Fremont Elementary School
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Dear Fremont Families,
It is hard to believe that it is already May!
This week included several spring activities for our students. Our Kindergarten Sing took place, and I want to thank the families who were able to attend and support our youngest learners. It was an opportunity for the children to practice their performance skills and share what they have been learning in music. Alongside this, several of our older classes participated in field trips. These trips allow students to apply their classroom knowledge to different settings. As we move further into the spring term, our calendar remains full with various end-of-year milestones. This is an exciting time of year!
Thank you for your continued partnership and for the support you provide to our staff and students.
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody
Principal
🌱Growing Together: Our Earth Day Celebration
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, our students spent a wonderful day honoring both the planet and themselves! After rolling up their sleeves for a courtyard cleanup, every class planted sunflowers to add some natural beauty to our campus. Alongside their gardening, students colored personalized paper sunflowers, sharing the unique and special qualities they bring to our community.
Important Dates
- April 29 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week (More information below in the PTO section)
- May 6 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- May 6 - Incoming Kindergarten Tour at 3:45 p.m.
- May 7 - MAP Testing (K-1st Grade at 9:00-10:00am & 2nd Grade at 9:00-11:00am)
- May 8 - MAP Testing (K-1st Grade at 9:00-10:00am & 2nd Grade at 9:00-11:00am)
- May 13 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- May 20 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
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.
May – The Final Stretch
Submit Your Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week Shoutouts—DUE MONDAY
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is coming up next week (May 4-8). Back by popular demand, we’re providing you with a chance to send a kind note to a Fremont teacher or staff member. Simply complete this form to express your gratitude. The form will be open through Monday, May 4, and submissions will be shared with teachers and staff later that week.
Listen to the Fremont Leads Podcast
We’re back with a brand-new episode of our podcast, “Fremont Leads.” Hosted by Fremont Middle School teacher Jacki Mjoen, this series features interviews with our outstanding student leaders.
In this episode, we catch up with Fremont Middle School 7th-grader Sathwika to discuss her recent experience at the Village of Mundelein STEM Challenge, where she won the Middle School math competition with a perfect score. She also tells us about her involvement in band and Scholastic Bowl. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!
Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Music | iHeartRadio
2026-27 Registration Open for Returning Families
Returning families can register through the TeacherEase Parent Portal. Please complete registration by May 1 to ensure teacher assignments and bus routes are available before the start of school. All students must be verified as district residents. If your address cannot be automatically verified, the district will contact you for additional documentation.
Students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th grade should review required health forms on the Health Services page of the District website. Student Fees are not due at the time of registration and will be posted to your TeacherEase account after June 1. Families who may need financial assistance can apply for Free/Reduced status beginning July 1.
Quick Steps:
Log into TeacherEase → Miscellaneous → Online Registration → Select student(s) → Complete required information
Kindergarten Pre-Registration is NOW OPEN!
The wait is over! Online registration for our incoming Kindergarteners is officially live.
If you have a child turning 5 on or before September 1, please take a few minutes to add them to your family account today. Early registration is vital for our district’s planning and staffing!
Ready to register? Follow these steps:
Login: Head to your TeacherEase Parent Portal.
Add Student: Select Online Registration > “Register a new student(s) to the district.”
Submit: Complete the prompts and hit submit!
First time adding a student? 📽️ Watch the quick video tutorial here.
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.
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Fremont Elementary School
Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road
Phone: (847) 837-0437
Website: elementary.fsd79.org
Instagram: @FSD79
YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79