Norton Creek Elementary

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-

9:05am-3:25pm

Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.

The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.

If you are arriving after 9:05am you must walk your student into the main office and sign them in.

If your student will be absent/late or need to leave early please enter the absence in Parent Vue App or call the attendance line at which is available 24 hours a day at 331-228-2700.

Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.

Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25pm

October-

10/28/2026- Early Release Day/Dismissal at 2:35pm

10/29/2026- Business Services Meeting 5:30pm

November-

11/03/2026- Election Day/Holiday No School

11/09/2026- School Board Meeting

11/16/2026- Learning Services Meeting 5:30pm

11/18/2026- Report Cards Post on ParentVue 9am

11/18/2026- Early Release Day/Dismissal at 2:35pm

11/19/2026- Business Services Meeting 5:30pm

11/23/2026-Thanksgiving Break/No Students

11/30/2026- School Resumes

Early Release dates for this year for Elementary Schools are

October 28th, November 18th, January 27th, February 24th,

March 24th, and April 28th

-Dismissal on these days is at 2:35pm-

All district meetings are located at the

Professional Learning Center

at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)

Report Cards will be available to see in ParentVue on the following dates by 9am.

Please note these dates on your calendar.

November 18, 2026

March 3, 2026

June 1, 2026

Join us to learn more about the referendum on the November 3 ballot. Discover details on proposed district-wide facility projects, ask questions, and take a building tour (available at select locations).

Parents -please click on the link to see what is happening in STEM!

https://canva.link/m6beek1z4zwq0af

Kindergarten-11:55-12:15

1st Grade-11:15-11:35

2nd Grade-12:35-12:55

3rd Grade-12:55-1:15

4th Grade-12:15-12:35

5th Grade-11:35-11:55

RISE-12:40-1:00

A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek

How do I contact the nurse?

Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.

How do I contact the office?

Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org

What time can my student arrive to school?

We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.

Arriving Late To School-

If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.

How do I report an absence?.

Absences should be entered thru ParentVue App or called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can Enter the absence in ParentVue as it is available 24 hours a day.

Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, please also still notify the office to ensure attendance is recorded properly at 331-228-2700. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.

Is your child leaving school early?

Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by reporting the absence in Parent Vue App or call the main number at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.

What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?

Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal calling office prior to 12 noon directly at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office at 331-228-2700 and let them know. We kindly ask that you notify the school and teacher by 12 noon if there are any changes. Please try to keep a consistent schedule for you student as much as possible to avoid confusion.

What if my child forgot an item at home?

If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.

What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?

Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.

Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.

The Lost and Found table is located in the Community Room. Students can check it regularly for lost items. The table will be cleared and donated on the last day of each month. In May the table will be discarded on the last day of school. Please let your child's classroom teacher know if your child needs to check it for items left at school.

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

Website: https://nortoncreek.d303.org/
Location: Norton Creek Elementary School, Smith Road, West Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Norton-Creek-Elementary-1439295139641887/