Wednesday Whistle
Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Nov. 20, 2024)
A Message from the Principal
At this month's spirit assembly, our counselor, Ms. Williams, announced that 220 students had perfect attendance, and as a school, we have a 96.15% attendance rate for the month of November. That is amazing! We hope to keep this momentum of attending school, especially as we enter the last couple of days before the holiday. School Cents has some holiday bonuses that started November 16th that will run through January 15th. See the updated information below for more details about ways you can help support Emerson while also doing your seasonal shopping. Please remember to also check out the PTA News for all of the many great ways to have fun and support Emerson.
Wishing you all a wonderful fall break.
With respect and admiration,
Dr. Dominguez, Principal
Dates to Remember
Nov. 16th-Jan. 15th (2x and 5x) School Cents Receipt Bonuses
Nov. 21st Hof's Hut Family Night Out
Nov. 25th-29th Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 2nd Apex Fundraiser Begins
Dec. 11th Winter Chorus Concert
Dec. 20th Minimum Day (2pm Dismissal)
Dec. 23rd-Jan. 3rd Winter Break
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.
Please Read-Safety Concerns: Pick up/Drop off
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 5x points! Double points for ALL receipts being turned in between Nov. 16 through Jan. 15, and 5x points for the retailers detailed below at each of the named stores on the flyer. Getting pictures taken with Santa? Buy a photo and earn 5x the points for Emerson. Want to donate toys? You can go to the Los Cerritos Center on Dec. 6 to donate, or to the Lakewood Center on Dec. 13th to donate (see below for details). Additionally, any receipts showing a donation of $10 or more to Project Shepard will earn Emerson an extra 1000 points per person, per center.
Receipts can be brought to the office, or uploaded on your own - whichever is easiest! A mailbox has now been added next to the Main Office door in the hallway to make dropping off receipts even easier.
We've moved down to 15th place in the contest, but you can help us move back to the top 10 this Holiday season! Let us know if there are any questions.
Thank you in advance for all of your support!
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.