Fremont Middle School

August 9, 2024

A Message From the Principal

Good afternoon,

We met with students this week to review PAWS expectations and share our updated PAWS program awards. This year, we will be expanding the ways in which students can be recognized for consistently demonstrating PAWS expectations and leadership. Please see the list below:

PAWS tickets
PAWS lunch tickets
PAWS-i-tive Office Referral
Student of the Month

Go Wildcats!

Emily Loerakker

Countryside Fire Department Contest

Referral GPS

A message from the Executive Director of Student Services:

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

Parent University - “RSVP Form”

Soup with the Supt. - “RSVP Form”

Hearing and Vision Screening

Beginning September 17, 2024 students will be screened for hearing and/or vision by an IDPH Certified Vision/Hearing Screening Technician. Vision screening is not a substitute for a complete eye and vision evaluation by an eye doctor. Your child is not required to undergo this vision screening if an optometrist or ophthalmologist has completed and signed a report form indicating that an examination has been administered within the previous 12 months.

In general, all students in Six, Seventh and Eighth grade that are new to our district and/or receive special education services will be screened for hearing and vision. All Eighth grade students will be screened for vision.

If a child does not pass the first screening, they will be re-screened two weeks later. If they do not pass the second screening, a letter will be sent to the parents/guardians notifying them that their child will need to see an eye doctor or audiologist for further evaluation.

The parent or legal guardian of a student may object to hearing and/or vision screening tests for their child on religious grounds. If you object, please contact our school nurse, Rachel Hickok, at 847-566-9384 ext. 1293.

MAP Testing - Update!

If your student was absent or needed additional time during MAP testing, we will be scheduling make-up sessions in the next two weeks.

In addition, following the MAP assessment, students may be screened for additional Reading and/or Math support.

Early Pick-Up Procedures

If your student needs to be picked up early, please notify our main office at 847-566-9384 or send an email to the receptionist, Karolina O'Malley, at komalley@fsd79.org. A parent/guardian or designated person must present identification to pick a student up early. Please note that the latest pickup time is 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:30 PM on Wednesday. Parents cannot park in handicapped parking spots near the gym as it interferes with bus pick up.

Absences

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctors appointments, vacation, or for any other reason, please call 847-566-9384 and select option 2 to report it to the school office by 8:00 a.m. the day of the absence. Keeping track of all the students on a daily basis is a huge task, and we greatly appreciate prompt notification of any absence.

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

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.