Emerson Update 03/08/24
Principal's Corner
Dear Emerson families,
A big thanks to all of our families who were able to talk with us this week at our parent teacher conferences. It was so nice for you to be part of our process in educating our students. Your continued efforts at home helps them to reach their potential as they move onto the next grade level. It's hard to believe that the end of the 3rd card marking is only 2 weeks away and when we return from spring break it will be April 1st. It has been a very busy month already, the student course scheduling for our current 7th and 8th graders is wrapping up and we are already beginning to welcome our incoming 7th graders next week!
The Emerson Orchestras will perform with the Frost Middle School Orchestras twice next week. On Tuesday, March 12, they will rehearse and perform on the Emerson stage at 7:00. On Thursday, March 14, both groups will travel to Belleville High School to perform their concert for a panel of clinicians.
Good luck to both orchestras next week!
Please look at the Important Dates section in preparation for a busy next 2 weeks at Emerson. There are also many great opportunities for your students to participate and fuel their passions.
With Eagle Pride,
Bruce Rivera
Principal
March 2024
3/10/24 - Sunday DAYLIGHT Savings Time
3/11/24 - Monday PTSA Meeting
3/12/24 - Tuesday - Spring Flower Sale ENDS
3/12/24 - Tuesday - Combined FMS & EMS Orchestra Concert @ EMS
3/13/24 - Wednesday - Incoming 7th Grade Preview Night
3/13/24 - Wednesday - LPS Job Fair 9 - 12pm.
3/20/24 - Wednesday - Band-O-Rama @ FHS
3/20/24 - Wednesday - Common Summative Assessments (CSAs) English/Science and electives
3/21/24 - Thursday - Common Summative Assessments (CSAs) Math/Social Studies and electives
3/22/24 - Friday - 3rd Card Marking ENDS
3/22/24 - Friday - First Robotics Competition @ CHS
3/23/24 - Saturday - Emerson Spirit Wear Store Closes
3/25/24 - 3/29/24 - SPRING RECESS No School
COMING UP IN APRIL...
4/08/24 - Monday - NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day
4/10/24 - Wednesday - 8th Grade ONLY - PSAT 8 - 8:00 - 11:10 am.
4/12/24 - Friday - Carnival Circus @ Holmes Middle School 7-9pm
UPDATED QUICK LINKS
LPS Foundation - Sub Your Favorite Staffer
Sub Your Favorite Staffer contest is back!
Everyone knows that we absolutely LOVE our LPS Education Foundation and all of the wonderful support it provides to our students, staff and schools. That’s why we are happy to announce the return of the ever-popular Sub Your Favorite Staffer fundraiser for the Foundation!
Members of the district’s Cabinet team (department directors) along with Superintendent Oquist have committed to subbing for a ½ day for a select number of staff members who win a random drawing on March 22!
This is where YOU come in!
You are invited to nominate your favorite staff member to receive a ½ day off, while a member of the district’s Cabinet team, including the Superintendent, fills their role!
Here’s how it works:
Think of a staff member who you believe is most deserving of a free morning or afternoon to themselves.
Purchase a “raffle” ticket for $5 or improve your odds with 5 tickets for $20.
PAY BY CLICKING THIS LINK:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick...
You can purchase multiple tickets for one individual, or individual tickets for one or more staff members.
Designate your staff member (one staffer per form) on the form below, and cross your fingers!
Link to nomination form:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdeaWsG9Cd1aL.../viewform
A random drawing will be held at the end of the day on Friday, March 22 for multiple staff members to receive a ½ day off between now and the end of the school year! All staff members are eligible (except for bus drivers, due to licensing).
ALL proceeds from the raffle will support the Foundation’s 2024-25 Teacher & Support Staff Grant Program.
Many thanks to our Superintendent & Cabinet team for donating their time to support the Foundation.
Sale Timeline:
Sale Start Time: Feb 27, 2024
Online Store Closes: Mar 12, 2024
Order Due On: Mar 14, 2024
Student's of the Month
Congratulations to our student of the month winners.
All of these students are hard workers, have a positive attitude, are respectful, and kind to their peers. Students will be featured on our social media page, and all earned a Menchie’s or Crumble Cookie gift card.
Great job Emerson Eagle Student of the Month Winners, thanks for helping to make Emerson a great place to learn and grow!
Incoming 7th Grade Preview Night 3/13
Welcome future Eagle families!
We are so excited to invite our newest Eagles and their families to attend our Incoming 7th Grade Preview Night held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 6:00 pm. The evening will consist of a presentation in our cafeteria with introductions to key Emerson staff members, and a summary of course offerings, academic programs, and extracurricular activities. Families will also have the opportunity to tour the building.
Students with last names beginning with the letters A-K will start the evening (6pm) in the cafeteria and may tour the building afterward. Students with last names beginning with letters L-Z may tour the building first then meet in the cafeteria at 6:30 for their presentation.
The building will be open to all families until 7:30 pm.
Last Name: A-K
Start in Cafeteria: 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Self Led Building tour: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Last Name: L-Z
Start on Self led Building tour: 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Cafeteria Presentation: 6:30 -7:00 pm
- This is a Team Order. Orders will not go into production until after the deadline date.
- Orders are estimated to deliver 2-3 weeks after the deadline date (pending product availability)
- Orders will be delivered to the Faculty/Coach/Primary Contact in charge of the store or mailed to the address provided (not all stores allow for direct shipping)
- We cannot accept returns or exchanges on screen printed or embroidered apparel.
- Please check your order carefully to ensure the correct sizes and colors are selected. We cannot make changes once the order is submitted.
- All sales are final.
- If needed, we will contact you via email about your order.
Student Athletes of the Week
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR EMERSON TRACK AND FIELD
You must have a physical exam form on file in the athletic office in order to participate. See the section on sport's physicals for more information (Sport's Physicals).
The first day of practice is April 1. A Sign Up Google Form will be emailed to all parents at least two weeks prior to practice for students to sign up.
All practices are Monday -Thursday from 3:00-4:30. Coaches may decide to hold a practice on a Friday.
There will be one boys' team and one girls' team of approximately 50 students each.
All meets start between 3:45-4:00.
You must have rides ready for pick up at 4:30 on practice days and immediately after meets (approx. 6:30). Please be advised that this time is an estimate, times will vary due to traffic, length, location, etc.) Late pick-ups may result in removal from the team.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER TRACK AND FIELD SPIRIT WEAR
SOFTBALL CAMP 3/16/24 @ Stevenson HS
Girls in STEM Opportunity 3/16/24 REGISTRATION IS FILLING UP FAST!!!
LPS Job Fair 3/13/24 (9 - 12pm.)
Carnival Circus Activity Night @ Holmes (4/12) 7-9pm
Tickets will be on sale during lunches April 9, 11 & 12.
No late tickets or tickets at the door will be sold.
Online sales are for Holmes students only.
FREE Program for Families dealing with Addiction - Trinity Health
This is a free education series designed to provide information about addiction, prevention, treatment and recovery.
This program is for anyone impacted by an addiction: Parents with adolescent, high school, young adult or older adult children, teenagers, college students, grandparents, educators, health mental health professionals, law enforcement, business community and civic groups.
Are you coping with one or more of these issues?
- Could my drinking/drug use be an addiction; how do I ask for help?
- Is my loved one an addict; what do I need to know to help?
- Is addiction is disrupting our family, how do I take my life back?
- Am I in trouble at work, school, home because of my substance use?
Topics include:
- Understanding addiction
- Impact of addiction on families
- What prevents people from seeking help
- Current substance abuse trends in our community
- Underage drinking, drug use, vaping issues
- Making informed decisions on health and well-being
- Creating mindfulness to support recovery
- Suicide prevention
- Substance abuse and mental health disorders
- Grief and loss in addiction and recovery
- Relapse prevention
Resources available for treatment
Join us the first three Tuesdays of each month 7-8:30 p.m.
No registration necessary – Attend 1 session, 2 or all 3
Certificate of attendance available
Attend In-Person:
Trinity Health Livonia
36475 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154
South Entrance, main level, Classroom 2
Attend Virtually by Zoom:
- Join the Zoom Session
- Meeting ID: 871 0118 2725
- Passcode: 547567
- Join by Phone: +1 646 931 3860
Attendance Matters
Reporting Absences
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.
Lost and Found Items - ROOM 24.
Emerson Homework Club
EAGLE TIME EXPLAINED
What is Eagle Time?
Throughout the year, we'll use this time to provide interventions and extensions to ensure students are learning, to have school-wide Google Meets and assemblies, to provide time for our Student Congress and other groups to meet, etc.
Best Way to Contact Us
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
- Mr. Fink (lfink@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)
Emerson Middle School
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