Emerson Update 04/25/25

Dear Emerson families,

Hard to believe we are already wrapping up the month of April! It certainly looks like we're in for a bit of a temperature roller coaster as spring continues its transition to warmer weather.

Our Track and Field teams are in full swing, and I want to extend a huge congratulations to Bryson, Kervin, Chace, and Ian for their outstanding achievement in breaking the school record for the 4x100 relay! What an accomplishment!

Looking ahead to next week, we're excited for our 8th graders' trip to Washington D.C. next Friday. We know it will be a fantastic opportunity to experience firsthand the incredible exhibits and monuments our nation's capital has to offer.

Wishing you all a wonderful and restful weekend!

With Eagle Pride,

Bruce Rivera

April 2025

4/28/25 - Monday - Washington DC - Pre-departure meeting @ Emerson 5pm.

04/30/25 - Wednesday - Track Meet @ EMS

May 2025

05/02/25 - Friday - 8th Grade Washington DC Trip

05/04/25 - Sunday - 8th Grade Washington DC Trip return.

05/21/25 - Wednesday - Emerson Middle School 8th Grade Honors Night 6:30pm @ FHS

Dear 8th Grade Families and Students,

It's hard to believe that our 8th graders are just a few short months away from becoming official Franklin High School students! This is such an exciting milestone, and we want to help them transition to FHS with pride and spirit.

To celebrate this upcoming chapter, we're offering a fantastic opportunity to purchase FHS spirit wear and commemorative 8th-grade yard signs. What better way for your student to show their future school spirit!

Order Here:

• FHS Class of 2029 Spirit Wear: Class of 2029 FHS Order - Click Here
• 8th Grade Yard Signs: 8th Grade Yard Signs - Click Here

Important Order Deadline: Please ensure all orders are placed by SATURDAY, April 26th at 11:59 PM.

Pick-Up Information:

• Spirit wear and yard signs will be available for pick-up during the week of May 5th. Please stay tuned for a follow-up email with the exact pick-up date and time.
• Please note: Yard signs are too large to be transported on school buses and must be picked up at the school.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate your student's transition to high school.

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2029 to Franklin High School!

Our Annual Flower fundraiser was a success.... but we now need your help.

Flower Delivery Day is May 19th at Cooper Upper Elementary. As of right now the truck will be here after the buses, so around 9:15. Any help you could give, would be greatly appreciated!!!! I will keep you updated on any time changes.

Thank you for your help

• 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

What are some reasons our students love School Libraries?

“I like libraries because they have free books for you to read.”

“because it can have almost any type of book! like Fantasy Science Fiction Romance Mystery” - Sky

“I love school libraries because it's easy access to books and it's a quiet place for reading.”

“School libraries give us opportunities to find the books that we like.”

“I love Emerson library because there's so many book to choose from”

“It gives anyone a place to escape any kind of harassment or teasing, or just a quiet space to chill in.”

Do you want to share a reason you love School Libraries? Please submit your reasons here!

Hello Parents and Students!

The Churchill's Chapter of NHS is hosting a tutoring service for pupils all throughout Livonia. This program will be located at the Carl Sandburg Library on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30, and at the Livonia Civic Center Library on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30.

Any student from 1st grade to 12th grade can sign up for the program.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE TUTORING!!!

To sign up, please check out our slides; meet our tutors, all capable High Schoolers. This will provide information on our tutors that are able to help. Please take some time reading their description before registering for a viable tutor for you.

Meet the tutors:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IA39fZqNPEIAYdGjeFC_bKTwUdyBNd4qFrRT8v5U20E/edit?usp=sharing

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!

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, walking club, Pokemon 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