Fremont Middle School

August 9, 2024

A Message From the Principal

Good afternoon,

We will have our last full week of school next week for the 24-25 school year! This upcoming week we will be celebrating the end of the year with a PAWS assembly on 5/22, 8th Grade Awards assembly on 5/23 and a graduation walk, where each of the schools will cheer on the Class of 2025. 8th graders will also have their 8th grade dance on Wednesday, May 21. Please remember that students must be present in school to attend all extracurricular activities, including school dances.

We are continuing to reinforce our PAWS expectations through the end of the year. Now is a great time to inspect your student's Chromebook to make sure it doesn't have any stickers on it and the charger has been located.

Morning Announcements - 5/19-5/23

Warm Regards,

Emily Loerakker

Fremont MS Principal

Student Council - Final Spirit Weeks!

NEW EPISODE: “Fremont Leads” Podcast

Thank you to everyone who has listened to and subscribed to our new podcast, "Fremont Leads." Hosted by Fremont Middle School teacher Jacki Mjoen, this series features interviews with our outstanding student leaders.

In our final episode of the 2024-2025 school year, we catch up with Fremont Middle School seventh-grader Emily to discuss her involvement in the recent school musical, the student council, community involvement this summer, and more. Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!

Subscribe via any of the platforms below so you don't miss an episode!

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

Special Event Dismissal Schedule - May 30

In keeping with past District practice, the final scheduled day of instruction for the elementary, intermediate, and middle schools (May 30) will follow our Special Event Dismissal Schedule. Students will be dismissed at the following times:

Middle School: 1:13 p.m.

Elementary & Intermediate Schools: 2:08 p.m.

Fremont Public Library - Summer Reading Program

8th Grade Guest Speaker Request!

The 8th grade teachers are looking for former Fremont Middle School students that are currently in high school to come and speak with the graduating class of 2025. We are asking you to speak to approximately 25-50 students about your experiences navigating high school, your tips and tricks for success, and answer questions the 8th graders may have. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 28th from 12:00-12:30. Please arrive a few minutes early so that you have time to check in with the front office. You may use THIS TEMPLATE to develop a presentation, if you’d like. This will be an amazing opportunity to give back to the Fremont community, help the future Mustangs, Patriots, Rams, and Corsairs and reconnect with your former teachers! It will also be a great chance to earn service hours. Please complete Fremont Alumni Speaker Interest Form if you are interested or reach out to Mr. LaCursia (dlacursia@fsd79.org) if you have any questions.

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

If your child will be absent from school because of illness, doctors appointments, vacation, or for any other reason, please call 847-566-9384 and select option 2 to report it to the school office by 8:00 a.m. the day of the absence. Keeping track of all the students on a daily basis is a huge task, and we greatly appreciate prompt notification of any absence.

Sincerely,

Emily Loerakker

Fremont Middle School Principal

Nick Atchley

Fremont Middle School Assistant Principal

2024-25 FSD79 School Calendar

Important Dates

8th grade Dance (8th grade only) May 21 @ 6:00 pm
No School - May 26
8th grade Graduation (all guests must have ticket) May 28 @ 6:30 pm - CLC
Last day of school - May 30 - Dismissal 1:13 pm

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The Fremont PTO would like to send a huge thank you to all our volunteers this year. We truly appreciate your time and efforts in helping make this school year a great success for our Fremont Community! We hope you have a wonderful summer break!

To stay in the know of what Fremont PTO is up to, follow and tag us on social media:

Instagram: @fremontpto

Facebook: Fremont PTO

8TH GRADE DANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Attention all 7th grade parents!! Keeping with tradition, we are looking for 7th grade parent volunteers to work the 8th grade Graduation Dance on Wednesday, May 21st. Please sign up here if you are interested. Thank you!!

CALLING ALL 8TH GRADE PARENTS!!

The 8th Grade Graduation Dance Committee is seeking donations for the dance. We want to make the night as magical as possible for the kids, but we need your help. Please take a look at our Amazon wish list and help purchase items that are needed for the dance, be it decorations, snacks or supplies. We appreciate your help in making this a memorable night for our graduates. If you would like to contribute money towards the 8th grade dance, monetary donations can be sent to: @fremont-pto *Please list *8th grade dance in the notes section* If you have any questions, please contact Liz McNelly at liz.mcnelly@gmail.com.

EVA AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED

Congratulations and thank you to Rosa Schotke, this year's recipient of the Excellence in Volunteering Award (EVA). Rosa has volunteered with the PTO for over 10 years. She had helped in the Elementary School laminating items for our teachers as well as volunteering her time at various PTO events. Her efforts and commitment will be missed!

1st DAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES

It's that time of year! Time to start thinking about purchasing your 1st Day School Supply kits for the 2025/2026 school year! I know it’s crazy to think that it’s 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!

Elementary school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32164

Intermediate school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/1177849

Middle school: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/32165

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

SUMMER FUNDRAISER!

Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is hosting a special 4-week class this summer for just $49. Not only will you get to train, but 80% of the proceeds will be donated to the PTO in support of our students and school community.

Class Dates: June 9 – July 3

Location: Lake County Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Registration Fee: $49

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and give back at the same time. Sign up today and make a difference! Please register by May 30th - thank you!

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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 NIGHT - CULVER’S

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser at California Pizza Kitchen! We invite you to join us for our final Dine-In Night Fundraiser at Culver’s on Wednesday, May 29th, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Culver’s is located at 220 Oak Creek Plaza, Mundelein, IL 60060. We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you there!

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK NOW!

It’s not too late to order your student's 2024-2025 yearbook. Use the correct school code from the list below 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. If you need assistance, please email FSD79membershiptoolkit@gmail.com.

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.