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Emerson Halloween Parade Video by Mr. Phil
If you missed the Emerson’s Halloween Parade you can check it out here. https://youtu.be/JZT5s1OaJHc
PTA FUNDRAISING
We are 59% of the way to our annual fundraising target and every dollar makes a difference: https://emersonelementary.org/heart-of-emerson
Donations are fully tax-deductible and eligible for employer matching gifts. Contact fundraising@emersonelementary.org with any questions. Thank you so much for your support of our community. Go, Emerson Bear Cubs!
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
November: Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month
November 1-15: Five Little Monkeys Fundraiser - 15% of pre-tax total donated to Emerson!
Thursday, November 14: Parent Education, 5th Grade Puberty Education, 5:30-6:30 pm (Emerson Library)
Thursday, November 14: Kinder/TK Tours begin today - sign up to be a tour guide!
Saturday, November 16: Football Parking fundraiser, Cal vs. Syracuse - sign up to volunteer!
Wednesday, November 20: Rainbow Family Night/ Listening Session, Hosted by Ms. Medina and Emerson Parents, 6:00-7:00 pm,(Emerson Library)
Thursday, November 21: Picture day make-ups
Saturday, November 23: Football Parking fundraiser, Cal vs. Stanford - sign up to volunteer!
Monday, November 25- Friday, November 29: Fall break (NO SCHOOL)
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EQUITY CORNER
EQUITY MEETINGS ON THE BRIDGE AT EMERSON
SAVE THE DATE: Our last “Meeting on the Bridge” will be on Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Emerson Library. Sponsored by the PTA.
Staff and Teacher Luncheon hosted by 4th Grade
Thank you to the 4th Grade families who hosted the Staff and Teacher Luncheon. Special thanks to caregiver Katie Caygill who organized this spirit boosting event.
Youth Camp Scholarships and Fee Waivers
The City of Berkeley's Recreation Department will be hosting four sessions to assist low-income families apply for scholarships and fee waivers for their youth camps and programs. They offer camps for the winter breaks as well as Spring Camp and Summer Camps.
The sessions will be from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at their recreation centers.
Wednesday, November 20th @ MLK Jr. Youth Services Center (YAP) 1730 Oregon Street
Wednesday, December 4th @ Live Oak Community Center 1301 Shattuck Ave.
See image below for more information.
NOTE: There is limited funding for scholarships and fee waivers, sign up now because the opportunity might be gone soon.
Berkeley Half Marathon (November 16-17)
NOVEMBER IS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES HERITAGE MONTH
VISUAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT MURAL PROJECT CELEBRATION
Please join us in celebration on Tuesday, November 19th from 4:00-5:30 pm at University Ave. and Bonar St.
Come enjoy food, music, speakers, performances, and special guest, Corrina Gould, Tribal Spokesperson for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan.
BOOK DONATIONS FOR LITERACY NIGHT!
Ms. Thomaes and Ms. Rachel are looking for book donations to give away at the annual Literacy Night event in December! Please drop off any gently used/good condition children's books you'd like to donate to the office. Thank you so much!
VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED FOR EMERSON K AND TK TOURS
Share your love of Emerson with prospective Kindergarten and TK families - be a tour guide!
Tours will take place for prospective families at Emerson on Thursdays from approximately 8:30 am to 9:30am through January 16th, 2025. There are two leaders per tour and we will provide you with talking points, answers to FAQ’s, and other information to make the job easy and fun.
We need a few more people (just four of you really!) to co-lead a K tour on the following dates:
Thursday 12/5: Click HERE to sign up!
Thursday 12/12: Click HERE to sign up!
Thursday 1/9: Click HERE to sign up!
Thursday 1/16: Click HERE to sign up!
Recall the time commitment is after drop-off (8:30ish to about 9:30). We can be flexible if you can only attend for a part of the tour.
VOLUNTEERS Needed for BUSD Kindergarten Fair on December 7th
The PTA needs a few more hands for the Emerson table at the BUSD Kindergarten Fair on December 7th (10-1pm) at the BUSD Main Office (2020 Bonar St): Click HERE to sign up!
Please email tours@emersonelementary.org with questions.
EARN MONEY FOR EMERSON WHILE DOING YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING AND SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS!
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS TOY STORE
Five Little Monkeys fundraiser for Emerson ends on Friday, November 15th!
Shop at Five Little Monkeys between November 1-15, 2024, and they will donate 15% of the pre-tax total back to Emerson! Shop in person (including at their new Elmwood location on College Ave) or online using EMERSON2024. Make sure you mention that you are shopping for Emerson Elementary - Berkeley.
Take advantage of free delivery over $50 within CA, free in-store pick-up, and free shipping on all deliveries outside of CA over $100 ! Five Little Monkeys offers free gift wrapping and a unique selection of educational toys, games and books for children. Stock up on birthday gifts, holiday gifts, and more!
Support Emerson and a local business at the same time!
WHERE’S WALDO SCHOOL DIRECTORY
The “Where’s Waldo” secure online directory is a great parent resource to connect with other Emerson families. Sign up for the directory here:emersonberkeleypta.membershiptoolkit.com
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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