Freeman Mustangs Newsletter #34
April 23, 2021
Upcoming Dates
- March 15th-May 14th: Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR) Assessment Window (3rd-5th Grade)
- Monday, April 26th: Title I Meeting- Information below
- Week of April 26th: Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR) Assessment (3rd-5th Grade)
- Thursday, May 6th: Virtual Supply Pick-up 7:30am-3:30pm
- Tuesday, May 11th: Freeman BINGO Night & PTA General Meeting
- Thursday, May 27th: Last day of student attendance
A Message From the Office
Just a reminder that in-person students will maintain a distance of 3 feet at all times while wearing a mask. However, we still follow the guidelines of 6ft as we identify students as close contacts. You will be contacted by the office if your child is identified as a close contact and notified when they will be able to return to school. They will be able to Zoom with their teacher from 8:00am-8:30am if they are home.
We will host our annual Parent Title Meeting on Monday, April 26 at 5:00pm. This is where we hear from you as to ideas for involving families, communicating academic progress, how to use finances to increase parent engagement, and feedback. Please use the following Zoom information to join the meeting. https://sd129.zoom.us/j/5074569864?pwd=Zng1RWFYUDd6RmxjVU9CYmhJT0w1QT09
Meeting ID: 507 456 9864 Passcode: Mustangs
In the past we've offered an opportunity for parents to share their input for student placement for the following year. The purpose of this is to describe the environment or characteristics of a teacher that support your child's learning and not to specifically request a teacher. If you are interested in completing a grouping card, please use this link. Administration are the only ones who view this and will take all requests into consideration. https://forms.gle/cMaPeBrJNuTFyMj97
Our 5th grade students will have a promotion ceremony on May 27th, but it will look different. In-person students will have an in-person promotion which will be livestreamed as parents will not be able to attend in person. Virtual students will have a parade where they can receive their promotion certificate and swag. Be on the lookout for more from the 5th grade team with more specific information.
Freeman School End of the Year Countdown
Check out the calendar to see the scheduled activities! These activities are optional. Your child can choose to participate in any or all of them. We are using it as a way to build our school spirit as we close out another great school year at Freeman School! Join us and let’s have some fun! ☺
Updated Information on State Assessments
- Illinois Assessment for Readiness (IAR): 3rd through 5th grade students will participate in a total of six tests in the areas of Math and English Language Arts. Due to the schedule changes with students returning to full in person learning, IAR testing has been rescheduled to the week of April 26th. A letter with more details was sent out this week.
Please make sure students bring their charged Ipad or Chromebook and headphones to school daily.
Freeman WILL have a YEARBOOK this year!
Yearbooks for this 2020–2021 school year are on sale now!
1) You can order directly online at Lifetouch (school code: 12943521), OR
2) Use the downloadable version of the ordering flyer (see below)
Yearbook Portraits:
Families who are unable to participate in an in-person Lifetouch portrait sitting can use "Snaps at Home" to have a portrait picture created with the gray Lifetouch background to be used in the yearbook as well. Click here to get started, lifetouch.com/picture-day-snaps-at-home.
LAST YEAR'S YEARBOOK:
Last year's yearbook can still be picked up in the office!
If you still want a 2019–2020 yearbook, they are available in the office for $20 ea. as well (supply is limited).
If you were on the reserve list to purchase last year's book, your book is waiting for you at the office with your name on it. Just bring the $20!
Student Attendance
Please contact the office at 630-301-5002 to report their absence.
Freeman Mustangs
Email: karen.hydar@sd129.org
Website: https://freeman.sd129.org/
Location: 153 South Randall Road, Aurora, IL, USA
Phone: 630-301-5002
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreemanMustangs/