Last Open Mic Night of the Year
May 27, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, on Emerson’s Performance Stage
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Letter from Jerry
Hello Parents,
Due to my travels between Ann Arbor and Gladstone, New Jersey, I missed last night’s 2nd and 3rd Grade Art Music Night performance. But, knowing all the behind-the-scenes preparation, I want to shout out my praise for this event and encourage you to attend one of the upcoming Art Music Nights.
It takes a team to put on this event, and the team approach was in evidence everywhere one turned. The collaborative spirit began weeks in advance with art being hung on every vertical space in the building. Jennifer Tanau, co-chairs Dana DeBord and Amy Woodruff, and a small army of parent volunteers are responsible for the tremendous makeover our halls receive, and it is humbling to see the amount of time and energy they give.
By performance night, the teamwork is in full force. Parents rearrange schedules to ensure their children arrive on time, and dressed in the team attire for the night. Parents jumped in to help provide more chairs as the crowd swelled beyond initial estimates. At the teacher level, these performances bring together many hands. Faculty and staff overseeing technology, visual art, choral music, and instrumental music all pull together with the homeroom teachers to bring the magic together. (In addition to the inspired narration delivered by Barb, Linda, and Michelle, early reviews of last night’s performance are heralding Michelle’s dramatic crowing).
Finally, the teamwork comes down to the actual student performers and their leader, Matt McCoy. Last night’s animal-themed event showcased all the preparation and camaraderie that is both the product and the key to success in these wonderful spring time events.
I look forward to seeing you at the next one!
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Sincerely,
Jerry Loewen
Head of School
All School News
Art Music Sharing: K and 1st Grade
Tuesday, Apr. 28, K at 1:00pm, 1st Grade at 2:00pm
Nothing could be better then to sit back and enjoy “A Day at the Beach,” or in this case music and fun! That’s right, it’s that time of year for our Art and Music sharing time. Please join us next Tuesday, April 28 as the youngest members of our school share their excitement for the Emerson Arts. K-1 students will share their music in the auditorium and then walk around and view the art show with family and friends. — By Mrs. Borton
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ESPO Faculty and Staff Appreciation Lunch
May 5, 11:30am – 1:00pm, Plus Setup and Cleanup
Each year, ESPO and parent volunteers generously host a lunch to show their appreciation for Emerson teachers and staff. Volunteers host the event, from set up and decorations, to hosting the event and cleaning up afterwards.
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Emerson’s Blood Drive Collected 32 Pints
Thank you to the students, faculty members, parents, and Red Cross nurses, and to everyone who participated by donating blood. — Michael Wilson
Thank You Art Music Night Volunteers!
Jennifer Tanau, Dana DeBord, and Amy Woodruff would like to thank the following people for volunteering to hang the art for the Art Music Sharing programs, or to later take it down. Your help is so appreciated!
Christine Kim, Suzan Duenyas, Lori Pearson, Elizabeth Caswell, Jennifer Evens, Ruchika Gupta, Elizabeth Sweeney, Michelle Weaver, Barbara Hoffman, Vivienne Ashforth
We would also like to thank Vanna Diptiman for her creation of beautiful posters for Art Music Sharing!
InterGen Tech Still Needs Adult Participants
Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
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Lower School News
Class Placement Forms Due May 1st
Optional Form to Provide Information for Class Placements
- Completion of this form is optional.
- Please do not make specific teacher requests.
- If you decide to complete this form, please return it to the Lower School office no later than May 1st. We may not be able to consider input offered after this date.
Middle School News
Father Gabriel Richard Freshmen Welcome Event
Tuesday, Apr. 28, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Incoming freshmen and parents are invited to attend.
Community Events
Free E-Waste Recycling at Pioneer
Saturday, Apr. 25, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Quickly and easily get rid of your electronic waste in an environmentally friendly manner. Bring your old, working or broken electronics, including computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, televisions, VCRs—you name it—and it will be responsibly and securely recycled. At the Pioneer High School parking lot., 601 W Stadium Blvd at Main St.
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Free Pony Rides at Cedar Ridge
May 9 and 10, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Emerson Student Amelia is providing free pony rides, at her stable at Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center, on May 9th and 10th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. It is part of a service project for the Cedar Ridge Pony Club.
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12 Emerson Students Star in YPT’s Mary Poppins
May 15 – 17 at Power Center for the Performing Arts
Young People’s Theater’s production of Mary Poppins will feature 99 young people, including Emerson students Julia Ammer, Emily Cooper, Benjamin Faulkner, Lydia Hall, Emma Hudson, Kyra Kahana, Sophia Kleer, Lauren Nishi, Gabby Pacifico, Aydrey Weizer, Violet Weizer, and Hannah Ziegler. Tickets go on sale April 6.
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