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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Dear Emerson Families,
There has been so much transition this week. Thank you for bearing with us as we try on new processes and procedures. We are so happy to have students back on campus and we hope that our families in distance learning are enjoying the opportunity to meet some new classmates and, in some cases, a new teacher. After Spring Break, we will welcome the 3rd through 5th grade in-person students back on campus.
A Big Shout Out to all the parent volunteers and students who helped us prepare for our first day back on Monday. The chalk decorations, balloons, and the installation of the new sails helped set the tone for a cheerful return. The updated bulletin boards in the hallways give us a refreshing feeling of hope and excitement. We appreciate our Emerson parents- thank you for the many ways you have shown your support in the past year.
As promised by the District, student testing for Covid is now available. This is an optional program for students. Starting this Friday, April 2nd, students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be able to take an oral test, administered by a Nurse on campus. Testing will be conducted by PMH Laboratories. If you are interested in learning more about this organization visit https://pmhlaboratory.com/about/pmh-laboratory. Emerson teachers will continue to be testing regularly, as we have been since last November. You can sign your child up for testing by completing this one time Registration Form. You will also need to complete this one time Parent Consent Form. The Patient Test Request Form will need to be completed each time your student takes the test. Finally, this Uninsurance Program form only needs to be completed if you do not currently have insurance.
With Spring Break approaching, I would like to remind you that we are asking families to quarantine away from school if you are traveling outside of the Bay Area. We are following Health Recommendation from the City Of Berkeley, which recommends that anyone traveling in a plane, bus, train or other public transportation outside of the Bay Area remain at home for 10 days to monitor the development of Covid-19 symptoms. Here is the website with more details: https://www.cityofberkeley.info/quarantine/. Thank you for your consideration and doing all you can to keep the entire Emerson community healthy and safe.
Our families who have remained in Distance Learning are very important to us. Going forward, the remaining All School Meetings will take place from 8:30 to 9:00 am. This will allow everyone to participate. Our April All School Meeting will be on April 16th and our Read- A -Thon Reward Meeting will be on April 23rd. Also, we will continue the library book distribution for our Distance Learning students and everyone will receive a free Emerson T-Shirt as a thank you gift from the Heart of Emerson! Let’s stay strong together, whether in person or distance learning.
I hope you have a safe and relaxing Spring Break!
Take good care,
Jana Holmes
Upcoming Events and Key Dates
Thursday, Apr 1: Queer Family Meet-Up, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87177888902
(meeting ID 871 7788 8902)
Monday, Apr 5 - Friday, Apr 9: Spring Recess (No School)
Monday, Apr 12: Emerson Campus Reopens for In-person Learning for Grades 3-5
Saturday, Apr 17: School Picture Day (see below for more information); Order by Apr 15
Find more dates/details: emerson.berkeleypta.org/calendar
Note to Readers: BearFacts articles and calendar items are based on submissions from the community and reviewed and edited under the PTA communication policy. Inclusion of an item in BearFacts by itself does not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by the PTA, Emerson school staff, or BUSD.
Read-a-Thon Update
Thank you, Emerson students for participating in this year’s Read-a-Thon. You’re really, truly amazing!! Results and prizes will be announced during the upcoming All-School Meeting on April 16th.
Please bring back your Pizza Box Art Kits
(It's not too late if you forgot!)
Here are some suggestions for how to do that so we will have more time for art and less time spent on supply management!
1. Put your name on the pizza box.
2. Put all of the loose art supplies in the plastic pouch for use at school (paint, crayons, gluestick, etc). Bonus points if you write your name on the pouch with a Sharpie!
3. Leave the various unused papers in the box.
4. Keep all of your own art at home to enjoy!
Thank you!!
Ms. Ames
Staying Active During Spring Break
There are some fun, new additions to Coach Robinson’s PE website. Check it out for ideas for staying active during Spring Break - or any time!
Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/emersonpe
*Note that you need to log in using your BUSD account.
Picture Day in the Park
Roots & Shoots is offering a safe, socially-distanced opportunity to have your student’s school picture taken on SATURDAY, APRIL 17TH (order deadline Thursday April 15th)
More information here: https://order.roots-shoots.com/form-5851357/picture-day-in-the-park-spring-2021
A few notes:
-Once the order form is received and your payment is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from PayPal.
-After the order deadline, you will receive another email from Roots & Shoots with info about specific location meetup and your student's small group time slot. We are going to break up each time slot into smaller slots with no more than 6-7 students.
-Space limited.
ZOOM FRIENDLY RULE REMINDERS
Be prepared for class by wearing clothes, putting away toys and ready to participate
Be aware of your surroundings- remember your teacher and class can see behind you. Try to find a quiet place to join the Zoom meeting.
Mute yourself when you enter the meeting use the microphone bottom and wait for the teacher to call on you to unmute.
Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you- take turns and practice being patient.
Be respectful- contribute to class positively and be a Zoom leader by participating responsibly.
Find Emerson Online
Website: emerson.berkeleypta.org
Remind: Text @7f6hb to 81010; or go to www.remind.com/join/7f6hb
Facebook: www.facebook.com/emersonpta (or follow @emersonPTA)
About BearFacts News:
BearFacts News is a weekly publication created by parent volunteers. Typically, it is distributed each Thursday in students' Look Folders and posted online at emerson.berkeleypta.org. During Distance Learning, it is only posted on the website.
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