Fremont Elementary School
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Dear Fremont Families,
As we head into Spring Break, I want to wish you all a restful and rejuvenating week. This break is an opportunity for our students to step away from their daily academic routines and return with the energy needed for our final stretch of the school year. Whether you are staying local or traveling, I hope you enjoy the change of pace.
My tip for the week is to prioritize downtime. In our busy lives, we often feel the need to fill every hour with activities, but children benefit immensely from unstructured time. Allowing your child space to rest or simply engage in quiet play helps reduce stress and boosts creative thinking. A little mental reset now will go a long way in supporting their focus when we return to the classroom.
Student and staff safety is our primary concern at Fremont School District 79. We will be practicing our ALICE intruder drill the week of April 17th at the Elementary, Intermediate and Middle School. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. To learn more about the District's safety and security measures, please click here. If you would like to have your child opt out of this drill, please contact me at bcarmody@fsd79.org. You can also click here to access a resource titled Age-Appropriate Guidelines for ALICE Training at Any Age.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus, refreshed and ready to learn. Have a wonderful break!
Sincerely,
Beth Carmody
Principal
🍀The Great Leprechaun Hunt!🍀
Our Kindergartners turned into tiny engineers this week to build their very own leprechaun traps! While those sneaky visitors managed to escape (leaving only a trail of glitter behind!), the kids had a blast designing these creative traps. Check out the photos of their "gold" bait and clever ladders!
Important Dates
- March 23-27 - Spring Break (No school)
- April 1 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
- April 1 - 2026-2027 Returning Student Registration Opens
- April 3 - No school
- April 8 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 July 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.
Give Your Student a "Summer Boost"!
Summer is a time for fun, but it’s also the perfect season to sharpen those skills! We are thrilled to invite your student to join Summer Boost, our premier virtual asynchronous program designed to keep young minds active and engaged.
Whether your child needs a little extra practice in Reading and/or Math or is looking to get a head start on the upcoming school year, Summer Boost provides a flexible, teacher-supported environment to help them succeed—all from the comfort of home.
Exciting Library Partnership!
This year, we are taking the learning beyond the screen! We’ve teamed up with the Fremont Public Library to reward our hard-working students. Every week, Summer Boost students are eligible to earn exciting prizes at the library!
Program At-A-Glance
- Dates - June 15 – July 24
- Format - Virtual & Asynchronous (Work at your own pace!)
- Support - Students who are entering 1st - 8th grade are paired with a dedicated teacher for Reading and/or Math
- Cost - $0 (Completely Free for District Families)
- Registration Deadline - Open now through April 30, 2026
Don't let the "summer slide" slow your student down. Secure their spot today and let’s make this summer a season of growth! Click Here to Register for Summer Boost
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
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