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OCTOBER ALL-SCHOOL MEETING
Just in case you missed the October All-School Meeting earlier this month, here’s the video produced by Mr. Phil: https://youtu.be/9eh6NQrGTy8
Congrats to all the Emerson students who received a shout out this month!
BSEP FUNDING
BSEP funding is essential to the district’s budget. BSEP funds critical programs including:
Smaller class size
Libraries
Arts and music
Counselors
Teacher training
And more!
In addition, our school receives BSEP site program funds which help to support, and in some cases fully fund, the following at our school:
Emerson - 2023-24 BSEP Site Summary
Literacy coach
RTL teacher
Clerical assistant
Behavioral health contract
Materials and supplies
Our current BSEP measure sunsets at the end of the 2024-25 year. Please visit the BSEP Measure information webpage to learn more about the BSEP measure renewal.
HEART OF EMERSON FUNDRAISING
https://emersonelementary.org/heart-of-emerson
The Heart of Emerson fundraising campaign is in full swing! This is the one major annual campaign to secure your financial support for our school. This fundraising advances the Emerson education beyond the level of district funding and support that our students would otherwise experience.
To continue the same level of services for the 280 Emerson students in TK through 5th grade, we need to achieve an average contribution of $700+ per student. Please give, knowing that some cannot. Every dollar matters and donations are tax-deductible.
Thank you!
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Thursday, October 12: PTA's First Association Meeting, 5:30pm. Open to all. (Emerson Library).
Thursday, October 12: PTA Equity Committee Meeting on the Bridge #2, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Emerson library)
Friday, October 13: Spirit Day- Crazy Hat or Hair Day!
Monday Oct 23 - Thursday Oct 26: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal, PTA After School Classes Canceled)
Friday, October 27: Elementary Conference Day (NO SCHOOL)
Saturday, October 21: PTA Fall Festival! 9:00am - 1:00pm (Emerson yard)
Saturday, October 28: Cal Football Parking Fundraiser (Emerson blacktop)
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Parade, 12:45pm (Emerson blacktop)
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PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS
1st PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING AND MEETING ON THE BRIDGE #2!
On October 12 at 5:30pm, we are merging our first PTA Association Meeting of the year with our second Meeting on the Bridge in the Emerson library. Dinner and childcare provided. Open to all Emerson caregivers, although only PTA members can vote. Not a member yet? Register here: https://emersonelementary.org/pta-membership.
After official PTA business is completed, at 6:00pm, we will offer the following program: Meeting On The Bridge, Pt. 2 - Microaggressions: Navigating Cultural Boundaries and Empowering Caregivers to Discern Between Cultural Appropriation and Appreciation. RSVP (not required) at tinyurl.com/MOB91234
NOTE FROM PTA TREASURER
At our PTA Association meeting on October 12th, we will vote on the 2023-2024 Budget. You can review the documents online: https://emersonelementary.org/budget-programs/.
Email questions: treasurer@emersonelementary.org
ART CORNER WITH MS. AMES
COLOR WHEELS
Students in first through third grade have been learning so much about color. From mixing primaries to creating secondaries and mixing white with color to create tints, color mixing is so much fun! Third graders created color wheels with 12 colors (starting with just the three primaries). They also created these works inspired by the artist Sonia Delaunay using just two primaries and white to create as many different colors as possible. These are on display in the upstairs hallway if you'd like to see them more closely.
EMERSON FAMILY HANDBOOK
The 2023-24 Emerson Family Handbook is now available online in English and Spanish. If you would like a hard copy, you may request one from Ms. Michelle in the front office at morning drop-off, or by emailing her at Leahlopez@berkeley.net to send one home in your student's backpack
EQUITY CORNER
LATINE/X STORYTELLING NIGHT!
On October 10th, fourth grade teacher and Equity Lead, Ms. Medina, hosted the second annual Latine/x Storytelling Night. Families gathered in the Multi-Purpose Room to hear stories read aloud by Emerson staff and students. Emerson families were able to share what this important month means to them and to out larger community. We also enjoyed dulces (candy), pan dulce (sweet bread) and agua de Jamaica and agua de pina beverages. Thank you to everyone who attended this fun and meaningful event!
CELEBRATING THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY
In October, Emerson honors the rich diversity of our communities, celebrating Latine/x Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15), LGBTQ+ History Month (Oct), and Filipino American History Month (Oct). BUSD's Ethnic Studies teacher Joemy Ito-Gates has compiled these excellent resources for teachers and caregivers!
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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