Norton Creek Elementary

Elementary School Year start time 9:05am until 3:25

August-

8/25/2025- Business Services Meeting 5:30pm

8/27/2025- Early Release Day -Dismissal at 2:35pm

8/29/2025- Institute Day(No Students)

September-

9/01/2025- Labor Day(No School )

9/08/2025- School Board Meeting 6pm

9/09/2025- Curriculum Night (Kindergarten-2nd Grade and RISE Students) 6:00-7:00pm

9/10/2025- Curriculum Night (Grades 3-5) 6:00-7:00pm

9/22/2025- Learning And Teaching Meeting 5:30pm

9/24/2025- Early Release Day- Dismissal at 2:35pm

9/29/2025- Business Services Meeting at 5:30pm

October-

10/09/2025- Parent Teacher Conferences(No Students)

10/10/2025- Parent Teacher Conferences ( No Students)

10/13/2025- Columbus Day Holiday- (No Students)

All district meetings have moved to the

Professional Learning Center

at Lincoln School (211 S. 6Th Ave)

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade-

9:05am-3:25pm

Students can be dropped off at 8:50am for the school day. If you arrive before that time please keep your child with you until 8:50 as there is no supervision outside until then.

The School Day ends at 3:25pm on all days except early release days which ends at 2:35pm. If you pick your children up by car please plan to be here prior to 3:25pm daily and prior to 2:35pm on those early release dates.

If you are arriving after 9:05am we do ask for your student's safety and security that you walk your student into the main office and sign them in.

If your student will be absent/late or need to leave early please call the attendance line at which is available 24 hours a day at 331-228-2700.

Our school office is open from 8:30 until 4:00pm on school days.

Saints Fest is almost here!

Join us Friday, August 22 from 4:00–8:00 PM at St. Charles East High School for an evening packed with Saints spirit!

Watch our teams in action with football, volleyball, soccer, swim, and tennis scrimmages. Band, cheer & dance performances. Carnival games & prizes for Future Saints. Raffle baskets, spirit wear, photo booth, dunk tank, face painting & more! Food trucks & concession stand on site. Come hungry!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors- everyone’s invited to kick off the school year and celebrate our amazing athletes and community. Let’s turn St. Charles orange & black!

#SaintsFest #SaintsPride #WeAreEast #FutureSaints

At 3:25 today, our Norton Creek community can say that they have successfully conquered our first full week of school. I want to thank our dedicated families, talented, hardworking staff, and amazing Eagles for an awesome start to the 2025-2026 school year. For a school community to be successful, it truly takes all three working together at a high level. It's not easy, and I thank you for it!

As the year gets started, Norton Creek is embarking on a truly exciting journey with our Eagles as we teach them about the Zones of Regulation. The Zones of Regulation is a curricular framework that teaches students that all feelings are okay - it's all about how we manage them that makes the difference. There are times where we feel sad, anxious, or angry, and that's perfectly reasonable for the situation. However, we want to express these emotions in a positive, safe manner. To do that, it helps if we know what triggers or sparks these emotions so we can anticipate the feelings and make positive decisions as we work through them.

The first ten weeks of our school year will be dedicated to students learning all about The Zones of Regulation in their classrooms in easy-to-digest ten minute bursts of instruction once to twice a week in addition to other activities we will use to reinforce these important concepts. Essentially, as we systematize Norton Creek recognizing our triggers and sparks, accepting that all feelings are okay, and taking responsibility for effectively managing them, we will see a school community that takes our learning and relationships to even higher levels than we have seen. I truly believe it is going to be a great year!

Early Release Days for this school year are below. Elementary Schools will dismiss at 2:35pm on the following dates below. Please plan accordingly.

Elementary Early Release Dates:

August 27th, September 24th, October 29th, November 19th, January 28th, February 25th and

March 25th.

School Picture Day will be on August 27, 2025.

Picture makeup day is scheduled for October 1, 2025.

Please see attached form below to place your order online.

This is a prepay site and ordering will be closed at midnight the day of picture day.

The aftercare program is available for students before the school day starts and after school ends. Please reach out to West Chicago Park District if your child needs daycare prior to 8am or after 3pm. You can reach them at 630-231-9474 or www.we-goparks.org.

A few reminders to keep the school year going..... Please see new information regarding contacting the nurse at Norton Creek

How do I contact the nurse?

Please email the nurse at nor-nurses@d303.org or call 331-228-2704.

How do I contact the office?

Please email the office at nor-office@d303.org

What time can my student arrive to school?

We open the doors at 8:50am for student arrival every morning. Students should not be dropped off before that time as there is no supervision for students. If you arrive before drop off time please keep your child in your car until the appropriate time.

Arriving Late To School-

If your child is arriving after 9:05am please walk them into the school and sign them in. Please also notify the attendance line if you plan to arrive to school after 9:05am.

How do I report an absence?.

Absences should be called in by 8:45am if your child will be absent for any portion of the day. The number is 331-228-2700 and has voicemail. You can call during the evening or overnight and leave a message as it is available 24hours a day. Please leave your child’s name and the reason why your child is out. If they are ill, please indicate their symptoms.

Even if you notify your child's teacher of an absence via email, we ask that you please still notify the office at 331-228-2700. Please note that if your child is sick, they should be fever free and have no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school. Of course, you can always email the teacher as well, but you need to formally notify the school of any student absence.

Is your child leaving school early?

Also, if you will be picking up your child early or taking your child out for an appointment, please let our front office know as early in the day as possible by calling the main number at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. This can be very helpful should a pick-up time be when the child is in specials or at lunch. Kids can be indoors as well as outdoors depending on their schedule and it can take a few extra minutes to locate and get the child down to the office for an early pickup if they are not in their classroom.

What if my child has a change in dismissal/transportation?

Please let the school know as early as possible if there is a occasional change to your child dismissal calling office directly at 331-228-2700 and email your student's teacher. Dismissal time can be very hectic and to help ensure a smooth dismissal, getting any transportation changes for students early is very helpful. Simply call the school office at 331-228-2700 and let them know. We kindly ask that you notify the school and teacher by noon if there are any changes.

What if my child forgot an item at home?

If your child has forgotten an item at home and it is needed for that day please email the classroom teacher to notify them that you will be dropping an item off. Bring the item labeled with the name and teacher to the office and place the item in the bookcase by the front window.

What is my child lost/misplaced an item at school?

Please ask your child to check the lost and found table. You can also email the classroom teacher to let her know that your student is looking for an item. They will allow time for them to check the table in the Community Room.

Note: Save our school number in your contacts. Norton Creek Elementary: (331) 228-2700.

All kindergarten students are required to submit a physical exam and immunization record to the school nurse by the first day of school. The nurses will be in the office Monday 8/11 and Tuesday 8/12 if you want to drop them off prior to the first day. The nurses will also be at the supply drop-off event. Forms can also be sent via email. Contact information for the health office is email: nor-nurses@d303.org or office phone: 331-228-2704.

LUNCH SCHEDULES:

Kindergarten- 12:00-12:20

1st Grade- 11:20-11:40

2nd Grade- 12:40-1:00

3rd Grade- 12:20-12:40

RISE- 11:40-12:00

4th Grade-11:40-12:00

5th grade- 1:00-1:20

If your student forgets their lunch please email the classroom teacher and drop off at the main office. Please label with the students full name.

Please remember to add money to your child(s) Pushcoin account in order to be able to purchase a meal. Norton Creek will be open at 8:50am on school days for breakfast. Please call the office with any questions.

Website: https://nortoncreek.d303.org/
Location: Norton Creek Elementary School, Smith Road, West Chicago, IL, USA
Phone: 331-228-2700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Norton-Creek-Elementary-1439295139641887/