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SAVE THE DATE!
Author Visit
In honor of Black History Month, save the date for a book and author signing event: February 26th at 6 pm in the Emerson Library.
Local author Carmen Bogan will read and sign copies of her books for the Emerson community! Light snacks will be provided.
Fix It Fest
The Emerson School Community is invited to attend the annual third Fix It Fest of the year at Longfellow Middle School on February 8th from 1:00-4:00 pm.
Bring your broken electronics, appliances, toys, bikes, clothes, and more! We will provide a workspace, tools, and guidance from a volunteer repair coach to help you disassemble, troubleshoot, and hopefully fix your item.
For information on future events, to volunteer, or to pre-register an item for the first event, visit the Fix-it Fest website. English Flyer Here. Spanish Flyer Here.
TAX RECEIPTS ARE HERE!
Donation receipts for tax purposes were emailed last weekend (check your junk mail folders). Thank you for all your donations! Email questions to: treasurer@emersonelementary.org.
Curious exactly what the PTA funds? See below for a breakdown.
Full budget link here.
WINTER EQUITY CIRCLE
The PTA is kicking off Emerson’s annual Equity Circle—a chance to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Emerson and beyond. We’d love to have you join us for part or all of the series. Please see the flyer below for dates, times, and details.
If you’re interested in joining us for the Equity Circle, please RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/Equity-Circle-2025
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Friday, Jan. 31, 8:30 am: English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting (Emerson Library)
Friday, Jan. 31, 6 - 8:00 pm: PTA Movie Night, Kinder - 2nd Graders only
Saturday, February 1: Winter Equity Circle Kick Off
Friday, February 7, 8:30 am: All School Meeting and Emerson Oratorical Contest
Friday, February 14: No school - Lincoln's birthday
Monday, February 17: No school - Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 26, 6:00 pm: Author event with Carmen Bogan (Emerson Library)
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ART CORNER
Lunar New Year--- Year of the Snake
First and second graders enjoyed creating slithering snakes. They decorated two sides of heavy cardstock with patterns and cut them in a spiral so they could move and coil.
Disability Awareness and History Month
On December 6, 2023, the Board of Education adopted a resolution to combat the marginalization of those with disabilities in our school community by establishing January as Disability Awareness and History Month in BUSD. This month is an opportunity to recognize and honor the contributions of those with disabilities who have enriched and inspired our nation and generate learning around the experiences of those with disabilities.
BUSD Reading Lists by Grade Level
These reading lists, organized by grade level, were curated by our library staff from the Schneider Book Awards, an award presented yearly by the American Library Association that honors artistic expression for the disability experience. Every school library will receive copies of some of the newest books on the lists in both English and Spanish.
THANK YOU!
PTA board members hosted a Staff Luncheon last week. The food was delicious and there was plenty for everyone
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