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ANNOUNCEMENTS
TOMORROW!
Family Art Night is happening Friday, March 20th at 6 pm. We have all new projects for our "Glow Room". Please plan on coming and look out for volunteer opportunities on Sign Up Genius at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080444ABAD2FA5F94-volunteer
JOIN US FOR EMERSON’S FIRST OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNITY EVENT! 🍷✨
We’re so excited to invite you to our very first Emerson community gathering off campus!
📅 Saturday, March 21
⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM
Come connect, relax, and celebrate our amazing Emerson community in a fun and family-friendly setting. Yes — kids are absolutely welcome! There will be space to gather, play, and enjoy time together with friends old and new.
Even better? 20% of all food and drink purchases during the event will be donated back to Emerson! 🙌 So every bite and sip helps support our school.
Whether you stay for a quick hello or the full afternoon, we’d love to see you there.
Bring your family, invite your Emerson friends, and let’s make this first off-campus event a huge success!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛
MARCH IS ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE MONTH!
So far, Emerson has an average daily attendance of 95%, exceeding Malcolm X and Oxford Elementary! However, we have a large number of students arriving after the 8:10 tardy bell. Please try to arrive on campus between 8:00 and 8:10 am every day.
Every moment of instruction is important- let's prioritize students' academics at Emerson!
Attention Transitioning 5th Grade Families
Mark your calendars for the BUSD Middle School Transition Fair
When: Saturday, April 18
Where: King Middle School
What: Learn about middle school
Time: 9:45- 11:30
LEARNS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SURVEY
Please take the opportunity to fill out the district-wide survey about the Berkeley LEARNS After School Program. Your feedback helps the district understand what is working well and what can be improved: https://tinyurl.com/LEARNS-survey
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Friday, March 20: Family Art Night, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 21: Sip, Snack, and Socialize, Emerson Family Hangout at Donkey & Goat Winery, 2-5 pm (1340 5th Street, Berkeley)
Wednesday, March 25: Equity Circle, 6:00-8:00 pm (Emerson Library)
Thursday, March 26: Rainbow Family Night- 6:00-7:00 pm (Emerson Library)
Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3: Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
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READ-A-THON Update!
Emerson students – you’re amazing! You’re challenging yourselves and discovering new types of books to read. Keep up the great work, and read, read, read! The Read-a-Thon ends at the end of the day on Friday, March 20th.
Don’t forget to use the Reading Log to record your minutes - and, adults, don’t forget to initial each day. Your classroom teacher will let you know how to turn in your reading log. Please make sure it’s turned in by Thursday, March 26th to be eligible for prizes.
Adults - you can sponsor your readers by donating through the 99 Pledges website here: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/emersonele31. Feel free to forward the link to relatives and friends who might like to support their Emerson Readers as well!
Additional documents you might need:
Spanish version of family guide
Questions: contact Ms. Thomaes at marieevethomaes@berkeley.net
JOIN THE PTA BUDGET COMMITTEE
Want a voice in how the Emerson PTA plans its programs and budget? We're looking for people to join the budget committee to help us plan for next year. Everyone is welcome and anyone may join. Email to express interest:treasurer@emersonelementary.org
check out our new EMERSON FAMILY DIRECTORY!
You can access the new ONLINE Family Directory at: https://emersonelementary.org/directory
Anyone who is in the directory can log in via Google or Yahoo to access. Note that anyone, not just Gmail users, can create a Google account with their existing email address to access.
Families can submit their information or updates via the "Update Your Information" link. Responses are manually reviewed by our webmaster before access is provided.
This is a new platform and a work in progress. Please email us with any questions or concerns at communications@emersonelementary.org
The Family Directory is organized by the Emerson Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The Emerson Elementary Family Directory is a tool for families to coordinate and communicate. For example, families have used the Family Directory to coordinate carpools and playdates outside of school hours.
The Family Directory is not used by Emerson Elementary School administration to contact families; School Administration communications are sent using the Remind Application
FIND EMERSON ONLINE
Website: https://emersonelementary.org/
Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb
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