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January All School Meeting and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr March Video Recording

Created by Volunteer Mr. Phil, 1/12/2024: https://youtu.be/rw55fnnYQNQ

JANUARY STUDENT SHOUT OUTS!

MESSAGE FROM THE ENRICHMENT TEAM:

Our goal is to provide EVERYONE at Emerson with afterschool on-site care options. PTA Afterschool Classes are a complicated and time-consuming project, which is why some BUSD elementary schools do not even offer PTA Afterschool Classes.

If you are in BEARS/LEARNS or another afterschool program, please be aware that one third of our Emerson families do NOT have on-site afterschool care. That is why class registration is prioritized for families without afterschool care.

The number of scholarships depends on paid spots meeting minimum class enrollment. Due to the reduced program, there will be fewer scholarships in Spring 2024 compared to Fall 2023. Families can sign up for PTA Afterschool Classes even if they are already enrolled in LEARNS/Kids World, and they can request scholarships as well.

Unless noted otherwise, scholarships are funded by each instructor, NOT the PTA (1 scholarship per 6 or 7 paid enrollments), and those spots are held for ONLY scholarships. The Team works with LilyHowell (lilyhowell@berkeley.net) of the Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE) to proactively offer scholarships to families who might not otherwise reach out.

To request a scholarship for your child, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxsr4QJyKbBVXmlU1Isiv8pScrhfDvFJjE7KQaVwPG9BkEgg/viewform?pli=1

PTA Afterschool Classes for Spring 2024 -

Registration: January 25 (subject to change)

Program Dates: Feb 5 - May 24

REDUCED Schedule*: There will only be ONE class after main dismissal (2:25 - 3:25 on M/T/Th/F, 1:30 - 2:30 on Wednesdays).

TK/Kindergarten Classes: 1:30 - 2:20 M/T/W/Th/F (depends on instructor availability)

Instructors: similar to Fall 2023, note that we plan to have Spanish Language (not Mandarin).

*We need parent volunteers in order to offer 2nd classes at 3:30 (2:30 on Weds). Specifically, EVERYDAY a volunteer needs to be on-site at school 3:15-3:30 (2:30 - 2:45 on Wed) to help with the transition of pickups and class starting. Join us to make this possible: enrichment@emersonelementary.org

If you find value in these afterschool classes providing on-site care for part-time needs, please volunteer to help or lead this program for Spring 2024 and the future. This program can not continue without the addition of more volunteers, and currently it is short-staffed. Join us at: enrichment@emersonelementary.org

NOTE FROM PTA TREASURER

At our PTA Association meeting tonight (January 18), we will vote on amendments to the 2023-2024 Budget. You can review the documents online: https://emersonelementary.org/budget-programs/

UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES

January 1 - February 2: BUSD Round 1 enrollment dates for 2024- 2025 school year https://www.berkeleyschools.net/admissions/

Thursday, January 18: PTA Association Meeting #2

Saturday, January 20: Winter Equity Circle series kick-off, 10am-2pm (Emerson Library) Dinner and childcare are provided - RSVP here. (Subsequent sessions will be on Thursday evenings through the end of February).

Thursday, January 25: Equity Circle Meeting #2, 5:30-7:30pm (Emerson Library)

Monday, January 29: Staff Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL)

Thursday, February 1: Equity Circle Meeting #3 5:30-7:30pm (Emerson Library)

Thursday, February 8: Equity Circle Meeting #4 5:30-7:30pm (Emerson Library)

Friday, February 16: Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

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PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING

You are invited to tonight’s PTA Association Meeting!

We are proud to present the Workshop topic: POSITIVE PARENTING & DISCIPLINE

Presenter Merlin Edwards II, Educate Me Too Consulting, will share strategies to nurture your student to become strong and resilient as they grow.

Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Where: Emerson Library

Childcare & food provided!

We hope to see you there!

EQUITY CORNER

WINTER EQUITY CIRCLE SERIES KICKS OFF THIS MONTH!

The PTA Equity committee invites you to join a thoughtful community committed to learning and talking about building key principles of racial equity at Emerson while growing in our own self-awareness, advocacy, and engagement.. We will meet for six sessions, with a kick-off on January 20, and subsequent meetings on Thursday evenings through February (1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29).

Dinner and Childcare is provided- please RSVP here.

Find out more information and register here: tinyurl.com/winterequity24

JANUARY IS DISABILITY AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH

On December 6, 2023, the Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Resolution 24-017: Declaring January Disability Awareness and History Month in BUSD.

From BUSD’s Disability Awareness and History Month Resources page:

Disability Awareness and History Month in BUSD is an opportunity to educate our community about the many historical contributions of those with disabilities and to center the experiences and needs of our students and staff with disabilities. By engaging in critical conversations about disability and providing educator and family resources, we will encourage a culture of inclusion and belonging not only in January but year-round.

Join BUSD in celebrating, uplifting, and honoring the diverse histories, experiences, and voices of our disabled students, staff, and community members throughout the month. Together we can disrupt the marginalization of those with disabilities and create a more equitable and inclusive school district, community, and society that will allow all students to thrive.

To learn more:

Disability Awareness and History Month Family Guide in English
Disability Awareness and History Month Family Guide in Spanish

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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