Fremont Intermediate

December 6, 2024

We want to make you aware of a concerning trend circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms that is affecting schools across the country. This trend encourages students to insert foreign objects, such as pencil lead or paper clips, into school-issued Chromebooks’ charging ports or other openings. This behavior is extremely dangerous. It poses serious risks, including:

Permanent damage to school equipment
Electric shock or burns
Fire hazards

We will actively address this issue with students through classroom conversations and reinforcing appropriate technology use.

Please take a few minutes to speak with your student about the seriousness of this trend. Remind them never to insert any object into a Chromebook or any electronic device that is not specifically designed to go there. Reinforce the importance of using technology responsibly and safely.

If your student has seen or heard about this trend, or has any concerns, we encourage open communication with you and with school staff. Our primary goal is to ensure all students stay safe and make smart, respectful choices.

Hope Week

May 12 - 16 is Fremont's 4th annual Hope Week that supports our Junior Hope Squad. Please help us celebrate and spread hope throughout the school and dress according to our theme for each day. An extra big thank you to our Jr. Hope Squad members for putting so much thought into how to spread kindness and hope for our school!

Summer Programs

Summer Adventures in Learning (SAiL) registration has closed. You will be receiving confirmation emails and schedules once all first and second choices are in place. Alana Davidov will reach out to you via phone or email if you need to choose another option. Take a look at the SAiL catalogue here to read about any alternate options offered. Transportation information and other details will be provided via email later this month. 🌞Summer Boost registration is closed.
Summer Scholars is an invitation-only program. If you received an invitation, please fill out the form to deny or accept the invitation. We would like to give families on the waiting list a chance to enroll if your child is unable to attend. Alana Davidov will be reaching out to families on the waiting list this week.
Multilingual and ESY program invitations have also been sent via email or phone call. Please indicate your transportation needs when confirming your spot with your teacher. Parents must submit the consent form provided to participate in the ESY program.

Please reach out to Alana Davidov, adavidov@fsd79.org, Fremont Intermediate School Assistant Principal, for help or questions about Summer Boost, Summer Scholars, and SAiL!

Please reach out to Tegan Dittmer, tdittmer@fsd79.org, Fremont Assistant Director of Student Services, for any questions related to Extended School Year or Multilingual programming.

2025-26 Wednesday Right at School

FSD79 has worked diligently over the past two years to identify challenges and refine practices to accommodate the growth of our Wednesday Right at School program for our K-5 students. The program has grown from about 80 students to 130 (maxed at one point to 160) students.

Over the past few months, the District has been reviewing the program to ensure it remains safe, effective, and sustainable for our students and staff. We received a total of 58 responses to our late January survey. Survey result highlights include:

80% report satisfaction or high satisfaction
71% report the program is a necessity for childcare access and/or cost
60% report being unsure if charging a nominal fee would impact their decision to register

After gathering feedback and carefully reviewing the recent survey data, we’re making a few adjustments starting in the 2025-2026 school year to improve student safety and reduce operational challenges, while keeping the program at no cost to families.

Limited Enrollment: The program will be available to 100 students to improve the supervision ratio and reduce the volume of student demands at the end of the day, improving safety and workload issues. This June, families will be able to register their students for inclusion in a lottery system to determine the individuals selected to participate in the program for the 2025-2026 school year. The results of the lottery will be shared with families in mid-July.
New Start Date: We will begin the program in the second week of September, allowing our students, particularly kindergartners and first-graders, to acclimate to regular dismissal procedures prior to adding the Wednesday Right at School program to their schedule.
Full-Year Commitment: Families will need to register for the entire school year. There has been little change in registration between the fall and spring cycles. Avoiding a mid-year registration should help alleviate confusion for some families.
Consistent Pick-Up & Transportation: Consistent parent pick-up or bus transportation will be required. Providing weekly flexibility has proven challenging as it has added variables that contribute to inefficient bus or parent pick-up.

We’re excited to continue offering this valuable opportunity while making sure it meets the needs of our students and staff. More details regarding registration will be shared in the coming weeks. Please contact Nick Brilowski, Director of Public Relations, if you have any questions.

Wildcats Countdown

It is about that time for our annual Wildcats Countdown. Make sure you review the information below.

Parent Transition Night Review

Fremont PTO and District administrators hosted a Parent Transition Night forum on May 5 for families with students who are transitioning to the intermediate or middle schools for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you to everyone who participated, making it a wonderful discussion. If you missed the presentation, a recording can be found below.

The discussion for the transition to the intermediate school starts at the 4:50 mark.

The discussion for the transition to the middle school starts at the 41:23 mark.

Update From The PTO

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Our final Fremont PTO meeting of the year will take place on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM at Hawthorn Woods Country Club.

This meeting will include light food and drinks as we wrap up the school year, recognize our outgoing and incoming board members, and present our annual Excellence in Volunteering Award.

We look forward to a nice evening together as we close out the 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

FREMONT FIELD DAYS

Fremont Elementary School Field Day is Thursday May 29 and Intermediate School Field Day is Friday May 30. This is a fun day celebrating the end of the school year. The day is filled with games and popsicles!

Parents remember to send your child to school with socks, a cold water bottle and a change of clothes/shoes for their time slot. The kids can take the water bottles outside with them and they can change when they get back into their class.

Please sign up below:

2025 Fremont ES Field Day Sign Up

2025 Fremont IS Field Day Sign Up

FREMONT PARENT/Guardian-SON EVENT

You are invited to the Fremont Parent/Guardian & Son event. We are looking forward to a wonderful event playing, socializing and friendly competition.

Event Timing: Saturday, May 10, 2025 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Event Address: Kristoff's Entertainment Center, 421 Rollins Rd Round Lake Beach, IL

Contact us at fsdptoparentliaison@gmail.com for questions.

This is a 2-hour event and will include: 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour of unlimited arcade play. During the arcade play you will also have time to eat.

Please fill out the following link to register: https://forms.gle/F9jYk7ABV9FxvS5QA

1st DAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

It's that time of year! Time to start thinking about purchasing your 1st Day School Supply kits for the 2025/2026 school year! I know it’s crazy to think that it’s time already but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late! Let’s start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year!

Elementary school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32164

Intermediate school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1177849

Middle school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32165

Questions? Please email Elisabeth Reigle at fsdvpis@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE - SUMMER FUNDRAISER!

Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hosting a special 4-week class this summer for just $49. Not only will you get to train, but 80% of the proceeds will be donated to the PTO in support of our students and school community.

Class Dates: June 9 – July 3

Location: Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Registration Fee: $49

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and give back at the same time. Sign up today and make a difference!

https://sparkpages.io/?i=_6yvb

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 for bonus points. Then simply scan your receipts after shopping, and watch the points (and $$) add up for our schools!

UPCOMING DINE-IN NIGHTS

Mark your calendars! Our next fundraiser will take place on May 14 at California Pizza Kitchen, located at 20502 N Rand Rd, Kildeer, IL. Dine with us anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support our organization. We appreciate your support!

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

It’s not too late to order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook. Use the correct school code from the list below when you order!

PTO MEMBERSHIP/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR 2024-2025 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 in 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 (Online Student Directory Set Up Instructions 2024-2025).

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 2024-2025; 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.