Fremont Elementary School

Dear Fremont Families,

As we head into the final weeks of the school year, the energy in our building is high, and the countdown calendars are officially active. A perfect example of that joyful energy was our second grade music show on Thursday night. It was absolutely wonderful to see our students perform so confidently, and their hard work and enthusiasm made for a truly fun and memorable evening for everyone in attendance. While it is natural for students to start shifting their focus toward summer after these big events, we are staying firmly committed to keeping our classrooms focused, productive, and positive right up until the final bell.

When thinking about how to show appreciation for our staff after a school year, many look for traditional gifts. However, the absolute best way our students can thank their teachers is by finishing the year strong with kind, caring, and respectful behavior toward everyone in our school community. Maintaining our high standards for how we treat classmates, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, paraprofessionals, office staff, and teachers is the ultimate gift of gratitude.

Routines tend to slide this time of year, but keeping a consistent bedtime and a structured morning routine over the next two weeks is crucial. When kids are well-rested, they have the emotional regulation needed to navigate the excitement of the end of the year while staying respectful and focused.

Thank you for your continued partnership in making this a fantastic school year.

Warmly,

Beth Carmody

Principal

Our first graders had an amazing time exploring Susanna Farms! The students got a firsthand look at farm life and met some incredible animals. It was a wonderful day of hands-on learning, fresh air, and big smiles. A huge thank you to our chaperones and the wonderful staff at Susanna Farms for making it such a memorable trip!

• 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.)
• June 4 - Elementary Field Day
• June 5 - Last Day of School (ES dismissed at 2:08 p.m.)
• June 5 - Report Cards will be available

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.

We want to ensure that any assessment we give our students is time well spent. Over the years, we have learned that the MAP Growth reading and math tests in Kindergarten and 1st grade have not provided enough meaningful, specific, actionable, and at times, accurate information regarding our students to rationalize giving it three times a year. Last year we introduced universal reading screeners through FastBridge that we have found to be far more efficient and effective in measuring and informing our students’ reading progress/proficiency. This year we piloted equivalent FastBridge math screeners and found similar success.

After an extensive, year-long review we are making the following changes to our assessment structure for 2026-2027:

• Kindergarten

• ADD - FastBridge Math - Early Math screener (fall, winter, spring)

• REMOVE - NWEA MAP Growth - Math and Reading (fall, winter)

• Keep spring for one measure to support continuity and longitudinal data

• 1st Grade

• ADD - FastBridge Math - Early Math and Automaticity screeners (fall, winter, spring)

• REMOVE - NWEA MAP Growth - Math and Reading (fall, winter)

• Keep spring for one measure to support continuity and longitudinal data

• 2nd Grade

• ADD - FastBridge Math - Automaticity screener (fall, winter, spring)

• MAINTAIN - NWEA MAP Growth 2-5 - Math and Reading (fall, winter, spring)

As we make this transition, we will begin sending home FastBridge family reports for reading and math to keep you as informed and involved in your child’s growth..

Please remind your child(ren) to return their library books to the library. We have several hundred books that haven't been returned and they are due now.

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

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