Lincoln Weekly News
April 12, 2024
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A Message From Mrs. O'Brien
Dear Lincoln Early Learning Center families,
Lincoln houses the preschool programs for three school districts: Fremont District 79, Hawthorn District 73, and Mundelein District 75 We're thrilled to share weekly updates, photos, and exciting news from Lincoln and all three districts through these Weekly Newsletters. Let's make this school year amazing together.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or myself at the numbers listed below.
Katie O'Brien
Lincoln Early Learning Center Principal
847-949-2720 ext. 1504
Lincoln Early Learning Center
200 W. Maple Ave.
Mundelein, Illinois
847-949-2720
Note from the Health Office
If your child is transitioning to kindergarten for the 24-25 school year and you are in need of the medical forms required, please reach out to our Lincoln Health Aide, Liz Mule, at 847-949-2720, Ext. 1503
Parent Guardian Drop-Off and Pick Up Reminders
Please read the below reminders for drop off and pick up at Door 2. These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all staff and students.
Drop-Off
*Pull along the curb. The first car should stop at the first cone along the curb. The line will continue along the curb and onto Ridgeland Ave. if needed.
*Once at the curb, please wait in your car or exit your child to the curb-side of the car and wait by your car for a staff member to get your child. Do not walk your child to the door.
*Do not exit your car until you have been able to pull up to a spot along the curb.
*Please keep in mind your speed when arriving and leaving as students, parents, and staff members are arriving at school.
Pick Up
*Pull along the curb. The first car to arrive should stop at the first cone along the curb. If the curb is full, please wait in the line to pull along the curb.
*Once at the curb, please wait on the curb-side of the car until a staff member brings your child to you. Please do not walk to the door to get your child.
Fremont School District 79 News
Take Our Community Survey
Fremont School District 79 greatly values the feedback of our entire community. The District is currently in the process of developing a 10-year Educational Long-Range Facility Plan (ELFP) that encompasses enrollment forecasting, facility and systems assessments, grounds, traffic management, as well as other community-based considerations. To properly plan for the future of our facilities and our impending enrollment growth, we are seeking the input of our community to learn your priorities.
This survey is anonymous and should take approximately 8 minutes to complete. It will remain open through Monday, April 22. We hope to hear from as many of you as possible and look forward to sharing the results!
Parent University: Standards-Based Grading - Next Monday
Monday, April 15, 2024 • 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Presentation (Zoom Link)
Parents and guardians are invited to attend this virtual webinar to deepen their understanding of standards-based grading (SBG) and its application in Fremont School District 79. District administrators and teachers will share key components related to SBG implementation and what it means for our students, including insights related to determining grades, gradebook (TeacherEase) navigation, and a host of additional resources. This session will be recorded and shared with families following the webinar.
A Look Around Lincoln This Week
Important Dates
May 3 - No School - Parent Coffee - Information coming soon.
May 24 - No School - Preschool Screening
May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
PTO Updates
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
The Fremont PTO would love to see you at our meetings this year! Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month in the Middle School Den at 6:00 pm. Our next meeting is on April 17th.
Here is the list of all meeting dates for the 2023-2024 school year.
We are excited to share that we have listened to feedback from parents and will now be providing childcare services for children ages 3+ at ALL of our upcoming PTO meetings. Please use the form below to let us know if you will be bringing a child to the meeting. It is not required to RSVP; however, we ask that you please do so if you plan to take advantage of childcare. Care will be provided by Fremont Middle School students for individuals ages 3 and up.
RSVP Form for childcare: https://forms.gle/ceerdTKn7Pa51mVt7
To stay in the know of what Fremont PTO is up to, follow and tag us on social media:
Instagram: @fremontpto
Facebook: Fremont PTO
1st DAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
It's time to buy your 1st Day School Supply kits for the 2024/2025 school year! I know it’s crazy to think that it’s that 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:
https://click.email.1stdayschoolsupplies.com/
Intermediate school:
https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=1177849
Middle school:
https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=32165
Questions? Please email Elisabeth Reigle at fsdvpes@gmail.com.
PTO ELECTION INFORMATION
HELP WANTED! Check out these open positions for the 2024/25 school year! If you want to help build experiences, raise funds and speak on behalf of our Fremont Community, then the Fremont PTO School Board needs YOU! Our Mission is to enable and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence by developing a strong connection between school and home, encouraging parent involvement and sustaining a close relationship between parents, teachers and students. Here is the Link for self-nomination. **Election Checklist here.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Lights, Camera, Appreciation!! We will be celebrating all our "Stars" the week of May 6th-10th!! In preparation for the week, please help the PTO replenish all the amazing teachers' classroom supplies! We know it's crunch time, getting close to the end of the school year, but our teachers still need some supplies to last them the rest of the school year! The PTO has created an Amazon wish list for parents to help. The PTO will distribute your donations to our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. If you would like to send money directly to the PTO, please Venmo your donation to @Fremont-PTO with "TAW" in the memo. Thank you for your help!
SAVE THE DATE! FAMILY BINGO NIGHT & BOOK FAIR
Join us Friday, April 26th for a fun night of BINGO! This event is hosted alongside the Intermediate Student Council and will be held in the Intermediate School Gym from 6:30-8pm. The Book Fair will also be open 5:30-8:30 PM! This will be the last time to shop at the book fair this year!
Event Details: Here is the link to register. Registration and payment are due by Tuesday, April 23rd.
Pre-registration is required for this event. No walk-in participants will be accepted. Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop-off event.
FREMONT MOTHER/SON BOWLING & PIZZA EVENT 2024
The Fremont PTO is excited to host our annual Mother/Son Event on Saturday, May 18th. Bring your smile, wear your Fremont gear, bring your competitive spirits and Fremont camaraderie as we bowl, eat good food and share in some fun memories. Either click on the Registration Link for Mother Son Event, or see the flyer for more information.
PERSONALIZED YEARBOOK PAGES
The deadline to complete your personalized yearbook pages is April 22nd. Every yearbook includes two custom pages for free. You can also purchase additional pages if you choose to. All pages must be completed by April 22nd!
Don’t forget to order your student's 2023-2024 yearbook. Use the correct school code from our flyer when you order!
PTO MEMBERSHIP/ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR 2023-2024 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 Our 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 2023-2024).
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.
Don't forget to download the FREE Membership Toolkit app to your smartphone-search "Membership Toolkit" in your app store.
BIRTHDAY BOARD
** If you would like a birthday message between April 10-15, please have your request submitted no later than noon on April 9th**
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 2023-2024; 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.
SOUP WITH THE SUPT.
Join FSD79 Superintendent of Schools Trisha Kocanda and Middle School Principal Emily Loerakker from 5:15-6:00 p.m. April 22 at Fremont Middle School, immediately prior to the 6:00 p.m. PTO Meeting. They’ll provide an update on what’s happening around the District and the schools. Enjoy some discussion as well as complimentary soup on the school district in the process! See the flyer for more information.
Stay Connected with D79
Hawthorn School District 73 News
The 2024-2025 Registration is now Open! We encourage all Hawthorn families to register by May 1st to qualify for the early bird rate. Click here for more details.
Hawthorn Food Pantry Distribution - Our next food distribution will take place on April 24, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Middle North- 201 Hawthorn Parkway Vernon Hills. If you are in need of food, or have any questions please reach out to Gabriela Cervantes at 847-990-4245 or cervantesg@hawthorn73.org
Back to School Vaccine & Physical 24-25- Lake County Health Department that encourages families to get their kids in for school physicals and immunizations now as opposed to waiting for the upcoming school year. This flyer also included a list of providers for children on Medicaid who need regular medical, dental, vision, and hearing resources through a QR code.
☀️Summer Program Registration is Open! 😎 Registration for Hawthorn Enrichment Institute (HEI) and Hawthorn Summer Music Camp is open now through May 20th! Explore the possibilities for summer fun for your child here. HEI is offered for two separate sessions (Session 1: June 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 20, Session 2: June 24, 25, 26, 27 & July 1, 2, 8, 9). Hawthorn Summer Music Camp is offered during the second session of HEI and culminates with a concert the evening of July 9th.
Early Start Kindergarten
Early Start Kindergarten has been designed to ensure student academic and social emotional readiness for the fall. Students are invited to Early Start Kindergarten based on parent/guardian survey results. Student hours are from 8 -11:30 a.m., and transportation is provided. Please complete the parent/guardian survey if you are interested in enrolling your child or children in this program.
More information and dates regarding transportation, class placement, etc. will be provided at a later date.
Registration will close on May 1, 2024.
Important Dates
May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
A Look Around Lincoln This Week
Stay Connected with D73
Mundelein School District 75 News
PTO Needs Your Help!!
There are many open positions on the PTO Board. We really need people to step up and help so that the PTO can continue raising and using funds to support out schools. If the PTO Board does not have at least four people to run it, it will dissolve. Please please please consider stepping up! The events and fundraising will need to be scaled down probably and the current PTO Board is happy to talk with you if you have any questions! Thank you!
Returning Student Registration
If you are a returning student register here:
Registration 2024-2025 Returning Student (English)(Opens in a new window)
Registration 2024-2025 Returning Student (Spanish)(Opens in a new window)
Requirements
To receive the early bird discount online registration, payment, and proof of residency must be received by May 1.
2024-2025 Registration Fees
PreK-2nd $125.00
3rd & 4th $135.00
5th $170.00
6th-8th $235.00
*If you are a returning student you can pay your fees online here(Opens in a new window).
If you are new to the district you can pay your fees at the District Office located at 470 N Lake St.
Please make checks payable to District 75.
Important Dates
April 19 - No School - Preschool Screening
May 22 - Last Day of School
May 23 - Park Day - More information to come.