MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Fremont PTO would love to see you at our meetings! Our next meeting is on May 13th at the Hawthorn Woods Country Club.
To stay in the know of what Fremont PTO is up to, follow and tag us on social media:
Instagram: @fremontpto
Facebook: Fremont PTO
CALLING ALL 8TH GRADE PARENTS!!
8th Grade Dance Slideshow Information: We want to celebrate your kids and the fun memories they’ve made over the years. We are putting together a slideshow to be shown during the 8th grade dance. Help them walk down memory lane with this fun tribute to their time here at Fremont. Drop no more than 4-5 photos on this Google Photo Link! Please only add photos of groups of kids and not individual or family pictures of your children.
We thank you in advance for your help with this. All pictures are due no later than May 2nd to give us plenty of time to compile all the memories.
The 8th Grade Graduation Dance Committee is seeking donations for the dance. We want to make the night as magical as possible for the kids, but we need your help. Please take a look at our Amazon wish list and help purchase items that are needed for the dance, be it decorations, snacks or supplies. We appreciate your help in making this a memorable night for our graduates. If you would like to contribute money towards the 8th grade dance, monetary donations can be sent to: @fremont-pto *Please list *8th grade dance in the notes section* If you have any questions, please contact Liz McNelly at liz.mcnelly@gmail.com.
PARENT TRANSITION NIGHT FORUM
Parents, do you have a child transitioning to Fremont Intermediate School or Fremont Middle School for the 2025-26 school year? In collaboration with Fremont PTO, please join us for an interactive discussion and Q&A on Monday, May 5, at 6:30 p.m. This one-hour Zoom session will be led by parents and the school principals, and will cover what families can expect when their students transition to a new school. Please fill out this form to ask questions in advance and provide us with an accurate count of those who plan on attending. Advanced registration is not required. Please use this Zoom link to attend.
Please note that a Parent Coffee is being held on May 2 for families with students who are transitioning from Lincoln Early Learning Center to kindergarten at Fremont Elementary School. Contact Lincoln principal Katie O’Brien for 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 5th. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Brown, pto@fsd79.org.
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 5th - May 9th (Friends theme). They don't know that we know they know we know how amazing they are. Check out our flyer!
Here are themes for each day:
Monday - Ross's Letter - Have your student show their love by writing a kind note or drawing a picture.
Tuesday - Joey Doesn't Share Food - Bring your teacher or a staff member their favorite snack.
Wednesday - Chandler Steals the Cheesecake - Bring your teacher or a staff member a sweet treat.
Thursday - A Gift Rachel Won't Return - Bring your teacher or staff member a gift card to their favorite store or make them something from the heart. This would be a great way to show our specials teachers some love too!! Here is the link to the Middle School Teacher Favorite Things Form.
Friday - Phoebe's Relaxi-Taxi - Bring your teacher or staff member something relaxing (coffee shop gift card, bath bombs, etc.)
FREMONT PARENT/GUARDIAN-SON EVENT
You are invited to the Fremont Parent/Guardian & Son event formerly called the Mother/Son Event. We are looking forward to a wonderful event playing, socializing and friendly competition.
Event Timing: Saturday, May 10th, 2025 4-6pm
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
SAVE THE DATE - SUMMER FUNDRAISER!
Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hosting a special 4-week class this summer for just $49. Not only will you get to train, but 80% of the proceeds will be donated to the PTO in support of our students and school community.
Class Dates: June 9 – July 3
Location: Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Registration Fee: $49
Don't miss this opportunity to learn and give back at the same time. Sign up today and make a difference!
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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!
UPCOMING DINE-IN NIGHT - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Mark your calendars! Our next fundraiser will take place on May 14th at California Pizza Kitchen, located at 20502 N Rand Rd, Kildeer, IL. Dine with us anytime between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support our organization. We appreciate your support!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!
It’s not too late to order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook. Use the correct school code from the list below when you order!
Elementary school
Intermediate school
Middle school
Lincoln
PTO MEMBERSHIP/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
If you already have an account in Membership Toolkit, thank you for creating and/or updating your Membership Toolkit account last year.
If you don't have an account in Membership Toolkit, set it up now for free! Once you have created an account in Membership Toolkit your child will appear in the online directory immediately (that's if you choose to do so). To create an account, go to fsd79.membershiptoolkit.com and follow the directions in the attached form (Online Student Directory Set Up Instructions 2024-2025).
To gain access to the Online Student Directory your account must be active and you must pay the $15 PTO Membership Family Fee. If you paid your PTO Membership fee through your TeacherEase account before June 15th, your payment has been confirmed and you currently have access to the Online Student Directory. If you didn’t pay your PTO Membership Family Fee before June 15th, you can pay the $15 PTO Membership Family fee thru Venmo @Fremont-PTO; or by bringing or sending the attached form with your cash payment or check made payable to Fremont PTO to any school front office. The option to pay the PTO Membership Fee thru your TeacherEase account is no longer available. Once we receive confirmation of your payment, we will give you access to the online directory. Please note it may take up to one week to be granted access to the online directory. If you need assistance, please email FSD79membershiptoolkit@gmail.com.
Don't forget to download the FREE Membership Toolkit app to your smartphone-search "Membership Toolkit" in your app store.
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.
