Ferson Creek eNews

April

April 29th - Early Release, students dismissed at 2:35 pm

April 29th - Band Concert 7:00 pm @ Wredling

April 30th - Beginning Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm @ Thompson

May

May 1st - D303 Elementary Choir Festival 6:30 pm @ Norris Center

May 4th-8th - Staff Appreciation Week

May 4th - 4th/5th Grade Orchestra Concert 6:00 pm @ Wredling

May 18th - All books due to the LRC

May 20th - Field Day - more info to come soon

May 27th - Last Day of School

On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of honoring our staff members with milestone years of service. This year, we celebrated Mrs. Shanahan, Mrs. Schmidt, and Mrs. Richardson for 25 years of service to D303. Our custodian, Mr. Cruz was honored for 30 years of service in the district. Our staff shared special messages for these amazing staff members and also honored two of our retirees, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs. Holloway. Congratulations to our Ferson staff members for their years of service!

We had another successful Town Hall on Tuesday! Staff and students were excited to join their Town Hall families for some activities that showcased our grit, perseverance, and cooperation. It was so fun to see families celebrating with one another and encouraging each other through challenging tasks.

Ferson Creek Families,

Get ready for takeoff!

We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, May 4–8. We have a week of travel-themed treats planned to show our staff just how "plane awesome" they are.

To make this week a success, we are looking for donations for our various "in-flight" services. If you’d like to contribute, please click the button below to see how you can help.

Keep an eye out for more specific information coming soon regarding student flower sales and postcard opportunities. Thank you for helping us celebrate the hard work of our amazing Ferson Creek team!

Our Ferson Creek students showcased their amazing work at our D303 Stem Night on Wednesday! Our projects were creative, informative, and well executed. Thank you to all who participated and to our Stem teachers, Mrs. Schaaf and Mrs. Breslin, for supporting our students!

Information about Returning Student Registration (RSR) is now available on the District 303 website. The registration link will go live April 20. Please complete the Returning Student Registration process between April 20-May 18.

• Registration Support Week returns April 20–24! D303 staff will be available all week to assist any family who needs support completing online registration for the 2026–27 school year. Do you need language support, reliable internet or computer access or just guidance through the process? We're here to help!

Chess club will meet in the Art Room from 3:25PM-4:15PM.

This will be the last day of play before the tournament on May 4, 5 & 7th.

The end of year i-Ready diagnostic assessment is scheduled for students to take between May 4th - May 15th for elementary and middle school students. Please see the attached letter below for more information about the assessment and how to access your child's i-Ready diagnostic reports online.

Superintendent Dr. Paul Gordon shared the details of the April 13 meeting of the School Board, where members of the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee joined district leadership in presenting and discussing the Committee’s Final Report.

“I feel we’re at a crossroads,” D303 parent and Facilities Committee Member Alice Froemling told the School Board. “We have great staff, great teachers, great people who are in our schools every day working with our kids. But we’ve achieved our great success not because of our facilities but in spite of our facilities… We have to do something.”

Join the Department of Student Services for the final SEPAC Event of the school year.
Empowering the Future: Post-Secondary Community Resource Fair for Individuals with Disabilities
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Lincoln Professional Learning Center (211 South 6th Ave.)

Asista al último evento de SEPAC del año escolar, organizado por el Departamento de Servicios Estudiantiles.
Impulsando el futuro: Feria de recursos comunitarios de educación postsecundaria para personas con discapacidades
Miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026, de 5:30 a 6:30 pm
Centro de Aprendizaje Profesional Lincoln (211 South 6th Ave.)
Por favor, confirme su asistencia AQUÍ

If you are interested in joining the Executive Board of the Ferson Creek PTO nominations are now open through April 26. Self nominations or nominations of others who would be a great fit are welcome!

These positions are open to parents, guardians and Ferson Creek staff. Our board officers work collaboratively, in place of titled positions. We work together as a team, sharing the responsibilities that come up and tackle the needs of the organization as a group. Board officers are volunteers and each person's availability may fluctuate day to day, as well as throughout the year; however, each board officer is a valuable part of the team and participation is crucial to the success of the organization.

All names received will be added to our public nomination list and then an election ballot will be available. New board members will be announced at our May PTO meeting.

Have a question? Feel free to message us anytime!

FersonCreekPTO@gmail.com

We also have lots of opportunities to get involved with the PTO without committing to the role of a board officer and we encourage individuals to join us! Event coordinators and committee positions are always needed!

Check out this week's Ferson Forecast presented by Frannie S. and Audri S. from 4LW!

Calling all future Thunder Cheerleaders! 📣 Tryouts for the upcoming season are just around the corner. Check out the flyer below for details on our informational meeting, clinics, and tryout day. Let's go Thunder! ⚡️

All current band students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Band Camp from July 20th - 30th. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year.

Questions? Contact Mr. Ricardo Quinonez at ricardo.quinonez@d303.org.

• Summer is just around the corner and Camp registrations are under way. Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities! Check out all the summer school and camp offerings on the District 303 website. Click image below for more information!

• Thompson Middle School is turning 100! Please join us on May 13 to commemorate the school building’s 100th anniversary. Get your commemorative 100 year t-shirt now before they're gone and check out all the event details here. Click image below for more information!

The District 303 Parent/Guardian Attendance Resource Guide is officially launching on the D303 website. This comprehensive resource is organized into three sections: D303-specific attendance resources, community-based attendance resources, and general attendance information, providing families with a clear, accessible starting point for navigating attendance concerns.

It’s time for some spring cleaning! The Ferson Creek PTO is hosting a clothing drive to raise funds for our school, and we need your unwanted items. Gather up your gently used clothing and drop them off on Sunday, May 3rd to help support our Foxes! Drop off details are listed below. Every bag makes a difference for our school community.

All current orchestra students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Strings Camp from June 15 - 25. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year. Sign up on Pushcoin today! Ask your orchestra director if you have questions or reach out to Angie Wifler, the camp director, at angela.wifler@d303.org.

Ready to level up your skills? Registration is now open for the 2026 Thompson Middle School Summer Athletic Camps! Led by our own TMS coaches, these camps are the perfect way to have fun, learn our team philosophies, and prep for the upcoming school year.

Get Ready for Summer fun with Sports Camps at St. Charles North! Looking to level up your skills and stay active this summer? Registration for the 2026 SCN Athletic Camps is officially open! From basketball and baseball to soccer and strength training, the North Stars staff is ready to help athletes of all ages sharpen their game. Don't miss out on the action—view the full schedule and details below.

Please check our lost and found for any missing items.

Please remember to label as much as possible so we can get your items back to you if they are misplaced.

Are you interested in supporting our Ferson students during their lunch and/or recess? Sign-up Here! You can sign up once, or be a regular volunteer. Either way, the kids would love to see you!

Have you always wanted to don a mascot costume?! Now's your chance to wear the Ferson Creek Frankie the Fox costume and greet students upon arrival to school with a fist bump, a smile or even a dance move!

Sign up here!

School Start Time - 9:05 am

Earliest Drop-Off Time - 8:50 am

School End Time - 3:25 pm

Early Release End Time - 2:35 pm

Please call 331-228-2300 to report absences and choose option "1" or email Cheryl Wiley at cheryl.wiley@d303.org

• Messages can be left 24 hours a day.
• Please leave your name, your child's name, your phone number, reason for absence and your child's symptoms if ill.
• If you have alerted your students teacher of the absence by email, please copy in cheryl.wiley@d303.org as well to avoid an attendance verification daily call.

Please refer to Chapter 2 of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook for detailed district attendance policies and procedures. Click button below for handbook!

Kristy McKnight, Principal

Website: https://fersoncreek.d303.org/
Location: 38W160 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ferson-Creek-Elementary-1492773537612187/