Wednesday Whistle

Welcome Back from Spring Break!

We hope you had a restful and joyful Spring Break! As we return to school, we’re excited to dive into a busy and productive final stretch of the year. Our 3rd–5th grade students will begin SBAC testing soon. Please help your child do their best by ensuring they get plenty of rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time each day. We also have some wonderful events coming up, including Family Science Night, spring field trips, and our School Cents fundraiser is ending. Keep an eye on our weekly updates so you don’t miss out!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

With Appreciation,

Dr. Dominguez

Apr. 24th 2nd Grade Field Trip to LA Natural History Museum

Apr. 25th Kinder "Three Piggy Opera" play at 9:30am

Apr.25th Spirit Wear Sales

Apr. 26th FNO Cali Fish Grill

Apr. 29th PTA Association Mtg.

Apr.28th-May 30th SBAC Testing Grades (See Schedule Below)

May 1 Family Science Night

May 5th-9th Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

May 20th Minimum Day Dismissal 2:00pm

May 20th Emerson Open House 5:30-7:00pm

Dear Parents/Guardians of 3rd-5th Emerson Eagles,

As we approach state testing, we want to thank you for your support in helping your child feel prepared and confident. Your role is crucial in ensuring they have a positive testing experience. Here are a few ways you can help:

✔️ Ensure Rest & Nutrition – A good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast can make a big difference in focus and performance.
✔️ Encourage a Positive Mindset – Remind your child that effort matters more than perfection. Encouragement goes a long way!
✔️ Be on Time – Arriving at school on time helps them start the day stress-free.
✔️ Minimize Stress – Avoid scheduling appointments or late-night activities during testing

Most importantly, reassure your child that they are prepared and that this is just an opportunity to show what they know. Thank you for being our partners in their success!

Dear Families,

Students are more than welcome to ride their bikes or scooters to school! It’s a great way to stay active and enjoy the fresh air. However, we want to ensure everyone stays safe, so here are a few important reminders:

✔️ Walk your bike or scooter when entering and leaving campus.
✔️ Park bikes and scooters at the bike racks located at our front entrance on Josie Ave.
✔️ Remember to wear a helmet and follow all traffic safety rules.

Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe and welcoming place for everyone! 🚴‍♂️💙

Safety concern: Student should never be crossing the street outside of the crosswalk, through other cars, in the middle of the street. Please don't ask your students to run across, through cars, as this is extremely unsafe. Near the gate on Willow, more parents are driving the wrong way on the one way street off of Willow, please adhere to all parking and directional signs at all times. Cars that are being left unattended in the middle of the street can cause traffic to back up and possible accidents. 🛑Please do not park in the bus loading zone or in red zone, or turn your hazards on and leave your car double parked and unattended with/without other children inside. Safety is our utmost concern, and we thank you in advance for making sure we keep everyone safe and ticket free. Our school neighbors have kindly asked that we remind parents to NOT block their driveways when dropping off and picking up, OR, leave any children in their cars unattended while walking to drop off other siblings to the school campus.

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.

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 here for official rules

These are the last few weeks to earn more points! Bring your receipts for any purchases made at any of the malls listed below to help us earn more during this fundraiser. This is the easiest fundraiser all year, because we can earn points for things you are buying already, we only need your receipts!

This is our last opportunity to earn points and increase our chances of earning more before the contest ends on April 30th!

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 are in the planning stages for the 2025-2026 school year and, of course, we want all current Emerson families to continue next year; however, we know that sometimes there are circumstances that will take you away. Each year we have more students applying to our school than we can accommodate, and we have wait lists at each grade level. Therefore, we would like to know if your child will be returning next year. Please complete the form and submit by May 2.

Please note that this is not an official document. If your child will not be returning to Emerson, please make sure to complete the withdrawal paperwork.

Hello Families,

Coming home to you soon is your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser catalog - featuring their own name and art on the cover, WITH FREE STICKERS OF THEIR ART!

Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like! Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order! NEW - *Ship to Home FREE. (*Customer pays a small processing fee at checkout and order ships to home.)

Order by: 5/2/2025

Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!

If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online .

Thank you for supporting our school!

Sheri Akin

Square 1 Art fundraiser coordinator

Emerson Parkside Academy PTA

square1art.com/shop

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https://atthatoneshop.printavo.com/merch/emerson-pta/products/aloha-emerson

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.

In accordance with Board Policies 5145.7 (Sexual Harassment), 5145.9 (Hate-Motivated Behaviors), 5131.2 (Bullying Prevention), and 5142.52 (Suicide Prevention), students will review key procedures and processes to support a safe and welcoming environment. For additional information regarding these requirements, parents/guardians/caretakers can consult pp. 29-32 of the https://www.lbschools.net/Asset/files/District/Guidelines/Guidelines-EN.pdf

Ms. Williams our school counselor will facilitate these lessons and send communications prior to the start of the lessons.

We need to know how to reach you! Please make sure you provide the most accurate information to receive texts, e-mails or phone calls, and in case of an emergency. Parents are now required to verify or update their information, including emergency contacts, online in their ParentVue account. We will no longer send home emergency cards. Please see the video below on how to update your information.

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.