Fremont Focus

Fremont School District 79 celebrated its graduating class of 2024 at a ceremony at College of Lake County in Grayslake on Tuesday evening. Congratulations to all of our graduates and best of luck in the future! Click on the video below to watch the graduates' procession.

Please read the following newsletter for detailed information, but here is a summary of key dates for quick access:

• May 30 - Intermediate School Field Day
• May 30 - Last Day of Student Attendance (MS dismissed at 1:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 2:08 p.m.)
• May 31 - Summer bus routes released
• June 10 - First day of Summer Adventures in Learning
• June 17 - Board of Education meeting (live stream), 7:00 p.m. (Middle School Media Center)
• August 1 - Sixth-Grade Tech Boot Camp
• August 7 - Kindergarten Practice Bus Ride
• August 14 - Meet & Greet for Grades K-8
• August 15 - First day of school for Grades K-8
• August 15 - Meet & Greet for Preschool & Early Childhood
• August 16 - Screening Day (Lincoln Early Learning Center)
• August 19 - First day of school for Preschool and Early Childhood

In an effort to connect the FSD79 Board of Education and the community, the District offers a summary of monthly, regular Board meetings. To view a recap of the May 20 meeting, please click here. This month's recognition featured student ambassadors from Fremont Middle School, as well as state track and field meet qualifier, Dom M.

The next meeting of the Fremont School District 79 Board of Education will be held Monday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fremont Middle School Media Center. The regular meeting will be preceded by a public hearing regarding a budget waiver. The regular meeting will include the following presentation:

• End-of-Year 2023-2024 Goal Report

A live video stream of the meeting will be available via the District’s YouTube page. The stream will go live shortly before the start of the meeting. Recaps of previous Board meetings can be found here. The Board meeting agenda and materials can be accessed here. Board materials are available by noon on June 17.

FSD79 paid tribute to its years of service honorees as well as its retirees at a recent ceremony. Congratulations to all of our retirees who have meant so much to the District. We wish you all the best in the future! Pictured (from left): Nancy DeFord (First Grade Teacher), Leslie Coslet (Paraprofessional), Chris Bratta (1-2 MAP Teacher), Liz Weldon (Elementary School Social Worker), Marla Papantony (Middle School Special Education Teacher), Vicki Burback (Director of Transportation), Rich DeRon (bus driver).

On May 21, FSD79 shared an email communication with our families and staff regarding the results of the April community survey. The Steering Committee will be utilizing the survey results to build our Educational Long-Range Facility Plan (ELFP). The District is slated to begin negotiations with the Ivanhoe Village developer this summer regarding donations and impact fees. For more information, please visit our ELFP webpage.

TeacherEase will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7 in preparation for the new school year. TeacherEase will reopen in early August 2024.

FSD79 has immediate openings for the following positions:

Lincoln Early Learning Center

Special Education Paraprofessional

Social Worker (Part Time)

Fremont Elementary School

Special Education Paraprofessional

Lunchroom Supervisor

Fremont Intermediate School
Lunchroom Supervisor

Fremont Middle School

English Language Learner Paraprofessional (Spanish)

Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Teacher (Resource)

Transportation
Bus Driver

District Office

HVAC Technician

To learn more or for a complete listing of all current job openings throughout the District, please click here.

Fremont Elementary and Intermediate School students had the chance to have some fun, and even get a little wet, during Field Day activities. Thank you to Fremont PTO for your help in running the events!

Parents and guardians are responsible for picking up any medication at the end of the school year. All medication, including inhalers and Epi-Pens, must be picked up by 4:00 p.m. on JUNE 3, 2024. Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s medication. MEDICATION WILL NOT BE SENT HOME ON THE BUS WITH YOUR CHILD. ANY MEDICATIONS LEFT AFTER JUNE 3 WILL BE DISPOSED OF.

If your child will be attending any summer school programs, please let the nurse know and those medications can be picked up on the last day of their summer school session.

As a reminder, new Medication Authorization Forms will need to be filled out by the child’s physician each school year. Forms can be found on the school website in the Health Services section.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact the health office.

Information regarding registration for the 2024-2025 Right at School program will be shared with families in late July. Right at School offers before and after school child care at FSD79 for Grades K-8. Please know that we will continue to offer a no-cost option for families on our early release Wednesdays.

In order to maintain our own transportation department in Fremont School District 79, we are implementing new bus routing guidance starting in the 2024-2025 school year. As a reminder of this new guidance, please see the communication that was originally shared with families on February 15. Bus route assignments for the 2024-2025 school year are expected to be communicated by August 5, 2024.

As a commitment to our community, Fremont School District 79 regularly shares information regarding the District's finances. To learn more about our financial picture, please watch the video below or utilize the following resources:

• Finance and Operations Webpage
• 2024 Financial Report
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

As the 2023-2024 school year winds down, we want to take a minute and remind all of our families of the ReferalGPS program that is available for all to utilize. ReferralGPS service aims to connect families to mental health treatment and support. ReferralGPS is a FREE, online service streamlining 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:

1. Contact Student Services:

• Reach out to the Student Services team at your school (social workers, psychologists, counselors) to explore treatment options.

2. Online Access:

• Visit 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 families who are uninsured or underinsured.

• 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 the Student Services team. Please visit the ReferralGPS website for more information and use the following links to learn more.

• How to Search for Treatment Providers

• Sharing Treatment Resources to Families via Email

• Automatic 7-day Follow-Up

• Submitting a Care Navigation Referral

• How to recommend a Clinician be listed

• Link to our Virtual Calming Room

Ways to Get Treatment Without Health Insurance:

• Emergency care: In an emergency, all emergency departments that participate in Medicare (which is most hospitals in the U.S.) are legally required to see you, even if you’re not able to pay them

• Federally-funded health centers provide care regardless of whether your insurance covers them or whether you’re able to pay. Many of these centers include mental health services.

• Find a clinic through the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

• Medical/non-mental health (children’s health care, dental care, eye care, women’s health): Free Clinic Directory locator by zip code

• Helpwhenyouneedit.org and 211.org search your zip code for local resources, including affordable health clinics, housing, food, heating assistance, etc. In many places, you can also dial 211 from your phone for information on local resources.

Finding a Mental Health Community:

• Warmline directory by state: Non-crisis, emotional and preventive care support over the phone

• NAMI helpline: Call 800-950-6264 Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 10:00 pm ET for mental health resources or email info@nami.org

• Crisis Text Line: Text “NAMI” to 741741 to chat with a trained crisis counselor Free 24/7 text line for those in crisis (English only)

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Text or Call 988 to access the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.

• The Trevor Project Resources: Call (866) 488-7386, Instant Message a counselor on their website, or text “START” to 678678 24/7

• The Trevor Project is a national organization offering support, including suicide prevention, for LGBTQ youth and their friends

• TrevorSpace: Online international peer-to-peer community

Access the different links and organizations by scanning the QR code:

If your family needs support over the summer, please consider utilizing ReferralGPS, or access other online resources. We wish all families a safe, healthy, and relaxed summer.

Kindly,

Krista Winkelman

Executive Director of Student Services

We love to see our Fremont community come together for a great cause! We'd like to highlight the efforts of bus driver Wendy Obenauf and her Bus T riders who came together to collect dog and cat food and supplies for Animal Education and Rescue, where Wendy volunteers. They gathered all the items and surprised the owner with the donations. Additionally, the third-graders performed their class service project, collecting pet items for Reach Rescue. Thank you to everyone who donated to both of these causes for the betterment of our community!

Ms. Bratta brought some of her very special friends from Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses over to Fremont Elementary School for a visit with the 1-2 MAP class.

1st DAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

It's time to order your 1st Day School Supply kits for the 2024-2025 school year! I know it’s crazy to think that it’s that time already but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late! Let’s start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Order yours HERE today!

Questions? Please email Elisabeth Reigle at fsdvpes@gmail.com.

Please visit the PTO webpage for the most up-to-date information.

FSD79 offers local groups and organizations the opportunity to advertise their upcoming events in the Virtual Backpack. To submit your group's event for consideration, please submit a PDF flyer to publicrelations@fsd79.org. Current offerings include:

• Fremont Library
• Northwestern Medicine Children's Health & Safety Fair
• Feed My Starving Children Summer Challenge
• Mundelein HS Girls Sports Camp
• Mundelein HS Boys Sports Camp
• Mundelein HS Girls Basketball Camps
• Lakeshore Lacrosse
• PAC Elite Basketball
• Illinois Juniors Volleyball
• College of Lake County Summer Camps
• Stevenson HS Community Education (PREP) Programs
• Stevenson HS Mélange and Repertory Dance Companies Auditions
• Sweeps and Sculls Rowing
  
• Mundelein HS Tennis
  
• Mundelein SC Soccer
  
• Stevenson HS Girls Feeder Flag Football
• Grayslake Scout Troop 303
  
• Libertyville Scout Troop 72

This is the final edition of the Fremont Focus for the 2023-2024 school year. Principals will be sending one final school-level e-newsletter this week as well.

Address: 28855 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL

Phone: (847) 566-0169

Website: fsd79.org

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Twitter: @FSD79

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YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79