Fremont Elementary School
August 9, 2024
A Message From Mrs. Carmody
Dear Fremont Families,
We have hit our stride with school! Children have figured out where their specials classrooms are in the school as well as where to go for dismissal and which bus they are on. Classroom communities have been established and their connections will continue to deepen and grow. It is a pleasure to work with your children every day! Thank you for being a part of our community. And don't forget send your students to school with their best smiles on Wednesday for Picture Day!
Gratefully,
Beth Carmody
Learning PAWS expectations with Mrs. Wiklund!
Important Dates
- September 11 - Early Release Schedule - dismissal at 3:08 p.m.
- September 11 - School Picture Day - all ES pictures will be taken prior to 12 p.m.
- September 18 - Early Release Schedule - dismissal at 3:08 p.m.
- September 18 - Soup with the Supt., 5:15 p.m. (Middle School Media Center; RSVP form)
- September 18 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. (Middle School Media Center)
- September 23 - Board of Education meeting (live stream), 7:00 p.m. (Middle School Media Center)
- September 24 - Parent U. - Growing a Resilient Mind: The Parent Edition, 6:30 p.m. (Middle School Media Center; RSVP form)
- September 25 - Early Release Schedule - dismissal at 3:08 p.m.
- September 27 - Special Event Dismissal Schedule, MHS Homecoming Parade - dismissal at 2:08 p.m.
2024-2025 ES Club Information
ReferralGPS
Dear Fremont Families,
As the 2024-2025 school year begins, I want to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership. You must know that our students' social-emotional and mental health are top priorities. As a school district, we strive to implement high-quality, consistent social-emotional health, wellness, and safety practices for both students and adults as part of our strategic plan. Your involvement and understanding are crucial as we work together to foster a supportive environment for our children.
We want to provide all of our families with the ReferalGPS program, which is available for all to utilize. The ReferralGPS service aims to connect families to mental health treatment and support. It is a FREE online service that streamlines the process for families needing mental health support. This is a one-stop shop for referrals for hospitalization, therapies, services, and support.
What is ReferralGPS?
ReferralGPS is an invaluable resource that enhances our existing support systems. It serves as a comprehensive tool for students, staff, and community members to connect with local mental health and substance use treatment options. The service includes a searchable database and Care Navigation, offering assistance with triage, appointment setting, and follow-up care.
How to Access ReferralGPS:
Contact Student Services:
Reach out to the Student Services team at your child’s school (social workers, psychologists, counselors) to explore treatment options.
Online Access:
Visit the ReferralGPS Website to search for treatment resources or connect with a Care Navigator anonymously.
Key Features of ReferralGPS:
Insurance Coverage:
ReferralGPS accommodates all types of private and public insurance, including PPO, HMO, and Medicaid, and supports uninsured or underinsured families.
Customized Filtering:
Easily filter treatment options by age, gender, zip code, and specific requests.
- Confidential and Cost-Free
How to Get Started: If you are considering counseling-related services, take the first step by visiting ReferralGPS or contacting your Student Services team. Please visit the ReferralGPS website for more information and use the following links to learn more.
Your involvement and understanding are crucial as we work together to foster a supportive environment for our children. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community.
Best regards,
Ms. Krista Winkelman
Executive Director of Student Services
Securly
Fremont School District 79 is continuing to partner with Securly to provide internet content filtering on student-issued devices. We are pleased to inform you that Securly offers registered parents/guardians the opportunity to participate in the online safety of their children by providing access to view their student’s internet activity within the Securly Home Web Portal or the Securly Home App (available on both Android and iPhone). The Securly Home App has additional features that allow parents/guardians to receive push notifications on flagged activity, schedule when their student device is offline, and pause and unpause their student’s internet on the school-issued device while away from school.
Parents/guardians who have not registered should have received a "Welcome to Securly” from noreply@securly.com to complete your registration. Registered parents/guardians will receive weekly activity reports, offering a snapshot of their child’s internet use on the school-issued device. Please check your spam folder if you have not yet received this email.
For more information on Securly Home Web Portal and Securly Home App click here:
https://homesupport.securly.com/hc/en-us
To log into the Securly Home Web Portal via a web browser click here:
https://www.securly.com/parent-login
For registration issues, please contact the Director of Information Systems and Network Security, Craig Albers at calbers@fsd79.org.
Student Pick-Up/Drop Off
If you plan to pick up your child early or at dismissal please call or email Aura Perez at aperezcruces@fsd79.org and email your child's homeroom teacher prior to 2:45 p.m (on Wednesdays by 2:15 p.m.) Please note in order to pick up your child from the front office you must do so by 3:00 p.m. (on Wednesdays by 2:30 p.m.) If you need the family sign to display in your car window at parent pick up please let Mrs. Perez Cruces know and we will send one home with your youngest student. Please refer to our Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures for our specific guidelines.
Student Absences
If your child will be absent from school for any reason, please report the absence to the school office by 9:00 a.m. by calling 847-837-0437 option 2. Safety is our number one priority so please help us by reporting as soon as possible. Attendance at school is crucial for your child’s success so every effort should be made to avoid non-health-related absences.
School Lunches
Before and After School Care
Device Policy & Family Handbook
As we strive to maintain a focused and respectful atmosphere in our classrooms and throughout the school, it is important to reinforce our personal electronic device policy. We ask that you discuss this with your child(ren) before the school year begins. All students must understand the expectation of not using cell phones or smart watches during the school day, including in classrooms, hallways, bathrooms, and during lunch or recess.
In summary:
Portable electronic equipment includes devices such as cell phones, video recording devices, smart watches, iPods, and other electronic devices are not able to be used during the school day.
All personal electronic devices must be kept powered off or silenced unless a supervising teacher grants permission. They should be stored out of sight in a backpack, Chromebook bag or sleeve (rather than in pockets or waistbands).
Students will be permitted to use the school telephone in the main office when they need to contact their family.
Use of devices may be permitted as an accommodation in a student’s IEP or 504 plan.
For reference, you can access the FSD79 Family Handbook 2024-2025 (formerly referred to as the Parent/Student Handbook) which also outlines the Portable Electronic Equipment (Reference: Board Policy 7:190).
We greatly appreciate your support in conveying this clear and consistent message to your child. We will continue to evaluate our policy and procedures regarding personal electronic devices, seeking feedback from both parents and students. Many schools locally and nationally are restricting access to these devices to improve student engagement and reduce distractions. Together, we can ensure a focused and productive learning environment for all students while exploring best practices for managing portable devices.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Community Resource Guide
FSD79 has collaborated with Mundelein School Districts 75 and 120, Fremont Library, Mundelein Parks and Recreation District, and Village of Mundelein to create a shared community resource guide. This document provides families with information on a wide variety of programs and services that each organization offers. To view the recourse guide, please click here.
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 pm. Our next meeting is on September 18th.
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
ROOM PARENT UPDATE
All volunteers were notified of the Room Parent selection. If you were selected to be a Room Parent, please remember, there is a MANDATORY meeting on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:45 pm in the Middle School Den immediately following the PTO meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Stacie Brown at pto@fsd79.org.
AUTUMN MUM FUNDRAISER
Our Autumn Mum fundraiser has returned! Grab your beautiful fall mums now through 9/15 with a pick-up date at the Elementary school parking lot on 9/21 from 9:30-12:30!! There are 5 colors (orange, yellow, red, purple and white) and 2 sizes to choose from! 9” are $12 and 14” are $30! Order yours today! If you have any questions, reach out to Elisabeth Reigle at fsdvpis@gmail.com.
PICTURE DAY INFO
Picture day is coming up! Send your child to school looking picture perfect on Wednesday, September 11th. All picture orders will be online only. Please see the flyer for your correct school code and ordering instructions.
SHOP. SCAN. EARN.
Forget the scissors - Box Tops for Education has gone digital! Simply download the Box Tops for Education app (available for Apple and Android) see www.boxtops4education.com for more info, select Fremont School District 79 (in MUNDELEIN, IL) as your beneficiary and you're all set! For bonus points, enter the code H02P2R0D when you register. Then simply scan your receipts after shopping and watch the points (and $$) add up for our schools!
UPCOMING DINE-IN NIGHTS
Our next dine-in night is at Chipotle on September 11th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It’s located at 520 Townline Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060. See the flyer with more details. We have a full year of dine-in nights ahead – check out the list here!
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW - 10% DISCOUNT
Order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook by October 31st and get 10% off. Use the correct school code from our flyer when you order!
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.
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.
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Fremont School District 79
Address: 28908 N. Fremont Center Road
Phone: (847) 837-0437
Website: elementary.fsd79.org
Twitter: @FSD79
Instagram: @FSD79
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