Dr. Jerry Miller: Anxiety and Asynchrony in Gifted Children

At ESPO Meeting this Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 8:30am in the Arts and Innovation Center

Letter from the Head of School

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year! What a joy it was to see our faculty and students returning to school. So many smiling faces – but if we’re honest, a few yawns and sleepy stretches as well. It’s not always easy to get back into the routine of waking up early for school, especially when it stays dark until after 8 am!

In the spirit of new, we’re pleased to welcome a few new faces to Emerson. First, we are happy to have Mia G. and Olivia B. begin the new year with us. Mia joins her brother here at Emerson, and Olivia comes to us via Australia. Welcome, Mia and Olivia!

Additionally, we have recently hired our new Director of Business Operations. Dan Rigato (pictured here) has over 15 years’ experience in both finance and human relations for small and midsize businesses, as well as over 20 years of supervisory experience. Most recently he served as Employee Benefits Administrator for the City of Las Vegas, overseeing employee benefits for its 3,000+ members. Born and raised in Michigan, Dan holds a bachelors and an MBA from Wayne State University. Previous to his work in Las Vegas, Dan was Director of Finance and Operations for Plymouth Technology, and a VP of Finance and Administration at Bouquet & Company, a property and casualty insurance agency. Dan has also served as an adjunct professor at UM Dearborn, teaching undergraduate finance classes. On a personal note, Dan and his wife reside in Monroe with their two grandsons. He enjoys the outdoors, gardens, plays baseball and wallyball (rebound volleyball), and is an avid hockey fan. Please join me in welcoming Dan to Emerson!

Take care,

John

All School News and Info

Full Day Childcare Available on MLK Day

Monday, Jan. 18, 8:00am –3:00pm; Aftercare 3:00pm–6:00pm

Full day child care is available at Emerson for $55 each day, with aftercare available 3-6pm at $6/hour. Space is limited and registration is required.
+ Register by emailing Beth Muszkiewicz at bethm@emerson-school.org

• Snacks will be provided throughout the day, but please pack a lunch
• A variety of activities are available throughout the day, including: time in the gym, supervised free time in the computer lab, outdoor recess (weather permitting), and inside games and crafts
• All charges will be billed to your Emerson account at the end of January

Lunch Orders Deadlines for 2nd Semester

Pizza Lunch Continues Unless Changes Made by Jan. 22

If you would like to make changes to your ESPO Pizza Lunch order, please do so by Friday, Jan. 22. Orders will continue as-is for the 2nd semester, starting Feb. 5, if no changes are made. A letter from ESPO with your child’s current order will be sent home by backpack on Jan. 11
+ Email pizzalunch@emerson-school.org by Jan. 22 to make changes

What’s Cooking Orders Must Be Placed by Jan. 22

School lunches can be ordered for students, delivered Monday through Friday, from What’s Cooking! LLC. New orders must be placed by Jan. 22 for the 2nd semester; first semester orders do not carry over.
+ Place your 2nd semester order with What’s Cooking! by Jan. 22
+ Detailed ordering instructions

Updated Winter After-School Enrichment Classes

Register Now for Classes Jan. 11 – Mar. 18

Winter Enrichment Classes let children dive even deeper into the subjects they love. Parents can now register for Winter Enrichment Classes, which begin the week of Jan. 11 and end Mar. 18. Class registration is on a first-come first-served basis, and most fill quickly, so please register as soon as possible.
+ See class times, descriptions, and how to register

Ron Richhart Speaking at Emerson on Jan. 19

How to Support Your Child’s Development as a Thinker and Learner

Free | Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:00pm, in the Arts and Innovation Center

Ron will share his 25 years of research on how students learn, how to teach for understanding, and the cultural forces shaping how students think. Parents and educators will learn how we can work together to help children develop into thinkers and learners.
+ Learn more and register at ThrivingChildA2.com

Open Mic Nights Resume on Wednesday, Feb. 3

A stage for students, parents, and teachers to sing a song, play an instrument, read original poetry, perform a monologue, play as an ensemble, etc. Each performer has five minutes each to share your talents and passions in front of a laid-back and supportive audience of families from schools throughout the greater-Ann Arbor area.
+ Learn more and register at ThrivingChildA2.com

Girls on the Run Registration Now Open

For Emerson Girls in Grades 3–5

Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. It is open to Emerson girls in grades 3–5, and will run on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm, March 7th – May 20th. A 5K celebration will also be held on Sunday, May 15 at the U of M North Campus. The cost is $150
+ Register online by Feb. 15

Community News and Events

6th Annual A2 Dodgeball Tournament

Saturday, Jan. 16, 8:00am–6:00pm at Saline High School
The Skyline High School Crew Team is hosting the 6th Annual Ann Arbor City Dodgeball Tournament. Adults and students in grades 6 and up can register through Jan. 15th for $100 per team (7-10 people per team).
+ Learn more