Fremont Elementary School

Dear Fremont Families,

The sunshine this week has been a welcome gift, and you can feel the positive energy radiating through our hallways and classrooms. We are ready to carry that spirit into tonight’s Multicultural Fair and BINGO Night starting at 6:00 p.m. This event is a highlight of the year for me because it is a unique opportunity to honor the rich heritage of our families. Add BINGO and it will be a night to remember. I truly hope to see a great turnout as we celebrate what makes our school community so special.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for making our school such a special place!

Sincerely,

Beth Carmody

Principal

The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) celebrated the remarkable achievements of students at its Student Recognition Breakfast on April 21. This event honors students who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and a commitment to their school and community. While the event featured students from several schools, Fremont School District 79 had notable representatives, including Harry S. and Kendall J., two 2nd graders from Fremont Elementary School who were recognized for their dedication and positive influence within the Fremont family.

Congratulations to Harry and Kendall!

• April 24 - Fremont Family Multicultural Fair at 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Family Bingo Night at 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the IS Cafeteria (information below)
• April 29 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week (More information below in the PTO section)
• May 6 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• May 6 - Incoming Kindergarten Tour at 3:45 p.m.
• May 7 - MAP Testing (K-1st Grade at 9:00-10:00am & 2nd Grade at 9:00-11:00am)
• May 8 - MAP Testing (K-1st Grade at 9:00-10:00am & 2nd Grade at 9:00-11:00am)
• May 12 - 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.

Dear Parent Pickup Parents and Guardians,

We are ready to officially kick off our Raptor DismissalSafe pilot on Monday, April 27! To ensure a smooth transition, please remember to display your new unique Security ID code in your car window on your placard as you pull into the pickup line and keep your placard displayed until your child is in your car.

For those families who have recently been on the parent pick-up list, you have been issued a sticker with an ID code with a letter about the Raptor Safe App. If you did not receive the letter and code in the parent pick-up line in the last 3 days, the letter and code will be sent home in your child's backpack this afternoon. If you requested a new placard, those will be sent home this afternoon as well. Please email cjohnson@fsd79.org if you need your child's ID code and/or a new placard with your child's last name on it.

A few quick tips for our first day:

• Be Patient: As with any new technology, the first few days may take a little longer than usual as our staff and families adjust. We appreciate your patience and cooperation!

• Have your ID code ready: Please ensure your ID code is clearly visible to staff as you approach the building. If you don't have your ID code, please give the dismissal staff your child's last name.

• Raptor Safe App: You do not need the app for dismissal. The app is optional. We will be sending all parents/guardians the invite code to set up the app, should you choose to download it.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and our dismissal process efficient!

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is right around the corner (May 4-8). Back by popular demand, we’re providing you with a chance to send a kind note to a Fremont teacher or staff member. Simply complete this form to express your gratitude. The form will be open through Monday, May 4, and submissions will be shared with teachers and staff later that week.

There has been a rise in tick exposures among children and staff in our building. Ticks are small parasites with 8 legs. They come in different colors and sizes. They can be light-colored, reddish-brown, or dark brown. Ticks mainly live in grassy and wooded areas and are more common in the warmer months. They attach themselves to people and pets and then feed off blood. Ticks can pass on disease like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountains potted fever and others. It is important to take steps to avoid tick bites.

What you can do to prevent ticks:

*Before you go outdoors

• Treat clothing, gear and yourself with and EPA-approved insect repellent
• Avoid wooded areas

• Check the body, hair and clothing for ticks
• Examine pets
• Shower after being outdoors
• Keep bushes trimmed and grass mowed in the yard

What the school is doing to prevent ticks:

• Spraying of playground and surrounding area scheduled for early May.
• Frequent lawn mowing to keep grass low.
• Teachers and supervisors are having students conduct tick checks upon coming indoors from recess, PE or other outdoor activities.

What to do after a tick bite:

• Simply remove the tick as soon as possible

o Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible.

o Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick.

o After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the site with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.

o Get rid of the tick by placing it in a sealed bag or container, wrap it in tape, or flush it down the toilet. (Testing of ticks is not recommended)

If you develop a rash, body aches, chills or fever within weeks after removing a tick, contact your

doctor.

For more information, visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/index.html

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2368/Tick-Borne-Diseases

Our lost and found is overflowing!

Please ask your student to see if they have any of their items there.

Returning families can register through the TeacherEase Parent Portal. Please complete registration by May 1 to ensure teacher assignments and bus routes are available before the start of school. All students must be verified as district residents. If your address cannot be automatically verified, the district will contact you for additional documentation.

Students entering Kindergarten, 2nd grade, or 6th grade should review required health forms on the Health Services page of the District website. Student Fees are not due at the time of registration and will be posted to your TeacherEase account after June 1. Families who may need financial assistance can apply for Free/Reduced status beginning July 1.

Quick Steps:
Log into TeacherEase → Miscellaneous → Online Registration → Select student(s) → Complete required information

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.

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.

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Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road

Phone: (847) 837-0437

Website: elementary.fsd79.org

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