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Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Oct. 2, 2024)

Wednesday Whistle Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Oct. 2, 2024)

A Message from the Principal

It's a Great Day to Be an Eagle! Can you believe we are already in October? Our Eagles are learning so much and enjoying school. Our Fall Book Fair begins next week. Students will be able to shop during their classroom visit or before or after school. Did you know that we participate in the School Cents Fundraiser? We are in 10th place so far, out of 30 participants! Please see the information below on how your shopping receipts earn points and that equal funds.


With respect and admiration,

Dr. Dominguez, Principal

Sdominguez@lbschools.net

Dates to Remember

Oct. 3rd 5th Grade Camp Oaks Parent Mtg @ 5pm

Oct. 7th-11th Scholastic Book Fair (See PTA News for More Info.)

Oct.14th Yellow Brick Road (Children's Theatre) Begins (Sign -Up Info Below)

Oct. 23rd-31st Red Ribbon/Healthy Life Style Week

Oct. 25th Fall Picture Day Make-Ups

Oct. 25th Trunk or Treat

Oct. 28th-31st 5th Grade at Camp Oaks (Hi-Hill)

Nov. 1st No School-Pupil Free Day

Pet Reminder

We love seeing you walk your pets to school with your student(s) but we have a few reminders.


  • Pets are not allowed on campus in the walkways leading to gates and beyond
  • Please do not allow students to pet your pet
  • Please clean up after your pet.

Please Read-Safety Concerns: Pick up/Drop off

Safety concern: Student should never be crossing the street outside of the crosswalk, through other cars, in the middle of the street. Please don't ask your students to run across, through cars, as this is extremely unsafe. Near the gate on Willow, more parents are driving the wrong way on the one way street off of Willow, please adhere to all parking and directional signs at all times. Cars that are being left unattended in the middle of the street can cause traffic to back up and possible accidents. Please do not park in the bus loading zone or in red zone, or turn your hazards on and leave your car double parked and unattended with/without other children inside. Safety is our utmost concern, and we thank you in advance for making sure we keep everyone safe and ticket free. Our school neighbors have kindly asked that we remind parents to NOT block their driveways when dropping off and picking up, OR, leave any children in their cars unattended while walking to drop off other siblings to the school campus.
REPORT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE HERE
Click here to report your child's absence

WeBreak is Back at Emerson! Details Below

SCHOOL CENTS FUNDRAISER - SEPT 1 THROUGH APRIL 30

This year we are excited to announce that Emerson will be participating in the School Cents fundraiser. We have an opportunity to raise money by shopping at any of the following shopping Centers through April 30th - Lakewood Mall, Los Cerritos Mall, and Stonewood Center. The only thing we need from families is your receipts uploaded to their website from any participating stores it those centers. They can either be dropped off at the school for us to upload, they can be emailed to Emerson directly (a link will be provided before Friday), or they can be uploaded by the person making the purchase. Friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else who you'd like to invite can participate.

Click here for official rules

If your family is planning a trip to Pa's Pumpkin patch between now and October 31st, save your receipts! This counts towards our School Cents Fundraiser. You can upload the receipts yourself, or drop them off in the office and we can do the work for you. 🎃

Don't forget to print out the form for any E-Waste being donated so Emerson gets credit! Link is below.

CHECK OUT THE PTA NEWS

Please click the below for all the information for school events and volunteering with PTA.

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Bell Schedule

Please allow extra time to get to school as we anticipate there maybe be traffic due to the new start time for Middle and High school students.


~REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2024/25~

**WARNING BELL RINGS AT 8:55 A.M. EVERY DAY**

TK & K 9:00 - 3:00


1st - 3rd 9:00 – 3:05


4th & 5th 9:00 – 3:10


EVERY THURSDAY TK – 5th Grade 2:30 dismissal


*** TK and Kinder will follow a minimum day schedule for the first 3 weeks of school. All TK and Kinder students will attend school from 9:00-2:00!!! This will be from 08/27/24 - 09/13/24.

School Wellness & Prevention Lessons

In accordance with Board Policies 5145.7 (Sexual Harassment), 5145.9 (Hate-Motivated Behaviors), 5131.2 (Bullying Prevention), and 5142.52 (Suicide Prevention), students will review key procedures and processes to support a safe and welcoming environment. For additional information regarding these requirements, parents/guardians/caretakers can consult pp. 29-32 of the https://www.lbschools.net/Asset/files/District/Guidelines/Guidelines-EN.pdf


Ms. Williams our school counselor will facilitate these lessons and send communications prior to the start of the lessons.

IMPORTANT: Update Your Contact & Emergency Information

We need to know how to reach you! Please make sure you provide the most accurate information to receive texts, e-mails or phone calls, and in case of an emergency. Parents are now required to verify or update their information, including emergency contacts, online in their ParentVue account. We will no longer send home emergency cards. Please see the video below on how to update your information.

Nutrition Services Breakfast & Lunch Application

Check out our Online Meal Application! You can fill out a meal application for free or reduced-priced meals at:

https://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com


This application is Smart-Phone friendly and is available in English and Spanish. For more information, call Nutrition Services at (562) 427-7923 or CLICK HERE.

Sunday Dominguez
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