Dear Fremont Families,

We had such an amazing turnout at our Back to School Night. Thank you to all the organizations who continue to support our Fremont programs. Thank you to all who purchased Back to School grams, courtesy of our own ASB (pictured here). Please be sure to sign up for upcoming PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCE week starting on September 20th with your child's teacher. These are slotted as minimum days.

We are currently seeking 3 parent/guardian/community members to represent on the Fremont School Site Council. Please click on the form to VOTE. These are elected positions.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me or the school office at 626-943-3360. Thank you for being an important part of our Fremont Family!

Warmest regards,

Dr. Carly Chavez, Ed.D. Principal

Please click here to access our Fremont School Site for all school information, highlights and announcements.

Fremont Mission Statement

Our mission at Fremont Elementary School is to nurture a positive learning environment that encourages equitable practices and active involvement in our students’ learning and social emotional development. We aim to prepare Life and Future Ready Learners through autonomy and collaborative learning, while providing the necessary tools and interventions to meet the unique needs of each student. Our commitment to celebrate diversity ensures an inclusive and supportive space where individual strengths and skills are honored and valued.

• Wednesdays (9/11, 9/18, 9/25): Short Wednesdays
• Thursday, September 12: PTA Association Meeting
  
• Wednesday, September 18: School Site Council at 2:45pm
• September 20-24, 26-27: Parent Conferences; Minimum Days
• Friday, September 27: Movie Night
• Monday, September 30: Charger Chat/Title I meetings

Front Gates open at 7:30am. Breakfast is available daily from 7:30-7:55 am. The warning bell will ring at 7:55 am. Classes will begin at 8:00 am for all studenst (TK-8). Dismissal times and locations will vary. Our weekly shortened day will remain on most Wednesdays.

Families are able to view students homeroom teacher through the Parent Portal prior to the first day of school. Please remember that the class placement is subject to change through the first days of school as we work towards leveling classes. The Parent Portal is critical in monitoring student academic progress and attendance throughout the school year as well as updating relevant information. It is vital that student contact information is updated such as current home address, primary and secondary phone numbers, medication and allergy information and emergency contacts. Click here to access the Parent Portal link.

Reminder: DO not drive through or park in the staff parking lot located off Fremont street. Be mindful when parking on Elm and Ross streets-always reading posted traffic signs. Morning drop off and dismissal gates differ depending on the grade level for your child. Fremont Families, it is important to respect our neighbors and adhere to traffic safety laws, keeping our students safe off campus. Fremont is located on busy streets and we want to assure the safety of our stduents and staff.

Families please use caution and patience when dropping off and picking up your student(s). Please follow these recommendations:

Technology : Lightspeed Parent Portal:

Lightspeed Parent Portal

The Lightspeed Parent Portal is available for guardians. This tool will allow guardians to monitor their child's most recent web browsing activities. Guardians will be able to opt into receiving weekly reports of their student’s internet usage and analytics. They will also have the ability to create a Lightspeed Parent Portal account, which will allow them to view their child’s browsing history for the last 7 days.

Step 1: Opt in to receive the usage reports

Step 2: Review the Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide

Cell Phones, "Off and Away"

AUSD is adopting the policy of “OFF and AWAY” for cell phones/electronics this school year.

• Cell phones should be “OFF and STORED AWAY” during school hours.

• Airpods need to be OFF and STORED AWAY during school hours.

• Smartwatches should be on school mode or airplane mode during school hours.

• Kindly refrain from texting or calling your student during school hours. Call the office if you need to relay a message.

We will be continuing to implement PBIS at Fremont with our Behavior Expectation Matrix for the 3 R’s. We also will be continuing with Character Strong curriculum to support socioemotional learning.

Please take a moment to complete the Household Income Survey via your Parent Portal. This household income survey helps to ensure that our District and our school receive all the funding for which we are eligible to serve all students equitably. Every student in Alhambra Unified will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Separate from the National School Lunch Program, this data may help students and schools qualify for additional state and federal funding to serve all students equitably and offer services such as free wireless hotspots, after-school programs, SAT/ACT fee waivers, lower rates for district's telecommunications, and grants.

Please visit AUSD AIF Form to complete the form. You will need to log into your Parent Portal Account. One form is required per student. If you require assistance, you can contact our Main Office for support

Fremont School is working hard to improve our attendance this school year.

• Please avoid scheduling vacations during instructional days.

• Remember to clear all absences

• Call the school, 626 943-3060

• Email the attendance staff: gonzalez_midory@ausd.us

• Send a note with your student to leave at the front office

• All students are allowed 10 Excused Absences per school year, after the 10th excused absence, a doctor’s note is required for any absence thereafter to be considered Excused.

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to the 2023-2024 AUSD CSEA Employee of the Year, our own lead custodian, Jesus Murillo! Click on the photo to access the video.

Hello Alhambra Unified School District community! My name is Ashley Perez. With seven years of experience as a K-8 teacher and both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cal State LA, I’m thrilled to bring my passion for education to this district. I look forward to collaborating with you all to support and inspire our students.

Hello everyone! I feel very fortunate and excited to teach here at Fremont. I began my teaching journey here last year as a student teacher and now I am teaching 5th grade dual immersion in my own classroom. I am looking forward to an amazing, fun school year filled with learning!

Fremont School now has a Wet Bulb Globe Thermometer (WBGT) to measure temperature, air quality, humidity, and direct exposure to sunlight. On extremely hot days, a reading will be taken to determine outdoor activities.

Based on the readings and guidance from the California Department of Public Health, site administrators will determine whether normal activities can safely continue or if activities need to be adjusted and/or canceled.

Please communicate with your student that when the conditions indicate that it is too hot to have normal outdoor activities, students may have to stay in the shade, stay indoors, and/or some areas and equipment will not be available.

PTA Konstella app - Let's connect! PTA is using Konstella this year to communicate with our school community. By joining you will be able to chat with other families, sync events with your online calendar, support PTA committees, make donations and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Please see the link below https://www.konstella.com/cd/OQYKDR

Grade level parents - PTA is seeking grade level representatives to assist with planning fun activities, field trips, and school events. Email Fremont.PTA.AUSD@gmail.com for more information and see the flyer attached.