PIZAZZY!
Irish dance steps and a saxophone solo. A heartfelt duet and a 5-friend singing ensemble. Modern dance, electric guitar, and a virtuoso violinist playing Bach. The wide world of Middle School talents and tastes is in the spotlight during the show-busy night of All That Pizazzzzz.

8TH GRADERS GET THEIR FEET WET
Up close and wet - THAT'S the way to study a coral reef! 8th graders explore the clear waters of Marathon Key, Florida on a class trip. They snorkel for science - and have a boatload of fun.

ASTROFEST, EMERSON'S SCIENCE FAIR =
(students + faculty + parents) X (research + creativity + involvement)

There's something to amaze and amuse everyone - rocks from Mars, a Shuttle astronaut, student projects, and expert demonstrations.

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"PLAY WELL!"
Did you know "Lego" is Danish for "play well?"  Did you know that you can design, build, and program a Lego robot using techniques practiced in the real world of science and engineering? A 3-student team from Emerson knows. Their Lego robot pulled away from the local competition. It was strong enough to tote their trophy.

FIESTA, FIESTA, FIESTA
During a vacation in Mexico, six teachers were captivated by the sights and sounds of a village celebration. They asked themselves how they could bring such a vibrant experience to Emerson - and with creativity, teamwork and planning, they did just that. The gym is a village plaza and first graders dance and sing native songs amidst their bright art work.

BUDDIES WITH BOOKS
"Books are fun" - pass it on! After lunch the Library is quietly abuzz with buddies. Pairs of kindergarteners and 5th graders settle into nooks and crannies and share the words and pictures on the pages. Welcome to the Library.

LORDS AND LADIES
Each year in the spring, the great hall of Emerson (the library transformed!) resounds with medieval merriment – a maypole dance, a show of swords, a feast worthy of kings. Arthur himself raises a goblet on high. Merlin and Eleanor of Aquitaine attend.  Who ARE these notable figures of the age?  None other than Rob Bauman's 4th grade class who make olden days come alive by researching their characters and making costumes, pennants, shields, and tableware.

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