Wednesday Whistle
Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Aug. 28, 2024)
A Message from the Principal
It's a Great Day to Be an Eagle! Welcome back to school! As the new academic year kicks off, we're excited to embark on another journey of learning, growth, and discovery with your Eagles. This year promises to be filled with new opportunities and achievements. We encourage you to stay involved, support your child’s education, and engage with us as we work together to make this school year a memorable and successful one. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead, full of curiosity and accomplishments!
With respect and admiration,
Dr. Dominguez, Principal
Dates to Remember
Aug. 27- Sept. 13 TK/K Students-2pm Dismissal
Sept. 2nd Labor Day-No School
Sept. 6th 1st Day Parent Packet Due (see link below)
Sept. 10th Back to School Night (See info below)
Sept. 17th Fall Picture Day
Sept. 17th Minimum Day-2pm Dismissal
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (For Parents/Caregivers)
- 5:00-5:10 Principal Welcome
- Session 1 5:15-5:50pm
- Session 2 5:55-6:30pm
Welcome Back!! Please complete this Annual Student Verification, along with the 1st day Parent packet, for EACH student separately no later than Friday, September 6th.
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
PTA Membership Drive
Meet the PTA Board Members
Thank you
-Emerson Teachers & Staff
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!!!
School Wellness & Prevention Lessons
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
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.