Please continue to encourage them as testing continues next week as well.

It's that time of year when we have a call for nominations for our School Site Council. Please see the information below, and if you are interested, please complete the Google form. We also look forward to seeing you at Open House on May 23rd.

With respect and admiration,

Mrs. Dominguez, Principal

Sdominguez@lbschools.net

Please see the attached link for construction updates at Emerson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tsaZJ8ZrYSeStAyAjk9JASyOcbpMcyG/view?usp=sharing

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5:30pm-7:00 pm

Come and see all of the great things happening at Emerson.

May 17th 5th Grade Growth & Development via Zoom at 5:30pm

May 23rd Open House 5:30-7:00pm

May 27th No School Memorial Day

May 28th-June 7th APEX Fundraiser & Fun Run

May 31st Kindergarten Play - Piggy Opera

June 5th Recorder Concert (3rd & 4th Grade only - see flyer for details)

June 7th End of Year Bash 5:30pm-7:00pm

June 12th 5th grade promotion 9:30am

June 12th Kindergarten promotion 2:00pm

June 13th 5th Grade Field Day

June 13th Last Day of School Minimum Day 2:00pm NO After School Supervision

There is a feature allowing you to report your child's absence online, to make it easier and more convenient for our Emerson families. Additionally, you can even upload Dr. notes, Dentist or Orthodontist notes, or anything else needed to clear your child's absence. Please note that it may take up to 48 hours for the absence to show its been cleared. Please expect to receive a phone call even after the absence has been reported.

All students are required to wear a uniform at Emerson. Our uniform consists of red, white, or navy blue collared shirts or blouses, school spirit t-shirts, and navy blue or khaki shorts, skirts, and jumpers. Hats may be worn for sun protection outdoors. Hats should be Emerson hats or solid navy blue or red. Shoes must have closed toes and heels and should be suitable for physical education and play. No flip flops, sandals, or crocs. A more detailed description of the dress code can be found on our school website.

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.

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.

TK/Kinder Families - Students being dropped off in the morning before the classroom opens must be accompanied by an adult. Older students on campus cannot be the ones responsible for walking the student to class, or taking them to breakfast. Our TK/Kinder yard is open with site supervision every day before school starting at 8:30am if an adult is not able to stay with them until the bell rings. These students must remain in the yard with our staff, so if they need to eat, an adult must stay to walk with and sit with them while they eat, and then bring them back to the yard after they are done.

We understand that there are times when it is raining, that it is more convenient to send your TK or Kinder student with the their older sibling, however, due to the young age of our TK/Kinder students, we require them to be with an adult at all times before/after school if they are not being supervised in our TK or Kinder yard by Emerson staff members.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

📣 Have you heard?!? We’re launching our Apex Fun Run fundraiser and leadership program on Tuesday, May 28th!! 📣

Apex is a local company that provides an exciting 2-week program where students will learn about important leadership habits and positive character traits. Then the program wraps up with a celebratory, high energy fitness event: The Apex Fun Run - It’s going to be a BLAST!!

The funds raised from this event will go towards 💙 Science Program, Field Trips, and School Events 💙.

Be on the lookout for more information about the Apex program and ways to support our school over the coming weeks.

#ApexPower #BuildingLeaders

The 5th Grade class needs your help!

It is an Emerson tradition that 4th Grade families assist the 5th Grade families with Promotion Day activities so that 5th Grade parents can be with their students before and after the promotion ceremony. This also gives 4th Grade families a chance to see what promotion day is like. We need people to set up/tear down chairs, balloons, and decorations on both the lawn and the stage. We also need help with handing out programs and checking people in. Please consider volunteering with the promotion ceremony, and if you are able to, please use the Sign Up Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040C4EA8AA28A7FF2-49631968-5thgrade

The entire 5th Grade appreciates your help! Thank you!

The great news is that all of our PTA positions of Treasurer, Vice President, Membership, and Activities have been filled for the '24-'25 school year! However, Emerson still needs one very important role filled in order to continue raising funds and hosting fun family events: the VP of Fundraising. (see below for more info)

Congratulations Charlie!! T-Shirt Sales for this years design will be announced after Spring Break, and will only be available for sale during a limited time. Please check back for details!

Fund Photos: Spring dates and locations available for your convenience. Perfect for Mother's Day! Sessions are $50 and include 2 digital images. $50 goes back to Emerson for every session booked.

~REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2023/24~

**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

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. Lang 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 visit the website for instructions on how to update your information.