Emerson Update 09/23/24

September/October 2024

9/23/24 - Monday - Volleyball Game @ EMS

9/24/24 - Tuesday - MUMKINS SALE ENDS

9/25/24 - Wednesday - Volleyball Game @ Holmes

9/25/24 - Wednesday - Cross Country Meet @ EMS

9/25/24 - Wednesday - Safety Drill @ Eagle time

9/30/24 - Monday - Volleyball Game @ Bellville

10/2/24 - Wednesday - Student Count Day

10/2/24 - Wednesday - Cross Country Meet @ Franklin (Westland)

10/2/24 - Wednesday - Volleyball Game @ Adams (Westland)

LifeTouch pictures

School pictures were sent home Friday.

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Make up day for pictures will be October 24

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 backpacks in their lockers. Small drawstring bags and purses may be carried throughout the day.
• We do not allow Hats and/or Hoodies to be worn during the school day.

Dear Parents of students with medical needs,

In planning for the upcoming year, I wanted to remind you to notify the school of any health care needs that your student may have. If your student has a medical condition including a severe allergy, asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy an Individualized Health Care Plan (attached below) needs to be updated annually by your physician to identify what actions need to be taken should an emergency situation arise.

In addition, if your student requires medication at school for any reason, please complete the attached Medication Authorization Form with your physician and return it with the medication to the main office ASAP.

**If your child needs more than one medication we need a Medication Authorization Form completed for each medication provided to the school.**

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Shannon Matuska at 734-744-2665 ext. 79759 or by email: smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org.

Thank you,

Shannon Matuska

Student Assistance Provider

Emerson Middle School

Allergy

Asthma

Seizure

Diabetes Plan A

Medication Authorization

Please check with your family doctor to make sure that your student is up to date on their immunizations. Letters are in the mail for those students who are not shown as complete in the Michigan Immunization Registry.

Livonia Public Schools typically sets an Exclusion Date for mid October - this means that all students who are not fully vaccinated or waivered by then will be excluded from coming to school.

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!

Thank you for your interest in Livonia Public Schools Middle School Robotics Teams and Club at the middle school level. This season we will be offering very active Competition Teams and a fun and engaging Robotics Club to learn more about robotics. This interest survey is designed to help us understand to what extent you are interested in FIRST Robotics and what kind of experience you are seeking.

The Competition Teams require hours of community service & stem activities, heavy fundraising, travel to competitions and parent commitment. The Robotics Club will be a more relaxed learning experience and a fun orientation to robotics.

• 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

Our first PTSA meeting will be on Monday, September 16th @ 5pm in the LMC. Hope to see you there!

The web store for class shirts is now open and will close on October 5th. We will have fun spirit days and will ask the kids to represent their class throughout the year.

https://emsclasstees.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Thank you for your support

The PTSA

The PTSA is looking for a parent or staff member volunteer to be the chairperson for the 2024/25 Youth Making A Difference (YMAD) program.

Youth Making a Difference is a program that encourages and recognizes volunteer efforts by K-12 students. Some students visit senior citizens, help collect money for the Livonia Goodfellows, or rake leaves at their schools. Other activities include school or community projects. Livonia PTSA Council recognizes the efforts of these students at the annual Youth Making a Difference celebration.

If you are interested in volunteering, or have any questions, please reach out to our PTSA President, Christina Engler (Engler1203@hotmail.com). Thank you!

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.

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