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FOND FAREWELL TO MR. JAMES - WE’LL MISS YOU!!

The 2023- 2024 school year was Mr. James' last year at Emerson. We are so grateful for his 10+ years of service! If you haven't had the opportunity to see the Field Trip of Doom 2 musical, which was written, choreographed, and produced by Mr. James, you can do so now by clicking the link below. This stellar performance included over 75 Emerson students. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/tzQOXCoc8QA

Thanks to Mr. Phil, volunteer videographer!

NOTE FROM MS. HOLMES

Thank you for a wonderful 2023- 2024 School Year! For returning students, the first day of the 2024-2025 school year is Wednesday, August 14. It will be a minimum day, with release time at 1:30 pm.

Class lists will be posted on Tuesday, August 13 at 3:00 pm. For those who can not come to school, we will send them out via Remind. Please remember that there are no teacher assignment requests. Emerson staff work hard to balance the classes, taking into account many factors to create well-balanced classes. We hope you have a safe and fun summer!

-Principal Holmes

UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES

Thursday, May 30: Fifth Grade Fun Day at Roberts Regional Park

Monday, June 3: Emerson’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade at 8:30am (Early dismissal at 1:30pm)

Tuesday, June 4: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony, 8:30am (Emerson blacktop)

Tuesday, June 4: Last day of school (Early dismissal at 1:30pm);

Tuesday, August 13: Class lists for 2024-25 posted, 3:00pm

Wednesday, August 14: First Day of 2024-25 School Year (Early release)

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GOLDEN SHOVEL AWARDS

Each year, the Emerson gardening teacher, Ms. Jeanette, awards two golden shovels to students who go above and beyond in gardening class. Congratulations, Henry Hollander and Maddie Schlags!

ART CoRNER

ART IS GOOD FOR THE BRAIN!

As art classes come to an end, that does not mean your child needs to stop making art! I am reading a book called Your Brain on Art right now and the science is undeniable. Making and experiencing art (of any kind- music, visual and performing arts) is great for our neural networks and the nervous system. Along with daily exercise and a good night's sleep, 20 minutes of art a day is great for your health and well being. Yay Art! :)

Fifth grade artists displaying their work

MS. AMES IS PARTICIPATING IN EAST BAY OPEN STUDIOS

If you are curious about Ms. Ames' art practice, stop by her open studio this weekend. She'll hold her studio open Saturday and Sunday 11 to 5. More info on her website.

EMERSON 2nd ANNUAL PRIDE PARADE

MONDAY, JUNE 3rd, 8:30 AM

Flyer of Emerson’s 2nd Annual Pride Parade

WELCOMING SCHOOLS

Resources to parents and caregivers to help create an affirming and welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ students and families: https://welcomingschools.org/resources/parents-caregivers

Save the date!

JUNE 4, 2024, 8:30 AM: Emerson 5th Grade Promotion

The Emerson 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place on the last day of school, Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 8:30am on the Emerson blacktop. Two seats will be reserved for the family of each fifth grader. Families are welcome to bring additional chairs for extra guests. Emerson siblings may attend the ceremony, but should go to their own classrooms from 8:10 to 8:30, then join their families on the blacktop at 8:30.

YEARBOOK SHOUT OUT

If you’ve gotten a chance to take a look at this year’s beautiful Emerson Yearbook, that was the work of superstar TK parent, Mimi Main (with expert guidance from 4th grade parent and yearbook veteran, Michelle Falise). Without Mimi’s dedication, there would be no yearbook this year.

Thank you, Mimi and Michelle, for creating such a lovely keepsake for our kids and families to hold their memories of Emerson!

THANK YOU BEARFACTS TEAM!

This is the last issue of the BearFacts for the 2023-24 school year, your weekly Emerson newsletter that has kept you informed about school and community events. Behind the scenes, each and every week, was a team of dedicated parent volunteers who took turns preparing the newsletter. This team, with the help of a few PTA board members and Ms. Holmes made sure that the newsletter was accurate and ready to go live on the Emerson News page on our website, on Remind, and in your email inboxes every Thursday morning!

Thank you to our contributors who submitted content for the newsletter: community information, special events, Art Corner with Ms. Ames, Library Corner with Ms. Rachel, the Equity Corner, PTA updates, Ms. Holmes’ monthly letter, and so much more. Special thanks to our crew of rotating editors: Julia Cosgrove, Robert Lewis, Arabelle Malinis, Lou Riordan, Milos Pina, and Carol Wang, with support from Amy Fire and Rachel Terp.

The weekly newsletter can’t happen without the involvement of caregiver volunteers! If you’re interested in becoming a BearFacts editor next year, or would like more information, please reach out to: carol.wang@gmail.com or vanessaleonardo@gmail.com.

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