Fremont Elementary School

Dear Fremont Families,

We have officially reached the final week of the school year! It has been an absolute joy watching your children grow, learn, and achieve so much over the last ten months. As we wrap up our final lessons and celebrate our collective successes, I want to extend a thank you to all of our parents and guardians. Your partnership, volunteer hours, and daily support at home are the true backbone of our school community. We could not have crossed this finish line without you.

Please be on the lookout next week, as final assessment reports (K-2nd grade students-FastBridge and 2nd grade students-CogAT) will be sent home with students. MAP scores for K-2nd grade students will be emailed. Please check your child’s backpack daily. These reports provide a snapshot of their academic progress and growth this year, offering insights as they transition to the next grade level. Along with reports, you will likely find a wealth of different objects from their lockers! 😀

Have a wonderful weekend!

Warmly,

Beth Carmody

Principal

Second Grade Brings Tikki Tikki Tembo to the Stage

The second-grade classrooms were full of excitement this week for their performance of Tikki Tikki Tembo. The students spent weeks practicing their lines and cues, and all that hard work definitely paid off. It was a fun show for everyone involved. Congratulations to our second graders on a great performance!

• June 3 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• June 4 - Elementary Field Day (More Information Below)
• June 5 - Last Day of School (ES dismissed at 2:08 p.m.)
• June 5 - Report Cards will be available

Absences need to be reported to the school by 9:00am by calling the attendance line or submitting the electronic absence form

• 847-837-0437 option 2
• https://www.fsd79.org/families/student-absences/report-an-absence

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.

Our Elementary School Field Day is on Thursday, June 4th! Students are asked to wear their classroom spirit t-shirts and closed toe gym shoes for this fun day. Please send your child with a water bottle that is labeled with their name to take outside with them. Each class will be outside for an hour, you may want to put sunscreen on your child. This is always such a fun day for the students!

This coming week, please look for your child’s reading FastBridge Family Report in their Friday folder. This assessment, given three times a year, provides valuable information on our students’ progress towards reading proficiency. The report will show how your child is currently progressing towards grade-level expectations and how they compare to peers both nationally and within the FSD79. This overview guide (English, Spanish) can serve as a helpful resource when reading the report.

While these assessment results are strong indicators of academic growth and proficiency, they are not the only measure of your child’s progress. When thinking about how well your child is performing academically, please take into consideration your child’s daily school performance, classwork, homework, projects, quizzes, and classroom tests.

If you have any questions (or your child’s report does not make it home) we encourage you to reach out to their teacher.

Please remind your child(ren) to return their library books to the library. We have several hundred books that haven't been returned and they are due now.

We are upgrading our school menus this coming school year to place a stronger focus on student nutrition. Families will see healthier food options introduced throughout the Intermediate and Middle Schools, and ice cream will no longer be an option in the Elementary School cafeteria. We believe the school day is the perfect time to focus on healthy fuel, leaving ice cream to be enjoyed as a fun treat outside of school. Thank you for your understanding and support!

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.

Fremont School District has set up guidelines for the administration and transportation of medications at school. These guidelines have been established in order to ensure the safety and well being of all children.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for picking up any medication at the end of the school year. All medication, including inhalers and Epi-Pens, must be picked up by 3:00pm JUNE 12, 2026. Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication.

MEDICATION WILL NOT BE SENT HOME ON THE BUS WITH YOUR CHILD. ANY MEDICATIONS LEFT AFTER JUNE 12 WILL BE DISPOSED OF.

If your child will be attending any summer school programs, please let the nurse know so that those medications can be sent to the appropriate building. Summer school medications MUST be picked up on the last day of their summer school session.

As a reminder, new Medication Authorization Forms will need to be filled out by the child’s physician each school year. Forms can be found on the school website in the Health Services - Fremont School District 79 section.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the health office.

This Summer Online Learning Access document highlights the programs that students have access to over the summer, should you wish to access them for independent summer learning. These are the same online, personalized, self-paced, student-directed programs FSD79 uses during the school year. Prior to summer break, your child’s current classroom teacher(s) will provide reminders regarding the necessary login information needed to access these tools.

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.
• Please refer to our Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures for our specific guidelines.

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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Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road

Phone: (847) 837-0437

Website: elementary.fsd79.org

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