Wednesday Whistle
Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (February 7, 2024)
We survived the rain and our Eagles persevered though all the water. They continue to learn so much. Friday, Feb. 9th is our 100th day of school. Students can wear bright colors to show that they are 100 days brighter, or a football jersey to show that they tackled 100 days. Although the month of February is short, we celebrate Black History Month, the Lunar New Year, and kindness. We have included a Feel Good February Calendar for you to enjoy this month.
With respect and admiration,
Mrs. Dominguez, Principal
Please see the attached link for construction updates at Emerson: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14tsaZJ8ZrYSeStAyAjk9JASyOcbpMcyG/view?usp=sharing
Dates to Remember
Feb. 9th Achievement Reports in ParentVue
Feb. 9th 100th Day of School
Feb. 10th Sweetheart Dance - Save the Date! (see below for more info)
Feb. 12th No School - Lincoln's Birthday
Feb. 13th Instrumental Performance (Information Coming)
Feb. 14th 4th & 5th Grade to the Long Beach Symphony
Feb. 16th 5th Grade to CSULB For College Promise
Feb. 16th Kindness Read A-thon kick-off
Feb. 19th No School - Presidents Day/Washington's Birthday
Feb. 20th PTA Association Meeting
Feb. 21st. School Site Council Meeting
REPORT CHILD'S ABSENCE ONLINE!
Emerson Uniform Policy
Pet Reminder
- 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.
An important message from Elisa, your VP of Activities:
We are so excited to see you, and hopefully your family and friends, all dressed up this Saturday for our annual Sweetheart Dance at Newcomb Academy! Thankfully, the rain should be all cleared. Teachers are welcome as PTA's special guests, so no tickets are necessary. Please get your kids hyped that we will have a Boba bar, also serving hot cocoa and coffee, and a mini pancake bar with sweet toppings for them to enjoy!!! (Note: these vendors prefer cash). Please purchase your tickets ASAP so PTA knows how much complimentary dessert and punch to buy, and we still need a lot more volunteers to sign up to work the event (only a half-hour time slot!). Carefully read the flyer for parking details and for the ticket sales/volunteer sign up links. Tickets are sold online only, and are required for entry. Sales will remain open up until the time of our event! No tickets required for children under age 3.
SWEETHEART DANCE
Saturday, Feb 10, 2024, 04:30 PM
Newcomb Academy, 3351 Val Verde Avenue, Long Beach, CA, 90808
Bell Schedule
~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
School Wellness & Prevention Lessons
Ms. Lang our school counselor will facilitate these lessons and send communications prior to the start of the lessons.
IMPORTANT: Update Your Contact & Emergency Information
Health & Safety Protocols
• Masks will be optional for students and staff.
• Surfaces will be sanitized and cleaned as much as possible.
Please CLICK HERE for the LBUSD's most recent Corona Virus Resources and Information.
Please monitor your child for illness and remember to stay home and test if you are ill.