Dear Fremont Families,

It is nearly time for back to school night! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 28th from 5:00pm-6:45pm. Please note, this will be for grades 1st-8th grade only. Families will be repsonsible for supervising their children as we will not have child care provided. We will begin at 5:00 pm in the auditorium with an opening session, followed by an English Learner Advisory Council meeting. Class visits will be from 5:30-6:00 pm (Session 1) and 6:15-6:45 pm (Session 2). See you there!

We are pleased to announce that our very own Ms. Elizabeth Perez will be completing her student teaching right here at Fremont! Ms. Midory Gonzalez will take on the role as acting office manager.

Lastly, We are currently seeking 3 parent/guardian/community members to represent on the Fremont School Site Council. Please click on the form to nominate yourself or another member. School Site Council 2024-2025

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or the school office at 626-943-3360. Thank you for being an important part of our Fremont Family! Here is to a fantastic school year filled with growth, learning, and success!

Warmest regards,

Dr. Carly Chavez, Ed.D. Principal

Please click here to access our Fremont School Site for all school information, highlights and announcements.

Fremont Mission Statement

Our mission at Fremont Elementary School is to nurture a positive learning environment that encourages equitable practices and active involvement in our students’ learning and social emotional development. We aim to prepare Life and Future Ready Learners through autonomy and collaborative learning, while providing the necessary tools and interventions to meet the unique needs of each student. Our commitment to celebrate diversity ensures an inclusive and supportive space where individual strengths and skills are honored and valued.

• Wednesdays (8/28): Short Wednesday
  
• Wednesday, August 28: Back to School Night from 5:00-7:00 pm (1st-8th grades)
  
• Wednesday, August 28: English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting at 5:30 pm
  

Front Gates open at 7:30am. Breakfast is available daily from 7:30-7:55 am. The warning bell will ring at 7:55 am. Classes will begin at 8:00 am for all studenst (TK-8). Dismissal times and locations will vary. Our weekly shortened day will remain on most Wednesdays.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at Fremont from August 26th through August 30th. Students will visit with their classrooms that week. Ask your child’s teacher when they are visiting so your child can be prepared to purchase on that date. Your support is greatly appreciated. Let’s create Bolder, Prouder, Stronger, Readers! For more details please visit our book fair at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/fremontelementaryschool5 .

Families are able to view students homeroom teacher through the Parent Portal prior to the first day of school. Please remember that the class placement is subject to change through the first days of school as we work towards leveling classes. The Parent Portal is critical in monitoring student academic progress and attendance throughout the school year as well as updating relevant information. It is vital that student contact information is updated such as current home address, primary and secondary phone numbers, medication and allergy information and emergency contacts. Click here to access the Parent Portal link.

Reminder: DO not drive through or park in the staff parking lot located off Fremont street. Be mindful when parking on Elm and Ross streets-always reading posted traffic signs. Morning drop off and dismissal gates differ depending on the grade level for your child. Fremont Families, it is important to respect our neighbors and adhere to traffic safety laws, keeping our students safe off campus. Fremont is located on busy streets and we want to assure the safety of our stduents and staff.

Arrival: There is only one entrance to campus-located at the front gate on Elm Street. Students will be ushered to designated areas for teacher pick-up.

Dismissal: TK and Kindergarten dismissal will be at the front gate. Students will only be released by teachers to parents/guardians/caretakers with release cards. 1st graders will be dismissed at the front gate. 2nd and 3rd graders will exit right outside of the the front gate on Elm Street. 4th-8th grade students will exit at the back gate (near field) on Ross Street.

Technology/Electronic Use Policy:

• Cell phones need to be powered down during the school day. Students may not take their cell phone outside to recess, lunch, PE, STEAM, UA, restroom. If a student needs to use their cell phone, please send the student to the office with a note.

• Airpods and headphones can not be worn during the school day. The procedures for these items will be followed as outlined in the Technology/Electronic Use Policy.

Technology : Lightspeed Parent Portal:

Lightspeed Parent Portal

The Lightspeed Parent Portal is available for guardians. This tool will allow guardians to monitor their child's most recent web browsing activities. Guardians will be able to opt into receiving weekly reports of their student’s internet usage and analytics. They will also have the ability to create a Lightspeed Parent Portal account, which will allow them to view their child’s browsing history for the last 7 days.

Step 1: Opt in to receive the usage reports

Step 2: Review the Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide

This school year, we will continue our work with Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS), an evidence-based, three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems and practices affecting student outcomes every day. The goal of PBIS is to create a positive school climate where students learn and grow. School climate has a direct impact on attendance rates, academic achievement, and engagement. PBIS is a District-wide initiative. We will be continuing to implement PBIS at Fremont with our Behavior Expectation Matrix for the 3 R’s. We also will be continuing with Character Strong curriculum to support socioemotional learning.

Please take a moment to complete the Household Income Survey via your Parent Portal. This household income survey helps to ensure that our District and our school receive all the funding for which we are eligible to serve all students equitably. Every student in Alhambra Unified will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Separate from the National School Lunch Program, this data may help students and schools qualify for additional state and federal funding to serve all students equitably and offer services such as free wireless hotspots, after-school programs, SAT/ACT fee waivers, lower rates for district's telecommunications, and grants.

Please visit AUSD AIF Form to complete the form. You will need to log into your Parent Portal Account. One form is required per student. If you require assistance, you can contact our Main Office for support

Fremont received recognition as a "Favorite Middle School" from the Readers Choice Awards for 2024

PTA Konstella app - Let's connect! PTA is using Konstella this year to communicate with our school community. By joining you will be able to chat with other families, sync events with your online calendar, support PTA committees, make donations and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Please see the link below https://www.konstella.com/cd/OQYKDR

Back to school picnic - Bring a lunch and join us at Alhambra Park for a back to school picnic to connect with Fremont families. Remember to bring water clothes for the splash pad! If you'd like to participate in the uniform swap, bring outgown uniforms to share. We'll see you on Sunday, September 8 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. See the flyer for more details. This is not a school or district sponsored event.

Final week to purchase from the spirit store - The Locker closes next week on September 1st. The orders are expected to be ready by September 20th and will be delivered to the school directly. Visiti the link to order online at https://madshirts.chipply.com/FremontChargers/store.aspx

Grade level parents - PTA is seeking grade level representatives to assist with planning fun activities, field trips, and school events. Email Fremont.PTA.AUSD@gmail.com for more information and see the flyer attached.