Wednesday Whistle

We are looking forward to seeing you all Thursday evening for our Open House from 5:30pm - 7:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to visit your child's classroom or other grade levels as well. The students and teachers have so many amazing things to share.

With respect and admiration,

Mrs. Dominguez, Principal

Sdominguez@lbschools.net

May 25th Emerson Open House 5:30-7:00pm

May 29th No School: Memorial Day

May 31st 4th Grade Field Trip

June 1st 3rd Grade Field Trip

June 1st Vocal Music Concert

June 9th 5th Grade vs. Staff Kickball Game

June 9th Movin' & Groovin Into Summer (see flyer below)

June 15th 5th Grade Promotion (more info to come)

June 15th Last Day of School (minimum day)

There is now a new feature allowing you to report your child's absence online, to make it easier and more convenient for our Emerson families. Additionally, you can even upload Dr. notes, Dentist or Orthodontist notes, or anything else needed to clear your child's absence. Please note that it may take up to 48 hours for the absence to show its been cleared. Please expect to receive a phone call even after the absence has been reported.

We love seeing you walk your pets to school with your student(s) but we have a few reminders.

• Pets are not allowed on campus beyond our gates.
• Pets must remain on city sidewalk.
• Please deter students from petting animals near campus regardless if they know the pet.
• Please clean up after your pet.

Safety concern: More parents are driving the wrong way on the one way street off of Willow, please adhere to all parking and directional signs at all times. Also we noticed a few cars unattended in the middle of the street can cause traffic to back up and possible accidents. Please do not park in the bus loading zone or in red zone, or turn your hazards on and leave your car double parked and unattended with/without other children inside. Safety is our utmost concern, and we thank you in advance for making sure we keep everyone safe and ticket free. Our school neighbors have kindly asked that we remind parents to NOT block their driveways when dropping off and picking up, OR, leave any children in their cars unattended while walking to drop off other siblings to the school campus.

School Site Council is a group of elected parents, and staff who meet to discuss student needs, revise the school plan and recommend budget allocations in order to help students raise their academic achievement and create a more positive climate at our campus.

Click the image below to submit nominations.

Click the link below to support our science program. The Fun Run might be over, but pledges are still being accepted until May 31st!

Fundraiser Update!

Last week we made it to $25,000 by midweek, and $30,000 by Thursday! We held held two raffle drawings and the following students were the winners of fun prizes- Diego Rodriguez, Luke Weglowski, Miles Baird, Jeshua Martinez, Jonny Elder, Aileen Coyne, Henri Bradford, Katherine Paulsen, Nelson Wescott, Lindsey Diggs, Ellison Smith, Grace Sharp, Jackson Scholten, Maverick Tomlin, Mateo Flores, Leah Vanderschans, Eva Lima, Madison Heller, Jaylen Cham, and Stella Grinnell — Congratulations to the winners!

We’ve raised over $30,000 so far. Let’s try to get to $35,000 by Friday so we can have more happy raffle winners! We are so close to meeting our goal!!

Remember there is no minimum donation to be entered into the raffle for fun prizes. If you haven’t already, make your child a 99pledges page in under 2 minutes and start fundraising today. http://www.99pledges.com/fund/EPA2023/addme

Also, check with your employer to see if they do a donation match program. Don’t forget you can donate cash! Please submit cash or check (check made out to Emerson Parkside Academy PTA) in a marked and sealed envelope to your child’s teacher clearly marked with your child’s name, the donator and teacher’s name. Please turn in cash donations to the Main Office.

We are still working towards our goal, but have chosen our Grand prize winners already. Tje winner of the Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Basket is Arianna Eliseo-Venal,

and Principal for a day is Brooklyn Joco!!

Congratulations!!!

Thank you, Emerson Eagles!

Click the links below to see either the Thursday or Friday night show.

~REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2022/23~

**WARNING BELL RINGS AT 8:55 A.M. EVERY DAY**

TK & K 9:00 - 3:00

1st - 3rd 9:00 – 3:05

4th & 5th 9:00 – 3:10

EVERY THURSDAY TK – 5th Grade 2:30 dismissal

In accordance with Board Policies 5145.7 (Sexual Harassment), 5145.9 (Hate-Motivated Behaviors), 5131.2 (Bullying Prevention), and 5142.52 (Suicide Prevention), students will review key procedures and processes to support a safe and welcoming environment. For additional information regarding these requirements, parents/guardians/caretakers can consult pp. 29-32 of the https://www.lbschools.net/Asset/files/District/Guidelines/Guidelines-EN.pdf

Ms. Williams our school counselor will facilitate these lessons and send communications prior to the start of the lessons.

All students are required to wear a uniform at Emerson. Our uniform consists of red, white, or navy blue collared shirts or blouses, school spirit t-shirts, and navy blue or khaki shorts, skirts, and jumpers. Shoes must have closed toes and heels and should be suitable for physical education and play. No flip flops or sandals. A more detailed description of the dress code can be found on our school website

We need to know how to reach you! Please make sure you provide the most accurate information to receive texts, e-mails or phone calls, and in case of an emergency. Parents are now required to verify or update their information, including emergency contacts, online in their ParentVue account. We will no longer send home emergency cards. Please visit the website for instructions on how to update your information.

• Masks will be optional for students and staff.

• Surfaces will be sanitized and cleaned as much as possible.

Please CLICK HERE for the LBUSD's most recent Corona Virus Resources and Information.

Please monitor your child for illness and remember to stay home and test if you are ill.