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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Emerson Families,
A big THANK YOU for your contributions to the Heart of Emerson 2022/2023 Fundraising Campaign. Due to your generosity, we have exceeded our goal of $135,000 and raised $147,000! Big Shout out to our Fundraising Chairs, Kindergarten Parents Stephanie Boys and Elizabeth Valley–we appreciate you! We have secured the funds we need to continue to offer school-wide Art and PE for our students, as well as cultural events, field trips, and much more. As the chant goes: Who is the Heart of Emerson? We are the Heart of Emerson! Check out the: Emerson School Wide Cheer! Stay tuned for more information about a free t-shirt for all students and staff to celebrate our community and our campaign accomplishments.
It’s the time of year to begin planning for the 2023-2023 school year. If you have an incoming kindergarten student, please make sure you check out the Kinder Tours at the various schools to explore your options. If you have a rising 6th-grade student you will not want to miss the Middle School Information Nights. Here is a link to the flier with Tour and Information Night dates in January. Initial enrollment applications for elementary and middle school are due by February 3, 2023. Visit the district website for more information: https://www.berkeleyschools.net/admissions/.
To increase your chances of assignment to your first-choice school, make sure you meet the first deadline in February.
The PTA Equity Team is pleased to present the second installment of the “Meeting on the Bridge” series, led by educational consultant, Ms. Pamela Harrison-Small. The topic for the second session will be “Microaggressions” and how to address them. Microaggressions are defined as “a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, or subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as racial or ethnic minorities”. This is a topic the Emerson staff has been exploring this school year, with the goal of teaching students to establish and respect boundaries. We are working to use common language and school-wide expectations to minimize the occurrence and impact of microaggressions. Here is more information regarding the event:
When: Tuesday, January 17, 2023, from 6:00- 8:00 pm
Where: Emerson School Library
What: PTA Equity Team Series “Meeting on the Bridge”
Why: Foster conversation and continue school wide Equity Work
RSVP: HERE by Sunday, January 15 (so the committee can plan for food and childcare)
Childcare: Yes, and dinner, provided by our own Mr. John
Please remember to check your Remind messages for important events, updates, and announcements as we move into the second half of the school year. When we face unexpected challenges such as power outages, storms, etc., Remind is the primary form of communication. We appreciate your support and partnership.
Sincerely,
Jana Holmes
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Check out the December/ January All School Meeting, which was converted to a Zoom due to ongoing weather challenges. We enjoyed Student Performances, Student Shout Outs, Petting Zoo Footage, a message about Dr Martin Luther King Jr, and much more. Enjoy at: Dec/ Jan. 2023 All School Meeting Zoom
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BUSD is sending out an additional reminder about the BUSD Annual LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) survey. The Annual LCAP survey will close on January 20, 2023. We would greatly appreciate your time and hearing your thoughts.
BUSD is requesting the assistance from staff, parents and students to inform the 2023-2024 Local Control Accountability Plan. The information collected through this survey will be shared with Educational Partners for review and consideration for the 2023-2024 LCAP.
If you have not already done so, please complete using the link included before January 20, 2023:
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Monday, January 16: No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Thursday, January 26: Berkeley High School Open House
January 30 - February 3: No PTA After-school Classes
Friday, February 3: February All School Meeting, 8:30am
Monday, February 6: Spring 2023 After-school Classes Begin
Friday, February 17: No School (Lincoln’s Birthday)
Monday, February 20: No School (Presidents’ Day)
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PTA Announcements and Important News about After-school Classes
PTA Afterschool Classes Fall/Winter session runs through Friday, January 27.
There will be a ONE WEEK GAP of NO CLASSES January 30 - Feb 3
PTA Afterschool Classes for Spring 2023: February 6 - May 26
Class schedule, descriptions, and enrollment information will be sent to families in Look Folders next week. Schedule and class offerings will be mostly similar to Fall/Winter.
Please send questions and scholarship requests to:
enrichment@emersonelementary.org
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The PTA is seeking leads (can be a team!) to take on the Cal Football Parking torch from the Wilsons, please reach out if you’re interested: fundraising@emersonelementary.org
The PTA has more planned for 2023, including: Family Art Night, the Read-a-thon, PTA Association Meeting #2, and a Spring Something ;)
— From the Emerson Elementary PTA Board
Congratulations to Our December Shout Outs
Art Corner
Kindergarten Snow People
This mixed-media snow people lesson is a favorite every year! After building a simple snowgirl/boy/etc. from circles of white paper, students got to add all kinds of embellishments to make them their own. Using buttons, foam, fabric, yarn and more, these snow folx always have so much character!
Lucy Ames, Art Teacher
FUN FLASHBACK
Had enough of the bomb cyclone? Here’s a fun diversion in case you missed it in October. Mr. Phil has shared a video that he kindly put together from the Halloween Parade:
Find Emerson Online
Website: https://emersonelementary.org/
Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb
Facebook: www.facebook.com/emersonpta (or follow @emersonPTA)
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