Emerson Update 01/17/25

Dear Emerson Families,

It's hard to believe we're already in mid-January! Semester 2 classes are in full swing, and our girls' basketball and wrestling teams are practicing hard. We recently concluded our mid-year iReady testing and are now preparing for the upcoming PSAT season later this semester.

Semester 2 always seems to fly by as students navigate new classes, engage in extracurricular activities, and begin to think about the transition to high school. To assist with this transition, high school counselors will be visiting Emerson starting at the end of January to guide our 8th-grade students through the high school course selection process. Our counselors are here to support our students and their families throughout this exciting time.

On a lighter note, I'd like to extend our best wishes to the Detroit Lions as they compete this weekend! This has been a very long time coming!

Finally, please be aware of the forecasted weather for Monday and Tuesday mornings. Please monitor the district website for any updates regarding potential school closures.

Have a wonderful and safe extended weekend as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

With Eagle Pride,

Bruce Rivera

January 2025

01/18/25 - Saturday - PTSA Counsil Chili Cook Off

01/20/25 - Monday - No School - MLK Day- Building is CLOSED

01/20/25 - Monday - 1st Semester Grades available Parent Connect

01/27/25 - Monday - PTSA Meeting

01/27/25 - Monday - Franklin Counselors visit Emerson 8th grade classes.

01/28/25 - Tuesday - Franklin Counselors visit Emerson

Winter is Coming: A Friendly Reminder

As the weather turns colder, let's make sure our students stay warm and safe.

Building Times:

• Early Bird Arrival: The building will open at 7:30 AM.
• Morning Routine: Students arriving before 7:30 AM will wait outside. Once the building opens, they'll head to the cafeteria until 7:50 AM when they can go to their lockers.
• Afternoon Dismissal: All students should be picked up or leave the building by 3:00 PM unless they’re participating in a supervised activity.

Dressing for the Weather: Please ensure your child is dressed warmly for the outdoor wait times.

Let’s work together to keep our students comfortable and safe during these colder months.

How Are They Decided in LPS?

Recognizing that our decision to close schools in inclement weather has a large impact on LPS families, we thought it would be helpful to share the factors that go into a weather-related school closing. Our goal is to always have school, whenever possible, knowing that students are best served by being in class. However, when Mother Nature throws a curve ball, we must keep staff and student safety as our top priority when making this decision.

There are two ways you can report an absence for your student at Emerson.

Option 1:

• Go to the Emerson Middle School website.
• Click on "Report an Absence" under Quicklinks.
• Fill out the Google Form (also at the top of this newsletter).

Option 2:

• Call the attendance line at 734-744-2666.
• Please leave a detailed message about your student's absence.
• Include their name, reason for absence and any specifics we may need to know.

Emerson Student Handbook & Code of Conduct

• This has been updated for the 2024-20254 school year.
  
• It can be accessed HERE.




A few key things to note:




• Please partner with us by reminding students that cell phones and electronics should be "AWAY FOR THE DAY"!
• All students must keep bags and backpacks in their lockers.
• We do not allow Hats and/or Hoodies to be worn during the school day.

The Livonia Parent Advisory Committee (LPAC) seeks parent representation from each Livonia Special Education Program. Parent representative volunteers have a child/children with a disability(ies). The LPAC also provides advisory input on matters regarding improvement of Special Education services within our school district.

Our Facebook page shares information of interest to our families and students.

Here, you will find electronic flyers for programs and events geared toward kids!

We hope that you enjoy the many offerings from around our great community!

If you have a program that you'd like to advertise, please email your flyer to Stacy Jenkins at sjenkins3@livoniapublicschools.org for approval. We follow a set of guidelines for approval and are only able to accept flyers for non-profit organizations that benefit our local children.

Enjoy!

• Just a reminder to please take a moment and join the Emerson PTSA! Below is the link.
• Click Here to Join the Emerson PTSA
• Here is the link to our Emerson PTSA Facebook page

Thank you for your support

The PTSA

Emerson Middle School has several clubs where students can connect with their peers, learn a new skill, or simply hang out with friends. We've had a volleyball club, robotics club, GSA club, and homework club. We would love to offer something for everyone! Our club list is always growing, and we're always open to new ideas. If your student has a dream club in mind or if you'd like to be an awesome advisor, let us know! Joining a club is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a blast!

We will often post relevant and important information on social media for families, and many families find it helpful to contact us on Facebook and Twitter. The absolute best way to contact us and get a reply, however, is by emailing the appropriate staff member or by phone (734) 744-2665.

Our website is also one of the best places to find a variety of information!

These staff members can help with the following topics:

• Athletics - Mr. Colling (acolling2@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Counselors:
• Mrs. Berman (aberman@livoniapublicschools.org) supports students with last names A-K
• Ms. Colvin (fcolvin@livoniapublicschools.org) supports students with last names L-Z
• Health Care Plans - Mrs. Matuska (smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Registration - Mrs. Carroll (jcarroll4@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Special Education - Mrs. Downs (kdowns@livoniapublicschools.org) or Mr. Kowalski (dkowalsk@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Student Activities - Mr. Dewey (bdewey2@livoniapublicschools.org)

Website: https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Domain/13
Location: 29100 West Chicago, Livonia, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 744-2665
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMSLivonia/
Twitter: @EaglesNestEMS