include
- Illness (physical, mental or behavioral) Please note, after 3+ consecutive days of an illness related absence, a doctor's note is required on day 4 in order for the absence to be considered excused moving forward
- Medical/Therapeutic appointments
- Religious Holidays
- Family emergencies or civic events
- Parenting or safety-related concerns
Vacations
- Vacations during school are discouraged and count as unexcused absences.
We encourage you to keep your child IN SCHOOL before and after field trips and special events.
My Ride K-12 Bus Tracking App
The My Ride K-12 mobile app allows parents and guardians to stay connected with their student’s transportation schedule. Through the use of GPS technology, the app provides updates to the pick-up and drop-off times based on the bus location. To learn how to download the app, create your account, and link your student’s information, please visit our Transportation webpage.
Student Pick-Up/Drop Off
Aura Perez Cruces at aperezcruces@fsd79.org or 847-837-0437 no later than 2:45 p.m. *On Wednesdays, you must let us know by 2:15 p.m.
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 a.m., you must come into the school to sign your student in. Doors close at 8:55 a.m.
- We have observed that parents often leave approximately 3–4 feet between their vehicles. Please close those gaps, when safe to do so, so more vehicles can move through the line, reduce congestion on Fremont Center Road, and help buses reach their assigned spots more promptly.
- Please refer to our Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures for our specific guidelines.
School Lunches
Medical Forms
Health information and medical forms are available on the FSD79 Health Services website page. Please drop off forms at your child’s school.
Kindergarteners must show proof of current physical/immunizations, as well as dental and eye exam forms.
Second graders must complete a dental examination prior to starting school.
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Fremont Elementary School
Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road
Phone: (847) 837-0437
Website: elementary.fsd79.org
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