Emerson Update 03/07/25

Dear Emerson Families,

A quick reminder that Daylight Savings Time begins this weekend! Please remember to "spring forward" and set your clocks ahead one hour. We know our students may not be thrilled about losing an hour of sleep, but we can look forward to enjoying an extra hour of daylight after school. And speaking of sunshine, we hear temperatures will be nearing 60 degrees next week - how exciting!

This week, our counselors met with our current 7th graders to explain the course selection process for next year. Please take some time to discuss these important choices with your student, as selections are due on March 14th.

We also want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who participated in parent-teacher conferences this week. We truly value our partnership with you, and appreciate your dedication to our students' success. It truly takes a village!

With Eagle Pride,

Bruce Rivera

March 2025

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)

03/15/25 - Saturday - FHS Marching Band Fundraiser - Hockey Night

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

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

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

03/19/25 - Wednesday - CSAs by Subject (ELA, Science, WL)

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

03/20/25 - Thursday - CSA's by Subject (Math, SS, Foods)

03/20/25 - Thursday - Choir Coffee House

SPRING BREAK

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

03/31/25 - Monday - Book Blast (Science classes)

April 2025

04/01/25 - Tuesday - Book Blast (Science classes)

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 continues.

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

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR TRACK AND FIELD

It will close on Monday, March 17. NO LATE SIGN UPS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:00-4:30. Meets will end at approximately 6:30.

Mr. Colling will be doing a grade check on March 17.

• Any student with two E's will not be able to participate in track and field.
• Any student with one E AND the remaining grades are below a 2.0 GPA, will not be able to participate in track and field.

Due to the high number of students that participate in track and field, we DO NOT tolerate inappropriate behavior. Any student suspended on or after March 3, will not be able to participate in track and field.

Need more information? Click the link below.

Emerson Track and Field

The Franklin Marching Patriots will perform the national anthem at the USA Hockey Arena on Saturday, March 15th. Spectators who purchase tickets in advance will help raise money for Franklin Bands-- and enjoy a great night of hockey!

In honor of March is Reading Month, the student Library Crew decided to make Eagle Time in the library a Relaxation and Read time! With dim lights and low music, students are able to bring what they want to make their time cozy (blanket, a stuffed animal etc). We are also collecting books for our Book Blast which will occur right after Spring Break!

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.

If you were not able to attend the LPS Social/ Emotional Support and Safety Parent Fair we have you covered! Below you will find the information that was presented and vendors that were in attendance.

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