Dear Emerson Families,

Due to the congestion at dismissal time, between Emerson and Jefferson, we are kindly requesting that families please not use the Greendale Ave. side to pick up students. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

All the Best,

Tessa

Next Week

January 30th - Emerson Wrestling VS. Sundling

February 1st - Emerson Wrestling @ Wilmette

February 1st - Emerson Orchestra Progress Concert @ Maine South

Mark your calendars! Here are important dates regarding registration for the 2024-2025 school year.

• January 16th, 2024 - Registration begins for ALL District 64 students. (This includes *Preschool and Kindergarten)
• March 22nd, 2024 - Registration closes

*Parents that are registering their child for preschool for the 2024-2025 school year, will not be invoiced for tuition and fees at this time. For a listing of approved fees for the 24-25 school year, CLICK HERE.

More information will continue to be communicated to families. Plus, all important info will be posted on our Registration Page as well.

While it may be hard to believe as we are watching snow and temperatures fall, 8th Grade Promotion will be upon us before we know it. Promotion is currently planned for June 5th from 6-7:30 in the Maine East High School Auditorium. More detailed information will be forthcoming in the next few months.

Emerson provides Promotion Gowns for all 8th graders for the ceremony. We do need to gather a bit of information to make this evening a success. Please FOLLOW THIS LINK and answer the questions on the Google Form regarding promotion gowns. Here you will also need to confirm a few more details regarding your student's information. If you have any questions, please call the main office at 847-318-8110.

As a reminder, students wishing to enter school early during the week should have a pass from either a parent or the teacher that they are expected to go see. Doors to the school open at 7:55am. Students are allowed in early on days when the weather is extreme, but please remind them to dress for the weather. You can find student entry passes at this link to print at home. Thank you for your assistance!

Uncle Pete’s Lunches is back! Emerson students, families, and staff have the opportunity to participate in a special schoolwide service project. Uncle Pete’s Lunches' goal is to provide sack lunches to people in need throughout the Chicagoland area. We are asking you to please participate by making one, or as many lunches as you would like. Our goal is to reach 500!

In homeroom on Friday, February 2nd, students will receive a brown bag that can be filled with lunch for a person in need.

On Tuesday, February 6th, lunches will be collected at Emerson starting at 7:30 AM as students enter the building. The lunches will be boxed and driven by Uncle Pete’s volunteers to different locations and handed out to people in need of a meal.

Please include all of the following items in the paper bag:

• 2 meat sandwiches on white or wheat bread (NO condiments or cheese)

• 2 hard-boiled eggs in SHELLS

• 1 piece of fruit (NO bananas)

• 1 SMALL bag of chips

• 2-3 cookies, a small bag of cookies, or a small candy bar

• 1 SMALL 8oz water or juice box

• 1 paper napkin

Thank you for participating in this important service project!

Please see attached flyer. Questions? Contact Ms. Brophy (ebrophy@d64.org)

Registration information for Worlds of Wonder 2024:

• Registration will open at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024.
• WOW registration will close on Monday, June 3rd, 2024.

More information about enrollment fees, schedules for the sessions, and course descriptions will be shared soon. Plus, any time information is shared, it will also be posted to the Worlds of Wonder page.

Is your student an aspiring author? Here's a chance to let their creativity shine! The Young Authors Contest is a districtwide program for students interested in writing and publishing their work for others to read. It is running now through March 1st. Please see the guidelines for details and contact Mrs. Prokos with any questions.

Congratulations to our Eagles that participated in the spelling bee! Ethan T. from homeroom 220 took 3rd place followed by 9 rounds back and forth between Hafsa H. from homeroom 111 and John H. from homeroom 220. Ultimately, John took first place by correctly spelling “Popocateptl” (pow·puh·ka·tuh·peh·tl) in the one word round. Thank you to everyone that participated. Our Emerson winners move on to the district competition in early February.

On Wednesday, February 21, our 8th grade students will be taking the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). The purpose of the IYS is to better understand youth attitudes and behaviors that can impact student problems and academic success. It will ask about topics including nutrition, physical activity, bullying, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. Students will be asked to complete a survey (with no names or identification numbers) that will be confidentially administered during one class period. The survey is completely voluntary and privacy will be strictly protected.

The Illinois Youth Survey will provide us with a local report of the combined student results which will help to determine which programs may be needed to keep students safe and healthy. The IYS is funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services and is coordinated by the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois. For more information, please visit the Illinois Youth Survey website at http://iys.cprd.illinois.edu.

The links below provide a notification form officially informing you that the survey is being conducted at our school. This form will allow you to exclude your child from participation and only needs to be returned if you do not want your child to participate.

IYS Parent Notification Letter 2024

8th Grade Parents and future Maine South parents, while High School is an exciting time for your child, it can sometimes feel like a time of disconnection as a parent. MSPSC is a great way to meet new contacts at high school and have some facetime with counselors and administration .

HISTORY -The MSPSC, a non-profit 501-c3 organization, is a great club open to ALL parents that benefits ALL Maine South students with the purpose of connecting, educating, and helping parents navigate through the stages of Maine South AND awarding scholarships to graduating seniors. Students are evaluated on their involvement in the community, clubs, sports, employment, etc., and not solely on grades

Throughout the club’s history, MSPSC has touched the lives of over 1,600 seniors. Last year, 40 students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship to help with their educational expenses! We could not have had that success without the support of our parent members!

We are looking for new volunteers to help run a fundraiser and choose scholarship applicants. Please reach out to Rebecca Heneghan if you would like to learn more about this opportunity to get involved at Maine South.

D64's first Parent U of the new year is coming soon, and it will cover safety in schools and at home. Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins will provide an update on the state of safety in our schools, including facility issues, protocols, and future improvements. There will also be a presentation from Be SMART on the importance of gun safety. Information on Be SMART can be found at BeSMARTforkids.org.

The presentations on these important topics will take place at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 24th, in the Hendee Rooms (8200 Greendale Avenue, Niles, IL). Please RSVP if you plan on attending.

Here is this week's Vocal Music Notes newsletter. Have a good Friday and wonderful weekend!

Emerson and Lincoln PTOs are hosting a joint fundraiser at the Oakton Ice Irena at 2800 Oakton Street in Park Ridge before it closes soon for renovations. Both Emerson and Lincoln Middle School students are welcome to attend this private event (closed to the public) on Sunday February 4th from 6:30-8:00pm, and may bring any family and friends.

All skaters must purchase a $15 ticket in advance at the Emerson PTO website (link below). Ice skate rentals will be available for an additional $2 via credit or debit card at the rink, and concessions will be available for cash. This should be a fun event but a limited amount of tickets are available so act fast!

https://emersonmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/270232

Lakeview Bus Lines is actively hiring school bus drivers for their Niles facility. Experience is not needed for this position, their team of trainers will teach and train you to be a licensed and certified School Bus Driver.

Perks

• Starting pay $35/hr
• Healthcare benefits for full-time employees
• Paid vacation
• Flexible work schedules

Apply online at sunrisebus.com or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Call to schedule an interview at 630-442-1004.

Email: em-office@d64.org
Website: https://www.d64.org/ems
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: 847-318-8110