Ferson Creek eNews
August 21st, 2026
Good Afternoon Ferson Creek Foxes,
We have officially completed our first week of school! The weather allowed for outdoor recess all week and our students are loving the new basketball hoops!
Our kindergarten students officially completed their first 8 days of Camp Kindergarten and final class placements can be found via ParentVue. Please see the photo below from the kindergarten celebration today!
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Have a wonderful weekend!
-Mrs. Salto and Ms. Pigoni
5th Grade LRC Visit
Kindergarten Celebration
August
August 18th-21st- i-Ready fall diagnostic window for grades 2-5
August 24th- 28th- i-Ready fall diagnostic make up window for grades 2-5
August 26th- Early Release at 2:25p.m.
August 27th- Fire drill
September
September 3rd- Curriculum night at Ferson Creek 6-7p.m.
September 4th- Institute Day (no student attendance)
September 7th- Labor Day (no school)
September 16th-17th- Acadience screener for grades K-3
September 22nd- PTO Meeting 10:30-11:30 a.m.
September 23rd- Safety day AM (fire drill, tornado drill, lockdown drill)
September 30th- Early Release at 2:25p.m.
We are wrapping up our fall i-Ready inform assessments this week. Makeup assessments are scheduled for next week. Please click the links below to learn how to access your student's results via the i-Ready dashboard.
Please click here for information about signing up for the room parent lottery. Classroom party volunteer sign up has not been shared yet and will be coming soon.
Lunch and Recess
Parent volunteer positions for lunch and recess are currently on pause.
Birthday Lunches
Parent(s)/guardian(s) are welcome to join their child for lunch on their birthday (or an alternate day for summer birthdays).
- Check-in Required: All visitors must check in at the main office to receive a visitor tag before entering the lunchroom.
- Pre-Registration/RSVP Google Form: Please fill out the RSVP Google Form below at least 24 hours in advance so the office and lunchroom staff can plan for extra seating. We are limiting attendance to 2 adult guests per student. Click here to complete the birthday lunch RSVP Google Form.
- Guidelines and Rules: Food may only be shared with your own student. For student privacy, no photos may be taken during lunch. When lunch is over, you must return to the office to sign out.
- Grade-Level Lunch Times
Kindergarten 12:35-12:55
1st Grade 11:05-11:25
2nd Grade 11:25-11:45
3rd Grade 12:55-1:15
4th Grade 11:50-12:10
5th Grade 12:10-12:30
Please take a moment to review our arrival and dismissal procedures. Dismissal procedures for car riders will remain the same as last year. This includes the "double stacking" of cars in the parking lot area, which you will see in the visuals. As a reminder, there are also different procedures for Wednesdays due to early releases at the middle and high schools.
We continue to work to alleviate some of the traffic on the roads around Ferson, which is why there is the small tweak to our dismissal plan. You can help by not arriving incredibly early for dismissal, which necessitates cars waiting on the road.
If you are still in need of a visor tag to use during car pick-up, please stop by the office to pick one up. Please print your student(s) first and last name on the tag (see example above).
If you haven't already, Please fill out this short survey to let us know how your child will get home from school each day. Please complete the form for each of your children who attend Ferson Creek. Thank you!
School Start Time - 9:05 am
Earliest Drop-Off Time - 8:50 am
School End Time - 3:25 pm
Early Release End Time - 2:35 pm
There are three easy ways to report your child's absence:
📱 Synergy Parent Portal/App: Click "Report Absence" on the home screen or in the attendance section
📞 Call: 331-228-2300, press option "1"
📧 Email: cheryl.wiley@d303.org
Phone/email details:
- Messages can be left 24 hours a day
- Please include: your name, your child's name, your phone number, reason for absence, and symptoms (if ill)
- Already emailed the teacher about the absence? Please copy cheryl.wiley@d303.org on that email as well — this helps you avoid a daily attendance verification call
Using Synergy ParentVue?
- Click the Report Absence button on the home screen or in the attendance section
- Select the Start and End Date for the absence
- Choose a Reason from the drop-down menu
- Enter a Note explaining the absence
- Upload documentation (e.g., doctor's note) if required, then click Save
Please refer to Chapter 2 of the 2026-2027 Student Handbook for detailed district attendance policies and procedures. Click button below for handbook!
In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support for our families, especially those facing financial hardship.
If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships offer several supports, including school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete the Family Resource Form by September 11, 2026.
En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras.
Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 11 de septiembre.
All schools in St. Charles CUSD 303 have moved to Synergy SIS as the district’s new student information system, replacing HAC (Home Access Center). ParentVUE is the secure parent/guardian portal where you will be able to view your student's information, such as grades, report cards, attendance, and online registration.
Please activate your ParentVUE account by following the steps below.
Activate Your Account
Click here to begin: ParentVUE Account Activation
Review the Privacy Statement.
Click I Accept at the bottom of the page.
Create your username and password, and enter your email address.
Click Complete Account Activation.
You will then be logged into ParentVUE!
Important Notes
Initially, you will see one tile: Student Information.
Student Information: We kindly ask that you click into Student Information and verify that your student’s information is accurate. If edits are necessary, click Edit Information.
On August 10 in the afternoon, you will see additional information and tiles in the portal.
Each parent/guardian should create their own account. Do not share accounts.
You only need one account, even if you have multiple children enrolled in the district.
You must activate your web portal account before using the mobile app.
Students in middle and high school will receive their own StudentVUE accounts, which provide similar information. Please do not give your student(s) your ParentVUE login credentials.
Using the ParentVUE Mobile App
Download the free ParentVUE app by Edupoint from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Open the app and either allow location services or type your zip code, then tap the district name.
Log in using the username and password you created during activation.
If you need assistance, please contact your student's school.
Thank you for completing your ParentVUE activation!
Calling all St. Charles middle and elementary school students! Here’s your chance to show off your creativity with our Water Bottle Label Design Contest.
Design an original label for a 100% recyclable aluminum water bottle that will be featured at the 41st Annual Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles, IL this October!
All submissions are due August 21st, 2026, and must follow these requirements:
• Label must be hand-drawn or digital artwork.
• Align with Scarecrow Weekend. Think pumpkins, scarecrows, St. Charles, etc. Use your creativity and have fun!
• An original design (do not use copyrighted materials, trademarks, service marks, or artwork). Any designs that utilize AI will not be considered.
• Account for the Theriault Booth, LLC logo and other verbiage to be included.
• Use the water bottle template we provide online.
The District 303 Parent/Guardian Attendance Resource Guide is officially launching on the D303 website. This comprehensive resource is organized into three sections: D303-specific attendance resources, community-based attendance resources, and general attendance information, providing families with a clear, accessible starting point for navigating attendance concerns.
Ferson Creek Elementary
Gianna Pigoni, Assistant Principal
Website: https://fersoncreek.d303.org/
Location: 38W160 Bolcum Road, St. Charles, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ferson-Creek-Elementary-1492773537612187/