Emerson News

Good afternoon Emerson Families! 

I hope this message finds you well and filled with excited anticipation for the end of the year and all the fun events that comes with it! As you can see, with more fun comes more information! I apologize for the length of today's newsletter, but there is lots of important information.

We are excited to share that Mrs. Hernandez will be taking on the kindergarten position for the 2024-25 school year. While it is bittersweet for Mrs. Hernandez to leave third grade, her passion for teaching and unwavering commitment to our students will continue to inspire and nurture young minds in kindergarten. Mrs. Hernandez brings sixteen years of experience of primary grade level teaching, and we are excited as the kindergarten team continues to build its strengths with one another.

Our all-school field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry is fast approaching! We will be sending home information to register on PushCoin shortly. We have so grateful to our PTA for providing this experience, as well as a t-shirt for everyone who attends! Please complete this form by next Friday, April 26, to provide your child/ren's t-shirt size and volunteer to chaperone. This form should be completed for every child you have at Emerson; for example, if you have three children attending Emerson,  you will need to complete the form three times. 

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Sheleen DeLockery, Principal

Good afternoon Emerson Families! 

It has been a great week here at Emerson! Our students had a blast watching the Solar Eclipse on Monday, and I know the staff and I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing it with them! My favorite things overheard during the eclipse were students counting down to 2:07 and then yelling, "Happy New Year!" We also heard that the eclipse looked like a "radioactive banana," but best of all was hearing our older students helping younger students with their glasses, answering their questions, and just having a great time bonding over the special experience with peers and staff. It is one of my favorite memories of the year.

Safety reminder: please prioritize the safety of our Emerson students by driving cautiously in the Drop and Go lot at Mary Queen. Refrain from using cell phones while driving on school premises, as distractions can lead to accidents. Please follow designated pick up procedures and set a good example for our children. If other adults and/or older siblings pick up your child, please share this safety reminder. Maintaining a safe environment is crucial, and we appreciate your cooperation.

We are also working on adding student artwork throughout the building this summer. If your child has any artwork they'd like to donate, or if they'd like to create an drawing, painting, mixed media, etc. of an eagle, we would love to display it our halls! Any work should be submitted by the end of the school year.

As I shared in last week's newsletter, we are hard at work planning for the 2024-25 school year. If you would like to share information that your current child's classroom teacher should know as they plan for class placement, please email them by April 22nd. 

Thank you and have a fantastic weekend!
Sheleen DeLockery, Principal

February 15, 2024 Emerson Family Newsletter

Hello Emerson Families!

Last month, all families in the school district received an update on their child’s attendance.  As we continue to prioritize student attendance throughout the school year, there are several things that you can do as families to help support this effort:
 

• Encourage your child to maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
• Avoid scheduling non-urgent dental and medical appointments when school is in session.
• Try to schedule extended trips when school isn't in session (longer weekends and breaks).
• Identify a quiet place for your child to complete homework or school assignments.
• Make sure that your child attends school if they are well enough to attend.

Should you need additional support or information about supportive attendance, please contact a member of your child’s student support team (social worker, school psychologist, assistant principal).

Have a fantastic weekend!
Sheleen DeLockery, Principal