Fremont Elementary School
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Dear Fremont Families,
As we wrap up February, I want to share how much I’ve enjoyed seeing our students settle into a productive rhythm this term. We are now looking forward to our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences, which serve as a vital bridge between home and school. These conversations are the perfect time to celebrate your child's progress and align our goals for the remainder of the school year.
We are particularly excited to announce that an expert from The Reading League will be joining us on conference day. For the past few years, their team has been providing our staff with professional development on evidence-based literacy practices. This partnership ensures our teachers are using the most effective, research-backed methods to help your child become a confident reader. We invite you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with them during your visit. No question is too small when it comes to supporting your child’s reading journey.
Supporting Literacy at Home: Parent Drop-In Sessions with The Reading League
Join us for casual conversation during parent-teacher conferences on March 5 and walk away with helpful literacy resources. Stefany Bragg, our district’s partner from The Reading League, will accompany FSD79 staff for these informal, 45-minute sessions designed for you to drop in at any time to discuss ways to support your child’s reading and writing journey. There are no formal presentations, so please stop by whenever it is convenient for you to chat and learn! Parents/guardians of all grades are welcome.
Location: ES Media Center
Times: 10:15-11:00, 1:45-2:30, and 5:00-5:45
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody
Principal
Our students are finding their rhythm and boosting their fitness through our high-energy Zumba sessions! These classes help our youngest learners develop coordination and confidence while discovering that staying active is a total blast. Keep an eye out for some new dance moves at home!
Important Dates
- March 4 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- March 4 -Additional Parent/Teacher Conference Day for MAP 1-2 Class from 11:00-7:00 p.m. (see below for more info)
- March 4 -2026-2027 Kindergarten Information Night at 5:30pm and repeated at 6:30pm in the ES Gym (see below for more info)
- March 5 - Parent Teacher Conferences from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for all classes (see below for more info)-No school for students
- March 6 - Teacher Institute (No school for students)
- March 11 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- March 11 - Soup with the Supt. at 5:45 p.m. in the Middle School Media Center
- March 11 - Parent Book Club "Permission to Feel" at 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Media Center
- March 16-20 - Neurodiversity Theme Week (more info to come)
- March 18 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- March 23-27 - Spring Break (No school)
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.
Spring into Success
As spring approaches, students are deep into projects, testing prep, and new concepts. Consistent attendance helps keep them on track. Let’s finish the third quarter strong by making attendance a family focus—while still respecting our health guidelines for when a child needs rest and recovery.
We Need Your Help - Only Two Weeks Left to Take the 5Essentials Survey!
Fremont School District 79 greatly values your feedback as it relates to your student’s educational experience. Once again, the State of Illinois has partnered with 5Essentials to create a forum by which you can provide your input.
We need at least a 20% response rate in order to receive a report and our current response rate for Fremont Elementary School is 15%.
If you have not already done so, we would greatly appreciate it if you would take the brief survey by visiting:
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Your responses are vital for continuous improvement and long-range planning for your child's school. Parents are welcome to answer the survey for each of their children’s schools.
The deadline to complete the survey is March 13, 2026.
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.
Mark your calendar!
Kindergarten Information Night will be held next Wednesday, March 4, with sessions at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
This informative evening will cover the registration process, what a typical kindergarten day looks like, include a school tour, and provide an opportunity to meet the school principal.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - March 5
Class Preference Form - Due March 6th
For our Kindergarten Families:
The Elementary School has one multiage classroom. A class of first graders and a class of second graders share a double classroom with two teachers. It is a two-year commitment as the first graders will remain in the class for their first and second grade experience. If you are interested in having your child in the 1st/2nd Grade Multiage Classroom, please fill out the following 2026/2027 1st/2nd Multiage Class Preference Form This is a request, and not a guarantee of placement. Click on this website link for more information.
For our Second Grade Families:
If you are interested in having your child in the 3rd/4th Multiage Classroom, or a team teaching classroom, for the Intermediate School, please complete this 2026/2027 Intermediate Class Preference Form . This is a request, and not a guarantee of placement. Click on this website link for more information.
Please only fill out the form(s) if you are interested in one of these options. You will receive an email confirmation of your submission once completed. If you do not receive an email confirmation, your submission was not received and you will need to re-submit your form. Our number one priority is balanced classrooms. We will institute a lottery system if we have more interest than spots available.
Interest forms must be completed by March 6. If you have further questions about this first grade option please reach out to me at bcarmody@fsd79.org. If you have further questions about third grade options please reach out to Stefan Ladenburger, Principal at the Intermediate School. sladenburger@fsd79.org
Save the Date: Parent Book Club & Soup with the Supt. - March 11
Back by popular demand, we'll be holding a Parent Book Club event coming up on March 11. This year's book is Permission to Feel by Mark Brackett. Secure your physical copy of the book now or listen to the audiobook and make plans to join us!
Please note: It is not required for attendees to read the book to attend on March 11.
Also, join us beforehand starting at 5:45 p.m. as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Trisha Kocanda hosts a Soup with the Supt. session. Enjoy some complimentary soup while learning about what’s going on in and around the District.
Summer School Information
Sign up for Summer School! For any summer school questions, please email Alana Davidov at fremontsummer@fsd79.org.
The last day to register for Summer Adventures in Learning classes is April 10, 2026. See this catalog of class options and then register for Summer Adventures in Learning here. Alana Davidov, the Summer School Principal, will be in contact if a chosen class is closing to ensure your child can join another class. All final class confirmations will be sent in May.
All ESY and Multilingual invitations have been shared. Please let your child’s teacher or case manager know if you plan to accept the invitation for one of these programs. They can help you with next steps.
K-5 Summer Scholars invitations have also been sent. Spots are held in March for those invited. After Spring Break, we will begin to invite students from the waitlist to fill openings. If you have been invited, please fill out the form (from your invitation email) whether or not your child will be joining in June.
Summer Boost is an online connection with a reading and/or math teacher to encourage summer learning and continued skill practice. Registration is open to everyone until classes fill up. Sign up here, through April.
ESY, ML, Scholars: Meet & Greet, June 10, between 3:30 and 4:30.
June 11-July 2, No School on June 19.
8:40-12:20, daily.
Summer Adventures in Learning (SAiL): June 15-July 2, No School on June 19. 8:40-12:20, daily.
Summer Boost: June 15-July 24, all asynchronous. Weekly prize opportunities in collaboration with the Fremont Public Library.
Summer School will be held in the Elementary School this year. More information and confirmations will be sent in May. There will be a Meet and Greet for families who will have a child in ESY, ML, or Summer Scholars.
New Episode: “Fremont Leads” Podcast
A brand-new episode of our "Fremont Leads" podcast is now available! In this episode, we chat with Fremont Middle School sixth-grader Anthony about his involvement in Service Club, Wildcat Bus Patrol, and the Wednesday after-school program, as well as his impressive swimming background. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!
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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.
Click Here for the PTO News and Notes
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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