Fremont Focus

Our Fremont schools are abuzz with activity! The following is just a small sampling of some of the exciting activities that have been taking place recently.

"Little Miss Christie"

Fremont Middle School's annual musical was once again a hit. Congratulations to the cast and crew of "Little Miss Christie" for all their hard work and dedication, which culminated in a performance to the public last Friday night. Thank you to Mrs. Begg and Mrs. Russell for their directorial work.

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Kindergarten Sing

Fremont Elementary School kindergartners put on an outstanding musical performance of their own last Friday as they welcomed in their families for their annual Kindergarten Sing. The students did a terrific job, with a special shout-out to Mr. Anthony, our music teacher, for all of his efforts in helping the students get ready for the show.

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Future Quest

Fremont Middle School students had the chance to participate in a wide variety of hands-on experiences and explore numerous Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities as part of the Future Quest program at Lake County Tech Campus in Grayslake week. A total of 85 Fremont students took part in the event.

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Fremont Family Multicultural Fair

Fremont celebrated its rich diversity with another wonderful Multicultural Fair last week. The event featured families sharing food, clothing, activities, and more, highlighting a wide variety of countries and cultures. Thank you to everyone who attended for sharing and bringing our community together.

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Please read the following newsletter for detailed information, but here is a summary of key dates for quick access:

• April 16 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• April 16 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. (Middle School Media Center)
• April 18 - No School (Students Not In Attendance)
• April 21 - Board of Education Meeting (live stream), 7:00 p.m. (Middle School Media Center)
• April 23 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• April 25 - Fremont PTO Bingo Night, 6:30 p.m. (Intermediate School)
• April 30 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)

Next Monday's meeting of the Fremont School District 79 Board of Education will include the transition to the newly elected Board. Board member Maria Simoncelli opted not to seek re-election and is ending her term after spending nine years of dedicated service to our schools and community. We thank Ms. Simoncelli for volunteering her time to our schools which have experienced tremendous growth during her time on the board.

Individuals re-elected to the board include Board Vice President Pamela Shaw, Board Secretary Shawn Killackey, and Board Member David Whitson. We are also excited to welcome newly elected Board Member Latoya Conners Gray, who has been active with our Fremont PTO, including serving in the Parent Liaison role this school year.

Maria Simoncelli

The next meeting of the Fremont School District 79 Board of Education is being held Monday, April 21, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fremont Middle School Media Center. The initial meeting will consist of the approval of the consent agenda as well as the following recognitions:

• Wrestling State Qualifiers; Outgoing board member Maria Simoncelli
  

An organizational meeting will then be held with the four newly elected members of the Board of Education taking the Oath of Office, including new member Latoya Conners Gray.

Finally, the regular monthly meeting will take place, which will include the following presentation:

• Ivanhoe Village Development Negotiations Update

A live video stream of the meeting will be available via the District’s YouTube page. The stream will go live shortly before the start of the meeting. Recaps of previous Board meetings can be found here. The Board meeting agenda and materials can be accessed here. Board materials are available by noon on April 21.

Summer Adventures in Learning is an enrichment program that offers a variety of classes for students at FSD79, which may include art, language, science, or other fun topics. This program runs from June 9-27 (no classes June 19) with classes from 8:50 to 10:25 a.m. or 10:40 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Each class will cost $75 and bus transportation can also be provided for $20/week. Registration closes May 2.

Course Catalog • Registration Link

Registration for Summer Boost is also open. Students can sign up for this virtual asynchronous program over the summer where they will be paired with a teacher in the area of Reading and/or Math. This program will run from June 9 until July 25. Please click on the link below to register for this program!

Registration Link

Please contact Alana Davidov at adavidov@fsd79.org with any questions.

Thank you to everyone who has listened to and subscribed to our new podcast, "Fremont Leads." Hosted by Fremont Middle School teacher Jacki Mjoen, this series features interviews with our outstanding student leaders.

In our brand-new episode, we catch up with Fremont Middle School eighth-grader Bella to discuss her involvement in a recent Parent University webinar on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, as well as how she incorporated her love of dance into the opportunity to choreograph the recent Fremont Middle School musical. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!

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Being prepared for any crisis is crucial. FSD79 revised its crisis management plan as we continue to enhance our security procedures. Our comprehensive crisis management plan includes risk assessments, response strategies, and regular training exercises to equip staff and students with the knowledge and tools to handle unexpected situations. The plan is being finalized this spring and implemented in the 2025-26 school year.

A friendly reminder that every student in FSD79 has access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. This access includes:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• 100+ Weekly Live Classes

• Recorded Enrichment Classes

• Self-Study & Practice Resources

Here is a pamphlet and a video that provides an overview of the platform features. Students can go to their Clever Dashboard and select the Varsity Tutors icon to login to the platform. Any chat sessions students participate in are recorded and posted on their dashboard for future reference.

Fremont Middle School seventh-grade students will be participating in a Career Day on May 29 from 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and we are looking for your help! To make this happen, we need volunteers to come and speak to small groups of students about their job. A schedule with more information will be provided as the date gets closer. For now, please indicate your interest in speaking to students by completing this Google Form. Thank you for your time and help in creating an authentic learning experience for our students!

Thank you to our Fremont PTO for continuing to help sponsor the Zumba sessions with our Fremont Elementary School students with instructor Miss Nisha. The students love to dance! Thank you, also, to all of our families who participated in our annual Family Zumba Night on April 9.

Did you know that Fremont School District 79 is on LinkedIn? Check it out to get the latest news and insight into our schools and professional culture, information about job openings, and much more.

Follow us today to stay up to date!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Fremont PTO would love to see you at our meetings this year! Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month in the Middle School Den at 6:00 p.m. Our next meeting is tonight, April 16. Childcare services for children ages 3+ will be provided at ALL of our upcoming PTO meetings. Please use the form below to let us know if you will be bringing a child to the meeting. It is not required to RSVP; however, we ask that you please do so if you plan to take advantage of childcare. Care will be provided by Fremont Middle School students for individuals ages 3 and up.

RSVP Form for childcare: https://forms.gle/ceerdTKn7Pa51mVt7

Here is the list of all meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year.

To stay in the know of what Fremont PTO is up to, follow and tag us on social media:

Instagram: @fremontpto

Facebook: Fremont PTO

PTO ELECTION INFORMATION - HELP WANTED!
The Fremont PTO School Board is looking for passionate and dedicated parents to join our team for the 2025-26 school year! Open positions include President, Vice President of Elementary School, Vice President of Intermediate School, Treasurer, and Secretary.

If you want to help build experiences, support fundraising efforts, and be a voice for our Fremont community, this is your chance to make a difference! Our mission is to strengthen the connection between school and home, encourage parent involvement, and foster a close relationship between parents, teachers, and students.

More information on each position is available here. In the meantime, if you're interested, here’s the link for self-nomination, and our flyer with more information.

EVA AWARD
Every year we honor one of our wonderful volunteers with the Excellence in Volunteering Award. To be eligible, the candidate must have their last child graduating from Fremont this year. Candidates can be submitted by a teacher, student or parent. Please take a moment to fill out this form by Monday, May 5. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Brown, pto@fsd79.org.

FAMILY BINGO NIGHT & BOOK FAIR - REGISTER NOW!
Join us Friday, April 25 for a fun night of BINGO! This event is hosted alongside the Intermediate Student Council and will be held in the Intermediate School Gym from 6:30-8 p.m. The Book Fair will also be open 5:30-8 p.m.! This will be the last time to shop at the book fair this year! Click here to register!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - I’ll BE THERE FOR YOU
We all know our teachers and staff know how to PIVOT, PIVOT, PIVOT when necessary. For Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 let's celebrate all our awesome teachers and staff with a Woo-Pah and Jazz Hands the week of May 5-9 (Friends theme). They don't know that we know they know we know how amazing they are. Check out our flyer!

FREMONT PARENT-SON EVENT
You are invited out for a night of fun, so please have your son/s arrive with an important adult figure in their life. We are looking forward to a wonderful event playing, socializing and friendly competition.

Event Timing: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 4-6 p.m.

Event Address: Kristoff's Entertainment Center, 421 Rollins Rd Round Lake Beach, IL

Contact us at fsdptoparentliaison@gmail.com for questions.

This is a 2-hour event and will include: 1 hour of bowling and 1 hour of unlimited arcade play. During the arcade play you will also have time to eat.

Please fill out the following link to register: https://forms.gle/F9jYk7ABV9FxvS5QA

1st DAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
It's that time of year! Time to start thinking about purchasing your 1st Day School Supply kits for the 2025-2026 school year! I know it’s crazy to think that it’s time already but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late! Let’s start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year!

Elementary school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32164

Intermediate school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1177849

Middle school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32165

Questions? Please email Elisabeth Reigle at fsdvpis@gmail.com

SHOP. SCAN. EARN.
Forget the scissors - Box Tops for Education has gone digital! Simply download the Box Tops for Education app (see www.boxtops4education.com for more info), select Fremont School District 79 (in Mundelein, IL) as your beneficiary, and you're all set! Enter the code H02P2R0D when you register for bonus points. Then simply scan your receipts after shopping, and watch the points (and $$) add up for our schools!

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!
Don’t forget to order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook. Use the correct school code from our flyer when you order!

BIRTHDAY BOARD

Celebrate your Fremont Student's special day! "Happy Birthday, Your Child's Name" can appear on the Fremont Electronic Message Board. Just complete the Birthday Board Request Google Form 2024-2025; or complete the birthday board form and send it back to any school front office with your $5 payment per birthday message. If you have any questions, please contact Christie Johnson at cjohnson@fsd79.org.

Please visit the PTO webpage for the most up-to-date information.

FSD79 offers local groups and organizations the opportunity to advertise their upcoming events in the Virtual Backpack. To submit your group's event for consideration, please submit a PDF flyer to publicrelations@fsd79.org. Check back regularly for upcoming offerings.

• Mundelein HS Dance Team Tryouts
• Liberty Prairie Summer Farm Camp
• Grand Dominion Home & Business Expo
• Sweeps and Sculls Rowing
• Hawthorn Woods Elite Soccer
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Grayslake Scout Troop 303
• Ela Soccer Club
• Stevenson HS Community Education (PREP) Programs
• Special Gifts Theatre

The next edition of the Fremont Focus will be distributed on Wednesday, April 30. This will be in addition to the weekly e-newsletters sent on Fridays from principals at the school level.

Address: 28855 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL

Phone: (847) 566-0169

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