Fremont Middle School
August 9, 2024
A Message From the Principal
Good afternoon,
Attendance Matters! Did you know that by 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school? Or that missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success? Please take a look at this parent resource from Attendance Works to keep your students on track with their school attendance.
Parents/guardians are expected to notify the middle school by 9:00 a.m. if the student is to be absent from
school on any given day. Parents/guardians can call 847-566-9384 and leave a recorded message regarding
their students’s absence or email our school nurse at rhickok@fsd79.org.
When calling, please give the following information:
1. Student’s first and last name
2. Student’s Flex teacher’s name
3. Reason for absence
4. Length of absence
5. A phone number where you can be reached on the day of the absence
Please see our Family Handbook for more information.
Morning Announcements - Week of January 13th
Thank you,
Dr. Emily Loerakker
Principal, Fremont Middle School
8th Grade Fine Arts Tours
On January 16th, we will host a Mundelein HS assembly to learn about Fine Arts course offerings and opportunities at Mundelein HS. All 8th graders will attend the assembly.
On January 17th, Stevenson HS-bound 8th graders will travel to Woodlawn at 12:45 pm to learn about Fine Arts opportunities at Stevenson.
January 16th - Special Schedule
Please see the adjusted 6th and 8th grade schedules for an 8th-grade assembly on 1/16.
Message for MHS Class of 2029 Families
Hello future Mustang families,
We are very excited to welcome our incoming 9th grade students and their families to Mundelein High School. We have a few updates and reminders to share. Course placements will be emailed and mailed to your home address during the week of January 6th. Additionally, students and families are invited to attend our Incoming Freshman Night, scheduled for Thursday, January 16th, at Mundelein High School. We ask that families and students with last names A-L attend the 6:00 PM session, while those with last names M-Z are asked to attend the 7:15 PM session. The presentation will be available in both English and Spanish. After each presentation, the Activities and Athletics Fair will be held in the Main Gym.
Link to Class of 2029 placement letter
Hola futuras familias de Mustang,
Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes de noveno grado entrantes y a sus familias a Mundelein High School. Tenemos algunas actualizaciones y recordatorios que compartir. Las asignaciones de cursos se enviarán por correo electrónico y por correo postal a su dirección de casa durante la semana del 6 de enero. Además, invitamos a los estudiantes y familias a asistir a nuestra Noche de Bienvenida para Estudiantes de Noveno Grado, programada para el jueves 16 de enero en Mundelein High School. Pedimos que las familias y estudiantes con apellidos de la A a la L asistan a la sesión de las 6:00 PM, mientras que aquellos con apellidos de la M a la Z deben asistir a la sesión de las 7:15 PM. La presentación estará disponible tanto en inglés como en español. Después de cada presentación, se llevará a cabo la Feria de Actividades y Atletismo en el gimnasio principal.
Join Us for our Next Parent University Event - Jan. 21
Parents, make plans now to join us for our next Parent University engagement series session at Fremont Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 21. In this presentation, Jennifer McAdams, LCPC, CEDS-S joins Fremont parents to discuss how to support kids through emotional validation, compassion and positive boundaries. Borrowing from Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), this presentation will empower parents to lean on proven strategies in order to let go of guilt and foster a caring environment where their child feels emotionally safe and supported.
Join Our Team!
Check out our listing of teaching and support staff openings for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Learn more: https://www.fsd79.org/jobs
Participate in Our Parent Book Club Night - Feb. 11
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
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 January 15th.
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
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT PARENT UNIVERSITY EVENT - JAN. 21
Parents, make plans now to join us for our next Parent University engagement series session at Fremont Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. In this presentation, Jennifer McAdams, LCPC, CEDS-S joins Fremont parents to discuss how to support kids through emotional validation, compassion and positive boundaries. Borrowing from Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), this presentation will empower parents to lean on proven strategies in order to let go of guilt and foster a caring environment where their child feels emotionally safe and supported. Click here to RSVP and to register for free child care. You may find more information about this session here.
SWEETHEART DANCE
Our annual Sweetheart Dance is Saturday, February 8th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Fremont Intermediate School. Please have your daughter/s arrive with an important adult figure in their life. Be ready to dance, play games, eat light refreshments and enjoy a fun night together. The PTO will be hosting a similar event for sons in May. All ages are welcome to put on their best and pose with their adult for pictures. Here is the Sweetheart Dance registration form. Pre-registration is due by Monday, February 3rd.
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 6:30-8:00pm 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!
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
Please join the Fremont PTO at Portillo’s on January 30th for our next dine-in night. It’s located 221 Townline Rd in Vernon Hills, and runs from 5 pm to 8 pm. 20% of sales will benefit the PTO. You can also order online or in the app for pickup - just use the code PORTILLOS18 before checkout in the "Apply Offer" field. More info is in the flyer. 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.
Sincerely,
Emily Loerakker
Fremont Middle School Principal
Nick Atchley
Fremont Middle School Assistant Principal
Important Dates
🛑 No School - January 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
📸 Graduation photo retakes - February 7
🛑 No School - February 17 Presidents Day
- 📌 March 6 - Parent Teacher Conferences (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
- 🛑March 7 - No School Institute Day
Fremont Middle School
Address: 28871 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL
Phone: (847) 566-9384
Website: middle.fsd79.org
Twitter: @FSD79
Instagram: @FSD79
YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79