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Fairmount Elementary School

School in Downers Grove, IL 60516

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A nurturing Illinois community focused on academic and personal growth

Fairmount Elementary School, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in Illinois, fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. The dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing a high-quality education that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student. Through a comprehensive curriculum, Fairmount aims to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and build a strong foundation for future learning. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where children feel safe, valued, and excited to come to school each day. Fairmount Elementary School offers a rich array of learning experiences designed to engage and challenge young minds. Beyond core subjects, students participate in various enrichment activities that broaden their horizons and tap into their individual talents. The school embraces a collaborative approach, actively involving parents and the local community in supporting student success. With a focus on character development and respect, Fairmount cultivates responsible and compassionate citizens. The school's commitment to academic excellence combined with a supportive community ensures that students not only achieve their full potential but also develop a lifelong love of learning. Fairmount's vibrant campus provides modern facilities and resources that enhance the educational journey. Classrooms are equipped to support diverse learning styles, and outdoor spaces offer opportunities for play and connection with nature. Regular assessments and personalized instruction help monitor progress and address individual learning needs effectively. The strong sense of community at Fairmount Elementary School is evident in its warm interactions, celebratory events, and shared commitment to creating a memorable and impactful educational experience for every student.

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What parents should know about illness at Fairmount Elementary School

This is the community health page for Fairmount Elementary School, a school in Downers Grove, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what the 4 families following Fairmount Elementary School have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.

No parent has logged an illness at Fairmount Elementary School in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.

On the watchlist this month

  • Peak season

    Summer and early fall

    • Mild fever and fussiness
    • Painful mouth sores
    • Red spots or blisters on hands and feet
  • Very common

    Back-to-school season

    • Persistent scalp itching
    • Tickling feeling in hair
    • Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
  • Common

    Back-to-school spike

    • Red or pink eye whites
    • Itchy or gritty feeling
    • Watery or yellow discharge
  • Allergies
    Common

    Spring pollen, fall ragweed

    • Sneezing fits
    • Itchy or watery eyes
    • Clear runny nose

How illness usually moves through Fairmount Elementary School

Illness at Fairmount Elementary School tends to show up first in one group of kids who share the most contact time, then widen out over the following week or two. Parent logs on this page are the earliest visible signal, usually days ahead of any official notice.

  • Respiratory bugs peak in the cold months and spread school-wide
  • Stomach bugs move quickly through shared bathrooms and lunch spaces
  • Skin and eye infections track close contact and shared items
  • Most kids are contagious before symptoms are obvious

When can my child go back to Fairmount Elementary School?

Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:

  • Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
  • No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
  • On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
  • Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
  • Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it

Fairmount Elementary School is one of many schools in Downers Grove tracked on Ickly. August activity around Downers Grove tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60516 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.

Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.

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Common questions

What is going around at Fairmount Elementary School?

No sickness has been logged at Fairmount Elementary School in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.

How does Ickly know what is spreading at Fairmount Elementary School?

Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by school and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.

Can I get notified when illness spreads at Fairmount Elementary School?

Yes. Follow Fairmount Elementary School with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.

How do I log a sick day for my child at Fairmount Elementary School?

Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at Fairmount Elementary School.

Is Fairmount Elementary School in Downers Grove, IL?

Yes. Fairmount Elementary School is a school in Downers Grove, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.

How active is the parent community at Fairmount Elementary School?

4 families follow Fairmount Elementary School on Ickly. The more parents who log, the earlier everyone sees something spreading.

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