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Message from the Principal
Dear Emerson Families,
When we look at attendance, we see that students are engaging in distance learning at a higher rate than what we saw last spring. Staff is working diligently to create meaningful, goal-focused lessons that are engaging for students. Caregivers are taking an active role in supporting student logins, access to Seesaw, and Google classroom. Our community is pulling together to support the children, and we are happy to be partners in education with you.
It is my pleasure to introduce our new Librarian, Ms. Budge, who will begin her transition to Emerson on Monday, October 26. Ms. Budge brings a strong background in elementary education, with years of local experience as a fifth-grade teacher. She is excited to bring her passion for multicultural literature and student advocacy to Emerson. We want to thank Ms. Kneeland who has done an excellent job as our long-term substitute since the beginning of the school year.
By now many are familiar with the EDHUB and the resources available to families there. The EDHUB is located in the Adult School parking lot. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30- 5:30 pm. Families are encouraged to go to the hub for your Chromebook and technology needs. You can also find leveled reading books and various support materials there. Here is a link to the website with more information: https://www.berkeleypublicschoolsfund.org/ed-hub/.
Please note that the school year calendar has been revised. Next week we will have school on Friday, October 30. We are encouraging students to celebrate Spirit Day by wearing a costume to their Zoom meetings on the 30th. The end of the first Trimester is now Friday, November 6. Parent-teacher conferences will take place the week of November 16. School will not be in session on Friday, November 20.
Don’t forget to join our Special All School Meeting next Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 9:15 am. The Little Explorer Petting Zoo will introduce four surprise, creepy creatures, in honor of the Halloween season. This will be a fun and educational event. Join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84150606420
In the weeks ahead we will learn more about the Superintendent and Board’s decisions regarding in-person learning. We will collaborate on the many changes and adjustments to come. Let’s continue to be honest with each other and work together toward our common goals of safely and superbly educating our students.
Take good care, Jana Holmes
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
Mon, Oct 26 and Tues, Oct 27 - 2nd and 3rd grade book bag pick-up
Wednesday, Oct 28 - All School Meeting - Halloween Special @ 9:15AM
Monday, Nov 2 and Tues, Nov 3 - 4th and 5th grade book bag pick-up
Friday, October 30 - Schedule change - School WILL be in session.
Wednesday, Nov 11 - No School - Veterans Day
Mon., Nov 16 - Fri, Nov. 20th - Rescheduled - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Friday, Nov. 20th - Schedule change - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Find more dates/details: emerson.berkeleypta.org/calendar
SPECIAL ALL SCHOOL MEETING ON OCT 28 at 9:15 AM
Emerson Staff Corner:
Hello Emerson Families! We hope you all are well and we are thinking about you lots! This week we wanted to share some of our favorite memories from Halloween or Dia de Los Muertos. Watch a few staff members share their stories here.
Emerson Student Corner:
Check out all of the Emerson students who responded to last week's question of "If you could have any Superpower, what would it be?" They all have some amazing answers and it's so cool to see some of our newest Emerson students, Kindergarteners, introduce themselves to the Emerson community! Check them all out here.
This week, the question is "Tell about a favorite memory you have from Halloween or Dia de Los Muertos". Please share your memories with us in a song, dance, picture or story here.
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The Emerson Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) brings together parents/guardians, teachers/staff and friends of Emerson to work for a positive school experience for all children at our school. As a member, you can vote on programming and spending decisions. Parents, guardians, extended family members or friends of all Emerson students are invited. Please renew membership every year. Please sign up ONLINE at https://emerson.berkeleypta.org/pta-membership. A donation of $10/person is suggested but NOT required. For questions, contact cluetters09@gmail.com.
ZOOM FRIENDLY RULE REMINDERS:
Be prepared for class by wearing clothes, putting away toys and ready to participate
Be aware of your surroundings- remember your teacher and class can see behind you. Try to find a quiet place to join the Zoom meeting.
Mute yourself when you enter the meeting use the microphone bottom and wait for the teacher to call on you to unmute.
Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you- take turns and practice being patient.
Be respectful- contribute to class positively and be a Zoom leader by participating responsibly.
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. It is distributed each Thursday in students' Look Folders and via email.
If you have a news item or announcement to include in the BearFacts News, please send an email to emersonschoolnews@gmail.com. Please keep your message brief and include all the pertinent details including dates, times, locations and contact information. The deadline is each Monday at 6 p.m.
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