

Wednesday Whistle
Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (February 26,2025)
A Message From the Principal
Good Afternoon, Emerson Families,
March is just around the corner, bringing exciting learning opportunities and school-wide events! Momentous March is a time for growth, achievement, and community connection. We encourage you to stay engaged, support our students, and celebrate their hard work.
Let’s make it a great month together!
With Appreciation,
Dr. Dominguez
Dates to Remember
Mar. 3-7 Book Fair/Read Across America Week (Details on Momentus March Calendar)
Mar. 6th Spring Picture Day
Mar. 14th 4th Grade: Walk Through California
Mar. 14th Family Night Out: Chuck E. Cheese
Mar. 17th-21st "Leave a Book, Take a Book" (Details Below)
Mar. 21st 5th Grade Promotional Pictures
Apr. 1-2 Parent Conference (Select Students)
Apr. 11th No School: Admissions Day
Apr. 14-18 Spring Break
Reminder
Please Read-Safety Concerns: Pick up/Drop off
District Honor Choir
Congratulations to Karlin, Ian, Anya and Lilly for representing Emerson in the LBUSD District Honor Choir. We know your voices will soar.
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.
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 the flyer below to see opportunities for 3x points!
During the month of February, our school can earn 3x points for the retailers detailed below at each of the named stores on the flyer.
If you, or someone you know, will be signing up to participate in the Lakewood Run happening on March 1st, our site can earn 2,500 bonus points for each person registered if you submit the receipt before March 1st. Donating blood? Ask to scan the QR code for School Cents, and our site can also earn 2,500 bonus points for each person donating.
Receipts can be brought to the office, or uploaded on your own - whichever is easiest! A drop box has been placed on the front counter, and a mailbox has now been added next to the Main Office door in the hallway to make dropping off receipts even easier.
We're slowing moving up! This month we moved down to 21st place in the contest, but there's still time to help us move back to the top 10 before the contest ends! Let us know if there are any questions. Don't wait, upload your receipts today, or turn them into the office and we can do it for you.
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
We're up to 19th place 😁 - There's still time to get us back to the top 10!
Click the button above, or the photo below, for the E-Waste Recycling form needed to give Emerson credit for your device. Forms are also available in the Main Office between 8:30am-4:00pm.
Spring Picture Day - March 6th
Spring picture day will happen on Thursday, March 6th between 9am-12pm. Class pictures for ALL classes will be taken at the same time their class is scheduled to go to the auditorium. There will not be any make-up pictures taken, so please plan accordingly to have your student here during those times.
5th Grade Families - Please check your emails for an important message that was sent out about the Promotional pictures happening later in March.
5th Grade students will be receiving a free yearbook, so there's no reason to purchase one. If you have already purchased a yearbook for your 5th Grade student, please email President@EmersonPTA.com for a refund.
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
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.