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Message from the Principal
Dear Emerson Families,
The 2021-2022 school year is drawing to a close. I want to say thank you to our parent community for your patience, support, and cooperation as we taught our first full year in-person during this ongoing pandemic. It wasn't easy. There were lots of new procedures, expectations, and staff and student absences. However, rather than learning through a computer screen, we know everyone benefited greatly from seeing each other on campus. As we experience yet another COVID surge this May, we return to wearing masks indoors. We do not know what the future holds. However, we are encouraged by our strong, caring, Emerson community.
For the next two weeks, teachers will begin sending work home in backpacks, finishing up student assessments, and cleaning up classrooms for summer. Students in Grades 3-5 will complete the CAASPP testing/make-ups in the library. You can expect to receive your child’s final report card, sent home on the last day of school.
Please note that we have an Early Release Schedule on Friday, June 3, the last day of school. Kindergarten students will be excused at 12:30pm and Grades 1-5 at 1:10 pm. Students who ride the bus will also be transported home at the early release times. If your child participates in the Kids World After School program, plan to pick them up by 5:00 pm on the last day of school.
We are happy that our Asian-Pacific Islander Families are hosting a special API Bedtime Stories TONIGHT, Thursday, May 26, from 7- 8pm. Put on your PJs, snuggle up with your favorite stuffie, and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a selection of children's books read by Emerson families and students. We'll be sharing some of our favorite stories of family, culture, and lore, as we prepare to close out APAHM in the coziest way possible....together!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85083748758?pwd=NWgrRUt1RVRPaG9RRXVnRTNud0lVdz09
Meeting ID: 850 8374 8758; Passcode: 447789
Next week on Thursday, June 2, students will be treated to a special lunch recess, with extra time to celebrate the end of the school year. The PTA has paid for jumpy houses and the Read-aThon team is providing all students with a reward: Ice Cream!
Let’s finish this school year strong. Thank you for your support of Emerson! We could not do so successfully without your partnership.
Sincerely,
Jana Holmes
Upcoming Events and Key Dates
May 30: Memorial Day, School Holiday
June 3: 5th Grade Class Promotion. 8:30-10:00am.
June 3: Last Day of School. Kindergarten dismissed at 12:30pm; Grades 1-5 at 1:10pm.
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End-of-Year Gifts for Enrichment Teachers and Staff
The end of the year is upon us and what a year it has been! We are amazed and grateful for the many ways the entire community of adults at Emerson show up, support, challenge and love our kids. There are so many people who enrich our kids' experience at school–from Principal Holmes to Ms. Rachel in the Library, from in classroom Instructional Aides to Ms. Ames for Art, from Ms. Gaby and Ms. Michelle in the front office to Coach Robinson, and many more. This gift collection aims to collect gifts for this group of 37 support staff and enrichment teachers at Emerson. You can see the full list of teachers and staff we are collecting for at the link.
The deadline to donate to this gift collection effort is Wednesday, June 1. If you plan to and are able to donate, please act fast. We are determined to be able to acknowledge each person on this list as this school year comes to a close. More information and details about the collection can be found at the link below or by scanning the QR code with the camera on your phone.
Thanks in advance for your generosity and for appreciating our enrichment teachers and support staff! End of Year Gift Collection for Enrichment Teachers and School Support Staff
[Note: There are other collections happening for 1) Classroom Teachers (grade level parents are organizing) and 2) Kid’s World (Michelle Medeiros and Jenny Wang are organizing). Please look for other communications about those collections.]
Summer Reading Bingo
Yay! It's Summer! It's the perfect time to...READ!!!! Emerson students spend all year reading each and every school day. Reading over the summer keeps your student's reading muscles strong. Try Summer Reading Bingo for fun! Happy Summer Reading! Ms. Jeannie
Art Portfolios
After a wonderful year of art making, it is finally time to take our work home. If your child hasn't brought home his or her art portfolio yet, it should be arriving soon! Please take the time to have a little "Art Show." There is a list of projects in the bag, and kids drew their favorite project and favorite art supply and (except for Kindergarten) wrote something they love about doing art. Perhaps your child can teach you a new concept, but most importantly I hope that you will encourage your child to take pride in their art. If possible, let them choose one or more pieces to hang in your home. (And if you are really taken with a piece you may be able to find a ready made frame in the right size and add a framed piece of amazing original art to your walls.) Enjoy! Ms. Ames
Below a photo of first graders organizing their work for portfolios.
Lucy Ames, Art Teacher (she/her)
GET YOUR RECEIPTS INTO THE PTA BY JUNE 2ND
The deadline for the submission of any final expenses, receipts, or requests for payment is 5pm on Thursday, June 2. Please submit a reimbursement request form with attached documentation either via email to emersonptatreasurer@gmail.com or in to the Treasurer mail slot in the office at school. Any expenses that miss this date may need to wait for approval at the next Association meeting in October.
API Bedtime Stories
Thursday May 26, 7-8pm
Put on your PJs, snuggle up with your favorite stuffie, and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a selection of children's books read by Emerson families and students. We'll be sharing some of our favorite stories of family, culture and lore, as we prepare to close out APAHM in the coziest way possible....together!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85083748758?pwd=NWgrRUt1RVRPaG9RRXVnRTNud0lVdz09
Meeting ID: 850 8374 8758
Passcode: 447789
Free COVID Resources
Residential households in the US are now eligible for another order of free at home tests on USPS.com; each order now includes 8 rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (4 tests in each package) and the entire order ships to you for free. Please share this free at-home testing resource with your community! https://special.usps.com/testkits
The CDC continues to offer Free respirators (N95) to communities through local pharmacies. To find a location near you, follow this link; please also call before to ensure they have inventory as the site lists participating locations but does not include current inventory levels.
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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