Freeman Mustangs Newsletter #26
February 19, 2021
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, February 26th: Teacher Institute Day- No Student attendance
- Week of March 1st: K-5 Virtual Mutual Ground Presentations
- Thursday, March 11th: Virtual Supply Pick Up 7:30am-3:30pm
- Now- April 2nd: Illinois 5Essentials Survey Open
Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year is NOW OPEN!
It's that time of year! If you have a child returning to West Aurora schools, please take a moment to get them registered for next year! This allows us to better plan for how many sections at each grade level we will have. If you have any questions, please reach out!
Visit https://www.sd129.org/.../departments/operations/admissions to register!
Pictures for Yearbook Option
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 (picture make-up days are March 9–10) 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!
Illinois 5Essentials Survey
Select “Start here”
County: Kane
School: Freeman Elementary School
Thank you for your participation.
Blended Experience School Hours
- PreK: 9:00am-2:30pm
- Kinder-5th Grade: 8:30am-2:20pm
- In Person students will follow the A/B Schedule as included above.
- K-5 Students will enter the building around 8:20am.
- On asynchronous days (not in person), students will meet with their classroom teacher via Zoom from 8:00am-8:25am.
Student Attendance
Please contact the office at 630-301-5002 to report their absence.
Support from Home for Blended Experience
Please ensure your child has had breakfast prior to arriving at school at 8:30am. We will not be providing breakfast in the morning. Students will be sent home with breakfasts, lunches and dinners for days until they are next at school.
Complete a daily screening for your child(ren) by 8:00am Monday-Friday
Bring your water bottle filled up with water prior to arrival
Bring your charged Ipad/Chromebook
Face coverings are required for students to attend school. Please help your child practice wearing a mask appropriately and extending the length of time they wear it.
Please send extra masks so students have a back up mask in the case it is needed
Please continue open communication with your child’s teacher and the school. As a school community, we need to work together.
Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather. We will be having outdoor recess as much as possible as weather permits. When there is rain or the “feel like” temperatures are at or below 15 degrees, temperature with the wind chill, we will have indoor recess
Virtual Learning Academy Information
- School hours are 8:00am-2:20pm.
- Daily schedules should have been communicated by the virtual learning teacher.
- Daily attendance is submitted by 8:30am for virtual students. If a student is not present on zoom, the office will follow up with a phone call.
Daily Health Screener
Thank you families for your attention to getting the health screener done daily!
Please note that if the screener is not completed by 8:00am, the office will be following up with phone calls. The first one is an automated reminder call around 8:05 and around 8:30, someone from the office will call. Please note, your child cannot go to class until it is complete.
The screener will help guide you on whether your child can attend school that day. Your child will not be able to be in their class if the health screener is not completed. It will also prompt communication with our schools’ health office to see how we can help support your child during and after their absence.
Virtual Lunch Bunch
Thank you to Mrs. Banh, Mrs. Burkhamer, and Ms. Hernandez for hosting the lunch bunch!
The virtual lunch bunch will be available to virtual students and students home on their asynchronous day(s). Please see flyer below for dates and times.
Zoom Meeting Information: https://sd129.zoom.us/j/92932398095
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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/