Events: All

Join us for The Wizard of Oz at the Michigan Theater. This timeless family favorite is back on the big screen as part of the 2017 Summer Classics series, and all ages are sure to enjoy it.
http://www.michtheater.org

Join us for The Wizard of Oz at the Michigan Theater. This timeless family favorite is back on the big screen as part of the 2017 Summer Classics series, and all ages are sure to enjoy it.
http://www.michtheater.org

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber. It's a great opportunity to meet John, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 8

RSVP: www.emerson-school.org/picnic

Join us for a back to school picnic hosted by ESPO (Emerson School Parent Organization). There will be food, games for the kids, and a chance to mingle with old and new friends.

• The whole family (students, siblings, and parents) are invited
• For questions, please contact espo@emerson-school.org

Please RSVP at www.emerson-school.org/picnic by Monday, August 28

(This event is intended for families, though some faculty and staff will also be there.)

We have been working diligently to plan a new 7th grade trip for the 2017-2018 school year. Parents are invited to a presentation with the 7th grade team where we will share the exciting new trip we have planned. The meeting will be held at 6:00pm on September 14th in the AIC (prior to curriculum night). Looking forward to seeing you there.
– Becky Wancier (bwancier@emerson-school.org) 7th Grade Science Teacher and Trip Coordinator

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber. It's a great opportunity to meet John, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 8

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber. It's a great opportunity to meet John, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 8

CANCELED ON SEPT. 26

Next Upcoming Open Mic Nights
Nov. 29, 2017, 6:00pm
Jan. 31, 2018, 6:00pm
Mar. 21, 2018, 6:00pm
May 30, 2018, 6:00pm

Sign up to perform at www.ThrivingChildA2.com

Be a star and share your talent at this Family-Friendly Open Mic Night. Anyone can perform, including students, alums, parents, teachers, and friends. Performers will be given five minutes each to sing a song, play an instrument, read original poetry, perform a monologue, play as an ensemble, etc.—let your talent be your guide.

This is a Thriving Child Ann Arbor event. Thriving Child A2 is a community consortium committed to creating activities that help children in the greater-Ann Arbor community thrive. Thank you to Ann Arbor Parents Group, Anderson Paint Company, Baseline Audio Labs, Emerson School, Michigan Theater, and Oxford Companies for the support.

Parents and students are invited to learn more about the 2017-2018 Science Olympiad team at Emerson. This informative session will cover expectations, schedule, competitions and much more.

Please join us to learn all about the high school placement process and the various high school options in our community. We will cover:

• Public, private, and parochial options, as well as what differentiates the many programs in our area
• Which schools offer Advanced Placement courses, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, and other magnet programs
• The traditional path for placement in content-specific courses in high school (e.g. "What level of World Language should I get placed in?")
• Any other questions regarding this important decision

This talk is open to all Emerson School families, but is especially important to our 7th and 8th grade families. Other grade levels are welcome to attend to learn about the timeline, process, and ways in which Emerson can support in this process.

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber. It's a great opportunity to meet John, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 15 (changed from original Dec. 8 date)

Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety is a documentary and VR experience that looks at anxiety, its causes and effects, and what we can do about it. Angst will feature interviews with kids and young adults who suffer or have suffered from anxiety, and what they’ve learned. The film also includes experts charged with helping people manage their anxiety, and those who focus on researching its causes and sociological effects, while offering tools and resources that provide hope. The project will explore a conversation about anxiety from a peer-to-peer standpoint that is intimate, honest and accessible.

This film is generously supported by ESPO (the Emerson School Parent Organization) and Thriving Child A2. All parents and educators are invited to attend—no Emerson School affiliation necessary.

Register to attend for free at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/angst-raising-awareness-around-anxiety-tickets-37922011758

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us at this laid-back group tour, where you will see our K-8 classrooms in action, meet faculty and staff, and talk with current parents about what makes Emerson such a special place to learn. All tours begin at 9:00am.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org, to make alternative accommodations.

• November 7 (Student Led Tour
• December 6
• January 17
• February 7
• March 7
• April 12 (Student-led tour)

STUDENT-LED TOURS
For a special look through a student’s eyes, please attend one of the student-led tour dates indicated above. Middle School students will guide you through the school while sharing their experiences and insight.

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber. It's a great opportunity to meet John, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 15 (changed from original Dec. 8 date)

Join ESPO this Sunday to help decorate the school. If you can operate a roll of tape, we would love your help—and your child will thank you! And mark your calendars to help out for the Halloween Carnival too, many volunteer opportunities are still available.  To sign up, go to Events and Sign up Links on the ESPO webpage linked below.

+ Volunteer at emerson-school.org/espoevents

Join an exciting and fun team of volunteers! Meet and mingle with other parents! Learn more about the many Auction Committees while enjoying a light breakfast and mock-mimosas at Carlyle Grill. Please let us know you are coming. 
+ Email Lorna Hildebrandt at lhildebrandt@emerson-school.org to RSVP or with questions, or call 734-665-5662, ext. 306

Pending approval from David Moon

Pending approval from David Moon

Emerson families are invited to learn more about allergies, their potential impact on children, and best practices for parents and schools from Dr. Harvey Leo. Emerson faculty and staff have been fortunate to benefit from Dr. Leo's vast knowledge of allergies, and now it's your turn.

ABOUT DR. HARVEY LEO
Dr. Leo is a board certified allergist in practice with Allergy & Immunology Associates of Ann Arbor, and Assistant Research Scientist in the University of Michigan School of Public Health Division of Health Behavior and Education & Center for Managing Chronic Disease. His research has centered on the impact of allergic diseases in the pediatric population and community, and he has studied issues related to food allergies in the childcare and school setting. He initiated and coordinated the Ann Arbor School District's Food Allergy Planning Commission. His subsequent initiatives include educating and guiding accredited childcare facilities in appropriate and systemic approaches to food allergies. He is also working with the Department of Health and Human Services on a possible national approach to the childhood food allergy issue to include Head Start programs.

Dr. Leo is a member of the University of Michigan Pediatric Asthma Disease Management Program. He is also involved in work with the Center for Managing Chronic Disease on a Dissemination of Asthma Education in Elementary Schools in Beijing, China.
 
Dr. Leo is highly engaged with educating the community on food allergies, anaphylaxis and other allergic disease. As such, he has served as a Medical Advisor to local food allergy support groups, including COFAF. He has also been involved with food allergy education and advocacy efforts in collaboration with national food allergy nonprofit organizations.
http://annarborallergy.com/providers/2570706

Child care is available for all K-8 students from 7:30-9:45am at the rate of $15 per child. No registration necessary.

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber and Lower School Director Jen Kime. It's a great opportunity to meet John and Jen, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 8:00am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 15 (changed from original Dec. 8 date)

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us for this special student-led tour, where Emerson middle schoolers will show you K-8 classrooms in action, introduce you to their teachers, and share their perspective on why students thrive here. You'll also have opportunities to ask questions and get candid answers from current parents.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org, to make alternative accommodations.

• December 6
• January 17
• February 7
• March 7
• April 12 (Student-led tour)

As families begin to think through the transition from 5th to 6th grade and Lower School to Middle School, we want to offer an opportunity for you to learn all about the exciting opportunities, experiences, and support we offer our middle school students at Emerson. At this Looking Ahead to Middle School event, we will share the ways in which our 5th grade prepares students for the academic vigor in Middle School and role as a leader in our K-8 environment. We also share more information on the rich variety of opportunities available to our middle school students from an athletic, artistic, and academic perspective. We hope to make clear that the mission-driven, whole child experience you've come to love and appreciate in the Lower School is carried on into our Middle School.

Please stop by the Arts and Innovation Center for an update on everything that is going on in ESPO, share your thoughts and ideas, and learn about volunteer opportunities.
+ See the agenda at https://www.emerson-school.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2017_11_08-ESPO-Meeting-Agenda.pdf

Special Guest Speakers: Emerson Maker Space Plans
Calling all Innovators! Emerson is launching a Maker Space! Emerson's Technology Integrators, Lisa Wilson and Renee Durrant, will join the November ESPO meeting to introduce you to Maker Spaces and Design Thinking, and share how this will help create a learning environment that engages students, fosters curiosity, and encourages a collaborative approach to solving problems. They will also touch on how your students are utilizing today's technology tools to create, to learn and to explore the world around them. We'll discuss how parents and educators can help our kids be safe while exploring and learning. Please join us in the AIC at 8:30 for this important information from our tech team and to get an update on what has been going on in ESPO.

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber and Lower School Director Jen Kime. It's a great opportunity to meet John and Jen, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 8:00am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 15 (changed from original Dec. 8 date)

We're giving back to you—the families who give so generously to Emerson—this Giving Tuesday with a cup of coffee and our sincere appreciation. Look for the carafes at curbside dropoff, tell us your order, and we'll bring it right to your car.  

Sign up to perform at www.ThrivingChildA2.com

Be a star and share your talent at this Family-Friendly Open Mic Night. Anyone can perform, including students, alums, parents, teachers, and friends. Performers will be given five minutes each to sing a song, play an instrument, read original poetry, perform a monologue, play as an ensemble, etc.—let your talent be your guide.

This event will be in a special, intimate coffeehouse setting inside of the Emerson library.

This is a Thriving Child Ann Arbor event. Thriving Child A2 is a community consortium committed to creating activities that help children in the greater-Ann Arbor community thrive. Thank you to Ann Arbor Parents Group, Anderson Paint Company, Baseline Audio Labs, Emerson School, Michigan Theater, and Oxford Companies for the support.

Changed from originally scheduled date of Oct. 25 due to Red Cross response to natural disasters.

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber and Lower School Director Jen Kime. It's a great opportunity to meet John and Jen, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 8:00am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 15 (changed from original Dec. 8 date)

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us at this laid-back group tour, where you will see our K-8 classrooms in action, meet faculty and staff, and talk with current parents about what makes Emerson such a special place to learn. All tours begin at 9:00am.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org, to make alternative accommodations.

• January 17
• February 7
• March 7
• April 12 (Student-led tour)

STUDENT-LED TOURS
For a special look through a student’s eyes, please attend one of the student-led tour dates indicated above. Middle School students will guide you through the school while sharing their experiences and insight.

Join Acquisitions' Chair Katherine Arst and Co-Chair Sonia Raheja, as we begin our quest for Silent Auction donations for this year's Auction. Enjoy coffee and light snacks. All are welcome!  



Contact: 
Katherine Arst katherinearst@gmail.com
Sonia Raheja sonia23ryan@gmail.com
Lorna Hildebrandt lhildebrandt@emerson-school.org

Join the Emerson Auction Team

Meet and mingle with other parents while supporting the social and fund raising event of the year. ALL are welcome!
+ 2018 Emerson Auction Volunteer Signup
+ Questions? Contact: Lorna Hildebrandt  

Please join us at The Michigan Theater for a special screening of Home Alone, presented by Emerson School. Admission is FREE, as part of the Holiday Classics Film Series at The Michigan Theater, and we hope to see many Emerson families there.

http://www.michtheater.org/show/home-alone/


ABOUT THE MOVIE
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (MACAULAY CULKIN) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (CATHERINE O’HARA) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (JOE PESCI, DANIEL STERN) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.

103 min | Comedy/ Family | PG

Sponsored by Emerson School

Open to all Emerson Students in grades 4-8. No charge, no sweat, no problem signing up—just give Lenny a slip of paper with your name on it before he leaves at the end of the school day on Friday, Dec. 8, because then he's gonna be busy with the middle school musical and he'll be in no mood to deal with kids who procrastinate (look it up).

Parents are invited to start the school year with a cup of coffee and candid conversation with Head of School John Huber and Lower School Director Jen Kime. It's a great opportunity to meet John and Jen, and to share whatever is on your mind. 

To accommodate working parents, these Coffees will begin at 8:00am (complimentary childcare is available by reservation). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am. 

8th Grade: September 8
7th Grade: September 15
6th Grade: September 22
Kindergarten: October 6
1st Grade: October 20
2nd Grade: November 3
3rd Grade: November 17
4th Grade: December 1
5th Grade: December 15 (changed from original Dec. 8 date)

Meet teachers and learn about the kindergarten and 1st grade programs at Emerson.

Child care is available for all K-8 students from 7:30-9:45am at the rate of $15 per child. No registration necessary.

Sarah Hong from Jewish Family Services (JFS) will give a brief presentation on JFS's Annual Kids Care Fare, which Emerson will host on March 18, 2018. The Fair is intended to encourage children to get involved in volunteer activities by introducing them to the services organizations provide to the community.  Sarah will spend about 10 minutes talking to us about the event.  


Following Sarah’s presentation, Emerson Counselor Carrie Berkley will share insights into the challenges surrounding student anxiety, an issue that affects an ever increasing number of students of just about all ages as well as their families and friends.

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us at this laid-back group tour, where you will see our K-8 classrooms in action, meet faculty and staff, and talk with current parents about what makes Emerson such a special place to learn. All tours begin at 9:00am.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org, to make alternative accommodations.

• February 7
• March 7
• April 12 (Student-led tour)

STUDENT-LED TOURS
For a special look through a student’s eyes, please attend one of the student-led tour dates indicated above. Middle School students will guide you through the school while sharing their experiences and insight.

ORDERS DO NOT CARRY OVER—RE-ORDER TO CONTINUE
If you would like to continue your optional hot lunch service for the second semester, or to create a new order, please submit your order through What's Cooking A2 by Thursday, Jan. 18. First semester orders do not carry over, so please submit a new order to continue with uninterrupted hot lunch service.


https://whatscookinga2.com/schoollunches.htm

This is the best opportunity for parents of soon-to-be kindergarten and first grade children to learn about Emerson's K-1 program. Guests will meet our teachers, tour the school during a regular day, and have opportunities to ask current parents questions about their experience.

(This event was originally scheduled for Jan. 12 but was rescheduled due to the weather-related school closure.)

Join us for this virtual Q&A and find out what the middle school experience is like from current Emerson School students. Parents can ask all their burning questions and learn what students wish parents knew about moving up to middle school.

Students will include those who attended Emerson in Lower School, as well as those who transitioned from other schools, so parents can expect a range of perspectives. Middle School Director Andy Zimmer will also be streaming in.

How to attend 
Click this link: https://meet.google.com/ndg-whjt-aqe. No special plugins or codes needed.

Have a question you want answered? 
Email it to communications@emerson-school.org in advance.

Sign up to perform at www.ThrivingChildA2.com

Be a star and share your talent at this Family-Friendly Open Mic Night. Anyone can perform, including students, alums, parents, teachers, and friends. Performers will be given five minutes each to sing a song, play an instrument, read original poetry, perform a monologue, play as an ensemble, etc.—let your talent be your guide.

This is a Thriving Child Ann Arbor event. Thriving Child A2 is a community consortium committed to creating activities that help children in the greater-Ann Arbor community thrive. Thank you to Ann Arbor Parents Group, Anderson Paint Company, Baseline Audio Labs, Emerson School, Michigan Theater, and Oxford Companies for the support.

EMERSON'S ANNUAL SCIENCE NIGHT: BRING ON THE BIOSPHERE!

Let there be LIFE! On Feb. 1, 2018, Emerson will host its annual Science Night, with this year’s theme involving all things related to the biosphere of the Earth: plants, reptiles, fungi, microorganisms, invasive species, adaptations, habitats, endangered species, native species, human biology... to name just a few!

The evening involves science fair displays from Gr. K-5 students, hands-on activities from the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum, demonstrations/presentations from local organizations and experts, and an exhibition of science learning by all 6th-8th grade students. Mark your calendars for this wonderful evening of science!
+ More info, including the electronic participation form  

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSURE AND RESCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14.

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us at this laid-back group tour, where you will see our K-8 classrooms in action, meet faculty and staff, and talk with current parents about what makes Emerson such a special place to learn. All tours begin at 9:00am.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org (mailto:admissions@emerson-school.org), to make alternative accommodations.

• March 7
• April 12 (Student-led tour)

STUDENT-LED TOURS
For a special look through a student’s eyes, please attend one of the student-led tour dates indicated above. Middle School students will guide you through the school while sharing their experiences and insight.

ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 7, BUT RESCHEDULED TO THIS DATE DUE TO WEATHER-RELATED SCHOOL CLOSURE

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us at this laid-back group tour, where you will see our K-8 classrooms in action, meet faculty and staff, and talk with current parents about what makes Emerson such a special place to learn. All tours begin at 9:00am.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org (mailto:admissions@emerson-school.org), to make alternative accommodations.

• March 7
• April 12 (Student-led tour)

STUDENT-LED TOURS
For a special look through a student’s eyes, please attend one of the student-led tour dates indicated above. Middle School students will guide you through the school while sharing their experiences and insight.

As a follow-up to Emerson's new Policy on Gender Inclusion, parents are invited to a special talk with Sarah and Pete Tchoryk. Sarah and Pete are parents of a transgender son, and Sarah (a local elementary teacher) met with our faculty and staff back in January as part of our own training. Speaking as both a teacher and as a mother, she discussed how elementary and middle schools can best meet the needs of transgender students.  

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Based on Robert Fulghum's best-selling books, Kindergarten takes a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. It's theatrical storytelling in revue format, with monologues, dialogues, and multiple voice narration. The delightful stories feature colorful characters such as: a shy little girl who insists on playing the "pig" in his class production of Cinderella and steals the show;  kids playing Hide and Seek,  a Spider's point of view, and a modern-day Greek philosopher who finds the meaning of life in a piece of broken mirror from World War II. These stories celebrate our very existence, from the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age. 
+ Get tickets  

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
Based on Robert Fulghum's best-selling books, Kindergarten takes a funny, insightful, heartwarming look at what is profound in everyday life. It's theatrical storytelling in revue format, with monologues, dialogues, and multiple voice narration. The delightful stories feature colorful characters such as: a shy little girl who insists on playing the "pig" in his class production of Cinderella and steals the show;  kids playing Hide and Seek,  a Spider's point of view, and a modern-day Greek philosopher who finds the meaning of life in a piece of broken mirror from World War II. These stories celebrate our very existence, from the whimsy of childhood to the wisdom of old age. 
+ Get tickets    

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us at this laid-back group tour, where you will see our K-8 classrooms in action, meet faculty and staff, and talk with current parents about what makes Emerson such a special place to learn. All tours begin at 9:00am.

If you can't make this event, please join us for one of the other upcoming group tour and information events (all begin at 9:00am). You can also contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org, to make alternative accommodations.

• April 12 (Student-led tour)

STUDENT-LED TOURS
For a special look through a student’s eyes, please attend one of the student-led tour dates indicated above. Middle School students will guide you through the school while sharing their experiences and insight.

Child care is available for all K-8 students from 7:30-9:45am at the rate of $15 per child. No registration necessary.

CHILDCARE – Games Galore

Inside, outside, gym and computer lab time will be available throughout the day. Rollerball in the gym to start our day, capped off with creative building activities led by Summer at Emerson instructor Simon Burchill in the afternoon. 

• Full-day child care from 8am-3pm at $60/day. 
• After care is available from 3-6pm at the rate of $8/hour.
• Hourly child care during conferences is available at $10/hour.
• Our lunch break from 12-12:30pm; if your child will be here during this time, send a lunch and drink. Snacks will be provided.
• Registration is required by emailing cmeloche@emerson-school.org

CHILDCARE – Games Galore

Inside, outside, gym and computer lab time will be available throughout the day. Rollerball in the gym to start our day, capped off with creative building activities led by Summer at Emerson instructor Simon Burchill in the afternoon. 

• Full-day child care from 8am-3pm at $60/day. 
• After care is available from 3-6pm at the rate of $8/hour.
• Hourly child care during conferences is available at $10/hour.
• Our lunch break from 12-12:30pm; if your child will be here during this time, send a lunch and drink. Snacks will be provided.
• Registration is required by emailing cmeloche@emerson-school.org

CHILDCARE – Laser Tag!

Field trip to Zap Zone on Carpenter Road! We’ll take a school bus to Zap Zone where you can play Laser Tag, Cannon Blasters, Bumper Cars and play in the arcade. We will provide cheese pizza lunch from Cottage Inn when we return to Emerson. 

• Full-day child care from 8am-3pm at $65/day.
• After care is available from 3-6pm at the rate of $8/hour.
• Arrive by 9:15am so we can load the bus promptly.    
• Charges are billed to your student account at the end of March. 
• Space is limited and registration is required by emailing cmeloche@emerson-school.org by March 12th 

Parents of rising 4th and 5th graders (current 3rd and 4th graders) and students are invited to the first information session about the Emerson's Robotics Program. For the past three years we have been involved in the FIRST Robotics Program and are excited to share this program with you. While it is a lot of hard work, it has been extremely rewarding and an amazing experience for our students and the adults that have been involved with it.


Join us in the Arts and Innovation Center at Emerson and we'll share the ins and outs of our Robotics Program, dates, student obligations, and parent involvement requirements for the season. There will be plenty of time for questions after a brief presentation.

CANCELED ON MARCH 21
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Be a star and share your talent at this Family-Friendly Open Mic Night. Anyone can perform, including students, alums, parents, teachers, and friends. Performers will be given five minutes each to sing a song, play an instrument, read original poetry, perform a monologue, play as an ensemble, etc.—let your talent be your guide.

This is a Thriving Child Ann Arbor event. Thriving Child A2 is a community consortium committed to creating activities that help children in the greater-Ann Arbor community thrive. Thank you to Ann Arbor Parents Group, Anderson Paint Company, Baseline Audio Labs, Emerson School, Michigan Theater, and Oxford Companies for the support.

Calling all Kid Engineers! Join Emerson Technology Teacher Lisa Wilson in AADL's Secret Lab for the Kid Engineer Workshop. You'll learn how designers and engineers think up new ideas. Then you'll build your own balloon-powered car before we turn you loose in the Secret Lab to design your very own unique creation. We'll show you how to continue the fun at home, too! 


Where

Downtown Library: Secret Lab

For Whom
Grade 1 - 5 With A Parent Or Caregiver


Learn more: https://aadl.org/node/371900

If you're considering Emerson—even just a little—we invite you to enjoy a firsthand look at the difference it makes for bright children. Join us for this special student-led tour, where Emerson middle schoolers will show you K-8 classrooms in action, introduce you to their teachers, and share their perspective on why students thrive here. You'll also have opportunities to ask questions and get candid answers from current parents.

If you can't make this event, please contact Admissions Director Lisa Psarouthakis at 734-665-5662, x303, or admissions@emerson-school.org, to make alternative accommodations.

Emerson teachers ROCK, inspire and motivate, our children! To show our appreciation for everything they do, ESPO will be delivering treats to the teachers in their classrooms one more time this academic year. Please check out the Sign-Up Genius to volunteer your time and/or provide a treat. Please drop off items in the kitchen next to the Middle School Commons between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. Everything should be labeled as "Teacher Treats," be provided in ready to serve portions and refrigerated, if necessary.”

+ Volunteer

Child care is available for all K-8 students from 7:30-9:45am at the rate of $15 per child. No registration necessary.