Fremont Intermediate

December 6, 2024

Student Council Movie Night

Student Council is hosting a Movie Night for Intermediate School students on Friday, January 24, featuring Despicable Me 4. Drop-off is at 5:30 p.m., and pick-up is at 8:00 p.m. in designated areas. The cost is $5 per student, which includes the movie, bottled water, and two snacks. Students are welcome to wear PJs and bring a pillow and blanket for added comfort. Please note that outside food/drinks are not allowed, and cell phones must be left at a supervised table during the event. If you wish for your child to participate, please return the permission slip and $5 fee by Friday, January 10. Late registrations and door tickets will not be accepted. We look forward to a fun-filled evening! You may access the permission slip here.

Parent University - January 21

Please make plans to join us for our next Parent University engagement series event on the important topic of social-emotional health on January 21 at Fremont Middle School.

4th and 5th Grade Club Opportunity

We are excited to announce a few new clubs starting in January for 4th and 5th-grade students! Limited spots are available, so if your child is interested, please sign up using this link. Additional details about the clubs can be found below and on the linked Google form. Don’t miss out on these fun and engaging opportunities! The registration form will close on January 10.

Drama Club (4th and 5th graders): Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27; March 6, 13, 20; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22.
Spanish Club (4th and 5th graders): Jan. 13, 14, 21, 27, 28; Feb. 3, 4, 10, 11, 18; March 3, 4, 11, 17, 18; April 7, 8, 14.
Sign Language Club (5th graders only): Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb. 7, 14.
LEGO/Games Club (4th graders only): Jan. 17, 24, 31; Feb. 14, 21, 28; March 21; April 4, 25; May 2.

Parent Book Club - “The Anxious Generation”

As part of our Parent University programming, FSD79 and the Fremont PTO will be co-sponsoring a Parent Book Club event on New York Times #1 Bestseller, “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. We will be hosting a one-night discussion on the book on February 11, 2025. For more information on the book club event, please visit our table at next Friday’s Reading Rally. Additional information will be shared with families in the near future. Secure your physical or audio copy of the book now to prepare for the discussion.

Update From The PTO

Enjoy your holiday season, and Happy 2025!

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 p.m. Our next meeting is on January 15.

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. Here is the form.

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

FREMONT PTO BOOK CLUB

Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s screen time and social media?

As parents, we’re all on a learning journey – let’s make that journey easier and more insightful together! Join us February 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Middle School Den for the Fremont Parent Book Club.

Pick up a copy of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and dive into this eye-opening book. We’ll explore all three sections together, share thoughts, and discuss how to navigate the challenges of raising kids in the digital age.

Don’t miss out – start reading today and come ready to connect, learn, and grow as a community!

JOIN THE FREMONT PTO FOR A FUN WINTER BREAK ACTIVITY!

Looking for something exciting to do during winter break? Come skate with us at Glacier Ice Arena!

When: Friday, December 27
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Glacier Ice Arena, 670 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Cost: $10 per skater (includes skate rentals!)

Whether you’re a pro on the ice or just trying skating for the first time, everyone is welcome. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun on the ice!

New to skating or want to try hockey? No problem—reach out to Charice Paoli at charice@glacierskate.com.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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 NIGHTS

Thank you for joining us at Culver’s - it was a great success! We have a full year of dine-in nights ahead – check out the list here!

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

Don’t forget to order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook. 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.