Fremont Elementary School

Dear Fremont Families,

Fall weather is in full swing, and we are enjoying the crisp mornings and vibrant colors that this season brings. It’s a wonderful time of year for learning both inside and outside the classroom!

Our students have been hard at work, exploring new concepts, building skills, and supporting one another in a positive, engaging environment. We are proud of their efforts and the curiosity they bring to every lesson.

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend The Reading League Conference in Chicago. One important takeaway I want to share with families is the power of daily, intentional reading and conversations about books at home. Even just 10–15 minutes a day of reading aloud or discussing stories with your child can have a significant impact on their literacy development, vocabulary, and love of learning.

Please join us for our Parent University: Parents' Guide to Understanding and Responding to Emotional Escalations. April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Middle School. Please see below for more information. Babysitting is provided if you sign up in advance!

On Monday, October 20, we will be conducting a bus evacuation drill for students who are parent pick-up or Right at School only. Students will practice safely exiting the bus and then return to the gym and cafeteria for regular end-of-day procedures. This is a quick safety exercise to help ensure all students know what to do in case of a bus emergency.

As the weather cools, please remind your children to dress appropriately for outdoor recess and activities. Layered clothing is often best to ensure students stay comfortable throughout the day.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our Fremont learners. Your engagement makes a real difference in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Sincerely,

Beth Carmody

Principal

Our kindergarteners had a great time on their field trip to Country Bumpkin! They explored the pumpkin patch, visited the farm animals, and even tried their luck at the Gold Rush to pan for treasure. It was a perfect mix of learning, adventure, and autumn fun!

• October 18 - PTO Trunk or Treat, 10:00 a.m.
• October 20 - Bus Evacuation Drill for Parent Pick Up students
• October 20 - Board of Education meeting (live stream), 7:00 p.m. (Intermediate School Cafeteria)
• October 22 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• October 22 - Parent University: Parents' Guide to Understanding and Responding to Emotional Escalations, 6:30 p.m. (Middle School Media Center)
• October 23 - Picture Retake Day (see PTO section below to sign up for retakes)
• October 29 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• October 31 - Halloween Parties:
• Kindergarten Classes- Eddy & Sherman @10:30-11:15 a.m.
• Kindergarten Classes-Cohen, Deutsch, Hay, Hoehne, Goldman, Kastein, Martinelli, & Van Reck and 1st and 2nd Graders @2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
• November 5 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)

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.

FSD79 and Mundelein High School District 120 recently sent a joint letter to Village of Mundelein Mayor and Board of Trustees, expressing concerns about the Village’s impact fee ordinance that was adopted this past April.

The new ordinance has led to a critically inadequate offer from Pulte for its Walnut Ridge development, which will result in approximately 140 new K-12 students. The resulting impact fee proposal reveals a massive disparity from other recent developments, including Pulte’s 2020 agreement for Sheldon Woods.

Per-Home Impact Fees (4-bedroom home)

Hawthorn Woods Country Club: $10,286

Mundelein Sheldon Woods (Pulte): $6,150

Proposed Mundelein Walnut Ridge (Pulte): $2,898

You are welcome to join us at the Village of Mundelein hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Village Hall to advocate for a revised impact fee agreement before approvals take place.

Beginning October 20, 2025, Fremont Elementary students will be screened for hearing and/or vision by a Fremont District 79 certified screener. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.

Kindergarteners who have submitted the required state vision form will only be screened for hearing. Those who have not submitted the vision form will also be screened for vision. First graders will be screened for hearing only. Second graders will be screened for hearing and vision. Students receiving special education services and students new to the district in all grades will be screened for hearing and vision. If your child is not scheduled to be screened we will be glad to screen them for hearing and/or vision upon your request

If a child does not pass the first screening, they will be rescreened two weeks later. If they do not pass the second screening, a letter will be sent to the parents/guardians notifying them that their child will need further evaluation.

The parent or legal guardian of a student may object to hearing and/or vision screening tests for their child on religious grounds. If you object, please notify me at 847-837-0437 ext. 2002 or contact your child’s teacher.

Please make plans to join us for our next in-person Parent University presentation coming up on Wednesday, October 22. It is not required to RSVP for in-person events, however, we ask that you please do so if you plan to take advantage of childcare, which will be provided by Fremont Middle School students for individuals ages 3+. To RSVP, please click here.

Student and staff safety is our primary concern at Fremont School District 79. We will be practicing our ALICE intruder drill the week of November 3 at the Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. To learn more about the District's safety and security measures, please click here. If you would like to have your child opt out of this drill, please contact me at bcarmody@fsd79.org. You can also click here to access a resource titled Age-Appropriate Guidelines for ALICE Training at Any Age.

Fremont Elementary School will be having a Veterans Day assembly that includes songs, poems, and stories performed by students to honor those who are currently serving or have served in the military. It will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in the Elementary School Gym at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You can click here to view our assembly schedule.

Who is Invited: Any family member or friend who is a veteran or on active duty so that we can honor them during this special program. For security purposes, we are requiring all those attending to RSVP to the Veterans' Day Assembly. Click here to RSVP. Complete a form for each person attending the performance. This RSVP form will close on Tuesday, November 11 at 9:00am for the 10:00am assembly and will close at 1:00pm for the 2:00pm assembly. Anyone who has not rsvp'd will have to check in at the Elementary front office and will need a photo id. Please note that attendance for these assemblies are only for veterans and their family members. Contact the Elementary Front Office with any questions.

If you have a veteran OR someone on active duty in your life that you would like to be honored, please fill out the following survey by clicking here.

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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