Wednesday Whistle

Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Sept. 4, 2024)

A Message from the Principal

It's a Great Day to Be an Eagle! It is truly getting warm. We are so thankful to have our updated classrooms with air conditioning. We encourage students still bring plenty of water during our modified recess and lunch where we stay in shaded areas. If you haven't joined the PTA please join. The information is down below.

With respect and admiration,

Dr. Dominguez, Principal

Sdominguez@lbschools.net

Emerson Instagram Page. Click the link to connect

Dates to Remember

Aug 27th - Sept 13th TK/Kinder 2pm Minimum Day Dismissal

Sept. 6th 1st Day Parent Packet Due (see link below)

Sept. 8th PTA Meet & Greet (Flyer Below)

Sept. 9th Family Night Out: The Stand (flyer below)

Sept. 10th Back to School Night (See info below)

Sept. 17th Fall Picture Day

Sept. 17th Minimum Day-2pm Dismissal

Sept. 29th Angels Game Fundraiser (See info Below)

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (For Parents/Caregivers)

Back to School Night is this Tuesday, September 10th, from 5:00-6:30pm.

5:00-5:10 Principal Welcome
Session 1 5:15-5:50pm
Session 2 5:55-6:30pm

1st DAY PARENT PACKET

Welcome Back!! Please complete this Annual Student Verification, along with the 1st day Parent packet, for EACH student separately no later than Friday, September 6th.

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

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.

REPORT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE HERE

Click here to report your child's absence

Welcome to Emerson! - Click the picture below to view the slides

SCHOOL CENTS FUNDRAISER - HAPPENING NOW!!

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 here for official rules

Don't forget to print out the form for any E-Waste being donated so Emerson gets credit! Link is below.

Click here for printable form to take to the E-Waste Recycling event.

PTA Membership Drive

HERE'S THE WINNER OF THE FIRST WEEK OF OUR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE!

Congratulations to our 3rd Grade Classroom winner - Gengler/Solis!

Prizes will be delivered to their classroom on Friday! 🥳

Who will win next week!?!

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

The PTA would like to hear families feedback on how they can better serve Emerson, click the link to submit feedback.

Call for 2024-2025 Yearbook Photos

We want to put your photos in the yearbook! First Day of School, Awards Assemblies, Field Trips, Events, and More! Click on the link to submit your photos on the google drive.

PTA Association Meeting - Sept 24th at 6:30pm

Save the date, and join us for our monthly Association Meeting.

IMPORTANT VIPS INFORMATION AND UPDATES!

WANT TO BE A VIPS?!? - CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON FREE TB TESTING!!

Click HERE for Flyer for information on FREE TB Testing to use for VIPS application processing.

Emerson Art Program - Volunteers Needed!!

Our students love our Art program, and it is 100% volunteer driven. Please consider volunteering throughout the year to keep the program going strong. Questions? Email: sherirhoads@yahoo.com for more info.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!

Email VicePresident@EmersonPTA.com to get started!

FUNDRAISING/FAMILY OUTING INFORMATION

Angels vs Rangers Family Day out - Sept 29th at 12:07pm

Join us for a day of Family Fun at Angel Stadium. Click the flyer to get more information and purchase tickets.

Handel's Family Night Out - Oct 14th

Take the family out to enjoy a sweet treat! Click the flyer for more information.

Fund Photos

Schedule a session to get some photos done for any occasion. Click here to view the flyer.

GOOD THINGS TO COME!

Scholastic Book Fair - This Fall!

Keep an eye out for more info to come!

SPIRIT WEAR

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

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!!!

School Wellness & Prevention Lessons

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.

IMPORTANT: Update Your Contact & Emergency Information

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.

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.