Fremont Focus

Each year, the FSD79's Board of Education and Administration collaboratively creates annual action plans to advance our strategic goal areas and objectives. We have made tremendous progress to date on our annual goals thanks to the hard work of our administrators, teachers, and staff. A sampling of these highlights include:

Safe, Healthy & Connected Culture

• Created Fremont mental health resources hub
• Established district-wide professional development for student discipline & behavior

Growth & Achievement for All

• Reached 100% K-5 student participation in a universal oral reading fluency test and early literacy measures
• Updated early entrance, single subject, and whole grade acceleration procedures
• Increased percentage of 8th graders completing Algebra I or Geometry

Talent Recruitment & Development

• Implemented 30-, 60-, and 90-day retention interviews for new staff
• Incorporated recognition programs, new mental health benefits, and multi-faceted professional learning
• Enhanced partnerships with aspiring educators
• Established a mentoring program for administrative assistants and lunchroom supervisors, while enacting one for paraprofessionals and substitutes

Financial & Facility Stewardship

• Approved Educational Long-Range Facility Plan
• Developed financially healthy five-year forecast

Communications

• Produced "Fremont Leads" podcast
• Created communications hub on District website

The District’s efforts are aligned to produce positive outcomes in the areas of focus. We will continue to keep our community involved and informed in our strategic planning work.

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

• February 12 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• February 13 - Multicultural Family Fitness Night, 6:30 p.m. (Fremont Intermediate School)
• February 17 - No School (Students Not In Attendance)
• February 19 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)
• February 19 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 p.m. (Middle School Media Center
• February 24 - Board of Education meeting (live stream), 7:00 (Fremont Middle School Media Center)
• February 26 - Early Release Schedule (MS dismissed at 2:13 p.m.; ES/IS dismissed at 3:08 p.m.)

The next meeting of the Fremont School District 79 Board of Education will be held Monday, February 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fremont Middle School Media Center. The agenda will include the following highlights:

• Recognition: David Brenner, Parent Member of Technology Committee
  
• Presentation: Ivanhoe Village Development Negotiations and Timeline

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 February 24.

Our Fremont community is invited to Fremont Intermediate School this Thursday night for a Family Fitness Night featuring yoga and Zumba. Come out and meet other Fremont families while enjoying a fun family activity!

Good luck to our wrestling and girls volleyball teams as they continue their seasons this winter. The wrestling team will be competing in its conference tournament at Aptakisic this weekend. Congratulations also to our terrific Fremont Middle School poms team which capped its season with a second-place finish at the Hawthorn Dance Invitational. The performance was good enough to earn a berth at the state meet.

A friendly reminder that every student in FSD79 has access to the Varsity Tutors for Schools platform. This access includes:

• 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring

• On-Demand Essay Review

• 100+ Weekly Live Classes

• Recorded Enrichment Classes

• Self-Study & Practice Resources

Here is a pamphlet and a video that provides an overview of the platform features. Students can go to their Clever Dashboard and select the Varsity Tutors icon to login to the platform. Any chat sessions students participate in are recorded and posted on their dashboard for future reference.

On February 4, we were fortunate to welcome Jennifer McAdams from Simply Bee Counseling for a Parent University presentation at Fremont Middle School. In her presentation, she discussed how to support kids through emotional validation, compassion, and positive boundaries. If you were unable to attend the presentation, or would like to view it again, it will be available through February 19 via the district's YouTube page.

Get caught up on "Fremont Leads" which is our new FSD79 podcast. Hosted by Fremont Middle School teacher Jacki Mjoen, this series features interviews with our outstanding student leaders. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so that you don't miss an episode!

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Music | iHeartRadio

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 February 19. 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

HELP WANTED - MEMBERSHIP TOOLKIT
The PTO is looking for two volunteers to help with Membership Toolkit. The time commitment is about one hour per month. For more information on how to volunteer, contact the Fremont Parent Liaison at fsdptoparentliaison@gmail.com.

SUPPORT OUR AMAZING CLASSROOM TEACHERS!
Please help the Fremont PTO replenish all of the amazing teachers’ classroom supplies! The PTO has created an Amazon Wish List for parents to help. The PTO will distribute your donations to teachers via our WOOT WOOT wagon.

If you would like to send money directly to the PTO, please Venmo your donation to @Fremont-PTO with "Woot Woot" in the memo. Thank you for your help!

SPIRIT WEAR
Our Spring Spirit Wear Sale is underway! Check your inventory and make sure your family is set for Spring in our latest designs and styles! The tie dye is a Fremont favorite! We are also offering baseball hats - perfect for Hat Days during spirit weeks! Please visit www.shopcottonandink.com and use the password Fremont2025. When viewing the products, please pay close attention to the sizing guides as well as fit. The sale will close on Friday, February 21st. Thank you for supporting Fremont and the PTO! Check out our flyer for more information.

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
Our next dine-in night will be Tuesday, February 18 at Jimano’s, 2952 W. Route 60 in Mundelein. Order any menu item between the hours of 4 pm and 8 pm and Jimano's Pizzeria will donate 20% back to the PTO! It’s valid for dine-in, delivery, or carryout. 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!

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.

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. Check back regularly for upcoming offerings.

• Grayslake Scout Troop 303
• Ela Soccer Club
• CLC Latinx Series
• Stevenson HS Community Education (PREP) Programs
• Special Gifts Theatre

The next edition of the Fremont Focus will be distributed on Wednesday, February 26. This will be in addition to the weekly e-newsletters sent on Fridays from principals at the school level.

Address: 28855 North Fremont Center Road, Mundelein, IL

Phone: (847) 566-0169

Website: fsd79.org

Facebook: facebook.com/FremontSchoolDistrict79

Instagram: @FSD79

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YouTube: youtube.com/FSD79