Fremont MS Family Newsletter

Good afternoon,

Congratulations! We have successfully completed a trimester of the 2026-2027 school year. Students began their Trimester 2 rotation of Related Studies today. If students request a schedule change for a different Related Studies class, it must be parent/guardian approved. All schedule changes for this trimester must be complete by Friday, November 20th.

Conference sign ups through PickAtime will be complete at 9:00 pm today (November 13). If you are unable to get a conference and would like to meet with teacher(s), please reach out to teachers directly.

With the new trimester comes a chance to reach for new goals and celebrate all that we learned so far this year! Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

Warm Regards,

Dr. Emily Loerakker

Fremont MS - Principal

Morning Announcement Video

With Winter 1 Sports - Boys Basketball, Poms, and Cheer starting this Tuesday, please take a moment to watch this brief video that demonstrates the spectator expectations. This includes study hall information, behavior at the games, restroom use, concessions, and No uber eats or door dashing, etc.

• 💻 November 19 - 1st Trimester Report cards available through TeacherEase

• 📌 November 23 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

• ‼️ November 24-27 - Thanksgiving Break - No School

• 📚 December 1: All school assembly - Author Visit - Thanks PTO!

• December 2: Lunch, Trivia, & Safety 7th and 8th grade - District Office Staff attend student lunches

• December 7: Winter MAP Testing - ELA

• December 8: Winter MAP Testing - Math

• December 11: MHS Counseling appointments in MS Den (Class of 2031 MHS only(

• December 11:Lunch, Trivia, & Safety 6th grade - District Office Staff attend student lunches

• December 21 - Jan 1 - No School

• January 4 - Teacher Institute Day - No School

• Graduation Photos: January 14, 2027
• Graduation Photo Retakes: February 12, 2027
• Graduation Dance: May 21, 2027
• Graduation: May 27, 2027, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m at the College of Lake County

MHS counseling appointments will take place on Friday, December 11.

Information will be shared soon!

Information will be shared soon!

Attention Fremont Family!

Last year, Fremont Middle School raised enough money to send two veterans to Washington D.C. for the Honor Flight. Thank you for helping make that trip possible.

To continue our theme of Gratitude this month, we are collecting donations for Fill a Heart 4 Kids. The organization needs many items to support families experiencing homelessness, children at-risk and children in foster care. We are creating birthday boxes to help children celebrate their special day. Our school will collect new stuffed animals, new blankets, cereal, cake mix, cake frosting, cake decorations, cookie mix, brownie mix, muffin mix, socks (pairs or packs), and granola bars. Each item is worth points. These items can help bring comfort and provide useful supplies to children and families.

Donations will be collected in FLEX classes from Monday November 16, through Friday, November 20 at 10:00a.m. The FLEX class with the most points in each grade level will receive a reward. Thank you for showing gratitude and supporting our community!

The Scholastic Book Fair will run from Tuesday, November 17, through Monday, November 23, during parent-teacher conferences. Students will have the opportunity to visit the fair during their Language Arts classes as well as during Open Flex periods throughout the week. For complete details, please visit our Book Fair Homepage.

We accept cash, debit/credit cards, and Apple Pay. Alternatively, parents can set up a digital eWallet to manage spendina g securely without sending cash or card with your student. To set up funds, visit the Scholastic eWallet Setup (please select Fremont Middle School).

We are thrilled to announce that award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman will be visiting Fremont Middle School on Tuesday, December 1. His visit coincides with the launch date of his newest book, a prequel to the popular Scythe series.

In partnership with Barnes & Noble, pre-ordered copies of his new book are available for $18.00, and Mr. Shusterman will personally sign them during his visit. If you would like to order a signed copy, please complete the order form. Payment options include cash, check, or Venmo: @Fremont-PTO- be sure to include your “student's name and Rising Thunder” with payment.

If you have any questions regarding the Book Fair or the author visit, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Poglayen.

Earlier this week, District administrators hosted a virtual Parent University presentation where they discussed the RULER social-emotional learning framework we’re implementing in our schools. Staff provided helpful tips for families to implement the same framework in their homes. Please see the video below to watch an archive of Wednesday’s presentation.

Video player link: https://youtu.be/igH5_SIMuiI

We are writing to share an important reminder regarding student drop-off and pick-up procedures in both the AM and PM to ensure the safety of our students and keep traffic flowing smoothly.

Please be sure to pull completely into the designated parking lot area when dropping off or picking up your children. Recently, vehicles pausing or waiting along the street have blocked access near the traffic light, creating hazardous congestion and preventing other families and staff from safely entering and exiting the campus.

Key reminders:

• Do not stop or idle along the entrance of the gym.

• Pull all the way into the parking lot and follow the established traffic flow before letting students in or out of your vehicle.

• Maintain a slow, cautious speed and watch for pedestrians at all times.

Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to keeping our school community safe and accessible for everyone.

In recognition of Veterans Day, both the elementary and middle schools hosted their annual assemblies this week. Click the links below for highlights of the events.

• Photo Gallery

• Video

The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Lake County is excited to announce Law Day 2027’s theme: From Sea to Shining Sea: Law and the Future of American Democracy. We have updated the Law Day page with the contest information! Different contests will be opening and closing at different times, so please look at the dates each contest starts and ends. We have also adjusted the grade levels for a few of our contests.

FSD79 is in the process of gathering feedback from parents/guardians, students, staff, alumni, and community members as we develop a refresh of our next strategic plan. We need your input! The next strategic plan will span from 2027-2032.

Please join us for a parent/guardian feedback session:

• Wednesday, November 18

• 7:00-8:00 p.m. (following the monthly PTO meeting)

• Fremont Middle School Media Center

Input on priorities and big ideas for the future of our Fremont schools will be collected. This is just the first opportunity for families to share their feedback. Additional opportunities will be forthcoming in December and January.

Free childcare will be provided for children ages 3+. While it is not required to RSVP to attend, please do so here if you intend to take advantage of childcare.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to the Middle School the week of November 17 - 20. We are looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help run the cash register during the day. Please consider signing up to volunteer. - SignUpGenius

We will be using PickAtime for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please see the important dates to sign up:

• 11/13 Parent/Guardian sign up for conferences closes at 9:00 p.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences take place in the Big Gym. If you do not sign up for conferences through PickAtime, families will need to reach out to their student's teachers directly to determine availability.

If you are interested in the wrestling, please sign your athlete up, the season will be start on 12/7.

Please sign up if interested in trying out. - A parent/guardian must complete sign up.

Athletic Webpage

WINTER 1 SEASON:

• Wrestling (5,6,7,8)

Winter 1 Seasons begin:

• Wrestling -
• No-Cut sport
• Practices begin 12/1

SPORTS PHYSICALS:

Physicals MUST be submitted by the start/tryout dates.

Physicals expire 395 days from the date of the last exam. Without a current physical, NO student can participate in tryouts or activities until the physical is submitted. Walk-in Clinics & Sports Physical Information

If interested in any athletics this year, please be sure your student's physical is up to date and submitted to our school nurse: rhickok@fsd79.org.

You can now subscribe to the Fremont Middle School Event Calendar.

Calendar Link

Click on the link
At the bottom you should be able to add it to your Google Account

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctors appointments, or for any other reason, please call 847-566-9384 and select option 2 to report it to the school office by 8:00 a.m. the day of the absence. Keeping track of all the students on a daily basis is a huge task, and we greatly appreciate prompt notification of any absence.

• 7:55 a.m. to 2:43 p.m. (M, Tu, Th, F), 7:55 a.m to 2:13 p.m. (W)
• The earliest students can be dropped of is 7:30 a.m. If students are reporting to school early for a morning activity that is supervised by a Fremont staff member, they can enter the office beginning at 7:05 a.m.

Please note: Students are dismissed 30 minutes earlier than normal every Wednesday so that teachers and staff may participate in professional learning.

• 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (during school year)
• 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (during school-year breaks and summer)

• The designated pick-up and drop-off zone is in front of the school.

• Early pick-up of students ends before the dismissal process begins. Please note that the latest early pickup time is 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

• The area behind the building is reserved for buses only.

• If someone other than the child’s parent or guardian is picking them up, the school office must be notified.

• Family Handbook
• Family Resources
• Community Resource Guide
• Important School Contacts
• Weekly Principal E-newsletter

Emily Loerakker

Fremont Middle School Principal

Nick Atchley

Fremont Middle School Assistant Principal

Address: 28871 N. Fremont Center Road

Phone: (847) 566-9384

Website: middle.fsd79.org

Instagram: @FSD79

YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79