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Message from the Principal
Dear Emerson Families,
The Equity Circle with Ms. Pamela Harrison Smalls was a success, with a good turn out in the Garden Area. Equity and Inclusion remain a top commitment for the PTA and Staff, and as such, are happy to revisit the Circle as an important component of furthering this work. Shout Out to Ms. Cielo, PTA Equity Chair, for organizing the Spring Circle. Big Smile to Mr. John for hosting the Emerson students on the playground while their parents attended the first Circle.
This week BUSD lifted the outdoors mask mandate. The 5th Grade Student Advisory Committee, Lily Howell, Family Engagement & Equity Coordinator and I visited classrooms to review the change in policy. Students will now have the option of not wearing a mask when outside. This policy change applies to recess, PE class and Kids World. Staff and students are still required to wear masks inside. In classrooms, we discussed where to keep the mask when not wearing it, such as on a wrist, under the chin or in a pocket. We also stressed the importance of accepting each other’s decision to wear or not wear a mask, and that there should not be any bullying or teasing around this. You are encouraged to discuss your family preferences around outdoor masking with your child. Emerson staff will monitor the changes on the playground to facilitate a safe and comfortable environment with the new policy.
We are happy to announce the Read- A - Thon is back. This is fundraiser, is organized by our Lit Coach, Ms. Jeannie and PTA Volunteers Ms. Kanat and Ms. Paine. The Read- A - Thon runs from March 11 to March 20. We have a special Elephant and Piggie Story Night on Wednesday, March 16, hosted via Zoom by Ms. Rachel, Librarian and Ms. Jeannie, Literacy Coach (more information to follow). Students will use a Read- A Thon log for 10 days. Any independent reading that they do that is not part of the assigned classroom reading counts, including homework, during lunch time, Kids Worlds and weekends. Our good is 100% participation. Packets with information and reading logs will be sent home with every student.
Despite all the great things at Emerson, it is hard not to miss the crisis that has developed in Europe. With escalating tensions, we will need to be cognizant that this is a stressful situation for staff and students. In times like these, it is important to think of ways we can help, while also protecting ourselves from the mounting pressure and anxiety. The Emerson staff will be thinking of ways to create space and support as we go through this new, serious situation. Please feel free to reach out to me with any ideas or concerns that arise.
The second Trimester ends on Friday, Marcy 4. Teaching staff are finishing up student assessments this week. Report cards will be sent home in Look Folders on Thursday, March 17.
Thank you for your support and take care,
Jana Holmes
Upcoming Events and Key Dates
March 4: All School Meeting
March 14: School Site Council, 6pm
March 15: PTA General Association Mtg. Focus: Enrichment & Afterschool Care - Zoom LINK
March 16: Virtual Family Literacy Night - details coming soon
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Read-a-Thon SPECIAL EVENT - March 16th
Save the Date for a special Read-A-Thon event.
Join us for a Virtual Family Literacy Night!
Back by popular demand: Elephant & Piggie Read Alouds by Ms. Rachel and Ms. Jeannie
Wednesday, March 16 from 7:00-7:30
More details coming soon...
Read-A-Thon PACKETS SENT HOME
Emerson Read-A-Thon packets were sent home with students earlier this week. The packet contains a student and family guide to how the Read-a-Thon will work, a reading log (which will replace your student’s regular reading log during the Read-a-Thon), and two bookmarks to color in and use during the Read-a-Thon. Tomorrow, the Read-a-Thon will be announced to students during the All-School Meeting, and parents will receive an email with a link to our Read-a-Thon campaign page. If you don’t receive an email, you can search for your student’s page here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/emersonreads22. Questions: contact Ms. Jeannie at jeanniewang@berkeley.net or Ashleigh Kanat at ashleigh.kanat@gmail.com.
Circle Weavings by 3rd and 4th Grade Artists
As mentioned in a previous Teacher's Corner, the 3rd and 4th graders painted plates for their weavings using analogous colors. Most of their yarn stayed in that harmonious range, but when they asked if they could add some pops of contrasting colors, of course I had to say yes! I think most of us found the repetitive "over under, over under" quite relaxing. And the results are so beautiful!
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
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