Fremont Elementary School
August 9, 2024
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Hello, Fremont Families!
Coming together this week at Curriculum Night was truly uplifting. Together, your engagement drives our mission to foster a thriving learning community through meaningful collaboration. We look forward to partnering throughout the year.
Here is a review of the big ideas I shared for additional focus this year:
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Literacy Pilot Launch
We’re excited to begin a literacy pilot exploring two new resources to support students’ reading growth. -
Attendance Matters
Missing school means missing critical learning. Your support in ensuring your child attends every day is invaluable. School Technology & Screen Time
We're reviewing how school devices are used and monitoring screen time to ensure technology is purposefully used to enhance learning.
- Behavior and Social Emotional Learning
Our staff will be learning about a social emotional learning program out of Yale University called RULER. We will all be learning how to recognize and understand our emotions.
Enjoy your weekend, and thanks again for being part of our learning community!
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody
Principal
Our kindergarten students are very busy learning!
Important Dates
- September 1 - Students Not In Attendance
- September 3 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- September 5 - School Bus Evacuation Drills (K-5 at morning drop off)
- September 8 - NWEA MAP testing (Kindergarten-1st Grade at 9:00-10:00 a.m. & 2nd Grade at 9:00-11:00 a.m.), Bus Evacuation Drill
- September 9 - NWEA MAP testing (Kindergarten-1st Grade at 9:00-10:00 a.m. & 2nd Grade at 9:00-11:00 a.m.)
- September 10 - Picture Day - All ES pictures will be taken before 12:00 p.m. (Order Information below)
- September 10 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- September 12 -Special Event Dismissal Schedule, MHS Homecoming Parade (ES dismissed at 2:08 p.m.)
If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctor's appointments, or for any other reason, please report it to the school office by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence by completing the form linked below. While the online form is preferred, you may also call in the absence to the front office at 847-837-0437 and select option 2.
Wednesday Early Dismissal
We will have early dismissal every Wednesday. The Elementary students will be dismissed at 3:08 p.m. every Wednesday. This is 30 minutes earlier than our normal dismissal.
Please follow the dismissal procedures below every Wednesday. Any changes to your child's Wednesday dismissal plan need to be communicated by 2:15pm. The sooner we know the better!
- Students Getting Pick Up at 3:08 p.m.- We will begin the parent pick up process at 3:08 p.m. If you have any changes, please email your child's homeroom teacher and Aura Perez Cruces at aperezcruces@fsd79.org.
- Students Riding the Bus Home at 3:08 p.m. - We will begin the bus dismissal at 3:08 p.m. Parents/Guardians can expect buses to arrive approximately 30 minutes earlier than typically expected. If you have any changes, please email your child's homeroom teacher and Aura Perez Cruces at aperezcruces@fsd79.org.
As a reminder to families whose children are participating in the no-cost Wednesday Right at School after-school program, that program will not begin until September 10. Please plan accordingly to have your child take bus transportation home or have parent pick-up at the end of the school day on September 3.
Mass Notification Test Follow-up
On Thursday, August 28, the District performed an annual test of its mass notification system. If you did not receive an email, text message, or automated phone call notification, please complete this form. Please confirm your preferred email address and phone number are current in TeacherEase. If you need to update your contact information, please contact the school.
Assessments
Three times a year we assess our students to see where they are on their personal learning path. We look for what supports or enrichments they may need. We will be continuing our use of the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test for all students. This is an untimed, computer based test that individually adjusts as a student answers the questions. As they answer correctly, the questions get harder. This testing will begin Monday, September 8.
This year, our District will assess reading skills for students in grades 1-5. We will be using a one-minute oral reading fluency (ORF) test, administered three times a year. Oral reading fluency evaluates how well a student reads aloud with accuracy, speed, and expression. This measure is a key indicator of reading proficiency and is closely tied to overall reading comprehension and academic success. The ORF test will help us more precisely identify students who may need additional support, customize instruction to meet individual needs, and track progress over time. In the winter, we will also introduce a similar screening for Kindergarten, focusing on early literacy skills. These will be administered in an individual setting. This testing will begin Tuesday, September 2.
Picture Day - September 10
Picture orders must be done online or by phone prior to September 10th. Photographers cannot take orders when pictures are taken. See the order form below for more information or call customer service at 847-382-7505 ext. 7. There will be additional opportunities to purchase pictures after September 10th and those details will be shared at a later date. Retakes are scheduled for October 23rd.
Attendance Awareness Month: Start Strong!
Welcome back, Wildcats! September is Attendance Awareness Month, and there’s no better time to start strong. Showing up each day helps students build routines, connect with classmates, and stay on track with learning. Let’s work together—families and school—to make attendance a priority from the very beginning. And as always, if your child is experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or a fever, please keep them home until they’ve been symptom-free (without medication) for 24 hours.
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.
- 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.
Before and After School Care
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 September 17th.
Here is the list of all meeting dates for the 2025-2026 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
VOLUNTEER and COMMITTEE SIGN UP Information
VOL_NTEE_! What's missing? UR!! The Fremont PTO needs you!! The PTO offers many committees and volunteer opportunities to help serve our teachers and students throughout the school year. If you are interested in joining, please follow this link to sign up and read a brief description of the volunteer opportunities available. Sign up will close Friday, September 5th. If you have any questions, please email Catherine Glidden at PTO@fsd79.org.
PICTURE DAY INFO
Picture day is coming up! Send your child to school looking picture perfect on Wednesday, September 10th. All picture orders will be online only. Please see the flyer for your correct school code and ordering instructions.
AUTUMN MUM FUNDRAISER
TODAY starts our Autumn Mum fundraiser! Grab your beautiful fall mums now through 9/12 with a pick-up date at the Elementary school parking lot on 9/20 from 9:30-12:30!! There are 5 colors (orange, yellow, red, purple and white) and 2 sizes to choose from! 9” are $12 and 14” are $40. This year we are adding some ornamental kale and cabbage too for $8 for each 1 gallon pot! Order yours today! If you have any questions, reach out to Elisabeth Reigle at fsdvpis@gmail.com.
SPIRIT WEAR SALE IS LIVE!
Check out our three new designs on the flyer and choose which one helps to best show your Fremont spirit! Please be sure to check the sizing guides as each item comes from a different manufacturer and sizing varies. Orders will be delivered to your child about 3-4 weeks after the sale ends on September 5th. Visit www.shopcottonandink.com and enter the password 25Fremont now through Friday, September 5th. Thank you for supporting Fremont and your PTO!!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW - 10% DISCOUNT
Order your student's 2025-2026 yearbook by October 31st and get 10% off. Use the correct school code from the list below when you order!
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 and you'll receive 50 bonus points after you scan your first receipt - that's $5! There are monthly bonus opportunities too, so watch the points (and $$) add up for our schools! Last year we raised just shy of $500 - let's see if we can beat that this year!
PTO MEMBERSHIP/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR 2025-2026 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 with 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.
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 2025-2026; 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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Fremont School District 79
Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road
Phone: (847) 837-0437
Website: elementary.fsd79.org
Instagram: @FSD79
YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79