Ferson Creek eNews

November 5, 2021

From the Principal...Kristy McKnight

We celebrated the Ferson Way with an all school Bingo game today! Thanks to Dr.DuCharm's organizing, we were able to play Bingo with prizes as an entire school. What a great way to celebrate being Kind, Respectful Learners!


We are having an online Book Fair this month! The flyer is linked below. Be on the lookout for more details coming home in backpacks next week.


Thank you to all who donated wrapping paper and games for our Big Hearts of Fox Valley collection. As a reminder, Tuesday is Tape & Toy Tuesday! Our Student Advisory Board students will be out front collecting donations before school begins. The flyer below is linked to the sign up genius if you are interested in making a donation for a specific child.


Our lunch room is still in need of supervisors and they also need additional kitchen staff. If you are interested in part-time employment during the school day, this could be the position for you! Please contact Patricia Burton at 331-228-5242 or patricia.burton@d303.org for more information.


We are in need of clothing donations for the nurses office. Please sign up here if you are able to donate any boys clothing.


Have a wonderful weekend!

Kristy McKnight

Voices of D303 Podcast

Enjoy the newest Voices of D303 podcast. Three students who are enrolled in the woods and autos classes at East High School talk about their love of hands-on work and what their goals are for the future.

Message From Our PE Teachers

We hope all our foxes had a fun and safe Halloween! We have been enjoying all the time we’ve gotten to spend outdoors with them so far this year. The change in weather also brings changes to our wardrobe requirements and expectations. It is still a goal of our department’s to be outside as much as possible to conduct our classes. This means that as your child is preparing for the school day, to pack a coat even if they are getting in a warm car to leave from home. Sending gloves(preferred to mittens) and a hat is also highly recommended. We will always use good judgement and shed layers when appropriate. Thanks so much for your help and contact us if we can answer any questions.


Scott Diesing sdiesing@d303.org

Darcy Tegtmeier dtegtmeier@d303.org

Kyle Khoury kyle.khoury@d303.org


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Chess Club

Chess Club will meet after school on Monday, November 8 AND Monday, November 29 this month.

3rd & 5th Grade CogAT testing

Between November 8 and November 19, 2021, 3rd and 5th graders will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). You can find a letter from our assessment department outlining the details here.

Orchestra and Band Dates

1. 5th Grade Orchestra with Thompson Middle School

  • Monday, November 15th at Thompson Middle School
  • 5:30pm student drop off
  • 6:30pm concert

2. Ferson Beginning Orchestra

  • Monday, December 6th at St. Charles North
  • 5:30pm student drop off
  • 6:00pm Concert


3. Ferson Creek 4th and 5th grade ADVANCED Orchestras

  • Thursday, December 16th at St. Charles North
  • 5:30 pm student drop off
  • 6:00pm concert


4. Ferson Creek 5th Grade Band

  • Thursday, December 16th at St. Charles North
  • 7:00pm student drop off
  • 7:30pm concert

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Important Dates


  • Friday, November 5th - End of First Trimester

  • Wednesday, November 17th - Report cards available on HAC

  • Friday, December 3rd - Picture Retakes

Across the Board Newsletter

Interested in finding out details from the school board meeting? View the Across the Board newsletter!