Fremont Chargers Newsletter

Dear Fremont Families,

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONFERENCE week is here and will last through September 27th. Be sure to schedule some time with your child's teacher. These are slotted as minimum days (except Short Wednesday). Each family will need to check in and check out with the front office, so please bring your photo ID. In addition, you will be receiving a copy of our 2024-2025 School-Parent-Student Compact as we each make strong commitments in supporting the overall success of each Charger!

Please SAVE THE DATE for our annual Title I meeting/Charger Chat on Monday, September 30th. We will hold two sessions: One at 8:30 am in the auditorium and one in the evening on zoom at 5:30pm. Please click on the flyer for access to the Zoom link.

Fremont will be celebrating Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month from September 15th-October 15th to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” (National Archives)

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.

• Short Wednesday: September 25
• September 20-24, 26-27: Parent Conferences; Minimum Days
• Friday, September 27: Movie Night
• Monday, September 30: Charger Chat/Title I meetings

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

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

Chromebooks

• Please make sure chromebooks are charged daily. Teachers do not have extra chargers and only one extra unit assigned per classroom.

• Please remind your student(s) to take care of their chromebook by packing it inside their backpack. They should not be etching on the chromebook or adding stickers or decals to the unit.

If a chromebook or charger is not working properly, damaged, and/or lost, please have the student report to their classroom teacher right away.

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.

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.

PTA Konstella Sign-Up Drive

Room parents are almost set and ready to go! They as well as PTA and Los Amigos will be using Konstella to communicate with families this year. All events, sign-ups, announcements and more will be posted on the Konstella app. To ensure we are communicating with as many families as possible PTA is launching a Konstella signup drive! Every class with at least 85% of students registered on Konstella will earn a popsicle from the PTA and a free dress day! Competition ends September 28th! Sign up today! https://www.konstella.com/cd/OQYKDR

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