Now, children ages 3-5 can have the same unforgettable Summer at Emerson experience during Preschool Camp. It's a new partnership with Allen Creek Preschool, which brilliantly blends its early childhood expertise with the intimate, ...
Now, children ages 3-5 can have the same unforgettable Summer at Emerson experience during Preschool Camp. It’s a new partnership with Allen Creek Preschool, which brilliantly blends its early childhood expertise with the intimate, absurdly fun camps Summer at Emerson is known for.
All preschool camps will be held at Allen Creek and are open to all students ages 3, 4, and 5, regardless of school attended—even if he/she is not enrolled in school yet. If your child is currently attending Young 5s and will start kindergarten in the fall, preschool camp at Allen Creek is the perfect fit!
Preschool camps are held in the mornings from 9:15am-12:15pm, hoping to accommodate families attending both Summer at Emerson camps and Preschool Camp at Allen Creek.
ONE OF 96 TEAMS ADVANCING TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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The Emerson School EAGLES robotics team (EAGLES), which competes with hundreds of other Michigan middle schools in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics ...
The Emerson School EAGLES robotics team (EAGLES), which competes with hundreds of other Michigan middle schools in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics program, is currently ranked 10th in the nation out of nearly 2,000 teams. The EAGLES team was part of the three-team alliance that took first place at the Dec. 1 state qualifying tournament in Mason, Mich., and students are now preparing for the State Championship on Dec. 14 and 15 in Battle Creek, Mich.
“Everyone on the team participated and came together at the Mason tournament,” said Diego Del Rio, Emerson 8th grader and EAGLES team member since the Robotics Program was founded in 2015. “There were so many nights we stayed late practicing and ate dinner together, so I was glad to see it all pay off. Now we have a chance to qualify for the World Championships, but I’m just as excited to compete with and learn from some of the best teams in the country at States.”
The EAGLES team is made up of 11 middle school students from Emerson School. It is one of 75 Michigan teams have already earned one of the 96 State Championship bids, with the final teams being decided after this weekend’s last round of tournaments.
“This is only our team’s second year competing at this level, so going to States is an amazing achievement,” said Marchell Burgess, Robotics Program Coordinator and 4th grade teacher at Emerson School. “Our kids have really had to figure things out on their own because they don’t have the high school support most teams do. I’m so proud of that and the character they’ve shown all along the way.”
In the spirit of cooperation, all teams compete as part of two- and three-team alliances. At the Dec. 6 tournament, the EAGLES competed in the final round alongside the CSPA Miners from Brighton (the alliance captains) and the Classical Engineers from Bedford Junior High. In addition to being part of the tournament’s first place alliance, the EAGLES were honored with the event’s Inspiration Award, which is given to the team that inspires others, serves as a role model, is a top contender, and is a gracious competitor.
Emerson’s two other robotics teams, which compete with other elementary school teams in the FIRST Lego League programs, also qualified to go to the State Championships. That means all three teams in the Emerson Robotics Program will be at States for the first time ever.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Visit http://www.firstinspires.org for more information.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
The Emerson Eagle middle school soccer team wrapped up another successful season, ending the regular season at the top of the league table, and then playing dominantly in ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
The Emerson Eagle middle school soccer team wrapped up another successful season, ending the regular season at the top of the league table, and then playing dominantly in the tournament from the opening kick-off to the final whistle.
Michael Needham scored barely a minute into the first game against Steiner School, and the Eagles never looked back. With captain Lance Caswell on the bench, recovering from an injury earlier in the week, and the dangerous Vince Vartanian also resting in anticipation of a stern test in the following morning’s season ending game, Emerson put together a rock-solid performance, suffocating the Storm offense, maintaining possession, and creating many scoring chances. Converting enough of those chances to lead comfortably 4-0 late in the game, the Eagles did give up a goal in the last few minutes, but the outcome was never in doubt, and the team was able to ride the momentum of their 4-1 victory into the championship game the next morning.
Saturday was chilly and damp, but the rain held off. Under the weather, however, was Loui Gabaron, Emerson’s swift left mid, and the Eagles were also without the services of forward Neel Moudgal and outside back Michelle Mobius. Still, things looked promising with the return of Lance and Vince. Emerson faced another team of ‘Eagles’, from Ann Arbor Christian School, who had earned their way to the championship game by virtue of an upset of Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth the previous evening, 2-1, in a shootout.
Emerson jumped out ahead with another early goal, and, if anything, were even more control throughout the game than on the previous evening. Vince Vartanian’s speed and explosiveness to the ball added yet another dimension to an already balanced attack and relentless defense. On the subject of defense, 6th grade center back Talen Pilz, and classmate Naveen Owens, a transplant from striker to the outside back position for this occasion, played with skill and assuredness beyond their years. Ava Heung, at the other outside back, completed the back end of the Emerson Diamond Defense, which left keeper Ian Lewis with precious little in the way of work on the way to a clean sheet. Seventh grade outside mids Dominic Schuster and Lachlan Rae made many runs down the sidelines en route to effective crosses into the opposing penalty area. 8th graders Vince, Michael, and Lance repeatedly were too much to handle in the center of the field. 6th grade wing forward Fred DeBord came oh so close to finishing on three different balls to his post. In the end, Emerson put away 6 of the chances they created, for a resounding 6-0 final score, and the championship.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
Emerson Soccer got off to a strong start in the 2018 season, hosting Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth on September 13. The first quarter of the game was a back and forth affair, but ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
Emerson Soccer got off to a strong start in the 2018 season, hosting Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth on September 13. The first quarter of the game was a back and forth affair, but the Eagles started to assert themselves and find their rhythm. In the 20th minute, Michael Needham found Vince Vartanian with room to shoot, and Vince buried it for the first goal of the season. Just before the half, Fred DeBord made it 2-0 on a back-heel off a scramble at the corner of the net, and the tone was set. Vince’s second made it 3-0 five minutes into the second half, then served Lance Caswell in front, and Lance brought the score to 4-0. Michael Needham got his second, followed closely by a Spiritus Sanctus tally which made it 5-1, but Lance got his second to return the lead to 5, and Arjun Bajaj finished off a pass from Vince to cap the scoring at 7-1.
Steiner School was next to come to Bateson Field, on September 18, and the Eagles picked up where they’d left off, Vince again opening the scoring, followed closely by Naveen Owens, who made it 2-0 in the 12th minute. Naveen’s corner 3 minutes later found Loui Gabaron, who headed it in, and then Loui put in his second of the season to bring the score to 4-0. Vince finished the scoring for the first half, and things didn’t last much beyond that. Arjun scored twice to open the second half, and then Dominic Schuster’s goal ended the game 20 minutes early with the Eagles 8th of the day.
Emerson went on the road on the 20th, travelling north to Ann Arbor Christian School’s field to take on the ‘other’ Eagles team. AACS had a couple games under their belt, including an 11-0 victory that suggested this game would be considerably tougher than Emerson’s previous two, and that suggestion was borne out. The two teams feinted and parried for a good 20 minutes before Vince Vartanian put Emerson up 1-0 on a strong shot from just inside the right corner of the penalty area, inside the far post. That lead held into the second half, Emerson generally having the better of the play but unable to add on, when AACS was able to score off a scramble in front of the Emerson net. The resulting tie was short-lived, as Michael Needham gave Emerson the lead back in the 40th minute, followed by numerous additional Emerson chances that were turned away by the AACS keeper. In the 50th minute Vince struck again, giving Emerson a bit of breathing room with a 3-1 lead. AACS did manage to cut the lead to 3-2, but Emerson was generally putting a great deal of pressure on the AACS goal, hitting the crossbar, a post, and getting off a number of strong shots that the keeper barely turned away. In the end, Emerson went home with a hard-fought, very sweaty, 3-2 victory, and a strong grip on first place in league play.
Emerson plays at home twice this coming week. On Tuesday, 9/25, Washtenaw Christian visits, and on Thursday, 9/27, Steiner comes back for a ‘friendly’. Both games begin at 4:15.
Congratulations to the seven Emerson alums listed below on being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Only 114 high school seniors were selected from Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, and we're so proud to see our ...
Congratulations to the seven Emerson alums listed below on being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Only 114 high school seniors were selected from Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, and we’re so proud to see our students representing such a large part of that group.
For context, 10% of Emerson’s 2014-2015 graduating class became National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! And Emerson students represent more than 6% of the semifinalists in Washtenaw and Livingston County, despite representing less than 1% of the overall student population.
See the news stories announcing these outstanding students via the links below.
+ MLive: 109 Washtenaw County students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
+ The Livingston Post: Five county students named National Merit Semifinalists
Merci beaucoup to all of the French World Language students from Emerson School who finished among the best in the country in the 2018 National French Contest.
Gold Award Recipients (95th National Percentile):
Celine Duenyas ...
Merci beaucoup to all of the French World Language students from Emerson School who finished among the best in the country in the 2018 National French Contest.
Gold Award Recipients (95th National Percentile):
Silver Award Recipient (90th National Percentile):
Bronze Award Recipients (75th or 80th National Percentile):
Honorable Mentions (55th to 70th National Percentile):
By Marchell Burgess, Rising Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Rising Robots on an outstanding season. As a second year team, they attended the FIRST LEGO League State Tournament on Saturday, ...
By Marchell Burgess, Rising Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Rising Robots on an outstanding season. As a second year team, they attended the FIRST LEGO League State Tournament on Saturday, December 16th. These ten 4th and 5th graders were required to present a science project, attend an engineer judging review, demonstrate how they worked as a team, and compete with their robot. They competed hard in each of these areas, giving their best on all accounts. Each of them added valuable skills to the team and its success, representing Emerson very well. A huge thank you for working so hard all season, and a heartfelt thank you to their mentors – Sachin Kheterpal, Michael Wilson, Tamara Faber-Doty, and Terence Groening – who spent countless hours leading them through the season. All their hard work paid off when they were awarded the Strategy and Innovation Award for the state tournament. Well done, Rising Robots!
By Marchell Burgess, E.A.G.L.E.S. Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Emerson E.A.G.L.E.S. robotics team for an outstanding rookie season! They placed 4th at the Mason Qualifier, allowing them to be ...
By Marchell Burgess, E.A.G.L.E.S. Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Emerson E.A.G.L.E.S. robotics team for an outstanding rookie season! They placed 4th at the Mason Qualifier, allowing them to be alliance captains for the finals—a huge honor. After competing hard all day long at the Oxford Qualifier, and performing the “Play of the Day,” the team finished in 6th place, performing well against some very strong, well-established teams. These students represented Emerson so well and showed what true leaders and great engineers they really are. A huge thank you for working so hard all season, and a heartfelt thank you to their mentors who worked equally hard to lead them through this entire season. Well done, EAGLES.
Now, children ages 3-5 can have the same unforgettable Summer at Emerson experience during Preschool Camp. It's a new partnership with Allen Creek Preschool, which brilliantly blends its early childhood expertise with the intimate, ...
Now, children ages 3-5 can have the same unforgettable Summer at Emerson experience during Preschool Camp. It’s a new partnership with Allen Creek Preschool, which brilliantly blends its early childhood expertise with the intimate, absurdly fun camps Summer at Emerson is known for.
All preschool camps will be held at Allen Creek and are open to all students ages 3, 4, and 5, regardless of school attended—even if he/she is not enrolled in school yet. If your child is currently attending Young 5s and will start kindergarten in the fall, preschool camp at Allen Creek is the perfect fit!
Preschool camps are held in the mornings from 9:15am-12:15pm, hoping to accommodate families attending both Summer at Emerson camps and Preschool Camp at Allen Creek.
ONE OF 96 TEAMS ADVANCING TO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
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The Emerson School EAGLES robotics team (EAGLES), which competes with hundreds of other Michigan middle schools in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics ...
The Emerson School EAGLES robotics team (EAGLES), which competes with hundreds of other Michigan middle schools in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics program, is currently ranked 10th in the nation out of nearly 2,000 teams. The EAGLES team was part of the three-team alliance that took first place at the Dec. 1 state qualifying tournament in Mason, Mich., and students are now preparing for the State Championship on Dec. 14 and 15 in Battle Creek, Mich.
“Everyone on the team participated and came together at the Mason tournament,” said Diego Del Rio, Emerson 8th grader and EAGLES team member since the Robotics Program was founded in 2015. “There were so many nights we stayed late practicing and ate dinner together, so I was glad to see it all pay off. Now we have a chance to qualify for the World Championships, but I’m just as excited to compete with and learn from some of the best teams in the country at States.”
The EAGLES team is made up of 11 middle school students from Emerson School. It is one of 75 Michigan teams have already earned one of the 96 State Championship bids, with the final teams being decided after this weekend’s last round of tournaments.
“This is only our team’s second year competing at this level, so going to States is an amazing achievement,” said Marchell Burgess, Robotics Program Coordinator and 4th grade teacher at Emerson School. “Our kids have really had to figure things out on their own because they don’t have the high school support most teams do. I’m so proud of that and the character they’ve shown all along the way.”
In the spirit of cooperation, all teams compete as part of two- and three-team alliances. At the Dec. 6 tournament, the EAGLES competed in the final round alongside the CSPA Miners from Brighton (the alliance captains) and the Classical Engineers from Bedford Junior High. In addition to being part of the tournament’s first place alliance, the EAGLES were honored with the event’s Inspiration Award, which is given to the team that inspires others, serves as a role model, is a top contender, and is a gracious competitor.
Emerson’s two other robotics teams, which compete with other elementary school teams in the FIRST Lego League programs, also qualified to go to the State Championships. That means all three teams in the Emerson Robotics Program will be at States for the first time ever.
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. Based in Manchester, NH, the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity designs accessible, innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. Visit http://www.firstinspires.org for more information.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
The Emerson Eagle middle school soccer team wrapped up another successful season, ending the regular season at the top of the league table, and then playing dominantly in ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
The Emerson Eagle middle school soccer team wrapped up another successful season, ending the regular season at the top of the league table, and then playing dominantly in the tournament from the opening kick-off to the final whistle.
Michael Needham scored barely a minute into the first game against Steiner School, and the Eagles never looked back. With captain Lance Caswell on the bench, recovering from an injury earlier in the week, and the dangerous Vince Vartanian also resting in anticipation of a stern test in the following morning’s season ending game, Emerson put together a rock-solid performance, suffocating the Storm offense, maintaining possession, and creating many scoring chances. Converting enough of those chances to lead comfortably 4-0 late in the game, the Eagles did give up a goal in the last few minutes, but the outcome was never in doubt, and the team was able to ride the momentum of their 4-1 victory into the championship game the next morning.
Saturday was chilly and damp, but the rain held off. Under the weather, however, was Loui Gabaron, Emerson’s swift left mid, and the Eagles were also without the services of forward Neel Moudgal and outside back Michelle Mobius. Still, things looked promising with the return of Lance and Vince. Emerson faced another team of ‘Eagles’, from Ann Arbor Christian School, who had earned their way to the championship game by virtue of an upset of Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth the previous evening, 2-1, in a shootout.
Emerson jumped out ahead with another early goal, and, if anything, were even more control throughout the game than on the previous evening. Vince Vartanian’s speed and explosiveness to the ball added yet another dimension to an already balanced attack and relentless defense. On the subject of defense, 6th grade center back Talen Pilz, and classmate Naveen Owens, a transplant from striker to the outside back position for this occasion, played with skill and assuredness beyond their years. Ava Heung, at the other outside back, completed the back end of the Emerson Diamond Defense, which left keeper Ian Lewis with precious little in the way of work on the way to a clean sheet. Seventh grade outside mids Dominic Schuster and Lachlan Rae made many runs down the sidelines en route to effective crosses into the opposing penalty area. 8th graders Vince, Michael, and Lance repeatedly were too much to handle in the center of the field. 6th grade wing forward Fred DeBord came oh so close to finishing on three different balls to his post. In the end, Emerson put away 6 of the chances they created, for a resounding 6-0 final score, and the championship.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
Emerson Soccer got off to a strong start in the 2018 season, hosting Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth on September 13. The first quarter of the game was a back and forth affair, but ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
Emerson Soccer got off to a strong start in the 2018 season, hosting Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth on September 13. The first quarter of the game was a back and forth affair, but the Eagles started to assert themselves and find their rhythm. In the 20th minute, Michael Needham found Vince Vartanian with room to shoot, and Vince buried it for the first goal of the season. Just before the half, Fred DeBord made it 2-0 on a back-heel off a scramble at the corner of the net, and the tone was set. Vince’s second made it 3-0 five minutes into the second half, then served Lance Caswell in front, and Lance brought the score to 4-0. Michael Needham got his second, followed closely by a Spiritus Sanctus tally which made it 5-1, but Lance got his second to return the lead to 5, and Arjun Bajaj finished off a pass from Vince to cap the scoring at 7-1.
Steiner School was next to come to Bateson Field, on September 18, and the Eagles picked up where they’d left off, Vince again opening the scoring, followed closely by Naveen Owens, who made it 2-0 in the 12th minute. Naveen’s corner 3 minutes later found Loui Gabaron, who headed it in, and then Loui put in his second of the season to bring the score to 4-0. Vince finished the scoring for the first half, and things didn’t last much beyond that. Arjun scored twice to open the second half, and then Dominic Schuster’s goal ended the game 20 minutes early with the Eagles 8th of the day.
Emerson went on the road on the 20th, travelling north to Ann Arbor Christian School’s field to take on the ‘other’ Eagles team. AACS had a couple games under their belt, including an 11-0 victory that suggested this game would be considerably tougher than Emerson’s previous two, and that suggestion was borne out. The two teams feinted and parried for a good 20 minutes before Vince Vartanian put Emerson up 1-0 on a strong shot from just inside the right corner of the penalty area, inside the far post. That lead held into the second half, Emerson generally having the better of the play but unable to add on, when AACS was able to score off a scramble in front of the Emerson net. The resulting tie was short-lived, as Michael Needham gave Emerson the lead back in the 40th minute, followed by numerous additional Emerson chances that were turned away by the AACS keeper. In the 50th minute Vince struck again, giving Emerson a bit of breathing room with a 3-1 lead. AACS did manage to cut the lead to 3-2, but Emerson was generally putting a great deal of pressure on the AACS goal, hitting the crossbar, a post, and getting off a number of strong shots that the keeper barely turned away. In the end, Emerson went home with a hard-fought, very sweaty, 3-2 victory, and a strong grip on first place in league play.
Emerson plays at home twice this coming week. On Tuesday, 9/25, Washtenaw Christian visits, and on Thursday, 9/27, Steiner comes back for a ‘friendly’. Both games begin at 4:15.
Congratulations to the seven Emerson alums listed below on being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Only 114 high school seniors were selected from Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, and we're so proud to see our ...
Congratulations to the seven Emerson alums listed below on being named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! Only 114 high school seniors were selected from Washtenaw and Livingston Counties, and we’re so proud to see our students representing such a large part of that group.
For context, 10% of Emerson’s 2014-2015 graduating class became National Merit Scholarship semifinalists! And Emerson students represent more than 6% of the semifinalists in Washtenaw and Livingston County, despite representing less than 1% of the overall student population.
See the news stories announcing these outstanding students via the links below.
+ MLive: 109 Washtenaw County students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
+ The Livingston Post: Five county students named National Merit Semifinalists
Merci beaucoup to all of the French World Language students from Emerson School who finished among the best in the country in the 2018 National French Contest.
Gold Award Recipients (95th National Percentile):
Celine Duenyas ...
Merci beaucoup to all of the French World Language students from Emerson School who finished among the best in the country in the 2018 National French Contest.
Gold Award Recipients (95th National Percentile):
Silver Award Recipient (90th National Percentile):
Bronze Award Recipients (75th or 80th National Percentile):
Honorable Mentions (55th to 70th National Percentile):
By Marchell Burgess, Rising Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Rising Robots on an outstanding season. As a second year team, they attended the FIRST LEGO League State Tournament on Saturday, ...
By Marchell Burgess, Rising Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Rising Robots on an outstanding season. As a second year team, they attended the FIRST LEGO League State Tournament on Saturday, December 16th. These ten 4th and 5th graders were required to present a science project, attend an engineer judging review, demonstrate how they worked as a team, and compete with their robot. They competed hard in each of these areas, giving their best on all accounts. Each of them added valuable skills to the team and its success, representing Emerson very well. A huge thank you for working so hard all season, and a heartfelt thank you to their mentors – Sachin Kheterpal, Michael Wilson, Tamara Faber-Doty, and Terence Groening – who spent countless hours leading them through the season. All their hard work paid off when they were awarded the Strategy and Innovation Award for the state tournament. Well done, Rising Robots!
By Marchell Burgess, E.A.G.L.E.S. Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Emerson E.A.G.L.E.S. robotics team for an outstanding rookie season! They placed 4th at the Mason Qualifier, allowing them to be ...
By Marchell Burgess, E.A.G.L.E.S. Robots Coach and Emerson 4th Grade Teacher
Congratulations to the Emerson E.A.G.L.E.S. robotics team for an outstanding rookie season! They placed 4th at the Mason Qualifier, allowing them to be alliance captains for the finals—a huge honor. After competing hard all day long at the Oxford Qualifier, and performing the “Play of the Day,” the team finished in 6th place, performing well against some very strong, well-established teams. These students represented Emerson so well and showed what true leaders and great engineers they really are. A huge thank you for working so hard all season, and a heartfelt thank you to their mentors who worked equally hard to lead them through this entire season. Well done, EAGLES.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
The Emerson Middle School Soccer Team wrapped up an undefeated season this past weekend, winning the AAIAA tournament to go with their regular season championship. This ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Soccer Coach
The Emerson Middle School Soccer Team wrapped up an undefeated season this past weekend, winning the AAIAA tournament to go with their regular season championship. This marks the sixth consecutive season championship for Emerson.
After enjoying a bye in the first round, by virtue of their first place season finish, the Eagles held Washtenaw Christian without a shot on goal en route to a 6-0 decision in the semifinals. In the final game, the Steiner School Storm jumped ahead early, on a well-placed shot from the corner of the 18-yard box which curled inside the far post. From that point the Eagles took control of the game, maintaining a large advantage in possession, denying any more scoring chances, and creating many of their own. Emerson drew even mid-way through the first half, when Noah took the ball deep down the right touch-line, then sent a fine cross to Trevor Finnegan attacking the far post, and Trevor out-touched the keeper to tie the score. The second half was more of the same, Emerson controlling the ball and creating chances, and eventually scoring the winning goal when Loui Gabaron drove a shot from inside the left edge of the penalty box over the reach of the Storm keeper and just inside the top right corner. From there, the defense took over, denying Steiner any sort of attack over the final few minutes, and the Eagles took home their third undefeated season in the past four, and their sixth consecutive championship.
By Leslie Cappozoli, Emerson Orchestra Director
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SHAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS AND WINNERS!
Many of Emerson's talented string musicians prepared auditions and performed in the SHAR Scholarship Auditions last week. ...
By Leslie Cappozoli, Emerson Orchestra Director
Many of Emerson’s talented string musicians prepared auditions and performed in the SHAR Scholarship Auditions last week. The judges enjoyed listening to the students and faced a difficult decision. Mr. Hook, who listened to the auditions, wrote, “I was extremely impressed by all the students. They had all obviously prepared for this and put real effort into it. Please extend my and Tina’s appreciation to them and their families for caring so much about music, and about Emerson. You have a great group of students there!”
To celebrate the auditions, all of the students who participated will take part in a fun field trip to SHAR to see how an instrument is crafted. Two of the students received generous scholarships that will help support their private music study. Congratulations to Maya Thornton and Mara Krupka! We are so happy for you! Thank you to our friends at SHAR for this incredible gift to our school and for the instruments that we lovingly use every day.
MAYA THORNTON
“I started to play the cello in kindergarten. I chose cello because my brother was playing it. My teacher is Melissa Kraut. My first teacher was Suzanne Smith, and she moved to Vermont. I really like the cello because of how it sounds. With cello, even when you think you’ve covered it all, you discover a whole new world. I think the Emerson orchestra is fun, and I like playing in concerts!”
MARA KRUPKA
Mara started playing cello 5 years ago when she was inspired by her cousin! Music, as well as the way the cello makes the music sound, are a way to forget work and school, to relax, to have fun, to be creative and goofy, to compose and to hang out with friends! Mara studies with Ken Ishii and was a former student of Martin Torch-Ishii. She is delighted to receive this scholarship and will be using it to take MORE cello lessons and to prepare for high school auditions.
Congratulations to the eighty-two Emerson students who participated in this year's Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad which was held on Saturday, June 3rd, at Pioneer High School. Emerson was one of 42 schools from the county who ...
Congratulations to the eighty-two Emerson students who participated in this year’s Washtenaw Elementary Science Olympiad which was held on Saturday, June 3rd, at Pioneer High School. Emerson was one of 42 schools from the county who competed, and our 2nd–5th grade students represented Emerson so well—we are very proud of their participation and achievements!
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5th Grade
If you see an event coach from Emerson, please take time to thank them for their time, commitment, and expertise. They are the reason Emerson students are able to participate in this great community-wide event!
Grades 2-5 WESO Coaches: Pallavi Jha, Angela Kasmer, Hasan Shanawani, Nicki Pilz, Bisher Akil, Ingrid Arias, Luis Del Rio, Jamie Sinha, Wei Cao, Xianglei Huang, Julie Lee, Nghi Tran, Ruchika Kheterpal, Sachin Kheterpal, Kara Bloom, Gail Krieger, Kris Nicolich, Terence Groening, Pepijn Bruienne, Thor Helgeson, Rashmi Chugh, Natalie Goodwin-VanOyen, Carol & Scott Drain, Amitabh Sinha, Elizabeth Molina Sweeney, Sundu Brahmasandra, Lonnie Shea, Bing Chen, Carolyn Norton, Ann Wann, Michele Thomsen, Pete Pandolfi, Jeanne Wei, Michelle & Corey Weaver, Sonal Owens, Stephanie Zabinko, Varsha Moudgal, Vivek Moudgal, Michael Loszewski, Ratin Akhoury, Margaret Hicken, George Zhang, Bryan Begola, Venkat Rao, Paul Boucher, and Mike Wilson.
Thank you to parents who volunteered their time and skills at the event: Maria Bichakjian, Becky Wancier, Christy Nakashima, Jessica Lowen, Vanika Lath, Steve Strauss, Lori Pearson, Andrea Zamansky, Thor Helgeson, Beth Helgeson, Allison Hong, Eleanor Sun, Janice Huber, Melissa Cash, Christine Kim, Jennifer Vivekanand, David Ammer, Liz Tolbert, Elizabeth Caswell, Jan Hewitt, Lin Zhang, Abbie Lawrence, Renee Mondano, Lisa Ranzini, Leigh Pearce, Christa Harrison, Priya Rajagopel, Fred Corbett, and Robert Chen .
Emerson must provide an event supervisor each year in order to participate in WESO… special thanks to our event supervisors: Mike Wilson (Water Rockets) Terence Groening (Gravity Racer), and Debra Meyer (GENE-ius) Event Supervisor. Thank you to Katsuyo Thornton as well for all her work with Photon Phun.
Thank you to the many parents that helped with the ice cream party and brought food on Saturday—all help was appreciated!
And finally… thank you to Emerson colleagues who helped along the way: Mike Wilson, Marchell Burgess, Robin Joye, Rose Hacker, Wei Cao, Mike Shaw, and all the Emerson teachers who shared their rooms so we could practice!
Kelly Vohland
Head Coach
EMERSON SCHOOL RECEIVES 10 INSTRUMENTS, LONG-TERM SUPPORT
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SHAR Music (SHAR), an Ann Arbor-based global supplier of string instruments and accessories, has made an gift valued at ...
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SHAR Music (SHAR), an Ann Arbor-based global supplier of string instruments and accessories, has made an gift valued at more than $20,000 to benefit students at Emerson School. The gift includes eight cellos and two basses—more than doubling the number of instruments available to students—the repair and maintenance of Emerson’s instrument inventory, and the creation of a new music scholarship program to provide lessons for a to-be-determined number of students. The gift will benefit students attending Emerson School in Ann Arbor, and will help offset some of the costs associated with music study.
“Music has a profound ability to enrich the lives of children,” said Eric Hook, President of SHAR, “Emerson’s long-standing commitment to music as a core part of its curriculum really stood out. It’s obvious these instruments will be used and loved for years to come, and we’re excited about the start of a long-term relationship today.”
The 10 instruments were presented by Hook and Tina Avsharian, COO of SHAR Music, during a special event at Emerson School on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. SHAR made a three-year commitment to the maintenance and repair of Emerson’s string instruments, and a pledge to continue to support and educate Emerson students through special performances and workshops.
“SHAR’s gift allows Emerson to provide instruments to budding cellists and bassists,” said Leslie Capozzoli, Orchestra Director at Emerson. “Low string instruments provide foundation and balance that are essential for full, beautiful sound. However, they can be costly and present transportation challenges. Getting a bass from the car to the orchestra room is an especially tall order for our members in second grade! We are delighted that we can make playing the cello or bass at school easier for our students and their parents. SHAR’S incredible generosity will have a profound impact on our instrumental program for years to come.”
As part of the event, students were treated to an inspiring performance by Tina Avsharian (violin), Paul Cheng (violin), Aaron Prior (viola), Anthony Marchese (cello), and Aaron Johnson (bass). Students also participated in an “Instrument Petting Zoo,” where they could handle instruments, learn how they’re played, and begin making sounds. The students who currently play a stringed instrument enjoyed their own presentation. They learned about caring for their instrument and selecting instrument accessories, and each left with a special bag of music gifts from SHAR.
About SHAR Music Company
SHAR Music is a family owned business in Ann Arbor, Mich., and a market leader in North America as a supplier of string family instruments, bows, sheet music, cases, strings, and accessories. It was founded by Michael Avsharian, Sr. in 1962 and now employees more than 100 individuals and has customers in all states/provinces and more than 60 countries.
Congratulations to the following French World Language students for their performance on the National French Contest!
Platinum Award Recipient (Highest score in level/division—National rank 1)
Shailen Chugh (8th grade)
Gold ...
Congratulations to the following French World Language students for their performance on the National French Contest!
Platinum Award Recipient (Highest score in level/division—National rank 1)
Gold Award Recipient (Students in 95th percentile)
Silver Award Recipients (Students in 90th or 85th percentile)
Bronze Award Recipient (Students in 80th or 75th percentile)
Mention d’honneur Recipients (Students in 70th, 65th, 60th, 55th, or 50th percentiles)
— By Señora Lopez, Spanish Teacher
Students Earn 13 Medals and 7 Honorable Mentions
Congratulations to several Spanish students from Emerson School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2017 National ...
— By Señora Lopez, Spanish Teacher
Congratulations to several Spanish students from Emerson School who attained national recognition for excellent performance on the 2017 National Spanish Examinations. Students from Emerson School earned 4 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze medals, along with 7 honorable mentions.
“Attaining a medal or honorable mention for any student on the National Spanish Examinations is very prestigious,” said Kevin Cessna-Buscemi, National Director of the Exams, “because the exams are the largest of their kind in the United States with over 157,000 students participating in 2017.”
Students from Emerson School have a long history of high achievement on these exams. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12, and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Congratulations to the following students:
Silver
Tiffany Li
Zoe Beekman
Bronze
Julian Skifstad
Honorable Mention
Ben Faulkner
Sylvie Swerdlow
Nathan Stotlar
Sebastian Oliva
Gold
Will Collin
Grant Murphy
Olivia Rasche
Meredith Vohland
Silver
Ben Colis
Hannah Halberstam
Bronze
Rory Conlin
Shruthi Chakravarthy
Nikhil Gunaratnam
Kajal Patel
Honorable Mention
John Evangelista
Sophie Fetter
Zack Kubisiak
Congratulations to all of the students on the Emerson track team, who earned a big first place victory at the Greenhills Track Meet on April 26, 2017! The camaraderie and support you showed each other was equally impressive!
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Congratulations to all of the students on the Emerson track team, who earned a big first place victory at the Greenhills Track Meet on April 26, 2017! The camaraderie and support you showed each other was equally impressive!
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3200M Run:
1st Place – Anthony Van Oyen
200M Relay (Girls):
1st Place – Emerson School
800M Run(Girls/Boys):
1st Place – Luka Hecht
1st Place – Marin Heusel
2nd Place – Emily Cooper
3rd Place – Andreanna Ulery
3rd Place – David Benkes-Toth
1600M Run (Girls/Boys):
1st Place – Lacy Cooper
2nd Place – Shailan Chugh
3rd Place – Anthony Van Oyen
5th Place – William Collin
6th Place – Diego Del Rio
100M Dash:
2nd Place – Aly Pacifico
400M Dash:
1st Place – Luka Hecht
3rd Place Shailan Chugh
800M Relay:
1st Place – Emerson School (Boys)
70yd Dash (Girls/Boys):
2nd Place – Kit Belovin
3rd Place – Josh Moss
200M Dash (Girls):
2nd Place – Abby Pacifico
3rd Place – Esme Cohen
400M Relay (Girls/Boys):
1st Place – Emerson School
1st Place – Emerson School
Long Jump (Girls/Boys):
1st Place – Gabby Pacifico 11’10”
1st Place – Luka Hecht 12’9″
2nd Place – Lydia Hall
2nd Place Ben Faulkner 14’8″
Shot Put:
2nd Place – Meredith Gilbert ‘767
Total Meet Placement:
1st Place – Emerson School (Boys) 120pts
1st Place – Emerson School (Girls) 108pts
By Andy Zimmer, Middle School Director at Emerson School
The question I hear the most from the parents of our middle school aged students is “Why?” This can come in response to something a child did, something they said, or ...
By Andy Zimmer, Middle School Director at Emerson School
The question I hear the most from the parents of our middle school aged students is “Why?” This can come in response to something a child did, something they said, or something that happened to them. When this same question is posed to the child, the response is often in the form of an honest and truthful, “I don’t know.” I believe that.
Often our children are struggling with comprehending why they do, in fact, do many of the things they do. But as our knowledge and understanding of the brain grows, we are able to attribute reasons to this time honored tween question of “Why…?” Here are some examples from my experience as a middle school educator over the last ten years, along with the neuroscience:
Why would you do that?
We’ve all asked this of our adolescent children. Impulse control is something all parents of adolescents struggle with. The irrational impulse to engage in semi- to very risky behavior is at an all-time high. Adolescents brains are guided during this time by a very active limbic system, along with an underdeveloped prefrontal cortex. This combination creates a child with heightened emotional state, along with the inability to make rational decisions, especially in times of stress or anxiety (see: around peers). Our goal as parents is to encourage our children to identify risky situations and learn how to step away from these situations prior to them learning the hard way. Our goal as teachers at Emerson is to recognize and value mistakes as learning opportunities. Conversations around these mistakes guide students to uncovering alternative paths in the future and helping them develop the skills to manage these situations in the future.
Why won’t you commit to anything?
Students at this age are often experimenting with their identities and interests. The potential to form new neural-pathways through the increased grey matter and myelin formation in the brain presents adolescents with heightened interest in new ideas and the ability to learn. Our goal as parents is to encourage our children to experiment and experience many different and unique experiences, in order form the pathways for lifelong learning. We offer a variety of changing electives at Emerson so students are challenged to learn through multiple modalities and experience new things. Students will often gravitate toward the familiar and comfortable; however, our jobs as educators is to challenge that status quo and push them into new challenges.
Why won’t you go to sleep?
Adolescent children NEED sleep. During deep sleep (REM sleep) our brains go through a cleansing process that removes unused and unneeded neurons and myelin, thus strengthening those pathways that have been recently activated (i.e. reinforcing learned concepts and skills). When children do not enter this sleep stage, they miss out on the beneficial process. Our tween children are also growing more and more connected through technology and devices. Unfortunately, the blue light emitted from LED screens can disrupt and disturb the release of melatonin in the brain, the chemical we use to calm down and fall asleep. Our goal as parents is to limit the exposure to blue light to at least two hours before bedtime.
Why would you send that?
As mentioned earlier, our tween children have a heightened emotional state which is compounded by a need to feel connected and secure with their circle(s) of friends. With the growth of technology, our children are posed with the engaged in dialogue and relationships that exist in cyberspace, the context of which often live on into perpetuity. While, when we grew up our conversations disappeared the minute they left our lips, our children can read, look at and re-read the texts, Snaps, posts, and pictures from friends around the world. This complex social network combined with their underdeveloped prefrontal cortex creates a dangerous environment, in which our children sometimes struggle to appropriately manage. Our goal as parents is to proactively talk with our students about appropriate use of technology, work through ground rules and guidelines for usage (often using an activist approach, in which are children are actively involved in the development of these rules), and ultimately support them when they make mistakes (which they will).
Emerson A Team - 2017 Quiz Bowl State Champs!
A team of four 8th grade students from Emerson School in Ann Arbor won first place at the Michigan Middle School Quiz Bowl State Championships. It took place on Saturday, March 18, ...
Emerson A Team – 2017 Quiz Bowl State Champs!
A team of four 8th grade students from Emerson School in Ann Arbor won first place at the Michigan Middle School Quiz Bowl State Championships. It took place on Saturday, March 18, 2017, and included 27 teams from throughout Michigan. This is only Emerson School’s third year participating in Quiz Bowl competitions.
“It is a very friendly, civil competition, but we really wanted to win,” said Zach Halberstam, an 8th grader and member of Emerson’s A Team. “We played a great team in the final round. It was the fourth time we’d faced this team, and they beat us every time except this one—it felt really good.”
Thousands of middle schools across the U.S. compete in National Academic Quiz Tournaments’ Quiz Bowl competitions, which have been compared to team Jeopardy for students. Two teams compete head-to-head, racing to buzz in first and correctly answer questions from all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, sports, and popular culture.
“There’s nothing better than seeing your students achieve their goals,” said Bryan Seymour, Emerson Quiz Bowl Coach and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher. “This team had been talking about winning States since they took 2nd place in 2016, and it came down to one final question in a close match. When our team answered it and secured the championship, the audience erupted. They’ll remember that feeling for the rest of their lives.”
A total of five teams from Emerson School qualified to compete at the 2017 Quiz Bowl state championships, and four of the five teams finished in the top 10.
Team – Finish at 2017 MI State Championship:
Team Member (grade)
“I was very proud of all our students’ performance and sportsmanship throughout the tournament,” added Seymour. “They’re not only strong competitors, but they win with grace and foster a positive and supportive environment.”
The top teams 160 teams in the United States qualify to compete at the National Championship, which will take place in Dallas, Tex., May 12-14, 2017. Six teams from Michigan will compete at Nationals, including two teams from Emerson School.
Each year, schools in our community apply to earn Green School Status through the Livingston & Washtenaw Green Schools Program. Schools can received one of three statuses, Green, Emerald, or Evergreen, by completing ...
Each year, schools in our community apply to earn Green School Status through the Livingston & Washtenaw Green Schools Program. Schools can received one of three statuses, Green, Emerald, or Evergreen, by completing environmental activities in four categories and earning 10, 15, and 20 points respectively. Emerson completed multiple initiatives in all four categories, earning 20 points, and has once again earned Evergreen status—the highest level achievable—for 2016-2017.
The four categories include:
Michigan Green Schools began as an idea from students and teachers of Hartland Consolidated School District in Livingston County in the fall of 2005. In the first year of the program, 18 schools participated. The program has grown in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties with as many as 50 schools participating each year.
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By Linda Lakshminarayanan, Emerson School Librarian
Every year, Emerson 4th and 5th grade students become literary critics. Each class chooses a category for their award, designs a medal, nominates books, and narrows down their ...
By Linda Lakshminarayanan, Emerson School Librarian
Every year, Emerson 4th and 5th grade students become literary critics. Each class chooses a category for their award, designs a medal, nominates books, and narrows down their final selections for a final vote by all students in grades K – 8. Below are the six winners of the 2017 Emerson Book Awards, along with the honorable mentions.
Using technology as our voting tool, we have had 215 voters for our Emerson Book Awards. These awards are created, defined, and selected by the 4th and 5th grade classes. Then Lisa Wilson, Emerson Tech Integrator and Teacher, helped us by creating a form for all of the votes to be recorded safely and securely. Here are the winners and the other nominees
The winners are (Drum roll please)…
B.O.S.S.A (BEST OF SARAH SWISS AWARD)
Best Graphic Novel (Sarah Swiss’s class)
GIGGLING GUMMY BEARS AWARD
Best Humorous Book (Mrs. Burgess’s class)
MIDNIGHT AWARD
Best Page-Turner (Rob Bauman’s class)
CREATIVE CREATIVITY AWARD
Most Creative Book (Mrs. Chenier’s class)
HAT (HILARIOUS, ARTISTIC, TERRIFIC) PICTURE BOOK AWARD
Picture books (Mrs. Kime’s class)
CRIKEY! I’M A GIRAFFE AWARD
For Horror/Scary Books (Connie Weber’s class)
Nicola’s Books will have a display of the choices and the winners in their children’s department after St. Patrick’s Day. Be sure to go in to see them and perhaps thank the bookstore people for giving us a chance to display our student selections.
By Bryan Seymour, Quiz Bowl Coach and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
What a great past week for Emerson Quiz Bowl! Participating in Livonia St. Michael's annual Quiz Bowl competition, Emerson's A Team racked up a perfect 10-0 ...
By Bryan Seymour, Quiz Bowl Coach and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
What a great past week for Emerson Quiz Bowl! Participating in Livonia St. Michael’s annual Quiz Bowl competition, Emerson’s A Team racked up a perfect 10-0 record to bring home our first ever Quiz Bowl tournament championship! Congratulations to Anders Ruiter-Feenstra, Josh Moss, Shailen Chugh, and Zach Halberstam for this achievement!
A Team of (L-R) Shailen Chugh, Zach Halberstam, Josh Moss, and Anders Ruiter-Feenstra
Emerson’s B Team matched the A team and started the day off with a 5-0 record, and finished with an excellent 3rd place finish—congrats to Grant Murphy, Joseph Alphonso, Mateo Gonzalez, and Terence Ashforth! This is the highest position that two Emerson teams have ever finished at a Quiz Bowl tournament.
B Team of (L-R) Terence Ashforth, Joseph Alphonso, Mateo Gonzalez, and Grant Murphy
Emerson had three other teams finish between 10th and 13th place (out of 22 teams)—records to be proud of! These teams were led by 8th graders Conor Pyle, Esmé Cohen, Hayg Balis, Steven Theisen, and Will Collin, 7th graders Julian Toogood and Phillip Crumm, and 6th graders Andrew Grier, Arjun Bajaj, Kira Saporsky, Maya Mustata, and Michael Needham. Four of Emerson’s players finished in the top 10 of the tournament – Maya (10th), Terence (8th), Julian (7th) and Zach (1st) out of 107 total participants. Because of their performance at this tournament, Emerson has qualified two teams for the Middle School National Championship Tournament in Dallas in May. We are looking forward to this opportunity!
8th Graders
7th Graders
6th Graders
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson girls basketball team's seasons got off to shaky starts this week, as they collectively dropped three games. On Tuesday, the varsity opened at St. ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson girls basketball team’s seasons got off to shaky starts this week, as they collectively dropped three games. On Tuesday, the varsity opened at St. Mary’s, and had a hard time generating offense in a 32-10 defeat. Thursday the girls hosted Spiritus Sanctus of Ann Arbor. The junior varsity got off to a slow start, trailing 10-2 after the first quarter. The margin stayed around 10 points until the last quarter, when the girls made a bit of a run, closing to 22-16 for the final score. The varsity kept it close through the first half, but their offense faltered in the second half while SSAA cranked things up, pulling away for a 31-14 final score.
Next week the girls will host Ann Arbor Christian Tuesday and Steiner School Thursday.
By Bryan Seymour, Quiz Bowl Coach and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Congratulations to Emerson’s Quiz Bowl team for their performance this past weekend at Detroit Country Day. Emerson’s A team made it to the Championship Division ...
By Bryan Seymour, Quiz Bowl Coach and 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Congratulations to Emerson’s Quiz Bowl team for their performance this past weekend at Detroit Country Day. Emerson’s A team made it to the Championship Division and finished 3rd overall (out of 24 teams) with an 8-2 record. Both losses were close matches – our team of Anders Ruiter-Feenstra, Hayg Balis, Josh Moss, and Shailen Chugh should be proud! Emerson’s B team (Conor Pyle, Esmé Cohen, and Phillip Crumm) also competed very well, finishing with a strong record in the First Division. Emerson’s C team had an excellent day, persevering through three straight loses to start the day to win seven straight matches, finishing on several high notes! Congrats to Arjun Bajaj, Dereck Russel, James Ulery, and Kira Saporsky! Finally, two Emersonians (Shailen Chugh and Esmé Cohen) finished in the top 10 of all competitors (110 total) – the first time Emerson had more than one top 10 finisher. Looking forward to the next tournament!
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Both of Emerson's middle school boys' basketball teams won their league tournament this weekend. The varsity (7th and 8th graders) fended off a tough, ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Both of Emerson’s middle school boys’ basketball teams won their league tournament this weekend. The varsity (7th and 8th graders) fended off a tough, determined challenge from St Paul in their championship game. St Paul battled back from an 11-point 2nd quarter deficit to tie the game in the 4th quarter, butt Emerson finished strong and closed it out for a 38-34 victory. The junior varsity (5th and 6th grade) tournament was hosted at Emerson, and it was an exceptionally exciting affair. On the first day of the tournament, after Emerson jumped out to an 18-5 halftime lead over Ann Arbor Christian and then cruised to a 34-19 victory, 8th seed Steiner School surprised everyone with a great effort against top-seed Spiritus Sanctus. On day 2, Emerson faced St Paul, and it was a battle, with Emerson winning each quarter by a very slim margin on the way to a 42-30 victory. 4th seed Washtenaw Christian upset 1 seed Spiritus Sanctus, 37-24. Christ the King and Ann Arbor Christian had an epic battle – a buzzer-beater by AACS sent the game to overtime, and then a buzzer beater by CTK won it in overtime, 42-40. Saturday morning the previous night’s magic wasn’t there for CTK, as St Paul won easily to open the day. Spiritus Sanctus held off a 4th quarter rally by St Mary’s, winning 33-30, and earning a trip to the 3rd place game against St Paul. In the championship game, Emerson and WCA had a terrific game. Emerson got out to a small lead, and nurtured it until only about one minute remained in the game, when the tournament’s dominant player, WCA’s point guard, gave the ‘Cats the lead, 40-39. Emerson responded, regaining the lead at 41-40, then getting a defensive stop, and then killing the final 30 seconds with great ball movement. More so than any other team that made it to the final day of the tournament, Emerson showed offensive balance and team defense. By making it hard for WCA’s point guard to go to his right, Emerson was able to, just barely, get the job done defensively, and with five 5th graders (no names on purpose, as this was all about team effort) each contributing significantly for the great bulk of their own scoring, the Eagles brought it home. Spiritus Sanctus and St Paul closed the tourney with an exciting game for 3rd place honors. SSA got out to an 8-1 lead, but St Paul had a big 3rd quarter, building a 19-14 lead and maintaining that 5-point margin well into the final stanza, when SSA closed the gap, tied it, and finally came away with a 31-29 win. It was, I think, the best, most competitive JV tourney I’ve witnessed in my 22 years at Emerson, and it was accompanied by fine sportsmanship on the part of players and coaches alike. With each intense, emotional finish, there were, of course, some tears shed, but in every instance the coaches were able to have their kids leave justifiably proud and happy with their efforts. Kudos all around
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson boys basketball teams closed out 2016 with an away date at St Paul, followed by a game at home for the JV against Steiner.
Against St Paul on ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson boys basketball teams closed out 2016 with an away date at St Paul, followed by a game at home for the JV against Steiner.
Against St Paul on Monday, word has it, the JV won a pretty hard-fought battle, while the cold-shooting varsity dropped their game 26-20.
Wednesday’s JV game with Steiner was not so hard fought, and, as I witnessed it, I can give a much more complete picture than just the brief summary I relayed of the St Paul games. The boys got off to a sluggish start offensively, unable to put points on the board through the first 3 minutes, though they did only allow Steiner 2 points in return. Midway through the first quarter a lineup change got things moving a bit faster, with Idrys Cotton leading the way. Idrys drove to the basket, drew a foul, and sank both free throws to tie things up, then scored two field goals to give the Eagles a 6-4 lead at the break. The offense matched the defense in the 2nd quarter, putting up 12 while Steiner could again only muster 4, and Emerson went into half-time up 18-8. In the 2nd half the defense really went to town, and, save for one bit where an Eagle who shall remain nameless did what the great Ernie Harwell would describe as ‘he stood there like the house by the side of the road and watched it (sic) go by’ – it being the person he was supposed to be guarding in this case, not a fastball – allowing an uncontested layup, Emerson very nearly put up a shutout for the whole half. As it happened, the Eagles outscored their opponents 20-2 over the last 2 quarters to go into the holiday break with a 38-10 victory.
By Lenny Dale, Geography Bee Director and Emerson Athletic Director
Kids in grades 4 through 8 participated in the Emerson Geography Bee Tuesday afternoon. One of the stronger and more balanced field in memory was reduced to ...
By Lenny Dale, Geography Bee Director and Emerson Athletic Director
Kids in grades 4 through 8 participated in the Emerson Geography Bee Tuesday afternoon. One of the stronger and more balanced field in memory was reduced to nine finalists, all middle school students. Diego Del Rio finished 5th, and then Maya Mustata and Julian Toogood battled through a lengthy tie-breaker to determine the 3rd place finisher, with May edging out Julian. Shailen Chugh and Robert Yang were the two who made it into the Championship Round, and Robert got the better of Shailen by one slim point to claim the championship. All the contestants earned my eternal admiration, but Robert gets the extra-special bonus of taking a test to try to qualify for the State Geography Bee. Way far cool!
Food, Fun, and Service to Our Community
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, 7:30am – 9:00am
On Thursday, December 22, Emerson Middle School's NJHS and volunteers have invited all Emerson students to the 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast, held from ...
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, 7:30am – 9:00am
On Thursday, December 22, Emerson Middle School’s NJHS and volunteers have invited all Emerson students to the 7th Annual Pancake Breakfast, held from 7:30am–9:00am. This event is optional, but we hope many students will partake in the pancakes. Parents are more than welcome to join in the breakfast as well.
This annual pancake breakfast brings our students and community together and supports Emerson’s community service initiative. This year the funds raised will go to support Emerson’s community service efforts throughout the year, and the Toasty Toes Project coordinated by current 5th grader Parini Rao and alum Anvit Rao. Any student who brings in one or more pairs of new socks for the Toasty Toes Project will receive $1.00 off the pancake breakfast.
Cost and Timing
The cost of the breakfast is $5.00 and can be billed to student accounts. Funds raised will go to support Emerson’s community service efforts throughout the year, and any student who brings in one or more pairs of new socks will receive $1.00 off the pancake breakfast. The pancake breakfast includes up to three pancakes, toppings, and a drink.
Ingredients and Allergy Info
GFS pancake mix (contains: wheat, milk, and eggs), GFS canned strawberry topping, GFS whipped topping, and Mrs. Butterworth syrup. Drinks will be either water or Country Time Lemonade.
For students with allergies, we will have separate breakfast stations with a separate peanut-free and egg-free pancake option (this option does contain gluten) and a wheat-free, dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free option.
Thank you for your support. Any questions, please contact Kelly Vohland or Carol Kelly.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson boy's basketball teams both won their home games against Ann Arbor Christian Tuesday, but in almost diametrically opposed fashion relative to each ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson boy’s basketball teams both won their home games against Ann Arbor Christian Tuesday, but in almost diametrically opposed fashion relative to each other.
The junior varsity dominated from the opening tip, getting eight players on the score sheet while holding their opponents without a field goal for the entire second half on the way to a 31-5 victory.
The varsity had a much tougher go of it, facing the only team to have beaten them this season. AACS got the lead early, and maintained it, holding a 16-10 edge as halftime neared. Emerson scored twice in the final minute of the half, closing to 16-14, then continued their pressure through most of the third quarter, resulting in an 18-3 run that saw a 6-point deficit turn into a 9-point lead. AACS was never able to recover from that 6-minute onslaught, and the game finished 36-31 in Emerson’s favor. Jaden Thomas and Nikhil Gunaratnam shared scoring honors for Emerson with 8 each, negating the 14 points of the AACS high scorer, and Emerson got scoring from 8 additional players, showing too much balance for the other 4 AACS players who got on the score sheet to overcome.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson JV boys suffered their first loss of the season Monday, at the hands of Spiritus Sanctus Ann Arbor. The kids got off to an uncharacteristically ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Emerson JV boys suffered their first loss of the season Monday, at the hands of Spiritus Sanctus Ann Arbor. The kids got off to an uncharacteristically shaky start, falling behind 20-8 at the half, and were never able to completely close the gap in a 30-23 final. The varsity gained a measure of revenge for their young brethren, and the only thing that wasn’t characteristic was the absence of team leader Gabe Kellman. The team put up another shutout period, racing out to a 10-0 lead after the first quarter, stretching the lead to 24-7 at the half, and coasting to a 44-26 final.
Tuesday, the JV boys turned things around, taking a page out of the varsity playbook—a shutout quarter. Ahead 8-4 after the first quarter, and maintaining that lead at the half, 12-8, the kids blanked their opponents in the third, pushing the margin to 20-8, then cruising through the fourth to win 30-16. Balanced scoring, another characteristic of the youngsters, was evident again, with 9 different players contributing points, after only 5 did so in Monday’s game. Perhaps the varsity game from the day before served as a reminder—the older kids got scoring from 8 players, and kept all but 3 of their opponents off the score sheet.
The boys have their final regular season home games next week, hosting Steiner on Monday and Ann Arbor Christian on Tuesday.
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Emerson's boys had another fine week on the basketball court. On Tuesday, Washtenaw Christian came to play. In the JV game, WCA had the top scorer, but the ...
By Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Emerson’s boys had another fine week on the basketball court. On Tuesday, Washtenaw Christian came to play. In the JV game, WCA had the top scorer, but the balance of Emerson was too much for the visitors to handle, and the young Eagles won handily, 32-21. Nine players scored in the game, six were Eagles, and the top five scorers of those Eagles are 5th graders: Idrys Cotton, JD Hatch, Carson Strauss, Lucas Nor and Nikash Bhagat. The varsity game was somewhat similar. Tough Emerson defense only allowed three visitors to score at all, and only two of them hit a field goal. Emerson threw a shutout in the 3rd quarter, marking the 4th game in this young season that the Eagles have held an opponent scoreless for an entire period. The Eagles, meanwhile, got scoring from eight players on the way to swamping WCA by a 38-11 score.
Thursday it was Christ the King as the opponent, and the results weren’t altogether different. The JV again got balanced scoring, and seven of the nine Eagles to put up points were 5th graders. Emerson raced out to a 23-6 half-time lead and then cruised to a 30-15 victory. The varsity pitched another 2nd quarter shutout, led at the half 14-9, then pulled away through the entire second half for a 34-15 win. Best ‘think before you speak’ moment was in the 4th quarter, when a WCA player could be heard on their bench, telling a teammate on the court to not worry about Gabe Kellman, because supposedly “he can’t shoot”, when in fact Gabe already had already scored more field goals than the entire WCA team would finish the game with. Go figure, Go Eagles!
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By Coach Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Emerson 'Gobbles' Up St. Paul Before Thanksgiving Break
The Eagles boys basketball teams went into the holiday break on a winning note, each handling the ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Emerson Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
The Eagles boys basketball teams went into the holiday break on a winning note, each handling the visitors from St. Paul.
The JV jumped out to a 12-2 lead after the first quarter, and then cruised to a 37-22 victory, with Nikash Bhagat leading all scorers with 12 points, and Lucas Nor close behind with 10.
The varsity got off to a quick start, too, jumping out to a 5-0 lead early, but then saw St. Paul go on an 8-0 run, before going on a 17-5 run of their own to regain the lead and go into the half up 22-13. St Paul had a strong third quarter to get back within a point, but in the fourth Gabe Kellman, Nikhil Gunaratnam and Jaden Thomas combined to ‘squash’ St. Paul’s hopes: Gabe’s final 5 of his game high 18 points, plus his defense, and his court sense helping Nikhil get his final 6 of 10 points off open looks, and feeding Jaden to get his final 4 of 9 points from nice passes inside. St Paul actually got scoring from 7 players, compared to Emerson’s 5, but Gabe, Nikhil and Jaden were the top three in the game, providing inside, outside and full-court games that resulted in a 43-33 final score in the Eagles’ favor.
By Coach Lenny Dale, Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Emerson's boys varsity basketball team had their home opener Thursday evening, after an up and down start on the road. Having overwhelmed Spiritus Sanctus, but ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher
Emerson’s boys varsity basketball team had their home opener Thursday evening, after an up and down start on the road. Having overwhelmed Spiritus Sanctus, but then falling at Ann Arbor Christian in a tight one, Emerson hosted Steiner School.
The Eagles had a hard time getting going offensively, but the defense threw a shutout through the first nine (minutes), by which time the offense was starting to get it in gear, and Emerson took a 16-2 lead into the halftime intermission. It was more of the same in the second half, the lead growing, the defense stifling and, save for 3 Steiner points in the last minute, the final opponents tally would have been the same paltry 6 that Spiritus Sanctus managed. The Eagles, meanwhile, put up a well-balanced 44, all coming in the paint, 9 players scoring, Gabe Kellman and Nikhil Gunaratnam sharing high game honors with 10 apiece, Joseph Alphonso chipping in 8 and Maoz Bareket 6. Perhaps the most telling statistics were the 27-12 edge in rebounding, along with 10 steals (to none) and 2 blocked shots (also to none).
Emerson next hosts St Paul Tuesday, 11/22, before heading into the Thanksgiving break.
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Updated Nov. 12, 2016, and to be reflected in the 2017-2018 Family Handbook.
Dress Code & Appropriate Clothing Policy
We are committed to empowering students to grow as responsible decision-makers. Therefore, the primary ...
Updated Nov. 12, 2016, and to be reflected in the 2017-2018 Family Handbook.
We are committed to empowering students to grow as responsible decision-makers. Therefore, the primary responsibility for a student’s attire resides with the student and parents / guardians.
We require students to wear appropriate clothing when attending school, which means wearing an appropriate and opaque top, bottom, and footwear. We have three basic standards to help guide students and families in making appropriate clothing decisions for school.
All clothing worn to school:
Any images or language depicting or referring to violence, hate speech, illegal activity or profanity are prohibited.
Appropriate shoes for outdoor and P.E. activities are expected and required. Indoor P.E. requires clean shoes solely for use within the gym.
Classes that include attire as part of the curriculum may include assignment-specific dress as determined by the teacher.
We encourage all students to keep a change of clothing in their backpack or locker for emergencies.
If, in the judgement of a teacher or administrator, these standards are not being followed, this will be communicated to the student and/or the student’s parent(s)/legal guardians(s). The student may be required to change clothes before returning to class. Should a student continually break these standards, disciplinary or remedial action will be taken.
Passport to the World: Emerson's triennial celebration of cultures, heritage, and diversity
Passport to the World is an ESPO-sponsored celebration held every three years. Emerson families are given the opportunity to showcase the ...
Passport to the World is an ESPO-sponsored celebration held every three years. Emerson families are given the opportunity to showcase the diversity of heritage and culture at our school. So get ready to travel the world on April 21, 2017.
You will be invited to travel from one corner of the globe to another in our very own gymnasium while collecting stamps in an Emerson passport. Along the way, you may wish to view or participate in various performances, and sample foods from each country.
Please Consider Being an Ambassador
The 2014 Passport to the World was a huge success because of the tremendous participation we had from our Emerson families. Please consider being an ambassador to a country. It may be a country where you are from, studied/worked, or even your favorite travel destination. Feel free to team-up with another Emerson family to showcase your country with a table-top display and activity. Families with Middle School students, please reach out to your student’s Middle School Advisor so you can work together. Every family is encouraged to bring a dish to share (perhaps an old family favorite).
If you would like to become a country ambassador, please email your name(s) and country to Caroline Begola at carolinebegola@gmail.com by December 19th, 2016.
Questions?
Should you have further questions, feel free to discuss this special event with any of the Passport committee:
We forward to hearing from you!
— The ESPO Passport to the World Committee
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The Emerson Geography Bee, open to all Emerson students in grades 4 through 8, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, at 11:15, in the library/media center. There is no cost, and registration couldn't be easier—just give Lenny Dale a ...
The Emerson Geography Bee, open to all Emerson students in grades 4 through 8, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 20, at 11:15, in the library/media center. There is no cost, and registration couldn’t be easier—just give Lenny Dale a piece of paper with your name and the letters GB legibly written on it before he leaves school on Friday, December 16.
Bee questions cover a wide range of topics. Sample questions from previous years can be found on the National Geographic website. The school bee winner gets to take an on-line test to try to qualify for the state bee.
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New, Affordable, 5-Week Format for Middle School Students
Wednesdays, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Oct. 26 - Nov. 30
In response to Emerson family feedback for a shorter, more affordable Dale Carnegie training experience, we are pleased to offer ...
Wednesdays, 3:00pm-6:00pm, Oct. 26 – Nov. 30
In response to Emerson family feedback for a shorter, more affordable Dale Carnegie training experience, we are pleased to offer this five-week program which includes the most essential components of the full 8-week course, in a powerful and concise format. Any students in grades 6–8 are welcome, including students from other schools.
For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Carly Meloche at cmeloche@emerson-school.org by October 19, 2016.
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
The Emerson middle school soccer team wrapped up their season Saturday as they hosted the AAIAA tournament. Top seed by virtue of their perfect regular ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
The Emerson middle school soccer team wrapped up their season Saturday as they hosted the AAIAA tournament. Top seed by virtue of their perfect regular season record, Emerson had a bye Friday, and started Saturday’s play against Washtenaw Christian, winners Friday against Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth. The Eagles prevailed, 4-1, on goals from Zack Kubisiak, Gabe Kellman, Michael Michaliska and Terence Ashforth. The win notwithstanding, Emerson’s play was ragged in the second half, lacking the quickness and intensity shown in the final games of the regular season.
Still, the win put the Eagles in the championship game, against 2-seed Ann Arbor Christian, who were there after edging Steiner School. Prior to the championship, Steiner battled to 3rd place, knocking off SSP and WCA back to back.
The final was as a final should be – tense, and hard fought. Gabe scored first, but AACS tied the scored before the half. Gabe scored twice more in the second half, but, just as Emerson might have been able to feel they were safely ahead, or perhaps because of it, AACS struck back twice to tie the score. The Eagles had a few chances that very narrowly missed. One, on a scramble in the AACS crease, was covered by the keeper just before it crossed the line. Another, a beautifully lofted pass from Gabe to Zack, who ran onto it and chipped it, on the bounce, over the keeper, but inches wide right.
Tied 3-3, the game went to over-time. The best chance came when Zack fed a wonderful through ball to Gabe, who ran onto it and tapped it past the on-coming keeper, but a brilliant play by an AACS defender saw it swept away inches from crossing the line.
After overtime came a shootout. Each team put forward 5 shooters, and each team switched to a new keeper. Emerson shot first, scored, Gabe saved the first AACS shot, and Emerson went in to the last round of the 5 shots ahead 1, but AACS saved the last Emerson shot and then scored to tie, moving to a sudden death shootout. Zack, just like the first time around, calmly and cleanly scored again, and then Gabe saved the next AACS shot and it was over. It goes in the books as a 4-3 win, with Emerson completing an undefeated, untied season
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By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Emerson's middle school soccer team secured its fifth consecutive regular season championship on Monday, dominating Steiner School in an 8-1 win. Gabe ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Emerson’s middle school soccer team secured its fifth consecutive regular season championship on Monday, dominating Steiner School in an 8-1 win. Gabe Kellman scored 2 minutes into the game, then got what would prove to be the eventual game-winner in the 13th minute. Zack Kubisiak and Samuel Bechar each scored late in the first half to give the Eagles a 4-0 edge at intermission. Gabe scored again in the opening minute of the second half, and, after Steiner got on the board in the 35th minute, Samuel got his second to return the margin to 5 goals. Grant Murphy made it 7-1 mid-way through the half, and Loui Gabaron concluded the scoring with 4 minutes left.
Ian Lewis made two strong saves in goal, and, in anticipation of being shorthanded for the upcoming tournament, various combinations of Kieran Heung, Gillian Giordano, Steven Theisen, Hayg Balis and Alexander Bauer were tried and generally showed themselves as capable back lines.
By Coach Bryan Seymour, Cross Country Coach and Language Arts Teacher
Strong Finishes in Two-Mile County Farm Park Race
The Emerson cross country runners performed very admirably in their most recent 2 mile race at County Farm Park ...
By Coach Bryan Seymour, Cross Country Coach and Language Arts Teacher
The Emerson cross country runners performed very admirably in their most recent 2 mile race at County Farm Park while running with St. Francis, St. Thomas, St. Paul, and Honey Creek. On the girls side, sixth grader Katarina Bauer finished 2nd in the 5th/6th grade race, while fifth grader Ava Hall finished 2nd in the varsity (typically 7th/8th grade) race! For the boys, sixth grader Anthony Van Oyen finished in a comfortable 1st place, while eighth grader Conor Pyle finished in 4th place with three other Emerson runners coming in 7th, 8th, and 11th to give Emerson a solid score for the second race in a row. Looking forward to Friday’s meet at Emerson – come cheer on your Eagles XC team at 4pm!
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Oct. 3: Second Half of Season Starts With Win Against Washtenaw Christian
The Emerson Middle School soccer team hosted Washtenaw Christian Academy Monday, to ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
The Emerson Middle School soccer team hosted Washtenaw Christian Academy Monday, to begin the second half of their season. Gabe Kellman had the scoring touch early, including a header off a corner from Zack Kubisiak, staking the Eagles to a 2-0 lead, before WCA scored on a well-struck free kick from 25 yards out that came down under the cross bar and just inside the post to keeper Thor Helgeson’s right. Gabe got the goal back soon enough, though, for his hat trick, and Zack kept assisting on goals, setting up Arjun Bajaj and Luka Hecht, both before the half, and Emerson was comfortably ahead, 5-1. In the second half, Steven Theisen converted a nice lead pass from Gabe, and Grant Murphy twice found the net, bringing the final score to 8-1 in favor of the Eagles.
For all the offensive fireworks, it was the defense that, yet again, quietly did yeoman’s work. Gillian Giordano, Luka, Kieran Heung, Alexander Bauer, and Steven shared duty along the back 3, and Gabe, Steven and Grant shared time at defensive center mid, forming a defensive diamond that consistently shut down the opposition.
The Emerson Middle School soccer team earned their 7th win without a loss Tuesday, besting St. Francis, 7-0. The Mustang keeper played an excellent game, the final score notwithstanding. The Eagle defense completely shut down the Mustangs until the final few minutes, when St Francis was able to muster a few chances against a younger Emerson back line. The Eagle keepers, Michael Needham, Ian Lewis and, at the end, Luka Hecht, handled everything that came their way though, and the duo of Gabe Kellman and Luka provided more than enough scoring. Gabe scored four on the day, and Luka added a hat trick, while a number of others came close, but couldn’t quite finish. Part of the issue was generally slow ball movement.
Emerson plays at Ann Arbor Christian on Thursday, and will need to get cleaner finishes, and quicker play overall, if they are to continue to their season undefeated.
The Emerson Middle School soccer team went up US23 to take on Ann Arbor Christian School Thursday afternoon, for a match-up that would go a long way toward determining the AAIAA regular season champion. AACS had been the only team to score more than a single goal and also to hold a lead against the Eagles this season, and playing them on their home pitch in the unseasonable heat promised a hard-fought game.
The game opened with both teams making runs deep into their offensive zones, and AACS had a decent chance early, but their shot from the corner of the 18-yard box crossed outside the far post. Emerson gradually began to have the better of the play, though unable to quite punch through the AACS defense, which was bringing all but one player back into their 18-yard area, clogging things up. Finally, in the 16th minute, Gabe Kellman held the ball at the corner of the 6-yard box, turned two defenders, fed Luka Hecht directly in front of the goal, Luka buried it, and the Eagles started finding creases, gaps, and the net. Gabe had a shot blocked, but Lance Caswell was there to put away the rebound, and then Gabe scored two in a row, followed by Luka getting his second just before the half. What had been a fairly tense game was suddenly 5-0, and the Emerson kids were feeling confident about the way they were playing. Gabe scored on a free kick in the second half, and, while AACS did score midway through the period, the Eagle defense was able to reassert itself. The AACS midfielder who had scored a hat-trick in the first meeting between the teams was visibly frustrated by the defensive attention of Luka, who was on him like spots on dice throughout this game. Zack Kubisiak quickly got that one goal back, re-establishing a 6-goal margin at 7-1, and then Zack added the coup de grace, bringing the final tally to 8-1. It was all over but the shouting. Once again, the Eagle defense was suffocating, with Kieran Heung, Julian Skifstad, Gillian Giordano, Alex Bauer, Gabe, Luka, Zack, and, frankly, the entire team making life miserable for AACS.
Emerson is in commanding position to be the season champs, with a perfect record through 8 games. Two games remain on the regular season schedule – a home game Monday, 10/10, with Steiner School, followed by a trip to Washtenaw Christian on Thursday, 10/13, both starting at 4o’clock.
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By Linda Lakshminarayanan, Librarian
Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Emerson Library for Grades 4–8
New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is coming to Emerson to share her latest book, Ashes, which completes the trilogy ...
By Linda Lakshminarayanan, Librarian
New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is coming to Emerson to share her latest book, Ashes, which completes the trilogy that began with Chains and continued with Forge. This trilogy is about two young people, Isabel and Curzon, who are trying to shed the chains of slavery in New York City. By the this third book they have survived being at Valley Forge, but are soon reported as runaways and are being pursued by people eager to take away the freedom they gained earlier. Now they are trying to make their way South to free Isabel’s little sister who has been enslaved there.
Laurie Halse Anderson has been commended in many reviews for her historical accuracy. This trilogy will bring the American Revolution into clear focus and highlights parts of our history that often go unnoticed. Copies of the books will be available for purchase and signing by the author at the time of the event.
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Win Against Steiner Moves Emerson Record to 4–0
The Emerson Middle School soccer team made the short trip to Steiner School Thursday evening, and came away ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
The Emerson Middle School soccer team made the short trip to Steiner School Thursday evening, and came away with their 4th win of the young season. Emerson kept the ball in the Steiner end for the great majority of the first half, and the relentless pressure was reflected in the 5-0 score at intermission. While the defense prevented even one shot on the Emerson goal, the Eagles’ Gabe Kellman found the back of the Steiner net four times, with an assist or two from Zack Kubisiak, who also scored ‘the other’ goal.
Steiner mounted a bit more offense in the second half, but never truly threatened, with only a couple so-so shots from poor angles. Gillian Giordano, meanwhile, added a goal for Emerson, to push the lead to 6-0, and many other teammates came close. Zack finished the scoring with two more, and the defense held tight for another shutout, this time 8-0.
The Eagles will next host Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth on Thursday, 9/29.
By Coach Bryan Seymour, Cross Country Coach and Language Arts Teacher
Boys Team Finishes with Perfect Score, Girls in Top 2
Emerson’s Cross Country Team ran a meet at Greenhills last Thursday, Sep. 22, against both Greenhills and ...
By Coach Bryan Seymour, Cross Country Coach and Language Arts Teacher
Emerson’s Cross Country Team ran a meet at Greenhills last Thursday, Sep. 22, against both Greenhills and Hillel Day School. They performed extremely well on a difficult two-mile course. As described by a few of the runners, it is very green, and very hilly. Nonetheless, Emerson’s boys team was able to place the first 5 runners (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place—a perfect score and a rare cross country feat) as well as 8 of the first 10 finishers. Ralph Dixon, Luka Hecht, and Anthony VanOyen led the way for the Eagles. The girls team also performed well, with Lucy Mehraban finishing second and Cate Weiser crushing her time from the same course last season. The team looks forward to continuing its success this upcoming Thursday at County Farm Park.
Lower School & Middle School Dates
Thursday, October 13, 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Child care available 2:45-6:00pm. Child care ends promptly at 6:00pm and the normal late fee of $4/minute applies. No child care available 6:00pm – ...
Please call the main number, 734-665-5662, or email:
By Jennifer Tanau, Lower School Art Teacher
The Lower School art classes will once again participate in the Square 1 Art fundraiser. This fundraiser is an opportunity for families to purchase mugs, greeting cards, t-shirts, phone ...
By Jennifer Tanau, Lower School Art Teacher
The Lower School art classes will once again participate in the Square 1 Art fundraiser. This fundraiser is an opportunity for families to purchase mugs, greeting cards, t-shirts, phone cases, pillow cases, and key chains—just a few of huge array of items available—and many families like to use these as gifts for the holidays.. Purchasing items is completely optional, but the proceeds will offset some of the cost of buses for the Toledo and Detroit art museums trips in the spring.
How It Works:
Although the Middle School doesn’t participate in this as a school, if your child is interested in doing it on their own, you can visit Jennifer Tanau in the Lower School art room before or after school to get supplies. All work must be back to her by October 18. Other family members can participate as well. Students could send more than one image if you wanted them to create a specific type of image for a special purpose. If you have something in mind, discuss it with your child and have them talk to Jennifer, who is happy to help.
You can check out the items using the link to the company’s website below, or check out some of the items in the small showcase outside the Middle School office entrance.
https://www.square1art.com
First K-2 Sing-Along Unleashed the Wiggles and Voices!
The first K-2 sing of the year, where students get to sing, move, and have a little fun together. Students are working out their wiggles in this ...
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By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Emerson Eagles Defeat AACS 7–4
Emerson's middle school soccer team hosted Ann Arbor Christian Tuesday. Before the game, as they approached their bench, a ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Emerson’s middle school soccer team hosted Ann Arbor Christian Tuesday. Before the game, as they approached their bench, a couple AACS players told Emerson coach Lenny Dale ‘You’re going down’. Emerson’s Eagles, 4-time defending AAIAA champs, seem to have a target on their collective back.
Emerson got off to a nice start, scoring 5 minutes in. AACS was not without offense of their own, however, countering Emerson attacks with pressure of their own. AACS tied the score midway through the first stanza, on the skill of their fast and skilled center-mid, who split the Emerson defense and placed a strong, accurate shot in off the post to keeper Michael Needham’s right. As the half grew late, the same attacker created separation with his speed at the top of the box and again fired a strong shot into the side panel, and Emerson found themselves behind for the first time this season. Maybe those AACS players, with their ‘You’re going down’, knew something. Emerson came back to tie the game just before the half, and then went about trying to find a way to slow down AACS and their center-mid.
Luka Hecht came up with part of the solution – moving from striker to sweeper, Luka took responsibility for AACS’ primary offensive threat, at the same time giving backs Alexander Bauer, Julian Skiftstad, and Kieran Heung a chance to rotate and rest, with Gillian Giordano joining the back-line corps. The change worked, though the same opponent was able to finish his hat-trick in the second half. Emerson gradually pulled ahead, as Gabe Kellman and Zack Kubisiak brought too much finesse for AACS to handle. Gabe tallied 4 goals on the day, 2 directly off assists from Zack, and Zack showed his own ball control and scoring touch with 2 goals of his own. Emerson came away with a 7-4 win. Going down? Not today.
Finding a way to counter the AACS game plan was a good sign. Giving up 4 goals, 3 off defensive mistakes, is a big concern. Scoring 7, particularly those 6 after falling behind 2-1 late in the first half, was nice. Playing such capable competition should give the kids a better idea of the work that needs to be done to improve, and the contribution each Emerson player is best suited to make in the effort to make this the best team it can be.
The adventure continues Thursday, when Emerson visits Steiner School, which should be no pushover.
Band and Orchestra Starts Next Week
It's Not Too Late For Your Child to Join!
Be a part of an amazing team, make music with friends, build your skills and your love of music! Participate in fun concerts and trips! Visit the website ...
Be a part of an amazing team, make music with friends, build your skills and your love of music! Participate in fun concerts and trips! Visit the website for complete details and registration. Lower school continuing Band and Orchestra classes start next week and the beginning classes start the week of October 3.
+ Learn more at www.emerson– school.org\bandandorchestra
Dear Parents,
This past Saturday, I broke my iPhone. It happened for the most clichéd of reasons—I dropped it when I was taking a selfie. When I picked it up, the touchscreen was mostly dead, and I was no longer able to enter my passcode. As my phone was fairly old, I decided to wait until Friday to pick up a new one.
And thus began my week without a functioning smartphone.
Not long ago I read in a survey that adults check their phones more than 200 times a day. And soon after I broke mine, I realized how true this was for me. Want to check the weather in the morning? I’ll look on my phone—oh, wait, it’s broken. Hanging out at a coffee shop? Dang, no phone. Needing directions?Hm, do they still sell paper maps at gas stations? After four days, I was still so habituated that I would reach for my phone at any quiet moment in the day, then pause, and remember that it wasn’t working.
So what have I learned from my week without a smartphone?
So as with most new technologies, for all we gain (novelty, connectivity, utility), we also give up something in return.
As we begin our new school year, I encourage you to talk with your children about these trade-offs, and consider how they impact our day-to-day interactions. For my part, when I get my new phone at the end of this week, I’ll try to retain some of what I learned, and find time for stillness, contemplation, and simplicity.
Happy September,
John Huber
Lower School parents and students are invited to Lower School Curriculum Night. This year will have a slightly revised format, with a combination of teacher presentations and student-led sharing of their daily experiences in homeroom and specials classes.
Students will be with parents for most of the evening, so childcare will be unavailable during Curriculum Night. Younger siblings should stay at home.
Curriculum Night is a chance for you to become familiar with your child’s teachers and classrooms, but you will have an opportunity to discuss his/her individual performance at Parent-Teacher Conferences in just three weeks. Conference sign-ups will open on Sunday, Sept. 26, and an email with instructions will be sent soon.
Last year parents, faculty, and staff earned more than $4,784 for Emerson School just for doing their normal shopping at Arbor Farms, Busch’s, and Kroger. See how easy it is to join in, and contact Beth Anderson with any questions.
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+ Email Rose Hacker to sign up
+ Fall Enrichment Classes (new additions)
+ Fall Music Lesson
Join other parents at the first Emerson School Parent Organization meeting of the year. You’ll hear an update from Head of School John Huber and have an opportunity to be involved in the events, activities, and initiatives spearheaded by ESPO—all benefitting your students. New this year, parents are asked to please bring their own beverages in lid-covered containers, as refreshments will not be provided.
Please sign up to help with an ESPO Pizza Lunch on a Friday! It’s fun, easy, and a very small time commitment. Choose a Friday that works for you—opportunities are available throughout the year—and enjoy the smile on your child’s face when they see you helping out at school!
+ Sign up to volunteer
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—the good and the bad.
To accommodate working parents, these coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare available, reservations required). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am.
Whenever possible, please avoid bringing in known allergens to school, particularly if they can be easily avoided. For example, we have a number of community members with allergies to air fresheners and perfumes, and we kindly ask that these not be brought in to school.
A stage for students, parents, and teachers to perform—not compete—and share their talents and passions. Sing, play, read, dance, joke, act, etc. in front of a laid-back and supportive audience of families from schools throughout the greater-Ann Arbor area.
Current middle school families are invited to learn more about their child’s experience in middle school. Families will follow a typical middle school schedule and learn about grade level academics, our enrichment courses, the electives their child has selected, and how we will support the social and emotional growth of their child through advisory.
Current and future middle school families are invited to learn how Emerson will support them in the transition to high school. We will share information on the high school placement process, what local schools require (and when), and how we can support families in the high school selection process.
Local relationship consultant, Annie Zirkel, will present to current and future middle school families about the impact that triggers can have on students and adults. She will discuss the physiological impact of being triggered, the neuroscience behind the triggered brain, and how we can support students when they are triggered. We may even learn more about how we can support ourselves when we are triggered. Please visit Annie Zirkel’s website for more information on this session (http://www.anniezirkel.com/)
In this webinar, parents will become aware of the pressures on girls today and the hidden culture of girls’ relationship aggressions. Parents will take away new skills to help girls handle conflicts directly and effectively; know and express their emotions in healthy ways; handle teasing and “mean words”; speak with authority, be unafraid of making mistakes; and become strong leaders. This session is for parents of girls ages K-12.
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children will lead current and future middle school families through an exploration of the world of technology at our students’ fingertips. They will share data on current trends and challenges, as well as provide strategies for helping your child handle this unprecedented access to information. The WACC will also share information on cybersafety, strategies for protecting your child in this age of access, and what concerning behaviors adults should watch out for in their children.
From ISACS website: Damour will hit the highlights of her New York Times best-selling book to help girls’ parents, educators, and advocates understand why teenage girls sometimes confusing and dramatic behavior is actually predictable and normal. Damour will explain the seven developmental transitions that turn girls into grown-ups and help the adults form happier, healthier relationships with the teenagers in their care. This webinar is for parents and all who work with girls ages 10-19.
The Lexington Bach Festival is this weekend in Lexington, Michigan. Located north of Port Huron, this beautiful lakeside town is host to a great festival of classical music. Ms. Capozzoli enjoys playing in the festival orchestra and having the opportunity to work with the outstanding guest artists!
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Make a Red Cross blood donation during the month of September, and you’ll not only save a life, but receive a free haircut from SportsClips
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By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Eagles Soar Over Mustangs 8–0
Emerson's middle school soccer team hosted the Mustangs of St. Francis Thursday evening. Emerson didn't get off to as blazing a ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Emerson’s middle school soccer team hosted the Mustangs of St. Francis Thursday evening. Emerson didn’t get off to as blazing a start as in their opening game, though the Eagles certainly had the better of the play early on. This time around it took seven minutes to get on the board, rather than 12 seconds, and it was Kieran Heung who did the honors. The Mustang keeper came up big time after time, but had no answer for Zack Kubisiak, who tuned him up for a hat trick over a 15-minute stretch of the first half. Gabe Kellman finished the first half scoring, and then started it again for the second stanza, growing the Emerson lead to 6-0. Zack got his fourth of the game midway through the half, and Michael Needham put the icing on the cake late, bringing the final score to 8-0.
Michael had a couple nice saves in goal in the first half, and Ian Lewis stopped a number of Mustang shots in the second to preserve the shutout.
Emerson travels to Ann Arbor Christian on Tuesday, 9/20, for what is likely to be the toughest contest of the season, and a bit of a grudge match.
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
Emerson Kicks Season Off With 8–1 Win Over Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth
The Emerson Middle School soccer team got off to a fast start, with Gabe Kellman scoring ...
By Coach Lenny Dale, Soccer Coach, Athletic Director, and Phys. Ed. Teacher
The Emerson Middle School soccer team got off to a fast start, with Gabe Kellman scoring 12 seconds after the opening whistle, and the team scoring 5 goals in the first 10 minutes of their opener at Spiritus Sanctus Plymouth. It took the rest of the first half to get the kids on the same page of ‘no more scoring allowed,’ and by that time the Eagle lead was 8-0. Spiritus Sanctus managed a goal in the second half, but other than that Emerson was able to play a pretty good game of ‘possession’, working on moving the ball and getting everyone involved, which should come into play when the competition gets tougher this season.
An EPIC Day in the Middle School
Emerson. Perseverance. Integrity. Compassion.
A two-day EPIC Adventure kicked off in the Middle School today. Challenging activities and community service projects are bringing students together and ...
A two-day EPIC Adventure kicked off in the Middle School today. Challenging activities and community service projects are bringing students together and teaching them what it means to be a middle school student at Emerson.
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Dear Parents,
Welcome back! It’s such a joy to begin the new school year, as we celebrate Emerson’s 43rd year of operations
My first question – how did you do you on your summer homework? (I’m guessing that there may be a few panicked gasps of, “What summer homework?“) Back in June, I assigned a list of 10 summer activities, and encouraged everyone (students and families alike) to complete at least 7 of the activities. So in the spirit of full disclosure, I’ll grade myself:
So here’s a little secret: it’s not too late to complete this “summer” homework! And while I wouldn’t recommend an outdoor music concert in January, you can complete most of these activities at any point this school year.
I particularly encourage all of us to try to achieve more “screen-free” time this coming year. I received an important reminder of this from Screenagers, the documentary we showed this past month. The more we as parents interrupt our evenings with laptops and phones, the more we demonstrate attention to screens as a positive behavior.
So, what are your new goals for the new school year?
Have a most joyful start to school,
John Huber
Tomorrow is the final day to place all lunch and milk orders—all optional. Pizza lunch is ESPO’s biggest fundraiser for the school, and wildly popular with students.
Ordering Pizza Lunch and Milk
Please place your orders in RenWeb for Friday Pizza Lunch and/or Washtenaw Dairy milk for lunch. Here’s how to order:
Ordering Lunches From What’s Cooking!
Hot lunches are available from What’s Cooking!, which will be delivered to students Monday to Thursday (with some exceptions).
+ See ordering instructions at www.emerson-school.org/lunch
No yearbook orders at this time. Look for more information on ordering yearbooks in January, which will include color pages, new design, and custom pages.
Curriculum night will have a combination of teacher presentations and the opportunity for students to take the lead and sharing their daily experiences. You will spend time together with your child in homeroom classrooms, tour specials classes, and see student work on display in the hallways. More info will be forthcoming.
Please sign up to help with an ESPO Pizza Lunch on a Friday! It’s fun, easy, and a very small time commitment. Choose a Friday that works for you—opportunities are available throughout the year—and enjoy the smile on your child’s face when they see you helping out at school!
+ Sign up to volunteer
Whenever possible, please avoid bringing in known allergens to school, particularly if they can be easily avoided. For example, we have a number of community members with allergies to air fresheners and perfumes, and we kindly ask that these not be brought in to school.
Please join us for the annual 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. Email espo@emerson-school.org with any questions.
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—the good and the bad.
To accommodate working parents, these coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare available, reservations required). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am.
There is still time to sign up for after school enrichment classes and music lessons, which begin the week of September 19.
+ Fall Enrichment Classes (new additions)
+ Fall Music Lesson
Join other parents at the first Emerson School Parent Organization meeting of the year. You’ll hear an update from Head of School John Huber and have an opportunity to be involved in the events, activities, and initiatives spearheaded by ESPO—all benefitting your students. New this year, parents are asked to please bring their own beverages in lid-covered containers, as refreshments will not be provided.
If your student takes any prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications, please return the appropriate form linked below to the office with their medication. All medications must be stored in the office and can only be administered under the supervision of faculty or staff.
+ Prescription Medication Form
+ Non-Prescription Medication Form
Due to changes in the AAPS bell times, Emerson’s bus routes have been substantially cut. Only one morning and one afternoon stop will be available. If your child will ride the bus, you must complete the contact information form below and on the Emerson Website, and they must ride on a regular basis.
+ Register at www.emerson-school.org/bus
We are trying to add a second afternoon drop off but they are unable to accommodate us at this time. Please contact Durham Bus Services directly if this impacts your child getting to Emerson on time (Durham Bus Service 734-994-2330).
Find families who live nearby and are interested in carpooling. Only families who voluntarily opt in to participate are visible on the map, and only those who participate can view it. Of course, you can also opt out at any time.
+ Participate in the Carpool Map
Please return your child’s sports physical to the office if they plan on playing on an Emerson sports team. Students will not be allowed to participate in team practices or games until these are received. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
How do we best prepare our students for their future? The award-winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed explores this question, and you’re invited to join fellow parents, educators, and community members for a special screening at Emerson.
MLTS looks at the impact of learning environments, building on passion and expertise, giving students a voice, and leveraging partnerships with parents and school community. This film reaffirms some of the great things we are doing in our schools, and raises questions about what else can be done to provide our students with the best education.
A stage for students, parents, and teachers to perform—not compete—and share their talents and passions. Sing, play, read, dance, joke, act, etc. in front of a laid-back and supportive audience of families from schools throughout the greater-Ann Arbor area.
If you’ve never picked up or dropped off a child at Emerson, or if you just need a refresher, this video will give you an overview of the process and etiquette.
+ Watch the video
The last day for Middle School students to complete an Add/Drop request is Wednesday, September 14. Students should visit Beth Muszkiewicz in the Middle School Office if they are interested in changing their schedule.
If you have not already ordered your books, please do so using the link below. MBS Direct is offering free shipping on orders over $99 Aug. 22–24.
+ Order Middle School books online
Welcoming New Students on Their First Day of School
Top Tips From Veteran Students
Being new is often intimidating, which is why these Emerson students are sharing their best tips and suggestions for starting the school year off ...
Being new is often intimidating, which is why these Emerson students are sharing their best tips and suggestions for starting the school year off right. It includes helpful advice, like how to respond to yogurt sword fight requests.
+ Watch the welcome video
Dear Parents,
It’s Thursday afternoon on the last week before the start of school, and I have just returned to my office after walking around the hallways. The classrooms look beautiful, the grounds look fantastic, and everything is in its proper place. There’s a certain stillness of the campus, a feeling of something big about to begin. It’s like the moment of nervous silence as runners take their mark on the starting line, as they wait for the starting pistol to fire.
We’re ready.
We are ready! Our faculty and staff have taken part in a rich, engaging week of professional development in preparation for our students’ return. We have learned how to use technology to best support all our students through universal design. We have talked about how to be brave in our words and our deeds on topics of diversity, equity, and justice. We have reviewed our obligations as mandated reporters in ensuring that all students are safe. And most importantly, we have met to discuss your children, our students, so that we may best educate our many students and hit the ground running.
I hope that you all enjoy this long Labor Day weekend. Rest up—school is starting soon!
Be well,
John Huber
Full day of school on Sept. 6, except kindergarten (half days with dismissal at 11:45am until Monday, Sept. 19), and 1st grade (half days with noon dismissal until Monday, Sept. 12).
If you’ve never picked up or dropped off a child at Emerson, or if you just need a refresher, this video will give you an overview of the process and etiquette.
+ Watch the video
If your student takes any prescription or non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications, please return the appropriate form linked below to the office with their medication. All medications must be stored in the office and can only be administered under the supervision of faculty or staff.
+ Prescription Medication Form
+ Non-Prescription Medication Form
Due to changes in the AAPS bell times, Emerson’s bus routes have been substantially cut. Only one morning and one afternoon stop will be available. If your child will ride the bus, you must complete the contact information form below and on the Emerson Website, and they must ride on a regular basis.
+ Register at www.emerson-school.org/bus
We are trying to add a second afternoon drop off but they are unable to accommodate us at this time. Please contact Durham Bus Services directly if this impacts your child getting to Emerson on time (Durham Bus Service 734-994-2330).
Find families who live nearby and are interested in carpooling. Only families who voluntarily opt in to participate are visible on the map, and only those who participate can view it. Of course, you can also opt out at any time.
+ Participate in the Carpool Map
Students can drop into the After School Program before or after school—no registration or pre-payment required. There’s also enrichment classes and music lessons available for all students.
+ More After School Program info and news
+ Fall Music Lesson
+ Fall Enrichment Classes
The 2016-2017 Family Handbook is now available for download. Families can also find it on the Emerson website at any time, and all new families will receive a printed copy at the New Family Welcome.
+ Download the 2016-2017 Family Handbook
After dropping off the kids on the first day of school, parents and caregivers are invited to come together, share some summer stories, and celebrate the new school year in style with complimentary Mighty Good coffee and Washtenaw Dairy donuts! Stay and chill a bit, or grab a donut and run—it’s all about the WELCOME BACK!
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—the good and the bad.
To accommodate working parents, these coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare available, reservations required). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am.
You can now download the calendar with all of this year’s events, breaks, and happenings, or subscribe to the online calendars and always be up to date.
+ Download the 2016-2017 School Events Calendar
+ See and Subscribe to the Online Calendars
Please return your child’s sports physical to the office if they plan on playing on an Emerson sports team. Students will not be allowed to participate in team practices or games until these are received. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
The State requires all schools to collect immunization records for 7th grade students before they can start school. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
Please join us for the annual 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. Please RSVP to attend ASAP—it really helps with ordering food. Email espo@emerson-school.org with any questions.
Everyone is welcome to join the band and orchestra program—no previous experience required. All students will be taught basic concepts to help them learn how to play their new instruments. This year will have new opportunities for our continuing students to build skills and to play exciting music with friends at Emerson!
+ Learn more
A stage for students, parents, and teachers to perform—not compete—and share their talents and passions. Sing, play, read, dance, joke, act, etc. in front of a laid-back and supportive audience of families from schools throughout the greater-Ann Arbor area.
Please place your orders in RenWeb for Friday Pizza Lunch and/or milk for lunch—all optional—by Sept. 6. Here’s how:
Orders will be billed as they are placed. Last week’s newsletter incorrectly stated parents would be billed in October, as they had been in previous years.
Lunches will once again be provided by What’s Cooking!. These lunches are an optional service delivered to students Monday to Thursday (with some exceptions).
+ See ordering instructions at www.emerson-school.org/lunch
All students new to Emerson need to complete a Health Appraisal Form, available below or from most doctors’ offices. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
+ Health Appraisal Form
How do we best prepare our students for their future? The award-winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed explores this question, and you’re invited to join fellow parents, educators, and community members for a special screening at Emerson.
MLTS looks at the impact of learning environments, building on passion and expertise, giving students a voice, and leveraging partnerships with parents and school community. This film reaffirms some of the great things we are doing in our schools, and raises questions about what else can be done to provide our students with the best education.
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Middle School students are invited to audition for the 2016 musical, The Little Mermaid Jr. A sign-up sheet will be posted for each audition day outside of the Arts and Innovation Center. More information is linked below, or you can contact Musical Director Julie Moon at jmoon@emerson-school.org with questions.
+ Learn more
Lear more about the compassionate, innovative, and creative educators working with your students this year.
*A couple inaccuracies were corrected after these were emailed earlier this week.
+ Meet the 6th grade team
+ Meet the 7th grade team
+ Meet the 8th grade team
+ Meet the World Language team, Enrichment team, Learning Support team, and Admin
If you have not already ordered your books, please do so using the link below. MBS Direct is offering free shipping on orders over $99 Aug. 22–24.
+ Order Middle School books online
All Middle School students must complete the online tutorial linked below by the end of the first week of school (Sept. 9). Doing so will demonstrate their understanding of the rights and responsibilities of using technology at Emerson, as outlined in the Acceptable Use Policy.
+ Review the Acceptable Use Policy
+ Complete the online tutorial
Please review the list of supplies suggested for each grade level.
+ See the school supply lists
Register to Attend the ESPO Back-to-School Picnic
Sunday, Sept. 11, 4:30pm – 7:00pm on the Emerson Playground
Please join us for the annual Back-to-School picnic, hosted by ESPO (Emerson School Parent Organization). There will be ...
Please join us for the annual 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.Please RSVP to attend by Monday, August 29—it really helps with ordering food. Emailespo@emerson-school.org with any questions.
Dear Parents,
Please welcome our newest member of the Emerson learning community, Brittney Papadopoulos, who will be Emerson’s new K-2 Learning Specialist. She comes with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed. in Reading, both from Harding University.
Brittney is making the move from Tennessee, where she has been serving as Director of the Donald F. Andrews Reading and Writing Center & Student Athlete Academic Success Program at Chattanooga State Technical Community College (try saying that title three times fast). Prior to serving as Director, she was an elementary school teacher in both Tennessee and Arkansas, as well as Lead Reading Assistant Professor at Chattanooga State.
Welcome, Brittney!
John Huber
The 2016-2017 Family Handbook is now available for download. Families can also find it on the Emerson website at any time, and all new families will receive a printed copy at the New Family Welcome.
+ Download the 2016-2017 Family Handbook
Full day of school on Sept. 6, except kindergarten (half days with dismissal at 11:45am until Monday, Sept. 19), and 1st grade (half days with noon dismissal until Monday, Sept. 12).
After dropping off the kids on the first day of school, parents and caregivers are invited to come together, share some summer stories, and celebrate the new school year in style with complimentary Mighty Good coffee and Washtenaw Dairy donuts! Stay and chill a bit, or grab a donut and run—it’s all about the WELCOME BACK!
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—the good and the bad.
To accommodate working parents, these coffees will begin at 7:30am (complimentary childcare available, reservations required). Come early and leave by 8:30am, or arrive at the normal school start time and stay through 9:30am.
You can now download the calendar with all of this year’s events, breaks, and happenings, or subscribe to the online calendars and always be up to date.
+ Download the 2016-2017 School Events Calendar
+ See and Subscribe to the Online Calendars
Please return your child’s sports physical to the office if they plan on playing on an Emerson sports team. Students will not be allowed to participate in team practices or games until these are received. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
The State requires all schools to collect immunization records for 7th grade students before they can start school. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
Everyone is welcome to join the band and orchestra program—no previous experience required. All students will be taught basic concepts to help them learn how to play their new instruments. This year will have new opportunities for our continuing students to build skills and to play exciting music with friends at Emerson!
+ Learn more
A stage for students, parents, and teachers to perform—not compete—and share their talents and passions. Sing, play, read, dance, joke, act, etc. in front of a laid-back and supportive audience of families from schools throughout the greater-Ann Arbor area.
Please place your orders in RenWeb for Friday Pizza Lunch and/or milk for lunch—all optional—by Sept. 6. Here’s how:
Orders will be billed as they are placed. Last week’s newsletter incorrectly stated parents would be billed in October, as they had been in previous years.
Lunches will once again be provided by What’s Cooking!. These lunches are an optional service delivered to students Monday to Thursday (with some exceptions).
+ See ordering instructions at www.emerson-school.org/lunch
Lower School: 1:30pm–2:30pm
Middle School: 1:30pm–3:00pm
All families starting their first year at Emerson are invited to a New Family Welcome, where you will learn all about your new school, meet faculty and staff, and meet other new families.
+ Middle School schedule
All students new to Emerson need to complete a Health Appraisal Form, available below or from most doctors’ offices. Please email yours to Joan Gregorka, or drop them off in the Lower School office ASAP.
+ Health Appraisal Form
How do we best prepare our students for their future? The award-winning documentary Most Likely to Succeed explores this question, and you’re invited to join fellow parents, educators, and community members for a special screening at Emerson.
MLTS looks at the impact of learning environments, building on passion and expertise, giving students a voice, and leveraging partnerships with parents and school community. This film reaffirms some of the great things we are doing in our schools, and raises questions about what else can be done to provide our students with the best education.
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Middle School students are invited to audition for the 2016 musical, The Little Mermaid Jr. A sign-up sheet will be posted for each audition day outside of the Arts and Innovation Center. More information is linked below, or you can contact Musical Director Julie Moon at jmoon@emerson-school.org with questions.
+ Learn more
Lear more about the compassionate, innovative, and creative educat