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HOur of Code is Next Week!

(Hour of code takes place the week of December 4 - 8)

Emerson will join thousands of schools worldwide during National Computer Science week for Hour of Code, a global movement to introduce kids to coding while making it fun. All Emerson students will participate in fun and interactive computer lessons led by Emerson parent volunteers. This year, the theme for Hour of Code is Creativity with Artificial Intelligence. Now, more than ever, with the attention on artificial intelligence, it's important for educators to engage students in computer science, coding, and AI. Shout-out to Amy and Kaolin Fire (parents of Fenris and Phoenix) and Ms. Suzuki, 4th grade teacher, for coordinating volunteers to help with this school-wide project.

Find your child's Hour of Code time slot and sign up to volunteer at: https://bit.ly/EmersonHOC2023 (no coding or computer experience needed)

Learn more about Hour of Code at http://hourofcode.com.

Contact hourofcode@emersonelementary.org with any questions.

Giving thanks to 4th grade parents, Staff and Teachers!

Each month, a different grade hosts a Teacher and Staff appreciation lunch. Just before the holiday break, 4th grade parents hosted lunch and our wonderful Emerson educators enjoyed a delicious meal. Special thanks to Emma Cott for taking the lead!

Picture of teachers and staff at the luncheon.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES

Friday, December 1: December All School Meeting, 8:30am

December 4 - 8: Hour of Code at Emerson

December 5: PTA Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

Thursday, December 7: Rainbow Families Night, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 13: Family Literacy Night, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Friday, December 15: Kids Movie Night, Parents Night Out, time TBD

December 22: Fall PTA after school classes end

December 25 - January 5: Winter Break — NO SCHOOL

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Message from Lily Howell, Emerson Office of Equity and Family Engagement

Hello Amazing Emerson Families,

We want to make sure that every child in our community has a good winter holiday. Ms Lily, our Family Engagement Specialist, will be collecting donations of gift cards to distribute to families who need them this Holiday season. If this is something your family would like to contribute to, we would love your support. We would appreciate gift cards to Target, Walmart, Ross, or Amazon. Grocery store gift cards are also appreciated. If you are interested in contributing you may bring donated gift cards to the front office or directly to Ms. Lily in the Family Engagement Office from now until Wednesday, December 20th.

Thank you for supporting all our families in our amazing community! If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lily at lilyhowell@berkeley.net or at 510-609-5090.

save the date!

Rainbow Families Night

Join us to celebrate our Rainbow Families and to share our hopes and dreams for the Emerson community.

When: Thursday, December 7th

Where: Library

Time: 6:00- 7:00 pm

Allies are encouraged to join!

Rainbow Family Night Flyer

Family Literacy Night

Emerson students, Families, and Staff: Do you like hot chocolate and books?

Join us for a Fun, Social, and Cozy Event!

When: Wednesday, December 13th

Where: Multipurpose Room and Library

Time: 6:00- 7 pm

Family Literacy Night Flyer

HEART OF EMERSON FUNDRAISer

Heart of Emerson donation link and thermometer

As of this week, we reached $125,250 and are more than halfway to our $195,000 target!

Thank you to those who participated in GIVING TUESDAY (11/28). We are in awe of your generosity and support! We will be holding an online random drawing for a set of Oakland Zoo tickets (2 adults and 2 kids) or a $50 gift certificate to Topgolf! Every family that donated any amount to the Heart of Emerson on Giving Tuesday was automatically entered into this random drawing: https://emersonelementary.org/heart-of-emerson. The drawing will happen on Friday, December 1st and the winner will be notified. If you wish to be entered without donating, email fundraising@emersonelementary.org

It’s still not too late to donate to the Heart of Emerson! Every dollar counts, and every family who participates strengthens our school community by helping provide for vital programs and school activities for our students. (Your donation is tax-deductible).

You can donate the following ways:

Donate online (PayPal/Credit Card/Debit card/Venmo), noting it is for “Heart of Emerson” and your child(ren)’s name(s)
Donate by Venmo account: @emersonPTA (9291 is the 4-digit phone verification)
Write a check to Emerson Elementary, Berkeley PTA at 2800 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Employer-matching

‘Tis the season to shop Emerson Merch!

https://emersonelementary.org/emerson-gear#!/all

Consider Emerson gear as gifts for family and friends, because 10%-30% of each purchase goes to Emerson PTA fundraising to support Art & PE and more!

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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