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Message from the Principal
Dear Emerson Families,
We are starting on-campus COVID testing tomorrow. The Rapid Antigen COVID test will be Administered by a Health Professional and is a Gentle Nasal Swab. Please complete this Primary Health registration form today, so your student can be tested during surveillance testing tomorrow. It also enables your student to be tested if we have an instance of a modified quarantine. To avoid quarantine at home, your child will need to be tested twice weekly during the quarantine period. This testing must take place at school, and BUSD will not be able to accept outside test results because of the complexity of tracking testing information. The goal is 100% of the Emerson staff and students to participate in regular COVID testing. Sign up now!
We need members for the 2021- 2022 School Site Council. This is an important group of teachers, parents and classified employees that works with the Principal to develop, review and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets. The members of the site council are generally elected by their peers. For example, parents elect the parent representatives and teachers elect teachers. We typically meet once a month, usually for 1.5 hours. If you would like to participate please complete this nomination form by Thursday, September 16th. To select members an election via email will follow.
Parent Nomination Form for Emerson's 2021- 2022 School Site Council
As we move into September, we can anticipate fluctuations in our weather. You can visit the district’s webpage here to learn more about Air Quality response during fire season. Sometimes we experience both heat and cold on the same day. Please send your student to school with layers of clothing that can be added or removed throughout the date. As always, please label the clothing so we may return it to your child if left behind on the playground.
Despite the many challenges we face this year, we are also planning for some fun. Although we have to postpone the Little Petting Zoo until visitors are welcome on campus, we will celebrate the student’s excellent attendance, behavior and participation with a treat and dance party during Friday’s lunch recess.
Thank you for your support,
Jana Holmes
On-Campus COVID-19 Testing
Every Friday
Scan this QR code with your device to complete the Primary Health Registration form one time for weekly COVID-19 testing.
Upcoming Events and Key Dates
Friday, September 3: First All School Meeting, 8:20 a.m.
Friday, September 3: Student Reward: Dance Party on Campus during lunch
Saturday, September 4: Cal Football Parking by 5th Graders (to volunteer, reach out to Steve Wilson: soccerfan311@gmail.com)
Monday, September 6: Labor Day (No School)
Wednesday, September 8: BUSD Board Meeting, 7 pm, Zoom
Saturday, September 18: Cal Football Parking by 4th Graders (to volunteer, reach out to Steve Wilson: soccerfan311@gmail.com)
Tuesday, September 21: PTA Association Meeting, 7 pm, Zoom
Find more dates/details: emerson.berkeleypta.org/calendar
Note to Readers: BearFacts articles and calendar items are based on submissions from the community and reviewed and edited under the PTA communication policy. Inclusion of an item in BearFacts by itself does not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by the PTA, Emerson school staff, or BUSD.
HELLO FROM THE ART ROOM!
This is just a quick note to say how great it is to have Emerson's young artists back in the Art Room. Apparently one of the first or second graders who had art today is happy about being back at school too. I found this note on one of our "messy mats."
Ms. Ames, Emerson Art Teacher (lucyames@berkeley.net)
PTA MEMBERSHIP
Join the PTA today to help Emerson! Each year your membership must be renewed, and, if needed, we will gladly cover your $10 fee: https://emerson.berkeleypta.org/pta-membership
CONNECT & VOLUNTEER
Do you want to learn more about Emerson? Do you want to connect with families and help foster community?
Get Involved: Fill out the PTA Contact Form sent home in your Look folders. Return the completed form to school with your interests!
Grade Parent: Formerly known as Room Parents, Grade Parents volunteer to help teachers and classrooms in a range of needs, from collecting materials, coordinating events, connecting families to resources. During the pandemic, Grade Parents are THE person-to-person connection we rely on. This is a relationship role, more than a time commitment. Contact Rose Lynn (4th gr, Nora) at roselynn20@gmail.com.
Where’s Waldo Directory: Update your contact information in Where’s Waldo, our opt-in directory: https://emersonberkeleypta.membershiptoolkit.com/
Remind: Get messages from school by text or email. Sign up by going to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb OR text @7f6hb to 81010
City of Berkeley Testing Sites
Note: BUSD on-campus testing registration is found at https://my.primary.health/l/berkeley_usd
The City of Berkeley coordinates several COVID-19 testing sites, which are available to all, whether you have insurance or not. Please click this link to learn about locations and appointments. Translation is provided directly on the site along the left-hand side.
Nota: El registro de exámenes BUSD en el campus se encuentra en https://my.primary.health/l/berkeley_usd
La ciudad de Berkeley coordina varios sitios de prueba COVID-19, que están disponibles para todos, si tenga seguro médico o no. Haga clic en este enlace para obtener información sobre ubicaciones y citas. La traducción se proporciona directamente en el sitio a lo largo del lado izquierdo.
Start Your Year with Emerson Gear
LIVE LINK HERE
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:
BearFacts News is a weekly publication created by parent volunteers posted online at emerson.berkeleypta.org.
BearFacts articles and calendar items are based on submissions from the community and reviewed and edited under the PTA communication policy. Inclusion of an item in BearFacts by itself does not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by the PTA, Emerson school staff, or BUSD.
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