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ALL SCHOOL MEETING

For those who were unable to attend the January All School Meeting, or would like to watch it again, here is the link provided by Volunteer Mr. Phil: https://youtu.be/hOdCd6nFIwk

UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES

Thursday, January 15: Multi-Lingual Family Meeting, 8:30 am (Emerson Library)

Thursday, January 15: TK/ Kindergarten Caregiver Information Night, 6:00 pm (Emerson Library)

Friday, January 16: MLK Jr. Assembly and March (8:30 am), caregivers invited to participate

Monday, January 19: MLK Jr. Holiday, NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 20: Hearing Screening

Monday, January 26: Professional Development Day for Staff, NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, January 28: Winter Equity Circle Kick Off, 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Emerson Library)

Thursday, January 29: PTA Association Meeting, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Guest Speaker, Jo Ann Gong: “Managing Your Child’s Anxiety & Stress”.

Monday, February 2: BUSD Math Adoption Information and Input Meeting, 530pm (Washington Elementary School)

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ART CORNER

Announcement from Ms. Ames

To the wonderful Emerson Community, I am writing to let you know that this will be my last year teaching art at Emerson. I will be so sad to leave Emerson, but I have decided I want to have more time to spend with my husband (who is quite a number of years older than I am) and my parents, who are turning 90 this year. My professional life will continue with my own art practice and teaching workshops for children and adults in my El Cerrito studio, but I will have more flexibility, which feels important at this time in my life. I still have 5 months to enjoy this very special school and intend to do just that!

Emerson’s Winter 2026 ELAC Meeting

Please RSVP to karencarter@berkeley.net if you plan to attend so we know how much food to order.

Thank you!

Winter Equity Circle: Jan. 28 - April 8, 2026

The PTA Equity Team is excited to invite you to be part of the 2026 Equity Circle! This is a warm, welcoming space where Emerson families, caregivers, and staff come together every two weeks to learn, discuss, listen, and take action toward equity in education.

With guidance from Ms. Pamela Harrison-Small, Racial Justice and Educational Equity Strategist, we’ll explore identity, talk about academic gaps by race at our school and in the district, and build community-driven solutions that help every student thrive.

Kickoff Session (with kid-friendly activities):
Wednesday, January 28 | 6–8 PM | Emerson Library

Next Sessions: Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 11, Mar 26, Apr 8 (from 6 - 8 pm)
Dinner and childcare (for Emerson students) will be provided.

We’d love for you to come to all the sessions—but even if you can only make a few, we’d be thrilled to have you!

Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/EquityCircle2026 so we can plan food and childcare.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for the delicious staff lunch last Friday! The chicken sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages were delicious. What a nice treat after our first week back from Winter Break.

Have you checked out our new EMERSON FAMILY DIRECTORY?

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

FIND EMERSON ONLINE

Website: https://emersonelementary.org/

Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb

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