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UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Thursday, April 17, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm: Math Festival, Parent Volunteers needed, Sign Up
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 - 11:30am: Middle School Transition Fair, MLK Jr Middle School,
more information: tinyurl.com/MIDSCHOOLFAIR25
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 pm: School Site Council (virtual) meet.google.com/jpc-uurw-fgz
Thursday, April 23, 6:00- 7:30pm: PTA Association Meeting, Emerson Library, w/ Special Presentation: Raising Young Humans in an AI World by Jessica Lee, District Library Coordinator
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm: BUSD Climate Fair, King Middle School, Please see the flyer for details and how to participate.
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am- 1:00pm: Emerson Spring Festival
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APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER LEARNS & FALL LEARNS (KIDS WORLD) OPENS ON TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 (for more information, see below)
See here for more information: BUSD LEARNS Program Fall 2026-27
LILY HOWELL, OFFICE OF FAMILY ENGAGEMENT & EQUITY, will be on campus after school on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm to assist with SUMMER PROGRAM registration for those who need help. More information can be found here.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The PTA-sponsored Math Festival is returning to Emerson on Friday, April 17!
HELP NEEDED for the Math Festival, especially for the 9:15- 10:45 am slot!
Students will have an opportunity to participate in fun, hands-on math games and puzzles.
We need caregiver volunteers during the school day to make this fair a success.
Please the sign up genius, and sign up to support classroom teachers.
No experience is necessary, just your positive energy & willingness to support.
Sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA4AD2DABF5CE9-63357232-math#/
RETURNING TO EMERSON NEXT YEAR?
Dear Emerson Families,
Please let us know if you plan to return to Emerson for the 2026- 2027 school year. Your response will help us assign students to classes and create class lists. This process is a mindful one that incorporates many factors.
+++Note that we do not accept teacher requests for any reason.
This survey is an important tool to secure your child's placement for the 2026- 2027 school year.
Please complete no later than May 1, 2026.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/W28135ozFDZuAH3MA
Thank you, Principal Holmes
ALL SCHOOL MEETING
The April All School Meeting included the Emerson Oratorical Contest- the theme was 100 Years of Black History!
Check out the inspiring student performances. Also, don't miss the April Shout Outs presented by classroom teachers.
Thank you for documenting, volunteer Mr. Phil!
Emerson Yearbook Announcement
Our 2026 Emerson Elementary Yearbook is available for sale!
Order your yearbook by Monday, April 20th, 2026
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/EmersonBearCubs2026
The book + tax is $17 and includes all grades. Please pay if you can.
The PTA wants every 5th grader to get a yearbook.
If families need help paying for the yearbook, please reach out to Lilyhowell@berkeley.net.
Questions: Contact Agnes Kwan (agnesandmike2013@gmail.com).
PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING
You are invited to the Emerson PTA Association Meeting
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00- 7:30 pm
Emerson Library
Special Presentation from Jessica Lee, District Library Coordinator "Raising Young Humans in an AI World"
Dinner and Childcare for Emerson Students Provided
THANK YOU!
Thank you for the delicious Staff Appreciation Breakfast, TK and Kindergarten Families! Emerson staff enjoyed the burritos, nachos, veggies and fruit salads. The desserts were also a real treat!
PTA ANNOUNCEMENT
Join the PTA!
NOMINATE YOURSELF OR OTHERS FOR EMERSON PTA. Nomination deadline is on April 22, 2026. Click Here to make a nomination or scan the QR code.
We can’t do it without you! Nominations are open for 2026-2027 Emerson PTA Board positions. We need to fill the following roles to come back stronger than ever next year. Please consider joining us to make that happen.
Members of the PTA Board are responsible for attending monthly meetings, PTA meetings, school community events and fulfilling the specific duties listed in their job descriptions.
Please nominate yourself or someone else:
[] Secretary
[] Co-Treasurer
[] Parliamentarian
[] Volunteer Coordinator
[] Safe Routes to School Liaison
[] Technology Google Workspace Coordinator
[] Friday Coffee & Treats Coordinator (Monthly)
+ Detailed descriptions are online at https://emerson.berkeleypta.org/pta-board
+ Co-sharing is possible with a friend (good communication between you is key).
+ If you’re interested in a position that is not listed or have questions, please contact madeline.noonan@emersonelementary.org
SPRING FESTIVAL
Save the date: Emerson PTA presents the Spring Festival on Saturday May 2nd, 10-1pm.
Water slide, petting zoo, pizza, hotdogs, cotton candy, crafts and so much more.
Want to get involved? We'd love your help in making this the best one yet for the kiddos.
TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK- MAY 4 to May 8
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is coming soon! Your help is needed to make the week extra special for our Emerson educators. Volunteer and Donation Sign Up details will be available next week! Please show your support through time and/or resources. There are many ways to show your appreciation: a breakfast treat, flowers, or a simple note of thanks to someone at Emerson who has made a difference in your child’s life.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week-At-A-Glance: A schedule for the week’s activities
Volunteer and Donation Sign Up - Coming Soon!
Questions/contact: Carol carol.wang@gmail.com 510-415-3167 or Vanessa vanessaleonardo@gmail.com 510-334-5128
FOOD PANTRY - MONDAY, APRIL 20th
LINK to PARTICIPATION FORM HERE.
SAVE THE DATE for WILLARD NIGHT MARKET
check out our new EMERSON FAMILY DIRECTORY!
You can access the new ONLINE Family Directory at: 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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