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Message from the Principal
Dear Emerson Families,
Happy New Year! Welcome back from Winter Break and we hope your family is safe and healthy. This month we look forward to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr, his vision, accomplishments, and continuing impact during the January All School Meeting and the On-Campus Student and Staff March. In the weeks ahead, School Staff will teach students about the Civil Rights movement, American History, and current Social Justice advocacy. Monday, January 17, is the MLK Jr Federal Holiday and is a non-school day, during which many families choose to engage in community service projects.
As you know, we are currently experiencing a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases, which is reflected in our local community as well. As happy as we are to be back in person, at least a dozen Emerson families continued to quarantine at home after the break. We are thankful for your participation in the at-home testing program. It did work, as positive cases were identified and sick students were prevented from spreading infection at school. We ask that you continue to keep your child at home if they are sniffling, sneezing, coughing, upset stomach, fever, headache, etc. For a full list of symptoms, identified by the CDC see here: COVID 19 symptom list. Please alert our office staff at Leahlopez@berkeley.net and Covidcases@berkeley.net if your child has tested positive for COVID-19.
As we move into the second half of the school year, we remain dedicated to our Covid Safety Precautions. These include eating outside (as weather permits), washing and sanitizing hands frequently, keeping the windows and doors in the classrooms open (please send students to school in layers of clothing), utilizing air purifiers, grouping students according to class and grade level for contract tracing, and mask-wearing. Consider sending your child to school in an N-95 mask, or a triple layer surgical mask, avoiding cloth masks and “gater style” masks. We will continue to have masks available for students and staff in the main office. Thank you for partnering with us to encourage mask-wearing and handwashing when your child is with you in the community.
For families who have a Kindergarten Student who is enrolling for the 2022- 2023 school year, we invite you to attend the Incoming Kindergarten Night on Tuesday, January 11 at 7 pm. I will join our Kindergarten Teachers, Ms. Bella, Ms. Carter, and Ms. Medina, who will explain the program and answer questions. You can join the Kindergarten Zoom here. Other BUSD Elementary School Information Nights can be found by visiting https://www.berkeleyschools.net/admissions/information-nights/. Due to continuing Covid restrictions, we are not offering on-campus tours this year, but you can check out the Principals’ Virtual Campus Tour Here.
Students who will be transitioning to Middle School in the fall should visit the District Admissions page at https://www.berkeleyschools.net/admissions/enrollment/. The first round of Middle School applications are due between January 4 and February 4, 2022. In addition, the Middle Schools are hosting Informational Zoom sessions on the following dates:
Willard- January 5, 2022 at 7 pm
Longfellow- January 12, 2022 at 7 pm
King- January 19, 2022 at 7 pm.
Middle School Zoom Links can be found at: https://www.berkeleyschools.net/admissions/information-nights/.
As we move into the New Year, let us continue to work together for our continued vision of an excellent and safe educational experience for our students. I am fortunate to serve as your Principal in this strong collaborative effort.
Sincerely,
Jana Holmes
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Check out Mr. Phil’s Retro Emerson Playground Video Here, hosted by Current 5th Grade Students: https://youtu.be/x4aU_Oh9sQw
Upcoming Events and Key Dates
January 10: School Site Council Meeting - 6 pm - Zoom Link
January 17: Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Observed - No School
January 20: Superintendent’s State of the District - Webinar Link
January 31: District Professional Development Day - No School for Students
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Kindergarten Mixed-Media Snow People
Kindergarteners created these snow people over the course of two art classes. They cut out the snow bank and circles then had the option of adding sparkle paint to the snow. The next week we had all kinds of fun choosing buttons, yarn and fabric pieces to give the snow people some personality. I hope they make you smile.
Ms. Ames
Equity Corner ~ Esquina de Equidad
We are incredibly fortunate to offer an Equity Circle this new year, facilitated by Pamela Harrison-Small and generously funded by the Emerson PTA for our entire community— parents, caregivers, and staff. During these 6 sessions, we will engage in real talk about diversity and inclusion, improving student achievement, and increasing engagement (for community of all backgrounds). There is a 10 hour minimum time commitment spread across 6 sessions (2/26, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/29). If you are interested in joining these incredible sessions, please complete this Google Form or email me with any questions at emersonequitypta@gmail.com. -cielo
Somos afortunados en ofrecer un “Equity Circle” este año nuevo, facilita de Pamela Harrison-Small (una experta de educación y equidad) y generosamente financiado de él PTA para toda nuestra comunidad de Emerson— padres, cuidadores, y personal. Durante estas 6 sesiones, participamos en conversaciones (a vez son difíciles!) sobre diversidad y inclusión, ayudando nuestros estudiantes, y también como podemos tener un comunidad diverso donde todos puede contribuir, tener su voz, y ofrecer apoyo. Hay un compromiso de tiempo mínimo de 10 horas repartidas en 6 sesiones (2/26, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/29). Si esta interesado, por favor complete este formulario de Google or envíeme un correo electrónico con cualquier pregunta en emersonequitypta@gmail.com. -cielo
Submit COVID Vaccine Proof
Covid 19 Vaccinations can be submitted at Vax@berkeley.net
Take a picture of your child's full vaccination and send it to Vax@berkeley.net for documentation.
COVID Vaccine and Testing Resources
COVID vaccinations and tests are available at a number of locations within our community. Please review and share this document for vaccine and testing locations often. It will be updated with new information as it becomes available. If you have information to add to this list, please email emersonequitypta@gmail.com.
January School Site Council Meeting
All are invited to attend the month Emerson School Site Council Meeting on Monday, January 10th at 6:00 pm. Preview the agenda: January SSC Agenda- Emerson
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID: 849 7488 0991 ~ Passcode: 063703
WHERE'S WALDO - EMERSON'S COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
Did you know our school directory can be found on our school website? Playdates, ride shares, resource sharing and more can be possible when Where’s Waldo is complete! It’s all available securely online and printable. Paper submissions are being updated as they come. If you have not done so already, please create an account to access the directory, make your own updates, and adjust your preferences by using the email you provided. Click here for the steps to joining Where's Waldo! Questions: email emersonschoolnews@gmail.com
STEM Ambassador Tutoring Program - Free
The CalTeach program is a teaching credential program for STEM majors at UC Berkeley. Free virtual tutoring program grew out of an effort to meet the needs many families currently have while they are at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, during the transition back to in-person, free virtual tutoring through the STEM Ambassador Enrichment Program will continue online in the spring serving K-12 students. If you are interested, sign-up HERE.
Questions? Contact CalTeach Student Services Coordinator by email: advising_calteach@berkeley.edu.
How to Connect!
Do you want to talk to another parent about Emerson, learn ways to connect with other families and support the school? Here are four things you can do:
1) Visit the PTA table on Friday mornings at drop-off!
2) Set up your profile in Where’s Waldo, Emerson’s online family directory.
3) Join the PTA .
4) Learn about the Heart of Emerson campaign!
Find Emerson Online
Website: emerson.berkeleypta.org
Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb
Facebook: www.facebook.com/emersonpta (or follow @emersonPTA)
About BearFacts News:
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