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Message from the Principal
Dear Emerson Families,
It’s been such a joy to have the students back on campus this fall. However, we continue to adapt to all the changes brought about by Covid. It’s not always easy to eat outside everyday. Some days it is hot, others cool. Some days the wasps are particularly bothersome, others we don’t notice them at all. Thank you for your patience with all the changes and for doing what you can to help your children adjust. Please continue to send them with layers of clothing and their marked water bottles and lunch bags.
Adults continue to be restricted from campus. Those who are able to volunteer in a single classroom are able to go through the Berkeley Schools Volunteers training and vetting process. You can find more information here. We have a couple of volunteer parents who will be helping us this Thursday, Oct. 7 when we have picture day outside in the Garden Area. We are thankful to those who are able to help out. If you do not have time to come to campus, we understand. There are other ways you can help, such as by participating in the Heart of Emerson Fundraising Campaign, which has officially kicked off! Please stay tuned for more information and ways to donate and get involved.
We are gearing up for a modified, yet fun filled, Halloween celebration. This year our Halloween activities will be scheduled on Thursday, 10/28. This date is also a minimum day, due to report card conferences. Our staff is planning on having a march inside the school and onto the playground in the morning. Due to covid restrictions, we will not march in the community this year. We encourage students to report to school in their Halloween costumes. Students must still wear their “COVID” masks throughout the day and costumes need to be practical and comfortable so students can sit and complete classroom activities during the day. We will not allow fake weapons, fake guns, or fake blood. Families are responsible for putting on students' makeup before coming on campus. We also ask families to respect the cultural diversity of our students at Emerson and not dress in costumes that represent other cultures. Volunteer Mr. Phil has agreed to record the march, and a link will be sent home via Remind, so that you may enjoy the video of the festivities.
Thank you to the volunteer parents who are working mornings and weekends to continue the Emerson tradition of the Ofrenda in the Library. This is an opportunity to celebrate Latinx culture and express the value of honoring loved ones who have passed away. Students learn about the Ofrenda, have an opportunity to visit and contribute to it. More information will follow.
Monday, Oct. 11th is a Staff Development Day and there will be no school for students. In addition, Parent Teacher Conferences will take place the last week of October. Kindergarten students will be released each day at 12:30 pm and Grades 1-5 will be released at 1:10 pm. Please plan accordingly.
Thank you for your continued support and take care,
Jana Holmes
Upcoming Events and Key Dates
Thursday, October 7: Grade Parent Equity Training, 7 pm, Zoom Link
Friday, October 8: Spirit Day - Crazy Hat / Crazy Hair
Monday, October 11: Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL for Students)
Friday, October 15: First grading period ends
Saturday, October 23: Cal Football Parking Fundraiser - 2nd Grade
Week of October 25: Parent Teacher Conferences - MINIMUM DAYS (Kindergarten students will be released at 12:30, grades 1-5 will be released at 1:10)
Friday, October 29: Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL for Students)
Saturday, October 30: Cal Football Parking Fundraiser - 1st Grade
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Heart of Emerson
The Heart of Emerson fundraising campaign starts TODAY! The funds raised through the Heart of Emerson campaign are used to pay for student programs and community engagement at Emerson. Many of the programs that children love are paid for through this fundraising effort and not by the school district. This letter and flyer are being sent home today in Look Folders. Use them to share within your communities and spread the word. Thank you!
TEACHER’S CORNER
Thank you!
Well, you granted my wishes! I was so happy to receive all of the books and materials from the wishlist I sent out last week. I am so appreciative. If I don't thank you personally, please forgive me--- some items came without any indication of who they came from. But I appreciate them all. What a great community we have here!
This week all of Emerson's students will be working on decorating CDs as a part of the Heart of Emerson campaign. So far we have had some great class discussions about what makes Emerson such a wonderful place to learn. Students could decorate however they wanted to, but each CD includes a heart--- to show our love for Emerson.
Ms. Ames, Art Teacher
October Shout-Outs
Equity Corner
Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina and woman of color appointed to the Supreme Court in 2009 (and the third woman, for those keeping track!). Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Justice Sotomayor dedicated herself to her education, to reading, to pursuing work in justice, and has also brought her life experience to the most powerful court in the country. Please watch this video to learn more from Justice Sotomayor about growing up Latina and her home, the Bronx. Please also check out this read-aloud, also produced by the Bronx Children’s Museum, Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx. There are several books at our wonderful Emerson library you can pick up and read more about Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor!
Esquina de Equidad
Sonia Sotomayor es la primera mujer latina nombrada para la Corte Suprema en 2009 (¡y la tercera mujer, para quienes están contando!). Nacida en el Bronx de padres Puertorriqueños, la Jueza Sotomayor se dedicó a su educación, a la lectura, a trabajar en la justicia, y también ha llevado su experiencia de vida a la corte más poderosa del país. Mire este video para aprender más de la justicia Sotomayor sobre crecer como Latina y su hogar, el Bronx* Consulte también esta lectura en Español en voz alta, Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx ¡Hay varios libros en nuestra maravillosa biblioteca de Emerson que puede recoger y leer más sobre el juez de la Corte Suprema Sotomayor!
*Puedes cambiar la lengua en “Settings” y “Subtitles/CC” y allí cambia a Espanol y luego, haga clic “refresh” y la traducción ser allí!
Connect with other API Families at Emerson!
Please join our online community of Asian and Pacific Islander families in the API Families of Emerson Elementary Google group. Connect with other families, share stories and resources, plan meetups and playdates, and organize events -- both virtual and (hopefully soon) IRL!
All Emerson families are welcome who wish to celebrate the shared and unique experiences of the API community. In the coming months, we'll be celebrating Filipinx Heritage Month, organizing a meet and greet for new families, enjoying an evening of API Bedtime Stories, and more!
Sign up for the group here: https://groups.google.com/g/api-families-of-emerson-elementary
See you online!
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