Emerson Update 09/06/24
Principal's Corner
Dear Emerson Middle School Families,
We wanted to express our sincere gratitude to all of you who attended our Open House. Your presence was invaluable as we continue to partner with you and welcome you into the Emerson community. This evening also provided an opportunity to meet your child's classroom teacher.
A special thank you to our PTSA for providing the delicious cake and brownies that made the evening even more enjoyable. We also appreciate the valuable resources and information shared by the representatives from Save Our Youth. If your family is in need of assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We have a wealth of resources available and can help guide you through the process.
As we enter week three, we're excited to see your children thriving in their new environment. Next week will mark our first full week of classes, and we'll continue with our iReady testing moving into their ELA classes.
We hope you all have a wonderful and restful weekend.
With Eagle pride,
Bruce Rivera
September 2024
9/6/24 - Friday -Picture Day
9/7/24 - Saturday - Emerson Spirit Wear Stores Closes
9/9/24 - Monday - ELA iReady testing begins (ELA Classes)
9/11/24 - Wednesday - Cross Country Meet @ Holmes 4pm
9/13/24 - Friday - 7th Grade Welcome Activity 3:00 - 4:30pm
9/16/24 - Monday - Volleyball Game @ Emerson
QUICK LINKS
September Calendar
7th Grade Welcome Activity 9/13 (3:00-4:30)
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
Emerson Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
- This has been updated for the 2024-20254 school year.
- It can be accessed HERE.
- 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.
A few key things to note:
Individualized Health Care Plans DUE
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
Immunization Records Stay Up to Date
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.
- https://emersonmiddleschool24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
- 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.
LMC Needs Volunteers
Volunteering at the Emerson Library
Volunteers are greatly appreciated at the Emerson Library and help with a variety of tasks - including shelving books and preparing new books for circulation. Fill out this form if you are interested in volunteering at the Emerson Library!
Please review our Volunteer Expectations here: https://emerson.livoniapublicschools.org/parents/volunteer-expectations
ORDER YOUR MUMKINS & MUMSTERS TODAY SALE Ends 9/18 - Pick up at Cooper 10/2
Student Schedules and Locker Combinations
Student schedules and locker combinations are now available on Parent and Student Connect.
In order to see a student's locker combination, you must click the "Enrollment" section and click on the lock icon. Look for the pop up window with the combination.
Starting on Tuesday, we will have only 3 lunch periods (A, B or C) each day. A student's lunch is assigned by their 4th hour teacher. There will be an A,B or C next to their 4th hour teacher's room number.
EX: 4C means Room 4 and C lunch.
Unless there is a mistake on a student's schedule (e.g., two math classes, a period without an assigned course, etc.), we are NOT changing students' schedules at this time.
If there is a mistake, students should sign up to see their counselors, and they will call them down once school has started.
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!
Tour de Livonia - 9/9
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.
Coding Cohorts 9/21/24
- 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!
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.
Emerson Homework Club - Begins 9/16
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
- 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)
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