Emerson Middle School News
Friday, November 3rd
Dear Emerson Families,
Please see below for this week's upcoming news and important dates. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
All the Best,
Tessa
8th Grade Promotion Date
8th Grade Promotion will take place on June 5th in the evening at Maine East High School in the auditorium. Information right now is limited. There WILL be a ticket limit due to the event being held in a capacity limited space. 8th Graders will be expected in school on June 6th unless the office has been notified of the absence by the parents. Information will be relayed to families as it becomes available.
Emerson at a Glance
This week...
11/7 - 7/8 Boys Basketball Vs. Algonquin
11/9 - Emerson Orchestra Concert
11/10 - SGA Student/Staff Volleyball Game
End of Trimester 1
The end of the first Trimester is approaching quickly. Please take note of the important dates below. Report cards will be available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you need help setting up your parent portal, please contact the office. We will not be mailing physical report cards home unless you request one. Please email the office at em-office@d64.org if you wish to have a physical report card sent to your address.
- 11/16 - Parent portal closes. Teachers finalize grades.
- 11/20 to 11/24 - Thanksgiving Week
- 12/1 at 4PM - Parent Portal opens - Report Cards available
Daylight Savings - November 5th
Don’t forget to turn back your clocks on Sunday, November 5th for Daylight Saving.
We hope that the extra hour of sleep is enjoyed by all.
WEMS - Friday October 27th
Yearbook Orders
Yearbook sales are live for the 23-24 school year. The cost for a copy is $30. Yearbooks can be purchased online through My School Bucks, OR with cash or check in the main office. The deadline to secure a copy is Wednesday, December 13. After this date, yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Apuli (mapuli@d64.org) or Ms. Dobrydnio (edobrydnio@d64.org).
We are also seeking student photos from any and all school events. If you have any to share, you can send them over through either of the following options:
Upload through yearbookforever.com (code: eagles)
Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play (code: eagles)
Email your photos directly to the yearbook sponsors → mapuli@d64.org / edobrydnio@d64.org
Resources for Families
We want to share some resources with you all. The ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza is heart wrenching. In a recent administrator newsletter from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), state superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders shared the following items, which we found helpful in navigating these conversations at home.
The National Association of School Psychologists has a downloadable flyer called Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Families and Educators, strategies for each grade level, and suggested talking points.
From Common Sense Media, an article called How do I talk to my kids about violence in the news? reminds us to get a sense of what children know before launching into an explanation, by using open-ended questions, like “What did you hear?” or “What do you know?” and “What do you think about it?”
We hope these resources are helpful to you, if your children have questions at home.
Teen Leisure Clubs
Hey Eagles!
Have you joined a TLC (Teen Leisure Club)? Are you interested in starting your own?
Check out the TLC Website for more information on how to start a TLC, descriptions of available clubs, and the calendar of when you can join in the fun!
Email Mrs. Contreras or the TLC sponsor(s) with any questions.
Kiwanis D64 Holiday Food Basket Drive
Help us help those in need through the annual Kiwanis District 64 Holiday Food Basket Drive.
A child’s smile means everything to a parent, especially at holiday time. The Kiwanis Annual District 64 Holiday Food Basket Drive is designed to do just that.
This year, we have approximately 150 families in need. 100% of funds raised are used to provide a grocery gift card to help families keep holiday traditions alive and well.
Donations can be made online or by check from 10/18/2023 to 11/30/2023. Donate online at KiwanisPR.org or send a check to :
Kiwanis of Park Ridge, 19 North Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068-3037
Parent U K-8 Math Lesson
K-8 Families,
We are offering an exciting opportunity for all K-8 parents/guardians that pertains to our new mathematics curricula. On November 28th, at 7pm, at Emerson Middle School, we invite parents/guardians to engage in a lesson simulation with a D64 grade-level teacher.
You will sit in the seats as a student and fully understand what it means to be part of a math class with our new curriculum resources (Eureka Squared: K-5, and Carnegie Math (6-8))!
A teacher will offer a brief introduction to the program and then teach an actual lesson your child would experience this year. Space is limited, so please RSVP using this form. Be sure to click the appropriate math placement for your child.
If you are not sure of your child’s placement, please call your school’s main office. We look forward to seeing you there!
*Note: Students in 7th or 8th Grade Channels of Challenge or 8th Grade Accelerated Math are not utilizing the Carnegie resources. Therefore, this opportunity is not available right now for those parents/guardians.
Best,
Samantha Alaimo
Assistant Superintendent of Student Learning
Parent U Rewind
Thank you to everyone who came out to our first Parent University event of the year! It was great getting to learn from cyberbullying expert Dr. Justin Patchin.
Dr. Patchin provided a lot of info and advice regarding children using social media, technology, and cyberbullying. You can watch his presentation here on our YouTube page.
D64 Spectator Expectations
Sports are an excellent way to develop character and valuable life skills in our middle school students. Not only do athletics promote physical fitness, but it also allows students to show perseverance, self-motivation, and teamwork.
We encourage fan participation at our events and know our community takes pride in supporting our District 64 students. Our families’ support and positive engagement are vital in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for our student-athletes.
As a District, we have high expectations of our student-athletes in regard to behavior, and we expect our parents and fans to adhere to those same expectations at all sporting events.
Maine South Spectator Guidelines for Middle School Families
Information For Incoming Freshman from Maine South
Below you will find active links with important information that will help guide you and your child
in navigating the incoming 9th grade transition as it relates to upcoming events for parents and
students, pre-registration, course planning and selection process, activities & athletics fair and
much, much more!
Information for Incoming Freshman at Maine East
Please RSVP by emailing
Vocal Music Notes Newsletter
Here is this week's Vocal Music Notes newsletter. Have a good Friday and wonderful weekend!
October S.O.A.R.S Update
As the month of October comes to an end, Emerson students celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month as well as Red Ribbon Week during the extended homeroom. Students learned about the popular hispanic game, Loteria, and had a chance to play it online. They also participated in a cooperative number game and mediation. These activities allowed students to “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.” Thank you to the Emerson PTO and Red Ribbon Week Committee for planning a fun-filled week of drug awareness activities.
We use the Second Step program to promote skills and attitudes that increase students’ success in school, help students get along with others, and prevent violence, bullying, and substance abuse. Second Step is based on research in three key areas: early adolescent development, risk and protective factors, and instructional practices to support the program’s goals. Each lesson is specific to and appropriate for each grade level.
PLEASE CLICK HERE for more information on how our students have spent the month of October, as well as a listing of all of our S.O.A.R.S winners for the month.
PowerSchool and Schoology Instructions for Parents
Pumpkin Composting
Emerson PTO News
Emerson Middle School
Email: em-office@d64.org
Website: https://www.d64.org/ems
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: 847-318-8110