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Celebrate Black History Month with a Special Read Aloud Event
Author Marissa McGee will read her book "Free the Curls"—an empowering story that encourages children to take action and create positive change in their communities.
Join us at the Emerson Library on Thursday, February 26, from 6:00 to 6:45 pm
Copies of the book will be available for purchase.
Hope to see you there!
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
FWednesday, Feb 25, Equity Circle, 6:00-8:00 PM
Thursday, Feb. 26: Black History Month Read a Loud: “Free the Curls” read a loud by Marissa Mc Gree, 6:00- 6:45 pm (Emerson Library)
Friday, March 6: PTA Coffee on the Yard, 8:00 am
Friday, March 6: All School Meeting, 8:30 am
March 11 – March 21: Read-A-Thon
Friday, March 20: Art Night, 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 21- Sip, Snack and Socialize, Emerson Family Hangout at Donkey & Goat Winery- 2- 5pm
Friday, April 10 - Emerson Oratorical Contest, 100 Years of Black History
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Read-A-Thon is Coming
Get ready for Emerson’s Annual Read-A-Thon!
For ten days in March (March 11–20), we encourage all students to read as much as they can while raising money for Emerson. Our goal is full participation—meaning we hope every student finds time to read at home!
During the first week of March, Read-A-Thon packets will be sent home with each student. These packets will include instructions on how to participate and tips for caregivers on how to encourage reading at home. Stay tuned!
Art Corner
Save the Date!
Family Art Night is happening Friday, March 20th at 6 pm. We have all new projects for our "Glow Room." It will be loads of fun, no doubt!
Winter Equity Circle: Feb. 25 - 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.
Next Sessions: Feb 25, Mar 11, Mar 25, 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.
Black History Month- BUSD Family Guide
Click HERE for BUSD Family Guide with active links.
Special Event: Sip, Snack and Socialize
check 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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