Fremont Chargers Newsletter
September 1, 2024
Principal's Message-Happy September!
Thank you to all our families who attended Back to School Night!
Dear Fremont Families,
We had such an amazing turnout at our Back to School Night. Thank you to all the organizations who continue to support our Fremont programs. Thank you to all who purchased Back to School grams, courtesy of our own ASB (pictured here). Please be sure to sign up for upcoming PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCE week starting on September 20th with your child's teacher. These are slotted as minimum days.
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.
September School Calendar
Upcoming Events
Save the Dates:
- Wednesdays (9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25): Short Wednesday
- Friday, September 6: Minimum Day
- Thursday, September 12: PTA Association Meeting
- Wednesday, September 18: School Site Council at 2:45pm
- September 20-24, 26-27: Parent Conferences; Minimum Days
- Friday, September 27: Movie Night
- Monday, September 30: Charger Chat/Title I meetings
Fremont Bell Schedule for 2024-2025
Welcome Back!
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.
Parent Portal
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.
School Safety: Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
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.
Families please use caution and patience when dropping off and picking up your student(s). Please follow these recommendations:
Allow extra time to arrive at school
Drive slowly
Do not block traffic
Do not stop in the middle of the street to drop off or pick up
AUSD Policies and Procedures
School Uniforms
Uniform/Dress Code:
Information on the adopted Uniform for Fremont Elementary School.
The expectation is that students will be in uniform starting September 3rd, 2024.
Please contact the office and ask for an appointment to apply for a uniform waiver.
Uniform Waivers are valid for one school year.
Cell Phone and Technology Use
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.
Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
Charcater Strong: September character trait is RESPECT
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.
Alternate Income Form
Please complete the AIF for Fremont Students!
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 Staff and Faculty Spotlight
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the 2023-2024 AUSD CSEA Employee of the Year, our own lead custodian, Jesus Murillo! Click on the photo to access the video.
Afterschool Programs
Spark Academy Corp
Site Director : Faith Sierra
747-248-7618
Tuition base, onsite after school program. Students are offered Homework Help with low staff to student ratio. We offer Enrichment and Clubs.Enrollment open all year long. We also offer Financial Assistance If needed.
PTA News
Fremont PTA encourages all Fremont families to join!
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.
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.