Dear Emerson Families,
As the holiday season approaches, we're thrilled to share the exciting happenings at Emerson Middle School!
Basketball Buzz:
Our boys' basketball team continues to impress with their dedication and skill. We're so proud of their recent victory against Frost Middle School in a double overtime win! Let's show our support by cheering them on at their upcoming games.
Fine Arts:
Get ready to be dazzled by our talented students at the "Jingle Jury" holiday concert on December 6th at 7 PM at Franklin High School PAC. It's a night of festive music and holiday cheer that you won't want to miss! We also have an Orchestra concert coming up on the 10th and a Band concert coming up the 17th.
Common Summative Assessments (CSAs):
Please mark your calendars for the CSAs on December 19th and 20th. Remember, these are half-days with dismissal at 11:10 AM. Let's work together to ensure our students are well-prepared for these important assessments.
Winter is Coming: A Friendly Reminder
As the weather turns colder, let's make sure our students stay warm and safe.
Building Times:
- Early Bird Arrival: The building will open at 7:30 AM.
- Morning Routine: Students arriving before 7:30 AM will wait outside. Once the building opens, they'll head to the cafeteria until 7:50 AM when they can go to their lockers.
- Afternoon Dismissal: All students should be picked up or leave the building by 3:00 PM unless they’re participating in a supervised activity.
Dressing for the Weather: Please ensure your child is dressed warmly for the outdoor wait times.
Let’s work together to keep our students comfortable and safe during these colder months.
December is shaping up to be a magical month filled with holiday spirit and academic excellence. Thank you for your continued support in making Emerson a wonderful place to learn and grow.
With Eagle Pride,
Bruce Rivera
COMMON SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (10%)
What are Common Summative Assessments (CSA) and what is their purpose?
Common Summative Assessments are a common measure of the agreed upon learning goals or Priority Standards for a course. The assessment results show what students know, and how well they know, the skills and standards that were taught that quarter.
Who chose the Priority Standards?
Teaching staff from each grade level and course have met to determine what State Standards they are going to teach each quarter. Knowing that not all standards can be assessed, district teams of teachers chose the most important standards for the quarterly assessments based on two criteria: attainment of the big ideas of that course and preparation for the next grade or course.
Who wrote the assessments?
Livonia teachers write the assessments utilizing their curriculum resources and materials, AP assessment questions, and State Standard aligned questions. The common assessments help us to ensure all students are aiming for the same targets/standards/skills in the same time frame.
How much of my student’s grade is based on these assessments?
Middle School Courses: District CSAs will account for 10% of the overall grade for each marking period.
Emerson Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
- This has been updated for the 2024-20254 school year.
- It can be accessed HERE.
- 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.
A few key things to note:
Emerson Middle School
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