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April all school meeting
If you missed the April All School Meeting you can check it out here. Enjoy the student performances and student shout outs!
Thank you to Mr. Phil (Emerson Volunteer) for the video!
april student shout outs
ART CORNER with ms. ames
Third Grade Self Portraits (inspired by children's literature)
I read Mackenzie Joy's book, Wallflowers, with the third grade artists. It is a wonderful book that explores the world of those kids who prefer being the quiet ones – ones who don't mind blending in ("We want to be heard, we just don't want to have to SHOUT!")
In the book, Mackenzie draws the children in clothing that matches the wall behind them. We had a great discussion in class, pondering if we like to blend in or stand out (some kids said they are one way at home and another way at school). For our art project we created a patterned wall and then made self portrait figures that either contrasted or blended in with the wall.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Thursday, April 17, 7- 9 pm: Parent's Night Out, at 5 Tacos & Beers (2914 College Ave.) RSVP: Events@EmersonElementary.org. Brought to you by the Emerson PTA
Friday, April 18, 8:30 - 9:30 am: Science Assembly for students, presented by the Lawrence Hall of Science
Thursday, April 24, 6:00-8:00 pm: Willard Night Market (Willard Middle School)
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: BUSD Climate Fair (Willard Middle School)
Saturday, April 26, 10:00 - 11:30 am: African American Success Framework, Middle School Transition Fair (MLK Jr. Middle School, 1781 Rose St., Berkeley)
Sunday, April 27, 1:00 - 3:00 pm: BUSD Rainbow Families Playdate (Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School, 2015 Virginia St, Berkeley)
Sunday, April 27, 2:00 pm: Emerson Earth Day Campus Clean Up, (Emerson Playground & Garden Areas)
Tuesday, April 29, 6:00 - 7:15 pm: PTA Meeting, Topic: Your Student and Tech, by Jennifer Nguyen, BUSD Instructional Technology (Emerson Library)
Saturday, May 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm: Emerson Spring Fling (Emerson Blacktop)
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library corner
In April, Berkeley Unified School District celebrates Arab American & South Asian, Southwest Asian, North African (SSWANA) Heritage Month, lifting up and honoring the contributions of Arab Americans and SSWANA Americans in our school community. These reading lists, organized by grade level, represent recently published books that are devoted to celebrating, representing, and affirming Arab American & SSWANA American heritage, and celebrating their invaluable contributions to our community.
PTA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bike to School Day -- Coordinators Wanted
Bike to School Day is coming May 15! We're looking for co-coordinators to help make the event special (help run bike train(s), help with the table at school, help a "bike fairy" visit the bikes while the kids are in class, and help collect data for the Safe Routes to School team). Email amy.fire@emersonelementary.org if interested.
thank you kinder and tk!
Big thanks to Kindergarten and TK families for planning a delicious lunch from Summer Kitchen!
PARENT’S NIGHT OUT on Thursday, April 17th
Hosted by the Emerson PTA Community Team
Hey Emerson Parents!
Join your fellow parents (Daisy - 3rd, Elise - 3rd & K, Maddy - 1st, and Steph - 1st) for a fun and casual Parents' Night Out at:
5 Tacos & Beers on College Ave.
Thursday, April 17th
7:00–9:00 PM
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar while you mix, mingle, and make new parent pals!
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to feel more connected within our school community.
RSVP or reach out with questions at: events@emersonelementary.org
Want to get more involved with the PTA? We’d love to chat!
PTA MEETING on tuesday, april 29th
READ-A-THON UPDATE
You read in your sneakers, you read in your socks,
You read in the library curled up like a fox.
You read about heroes, and planets, and bees,
About oceans and potions and tall, twisty trees!
From fantasy lands to nonfiction delight,
You read in the morning, and you read at night.
You read during recess (what fun! What a feat!),
And sometimes while munching a lunchtime treat!
So, here’s to the readers, and those who inspired—
The caregivers, teachers, and friends who never tired.
Emerson, hooray! What a wonderful crew—
This Read-A-Thon magic was all thanks to you!
Congratulations to the Emerson readers and all those who supported them! Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 readers in each grade at the next all school meeting on Friday, April 11th. We’ll also have class prizes and an all-school prize! Details to come.
If you’d still like to donate, or have friends and family who would like to, please forward this link far and wide: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/emersonele2025
Donations will be accepted until April 28th.
Way to go Emerson!
Questions: contact Ms. Thomaes at marieevethomaes@berkeley.net
Emerson yearbook
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/Emerson2025GoBearCubs
If families need help paying for the yearbook, please reach out to Lilyhowell@berkeley.net.
Questions: Contact Agnes Kwan (agnesandmike2013@gmail.com)
and Aly Mostel (aly@alymostel.com).
emerson spring fling - saturday, may 10th
Emerson earth day CAMPUS CLEANUP
EQUITY CORNER
ARAB AMERICAN & SOUTH ASIAN, SOUTHWEST ASIAN, NORTH AFRICAN (SSWANA) HERITAGE MONTH
In April, as part of our ongoing commitment to inclusivity, we continue the celebration of Arab American & South Asian, Southwest Asian, North African (SSWANA) Heritage Month at BUSD. Together we recognize and uplift the Arab American and SSWANA communities that contribute so much to the strength of BUSD and recognize their many contributions made locally and around the country.
Arab American & SSWANA Heritage Month Resources
Visit the district’s Arab American and SSWANA Heritage Month Resources web page where you will find reading lists by grade level, family guides for celebrating Arab American & SSWANA Heritage Month, teaching resources, staff posters, and much more.
READING LISTS:
District-sponsored events
busd climate fair - saturday, april 26th
night market at willard on thursday, april 24th
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