Fremont Elementary School

Hello, Fremont Families!

Fall has arrived and with it comes cooler temperatures. We need to ensure that every child has a change of clothes at school and that it contains clothes for the coming weather. More information below.

As the days grow shorter and our schedules stay busy, maintaining strong sleep habits is one of the most effective ways to support your child’s growth and classroom success. Elementary students thrive on 9 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Consistent sleep schedules directly improve focus, memory retention, and emotional regulation during the school day. Establishing a predictable evening routine, helps signal that it’s time to wind down and ensures your child wakes up energized and ready to learn.

Have a wonderful weekend with your family!

Sincerely,

Beth Carmody

Principal

Miss Hoehne’s kindergarten class enjoyed having one of our very own bus drivers pop in as a guest reader. Our students loved seeing their driver swap the steering wheel for a storybook. It was a fantastic reminder for our young learners that reading builds connections all across our school community!

• September 30 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• October 2 - Special Event Early Dismissal (ES dismissed at 2:08 p.m.)
• October 7 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• October 12 - No School -Students not in Attendance
• October 14 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)

Please look for your child’s reading FastBridge Family Report in their Friday folder. This assessment, given three times a year, provides valuable information on our students’ progress towards reading proficiency. The report will show how your child is currently progressing towards grade-level expectations and how they compare to peers both nationally and within the FSD79. This overview guide (English, Spanish) can serve as a helpful resource when reading the report.

While these assessment results are strong indicators of academic growth and proficiency, they are not the only measure of your child’s progress. When thinking about how well your child is performing academically, please take into consideration your child’s daily school performance, classwork, homework, projects, quizzes, and classroom tests.

If you have any questions (or your child’s report does not make it home) we encourage you to reach out to their teacher.

Fremont School District 79, in collaboration with the Fremont PTO, is excited to once again offer Parent University programming to our families throughout the 2026-27 school year. Together, we are offering programming on a variety of topics related to the District's goals that might interest our parent community.

Please make plans to join us for our first in-person presentation of the year on Wednesday, September 30. We sincerely hope you take advantage of these opportunities to learn and connect with others.

Free childcare is offered for children ages 3+ for any in-person events. While it is not required to RSVP (see below for the link), we ask that you please do so if you intend to take advantage of the childcare opportunity. For more information, please visit our Parent University webpage.

Countryside Fire Protection District is excited to invite the community to our 2026 Open House & Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 4, from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Station 2 in Vernon Hills.

The Open House is a great opportunity for families to visit the fire station, meet our firefighters, and see live demonstrations, including vehicle extrication, a side-by-side burn demonstration, high-angle rescue, and more. A pancake breakfast will also be available during the event.

Sunday, October 4, 2026
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Countryside Fire Protection District – Station 2
600 N. Deerpath Drive, Vernon Hills

Picture Retakes are Thursday, October 22, at all schools. If you want your child to have their school picture retaken, or if your child was not present on picture day and you'd like them to have their picture taken, please complete the Google Form by October 16.

Earlier this school year, out of an abundance of caution, Quest Food Service temporarily removed iceberg lettuce and fresh jalapeños from our FSD79 cafeteria menus due to a Cyclospora outbreak linked to certain fresh produce. While there were no known links to our school dining programs or food suppliers, Quest took proactive steps to ensure the safety and peace of mind of our students and families.

Quest has worked directly with its distributors to verify sourcing and ensure safe, reliable inventory was in place before returning the affected ingredients to our programs. Effective immediately, Quest is resuming serving iceberg lettuce and fresh jalapeños in our dining programs. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

We kindly ask all parents to send an extra, labeled set of seasonally appropriate clothing (including shirt, pants, underwear, and socks) to be kept at school, regardless of your student's grade level. Accidents, spills, or unexpected muddy activities can happen to students of any age, and having a spare set on hand allows us to quickly and comfortably resolve the situation without having to call home and disrupt your day. If the spare set is used, please remember to send in a replacement set the next day. Thank you for your cooperation!

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Consistent daily routines foster predictability and social connection, lowering school anxiety and helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Illness Policy: Keep students home only for true illness. Children must be free of fever, vomiting, or diarrhea for 24 hours without medication before returning.

• Planning Ahead: Please align family vacations with scheduled school breaks to maintain steady learning and peer connections.

• We’re Here to Help: If your child experiences drop-off anxiety or distress, reach out to our team. We are eager to partner with you to support your child's overall well-being!

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.

The My Ride K-12 mobile app allows parents and guardians to stay connected with their student’s transportation schedule. Through the use of GPS technology, the app provides updates to the pick-up and drop-off times based on the bus location.

To learn how to download the app, create your account, and link your student’s information, please visit our Transportation webpage.

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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