Emerson Update 02/28/25

Dear Emerson Families,

As we bid farewell to February and welcome the promise of spring, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the many wonderful things happening within our school community.

Our wrestling team concluded their season with a thrilling showing at the City Meet! We are incredibly proud of their dedication, sportsmanship, and the exciting matches they delivered. Congratulations to all our wrestlers and coaches for a fantastic season!

This week, we kicked off our annual flower fundraiser! This is a wonderful opportunity to brighten your homes and gardens while supporting our school. We encourage everyone to take advantage of the beautiful selection available.

We deeply value our partnership with you, our Emerson families. Next Tuesday, we will be hosting our Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences virtually from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a crucial opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress. Please remember that sign-ups are closing soon, so be sure to secure your time slot if you haven’t already.

Looking ahead to next week, our counseling department will begin the important process of 8th-grade course selection with our 7th-grade students. This is a significant step in their academic journey, and our counselors are committed to providing guidance and support as they make their choices.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We are truly fortunate to have such a dedicated and involved community.

With Eagle Pride,

Bruce Rivera

March 2025

03/03/25 - Monday - Basketball Game @ Emerson

03/04/25 - Tuesday - VIRTUAL Parent Teacher Conferences (4pm - 7pm)

03/05/25 - Wednesday - Basketball Game AWAY

03/06/25 - Thursday - 7th to 8th grade Scheduling Starts (Classroom visit)

03/09/25 - DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGE (Spring Forward)

03/10/25 - Monday - PTSA Meeting 5:30 LMC

03/12/25 - Wednesday - MMEA Band Clinic in Belleville with Frost MS

03/12/25 - Wednesday - Incoming 7th Grade Preview Night @ Emerson 6pm

03/14/25 - Friday - PBIS Field Trip to FHS (Adams Family Play)

03/17/25 - Monday - PTSA Skate Night @ Riverside (St. Patty's Day)

03/17/25 - Monday - Spirit Day - WEAR GREEN!!!

03/18/25 - Tuesday - Band-O-Rama @ FHS

03/20/25 - Thursday - First Day of Spring

03/20/25 - Thursday - Choir Coffee House

SPRING BREAK

03/24/25 - 03/28/25 - SPRING BREAK RECESS NO SCHOOL

April 2025

04/03/25 - Thursday - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day

04/09/25 - Wednesday - 1/2 Day for 8th Grade ONLY - PSAT Testing Day (11:10 Dismissal)

04/15/25 - Tuesday - MSTEP Testing Begins

04/18/25 - Friday - NO SCHOOL - Good Friday Observance

• 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

Thank you for your support

The PTSA

Our annual Spring flower sale begins Tuesday.

Sale Starts: 2/25/25

Ends: 3/12/25

Delivery Date: 5/19 @ Cooper Upper Elementary

Monday March 17th will be our final skate night of the year

Wear your lucky green!

Get your Pre-Sale tickets HERE: [https://emslivonia.givebacks.com/store](https://emslivonia.givebacks.com/store...)

Pre-Sale closes Saturday 3/15 at midnight

Thank you to everyone who provided funds for their students to purchase items - all purchases help support our library.

Thank you to an AMAZING Library Crew who did a fabulous job decorating, setting up, running the fair and taking down the fair.

You can still shop online through March 5th!

The Emerson Library accepts donations of new and used books, games, legos, puzzles, craft supplies (including new and used greeting cards), leftover decorating items such as streamers and balloons, and items that could be used as student prizes and giveaways (students loved the beanie babies that were donated this year!). We also would accept individually wrapped snacks for book discussions.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the holy month of Ramadan, we want to ensure that all our students feel supported and comfortable during the school day. We understand that some of our students may be fasting and may prefer an alternative space during lunch or other meal times.

To accommodate their needs, we will be providing a designated space where fasting students can go during these times. This space will be available throughout Ramadan for students who choose to use it. Students will need to sign up in advance.

The sign-up will be located in the cafeteria starting next week.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your support in fostering an inclusive and respectful school environment.

Shannon Matuska

Student Assistance Provider

734-744-2665 ext. 79759

Hello Parents and Students!

The Churchill's Chapter of NHS is hosting a tutoring service for pupils all throughout Livonia. This program will be located at the Carl Sandburg Library on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30, and at the Livonia Civic Center Library on Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30.

Any student from 1st grade to 12th grade can sign up for the program.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE TUTORING!!!

To sign up, please check out our slides; meet our tutors, all capable High Schoolers. This will provide information on our tutors that are able to help. Please take some time reading their description before registering for a viable tutor for you.

Meet the tutors:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IA39fZqNPEIAYdGjeFC_bKTwUdyBNd4qFrRT8v5U20E/edit?usp=sharing

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 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 bags and backpacks in their lockers.
• We do not allow Hats and/or Hoodies to be worn during the school day.

The Livonia Parent Advisory Committee (LPAC) seeks parent representation from each Livonia Special Education Program. Parent representative volunteers have a child/children with a disability(ies). The LPAC also provides advisory input on matters regarding improvement of Special Education services within our school district.

Our Facebook page shares information of interest to our families and students.

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!

Emerson Middle School has several clubs where students can connect with their peers, learn a new skill, or simply hang out with friends. We've had a volleyball club, robotics club, GSA club, walking club, Pokemon club and homework club. We would love to offer something for everyone! Our club list is always growing, and we're always open to new ideas. If your student has a dream club in mind or if you'd like to be an awesome advisor, let us know! Joining a club is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, and have a blast!

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