10:00am Late Start on Monday, Oct. 3
Childcare is available beginning at 7:30am
Please remember that Monday will be a late start and classes will begin at 10:00am for all students.
Sports Update
Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences
The online scheduler is now open and parents can schedule conferences at http://emerson-school.ptcwizard.com through Oct. 11 at 9:00pm.
- 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 – 8:00pm.
- Friday, October 14, 8:00am – 3:00pm
Full-day and drop-in child care available 8:00am – 6:00pm, email Carly Meloche to register.
+ Scheduling instructions and additional info
Help Feed the Teachers: ESPO Conference Potluck
Food and Volunteers Needed Thursday, Oct. 13
From ESPO: On Thursday, October 13, Emerson teachers and staff follow up their busy school day with parent conferences until 8:00pm. Many teachers will only have a short break that doesn’t allow them to leave, so ESPO parents generously provide a potluck dinner to get them through to the end of the night.
If you prefer not to cook, we can still use your help! A few parents are needed to assist with set-up on Thursday after school as well as items that are needed such as utensils.
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Visiting Author: NY Times Bestselling Author Laurie Halse Anderson
Thursday, Oct. 6 in Library for Grades 4–8
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. Laurie Halse Anderson has been commended in many reviews for her historical accuracy. Copies of the books will be available for purchase and signing by the author at the time of the event.
+ More about Ashes and Anderson’s visit
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MathCOUNTS begins on Friday Sept 30
The MathCOUNTS team would like to encourage all mathletes to join the team for their first meeting on Friday Sept 30. Practices will be held regularly on Fridays from 3:00-4:00PM in the Middle School in room 209. The team will focus on higher-level math problems (Algebra and above), so some prior experience is helpful in making this fun and positive math experience.
No Glass Bottles at School Please
Several recent accidents have caused quite a mess, which could easily be avoided. Please do not send glass bottles to school.
Emerson Loves Volunteers!
2017 Emerson School Auction
Save the Date: Friday, March 10, 2017
Thank you to all the parents who have already expressed interest in volunteering for this year’s annual auction. If you haven’t had a chance, please complete your Auction Volunteer Form (found in your first day folder). Or, stop by the Main Office and chat with Lorna Hildebrandt or Beth Anderson. It’s not too late to join the FUN! We love volunteers and want you on our team!
+ Contact Lorna Hildebrandt to learn more
Lower School Art Square 1 Fundraiser
Artwork Must Be Submitted by Oct. 18
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.
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Free Pizza and Smiles Could Be Yours!
Volunteer to Serve ESPO Pizza Lunch on a Friday
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! Volunteers also receive a complimentary slice of pizza.
+ Sign up to volunteer
Carpool to Save Time, Money, and Help Families
Participate in the Emerson Carpool Map
Transportation to and from school is an issue for many Emerson families. Car pooling makes good sense and can free up time for everyone. Please consider adding your name and address to our Emerson car pool map. It’s a great way to meet your Emerson neighbors and save time and money on gas.
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