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MONTHLY LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Emerson Families,
We are happy to celebrate the 100th Day of School! On Wednesday night, the Kindergarten Teachers hosted a Math Night, highlighting students' 100 day projects. We were inspired by the students’ creativity and enjoyed experiencing this exciting milestone together. The Emerson staff is truly thankful that you trust us with the education of your children and we look forward to Spring 2024.
You are invited to the February All School meeting tomorrow, Feb. 2nd. We hope you can join us for Coffee on the Yard at 8:00 am, and then come into the Multi-Purpose Room for the meeting. This month we will honor Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and Black Lives Matter Week of Action (February 5-9). Students will learn about the various BLM tenets, adopted by BUSD School Board resolution. Here is a “kid friendly version” you can reference in your family discussions: http://tinyurl.com/13PrinciplesElementary. We appreciate your partnership with us in this important work.
Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to participate in the BUSD 2024 Oratorical Competition. This year’s topic is Black Artists: Art for Change. Art for Joy. As in years past, Lily Howell, Office of Family Engagement and Equity, will volunteer to help students prepare during recess meetings. Emerson students will be judged by our site panel during the March 1st All School Meeting. One finalist team (or individual) will be selected to participate in the district competition on March 21, 5:30 pm (location to be determined). You can find more information at http://tinyurl.com/OratoricalFest. As usual, we are expecting Emerson to have strong representation for the annual Oratorical contest!
The BUSD Technology department is offering free workshops for parents during February and March. Caregivers have an opportunity to attend two evening sessions. The first one is titled: Digital Citizenship: Your Student + Tech. The second session is called: Stay Connected: Technology Tools for Parents/Guardians. Childcare will be available at some of the sessions. Please go to http://tinyurl.com/busdTech to learn more and RSVP.
The second Trimester ends on Friday, February 2nd. Teachers are working to finalize report cards, taking into consideration student assessment results and classroom progress. Check your child’s backpack on Friday, February 9th. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher. Let’s enjoy the final and third trimester of the school year together!
Thank you for your support of Emerson and take care,
Jana Holmes
UPCOMING EVENTS AND KEY DATES
Thursday, February 1: Equity Circle Meeting #3, 5:30-7:30pm (Emerson Library)
Friday, February 2: Last day for BUSD Round 1 enrollment for 2024-25 school year: https://www.berkeleyschools.net/admissions/
Friday, February 2: All School Meeting, 8:30am (PTA Coffee on the yard at 8:00 am)
Saturday, February 3: Last day to register for PTA Afterschool Classes (by 11pm PST)
February 5-9: Black Lives Matter At School Week
Thursday, February 8: Equity Circle Meeting #4, 5:30-7:30pm (Emerson Library)
Wednesday, February 14: Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 16: Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Monday, February 19: Presidents’ Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
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FROM THE PTA TREASURER
JOIN THE PTA BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE
Want a voice in how the Emerson PTA plans its programs and budget? We're looking for people to join the budget sub-committee to help us plan for next year; we will work to create the budget and present it at the final Emerson PTA Association Meeting for approval. Everyone is welcome and anyone may join. If interested, email: treasurer@emersonelementary.org
TAX RECEIPTS ARE HERE!
Tax receipts were emailed this week (check your junk mail folders). Email questions to: treasurer@emersonelementary.org
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Art by Sharee Miller
BUSD RESOURCES
Please go to https://www.berkeleyschools.net/black-history-month/ to read all about how BUSD is celebrating Black history, stories, and voices in the month of February.
Learn how you and your family can celebrate Black History Month with the BUSD Family Guide: http://tinyurl.com/bhmFamilyGuide
BLACK HISTORY MONTH STUDENT CONTEST
Black History Month Student Contest!
You can participate in the Black History Month Contest with an original piece of visual art, oral tradition, music, literature, historical exhibit, or dance. Entries are due by Friday, February 9th, and a community celebration will take place on February 17th, from 12-5 pm at the Henry Ramsey Senior Center in Berkeley.
Fill out the application form here: http://tinyurl.com/busdBHMContest
Cash prizes will be awarded to winning entries! See details in the flier linked below and reach out to berkeleyblackhistory@gmail.com with any questions.
ART CORNER WITH MS. AMES
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR - YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Artists in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade drew dragon heads in honor of the Lunar New Year. We drew the dragons step by step together (and I even started the first graders with eyes and mouths) but encouraged the artists to make their dragons unique. Afterall, dragons are made up creatures! It was fun to see the different ways that the students drew the dragons. This was also an unusual project in that the dragon we drew had no outline around its head. Some kids chose to draw the outline whereas others enjoyed the contrast of the colored features against the white background.
- Ms. Ames
PTA AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES ENROLLING NOW
PTA Afterschool Classes for Spring 2024: http://tinyurl.com/ptaAfterschoolInfo
Registration CLOSES Saturday, February 3 at 11pm PST
Program Dates: February 5 - May 24
REDUCED Schedule*: There will only be ONE class after main dismissal (2:25 - 3:25p on M/T/Th/F, 1:30 - 2:30p on Wednesdays).
TK/Kinder Classes: 1:30 - 2:20p M/T/W/Th/F (depends on instructor availability)
Register for classes here: http://tinyurl.com/emersonEnrich
*We need parent volunteers in order to offer a 2nd class at 3:30p (2:30p on Weds). Join us to make this possible: enrichment@emersonelementary.org
FIND EMERSON ONLINE
Website: https://emersonelementary.org/
Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb
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BUSD Celebrates Black History, Feb. 2024
City of Berkeley Black History Month Celebration (February 17, 12:00-5:00pm, Henry Ramsey Senior Center)
Edutainment for Equity Webinar Series on Educating the Black Child: Dr. Bettina Love (February 12, 11:00am-1:00pm, virtual); Dr. Juanza Kunjufu (February 27, 11:00am-1:00pm, virtual)
BUSD Black History District Oratorical Fest (March 21, 5:30-8:00pm, Oxford Auditorium)
BUSD January & February Family Engagement Event Summary (English & Spanish)