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November all-school meeting
Check out the November All School Meeting here:
We enjoyed student performances, student shout-outs, and much more!
EMERSON FAMILY DIRECTORY IS NOW LIVE!
You can access the new ONLINE Family Directory here:
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.
EMERSON FOOD PANTRY
Thank you to all who have donated to the Emerson Food Pantry with gift cards and non-perishables. We welcome continued contributions. The pantry will be active until Winter Break and then we will donate unused food to a local shelter.
For those who would like to donate district-wide wide please consider the OFEE, Berkeley Public Schools, and Berkeley PTA Council Family Food Emergency Campaign. You can donate to the BUSD Family Food Campaign using this link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/familyemergencyfund/
Click here for FAQ Information.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Thursday, November 20: Picture Re-Takes
Mon, November 24 - Fri, November 28: NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, November 29: Cal Football Parking Fundraiser
Friday, December 5: All-School Meeting, 8:30 am; Coffee on the Yard starting at 8:00 am
Monday, December 8 - Friday, December 12: Hour of Code
Wednesday, December 10: Equity Shelf Book Club, 5:30-7:30 pm
Thursday, December 11: Winter Book Giveaway, 6:00-7:00 pm
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LIBRARY CORNER
Winter Book Giveaway!
Ms. Rachel and Ms. Thomaes are looking for book donations for the Emerson Books & Holiday Cookies Night on 12/11, where we fill the library with free books for students and their families! If you have any children's books you are ready to part with, feel free to drop them off at the front office between now and Wednesday, 12/10!
This month we're celebrating Indigenous Heritage in the library! In support of our Indigenous community, the Berkeley School Libraries created these Indigenous Heritage Reading Lists. These reading lists represent books published in recent years that are devoted to celebrating, representing, and affirming Indigenous heritage, featuring Indigenous authors, characters and the North American Indigenous experience.
EQUITY SHELF BOOK CLUB
Join our PTA-Sponsored Equity Shelf Book Club! Our next read is Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin — a powerful exploration of how imagination can reshape our communities.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM Dinner at 5:30 PM | Kid Book Club (6–6:30 PM) | Adult Book Club (6:30–7:30 PM)
Need a copy of the book? RSVP ASAP so we can get one for you! RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/EquityShelf3
HEART OF EMERSON FUNDRAISER
With $119,703 raised, we are 68% of the way to our Heart of Emerson fundraising goal. Our aim is to meet our target by the end of November which leaves only next week left. We have a ways to go but we can do this together! ♥️
DONATE TODAY and track our progress at: https://emersonelementary.org/heart-of-emerson
HOUR OF CODE
Hour of Code is Coming December 8-12!
Emerson will join thousands of schools worldwide for Hour of Code, a fun, global event introducing kids to coding. Volunteers needed! Check your child’s time slot and sign up at https://bit.ly/emerson-hoc-2025 — no coding experience required.
Learn more at http://emersonelementary.org/hour-of-code
Questions? Email hourofcode@emersonelementary.org
FIND EMERSON ONLINE
Website: https://emersonelementary.org/
Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb
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