Ferson Creek eNews

May

May 4th - 4th/5th Grade Orchestra Concert 6:00 pm @ Wredling

May 18th - All books due to the LRC

May 20th - Field Day

May 27th - Last Day of School

What an amazing Staff Appreciation Week! We cannot thank you enough for showing the Ferson staff so much love! From the fun postcards, the fabulous raffle gifts, to the beautiful flowers, and the delicious taco lunch, our staff truly felt cared for and appreciated by our community. Thank you to everyone who donated time, gifts, food, and coordinated the week. We cannot thank you enough!

Kristy McKnight & Kara Salto

Skip the Store Lines This Year with School Tool Box!

The Ferson Creek Elementary PTO is excited to announce that we are partnering with School Tool Box to make back-to-school shopping easier than ever!

Instead of hunting down specific items in crowded aisles, you can now order pre-packaged school supplies customized exactly to your child’s fall grade level and teacher-approved lists. The best part? You can add or remove items as needed, and the entire box ships directly to your front door.

Congratulations to all of our Chess Club participants on a fun season! The annual chess tournament rounded out the year. Our winners are pictured below. Great job everyone!

MEDICAL FORMS AND MEDICATION

It’s hard to believe there are only a few weeks of school left. This is a reminder that you will need to come to school to pick up your child's medication by the last day of school, Wednesday, May 27th or earlier that week. Medications that are not picked up at the end of the year will be disposed of according to the D303 policy. This policy also does not allow medication to remain in the health office over the summer for reuse in the fall. Medication must be picked up by a parent or adult designee with the parent’s permission.

Looking ahead to the 2026-2027 school year, if your child requires medication or any action plans, your child will need a new form completed by their health care provider for the school year. Forms can be found under health services on the D303 site or linked directly here:

MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION

ASTHMA

LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES

DIABETES

All incoming kindergarten students must present a record of a Complete Health Examination (physical exam) with all required immunizations prior to the 1st day of school. A vision examination is also required for incoming Kindergarten students.

Students entering into kindergarten or 2nd grade will need a dental examination and form completed within 18 months of May 15th, 2026.

DENTAL FORM

VISION FORM

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

All health forms can be emailed to Fer-Nurses@d303.org or dropped off to the main office. Please reach out if you have any questions. The health office direct line is 331-228-2304

Thank you and have a Wonderful Summer!

Information about Returning Student Registration (RSR) is now available on the District 303 website. The registration link will go live April 20. Please complete the Returning Student Registration process between April 20-May 18.

The end of year i-Ready diagnostic assessment is scheduled for students to take between May 4th - May 15th for elementary and middle school students. Please see the attached letter below for more information about the assessment and how to access your child's i-Ready diagnostic reports online.

At the April 27 meeting of the School Board’s Business Services Committee, D303 Leadership gave a presentation that includes a timeline of Board discussions about the D303 Communitywide Education Facilities Committee’s Final Report, which includes support for 16 facilities investments totaling an estimated $295.6 million. The presentation also includes an overview of D303’s budgeting process and strong fiscal stewardship.

Actualización sobre el Informe Final del Comité de Instalaciones Educativas durante la Reunión del Comité de Servicios de Negocios de la Junta Educativa

En la reunión del Comité de Servicios de Negocio de la Junta Educativa del 27 de abril, el personal de liderazgo del Distrito 303 realizó una presentación que incluía un cronograma de los debates de la Junta Educativa sobre el informe final del Comité Comunitario de Instalaciones Educativas del Distrito 303, en el que se respaldan 16 inversiones en instalaciones por un total estimado de $295.6 millones de dólares. La presentación también incluía una visión general del proceso presupuestario del Distrito 303 y de su sólida gestión fiscal.

The latest episode of the Voices of D303 podcast includes visits to Wild Rose Elementary School and North High School, to give the community a firsthand look at facilities challenges faced every day by D303 students, staff, and families. Check out this clip with North High School Athletic Director Joe Benoit.

El episodio más reciente del podcast del distrito incluye visitas a la escuela primaria Wild Rose y a la preparatoria St. Charles North, con el fin de ofrecer a la comunidad una visión de primera mano de los retos a los que se enfrentan a diario los estudiantes, el personal y las familias del distrito D303 en lo que respecta a las instalaciones. Echa un vistazo a este fragmento con Joe Benoit, Director Atlético de la Preparatoria St. Charles North

We want your feedback on the condition of your schools and learning facilities. In mid-May, we will be sending all of D303 a postcard that includes a Facilities Survey. Please keep an eye out for it and share your feedback!

Queremos conocer tu opinión sobre el estado de tus escuelas y las instalaciones educativas. A mediados de mayo, enviaremos a todo el Distrito 303 una tarjeta postal con una encuesta sobre las instalaciones. ¡Estate atento(a) a su llegada y comparte tu opinión!

Check out this week's Ferson Forecast presented by Tanish T. and Maria P. from 4LW and Brinley O. from 4JH!

Calling all future Thunder Cheerleaders! 📣 Tryouts for the upcoming season are just around the corner. Check out the flyer below for details on our informational meeting, clinics, and tryout day. Let's go Thunder! ⚡️

Attention all readers! The coveted Reading Trophy is up for grabs! The school that logs the most minutes read between June 1st and July 31st will get to keep the trophy in their building for the 2026–27 school year. Good luck!

All current band students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Band Camp from July 20th - 30th. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year.

Questions? Contact Mr. Ricardo Quinonez at ricardo.quinonez@d303.org.

• Summer is just around the corner and Camp registrations are under way. Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities! Check out all the summer school and camp offerings on the District 303 website. Click image below for more information!

• Thompson Middle School is turning 100! Please join us on May 13 to commemorate the school building’s 100th anniversary. Get your commemorative 100 year t-shirt now before they're gone and check out all the event details here. Click image below for more information!

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.

All current orchestra students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Strings Camp from June 15 - 25. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year. Sign up on Pushcoin today! Ask your orchestra director if you have questions or reach out to Angie Wifler, the camp director, at angela.wifler@d303.org.

Ready to level up your skills? Registration is now open for the 2026 Thompson Middle School Summer Athletic Camps! Led by our own TMS coaches, these camps are the perfect way to have fun, learn our team philosophies, and prep for the upcoming school year.

Get Ready for Summer fun with Sports Camps at St. Charles North! Looking to level up your skills and stay active this summer? Registration for the 2026 SCN Athletic Camps is officially open! From basketball and baseball to soccer and strength training, the North Stars staff is ready to help athletes of all ages sharpen their game. Don't miss out on the action—view the full schedule and details below.

Please check our lost and found for any missing items.

Please remember to label as much as possible so we can get your items back to you if they are misplaced.

Are you interested in supporting our Ferson students during their lunch and/or recess? Sign-up Here! You can sign up once, or be a regular volunteer. Either way, the kids would love to see you!

Have you always wanted to don a mascot costume?! Now's your chance to wear the Ferson Creek Frankie the Fox costume and greet students upon arrival to school with a fist bump, a smile or even a dance move!

Sign up here!

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

Please call 331-228-2300 to report absences and choose option "1" or email Cheryl Wiley at cheryl.wiley@d303.org

• Messages can be left 24 hours a day.
• Please leave your name, your child's name, your phone number, reason for absence and your child's symptoms if ill.
• If you have alerted your students teacher of the absence by email, please copy in cheryl.wiley@d303.org as well to avoid an attendance verification daily call.

Please refer to Chapter 2 of the 2025-2026 Student Handbook for detailed district attendance policies and procedures. Click button below for handbook!

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/