Fremont Elementary School
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Dear Fremont Families,
Our beautiful fall continues! As the weather gets colder, please ensure your child comes to school each day prepared for outdoor play with appropriate outerwear (coats, hats, and gloves/mittens). We also kindly ask that all of your child's clothing items be clearly labeled with their name. This helps us return lost items quickly and efficiently.
Today, we conducted an ALICE drill in our District. The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority, and these drills are a standard, important part of our school safety plan. Our teachers used age-appropriate language to discuss the drill with students, focusing on the simple concept of practicing how to stay safe in our classrooms. We keep these practices brief and calm to ensure they are not frightening for our young learners.
We appreciate your continued support in helping us maintain a safe school environment for everyone.
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody
Principal
Halloween Fun at Fremont!
The Halloween parade and classroom parties were a huge hit! Students had a blast showing off their creative costumes, and it was wonderful to see so many students cheering them on. The classrooms were filled with laughter, games, and plenty of festive spirit. Thank you to our staff and parent volunteers who helped make the day so special. Enjoy a few photos capturing the fun!
Important Dates
- November 10-14 - K-5 Kindness Spirit Week (More info below)
- November 11 - Elementary Veterans Assembly at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (More info below)
- November 11 - Parent Teacher Conference Schedule Link will open at 6:00 p.m. (More info below)
- November 12 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- November 13 - End of Trimester 1
- November 13 - Parent University - Partnering for Success: Supporting Your Child’s IEP Journey @6:30-7:30 p.m. (virtual presentation)
- November 14 - PTO Reading Rally, 6:00 p.m. at Intermediate School
- November 17 & 18 - Classroom Fire and Life Safety Presentations w/Countryside Fire Department
- November 17 - Board of Education Meeting (live stream), 7:00 p.m. in the Intermediate School cafeteria
- November 19 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- November 19 - PTO Meeting at 6 p.m. in the MIddle School Media Center
- November 20 - Report Cards Go Live
- November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break (No school attendance)
- November 24 - Parent Teacher Conferences for all classes 11 a.m.-7 p.m. (No school attendance)
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.
Every Day Matters
K-5 Kindness Spirit Week 11/10-11/14
Elementary Veterans Assembly-November 11
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.
Parent University Virtual Presentation - November 13
Partnering for Success: Supporting Your Child's IEP Journey
November 13 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join us for our next Parent University session, a virtual presentation, on November 13. Members of our Student Services department will provide a session on how the District supports families of students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
New Episode: “Fremont Leads” Podcast
Our award-winning podcast, "Fremont Leads," is back for another year! Listen and subscribe as we highlight our amazing students!
In our brand-new episode, we catch up with Fremont Middle School eighth-graders Reed and Ava to discuss their involvement in our new Career Technical Education (CTE) class, the recent Navig8 Lake County event, their interest in coding, and more. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!
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Parent Teacher Conferences - November 24
Just a reminder that we are using Pick A Time to schedule your child’s parent/teacher conferences and you will be able to schedule conferences starting November 11th at 6pm. If you haven't already done so, you can register your account now thru the links below. Please see below for the instructions for setting up an account and scheduling conferences.
*Please note, if you have children in more than one school, you will need to click the link sent to you from that specific school. You will create an account for each school and add your students who attend that school only. You can not add an ES and IS student using the same link.
After November 11th at 6:00 p.m. click the links below for the Elementary School conference sign ups:
For Homeroom Teacher & Specialists
ES Conference Scheduler-Homeroom Teachers & Specialists
If you have received any communications this year from someone on our specials staff and would like to meet them in person, please schedule an appointment using the link below:
For Specials Teachers (Art, Makerspace, Music, Technology, PE
and/or Healthy Minds)
ES Conference Scheduler-Specials Teachers
Conference sign ups for the Elementary School will close on November 18 at 6:00 p.m.
For any additional questions, please email cjohnson@fsd79.org.
Free Books for Families!
On November 24th during student conferences, families are invited to stop by our book table in the front entrance hallway to pick out some free books to enjoy at home! If you’re interested, please bring a small bag to carry your selections. We can’t wait to help you find some great new reads!
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.
Click Here for the PTO News and Notes
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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