Fremont Elementary School

Dear Fremont Families,

We have officially entered the final stretch of the school year. While the calendar says we only have a few weeks remaining, these are often the busiest days for our students, staff, and you. Between final projects, end-of-year assessments, and the excitement of upcoming celebrations, it is easy for our focus on school to dip. However, I want to encourage you to remind your child/ren that we’ve got this. We can finish strong. The growth we’ve seen since August is remarkable. Let’s keep that momentum going right up until the final bell.

On a personal note, I am feeling that end-of-year "transition" energy right along with you. This weekend, I’ll be watching my youngest child graduate from college. It’s a vivid reminder of how quickly the time passes. From the elementary years you are all in now to the young adults they eventually become. Whether your child is finishing Kindergarten or heading off to the Intermediate School, these milestones are the result of years of steady effort. Enjoy the ride of young children. While it can be a bit of a roller coaster, it is an exciting ride for sure!

Warmly,

Beth Carmody

Principal

Our kindergarten stars took center stage on May 1st for the annual Kindergarten Sing! Students performed an energetic selection of songs they’ve mastered throughout the year. It was a joy to welcome families to the audience to witness the culmination of months of practice, rhythm, and hard work. What a showcase of our youngest performers’ talents!

• May 15 - Intermediate School Musical in the IS Gym at 7:00 p.m. (information below)
• May 20 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• May 21 - 2nd Grade Musical in the ES Gym at 6:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. (information below)
• May 25 - Memorial Day - No School
• May 27 - WILDCATS Countdown Begins (information below)
• May 27 - Early Release Schedule (ES dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• June 3 - 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.

Fremont School District has set up guidelines for the administration and transportation of medications at school. These guidelines have been established in order to ensure the safety and well being of all children.

Parents/Guardians are responsible for picking up any medication at the end of the school year. All medication, including inhalers and Epi-Pens, must be picked up by 3:00pm JUNE 12, 2026. Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication.

MEDICATION WILL NOT BE SENT HOME ON THE BUS WITH YOUR CHILD. ANY MEDICATIONS LEFT AFTER JUNE 12 WILL BE DISPOSED OF.

If your child will be attending any summer school programs, please let the nurse know so that those medications can be sent to the appropriate building. Summer school medications MUST be picked up on the last day of their summer school session.

As a reminder, new Medication Authorization Forms will need to be filled out by the child’s physician each school year. Forms can be found on the school website in the Health Services - Fremont School District 79 section.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the health office.

This Summer Online Learning Access document highlights the programs that students have access to over the summer, should you wish to access them for independent summer learning. These are the same online, personalized, self-paced, student-directed programs FSD79 uses during the school year. Prior to summer break, your child’s current classroom teacher(s) will provide reminders regarding the necessary login information needed to access these tools.

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

Instagram: @FSD79

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