BearFacts News - 2.27.2025

 
 

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WINTER EQUITY CIRCLE

Join the conversation to build a more inclusive Emerson at the PTA's annual Equity Circle TONIGHT, February 27th at 6:00 pm!

Be part of a community dedicated to advancing diversity, inclusion, access, and belonging– all with the goal of improving academic success for every student.

If you’re interested in joining us for the Equity Circle, please RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/Equity-Circle-2025

In community,

Henriette & Lauren


MARCH ALL SCHOOL MEETING

The March All School Meeting will be the Emerson Oratorical Contest- the theme is Harlem Renaissance. Join us on Friday, March 7 at 8:30 am to see inspiring performances from 3rd through 5th Grade students.  The finalist will be invited to the BUSD district wide competition on March 26, at 5:30 pm in the Oxford Elementary Auditorium.


BLACK HISTORY ORATORICAL FEST 

The 2025 Black History Oratorical Fest will be held at 5:30 pm on March 26 in the Oxford Elementary School Theatre (1222 University Ave., Berkeley, CA)

poster of black history oratorical fest

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP

Berkeley Unified School District has partnered with local organizations to offer immigrant families needed information to keep themselves safe at our schools and in the community.

On February 28th, at 6:00 pm, there will be a virtual workshop to share information about BUSD's policy for the safety of immigrant students and also information about immigrant rights.

Know Your Rights Flyer in English

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Berkeley se ha asociado con organizaciones locales para ofrecer a las familias inmigrantes la información necesaria para mantenerse a salvo en nuestras escuelas y en la comunidad.

El 28 de febrero, a las 6:00 p. m., habrá un taller virtual para compartir información sobre la política de BUSD para la seguridad de los estudiantes inmigrantes y también información sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes.

Know Your Rights flyer in Spanish

FREE MOVIE SCREENING

The Truth About Reading

Watch the trailer

  • DATE: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

  • TIME:  Doors open at 5:15pm, film starts at 5:45pm, with Q&A panel to follow

  • LOCATION: West Campus Theatre at Oxford Elementary School, 2000 Bonar Street, Berkeley, CA

Space is limited! You must be registered to attend. https://bit.ly/CAC-2025-film

Interpretation available: Email kbabcock@ausdk12.org as soon as possible.

The truth about reading movie screening flyer

DELAC MEETINGS

Did you know Emerson has a parent representative who attend the District English Learner (DELAC) Meetings?  We want to thank Luis Aguirre for taking on this important role to advocate for us. 

Here are the minutes from last week’s DELAC meeting.


BLACK LIVES MATTER READING LISTS

The reading lists are organized by grade level and represent recently published books that are devoted to cultivating Black joy, pride and love, and celebrating the incredible contributions and history of the Black community.


UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES

Thursday, March 6, 6-8 pm: Winter Equity Circle, session #6 (Emerson Library)

Friday, March 7, 8:30am: March All School Meeting & Emerson Oratorical Fest (Multi-purpose Room)

Friday, March 14: No School/Non Duty Day

Friday, March 21: Family Art Night

Monday, March 31 - Friday, April 4: Spring Break; NO SCHOOL

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ART CORNER

Save the date!

Family Art Night will be on the night of Friday March 21st. 

It's going to be a blast– please plan on coming!

Black History Month in Art Class

In art class we love to read books illustrated by Black artists and we love to learn about Black artists as well.  We do this off and on all year depending on what kids are learning about in class and/or what art projects make the most sense developmentally.  We also learn about artists from other marginalized groups. Here are some of the Black artists we have been inspired by in the last year (in no particular order): Ezra Jack Keats, Christian Robinson, Abigail DeVille, Jessi Raulet (brand name Etta Vee), Favianna Rodriguez, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Lorenzo Pace, Mark Bradford.

Wayne Thiebaud inspired desserts

Both 4th and 5th grade artists learned about California artist Wayne Thiebaud.  After drawing ice cream cones in 4th grade and cakes in 5th, we made these ice cream sundaes with model magic clay.  When Paper Plus party store went out of business they gave away supplies to teachers.  I was able to grab these tiny bowls and spoons which made this project EVEN more fun!

Student art inspired by Wayne Thiebaud.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for the staff lunch Friday, Feb. 7!  Everyone enjoyed the food and boost for our morale during report card time!

Teachers enjoying staff lunch.

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