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Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Jan. 15, 2025)

WednesdayWhistle Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (Jan. 15, 2025)

A Message from the Principal

This week, many of our students will learn and may create projects about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of my favorite quotes by him is "The time is always right to do what is right." Our Eagles are doing great things every day that show they are doing what is right. Thank you for your continued support each and every day.


With respect and admiration,

Dr. Dominguez, Principal

Sdominguez@lbschools.net

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Dates to Remember

Jan. 20th No School MLK Day

Jan. 21st PTA Association Mtg

Jan. 28th Winter Instrumental Concert

Jan. 29th 4th & 5th to LB Symphony

Feb. 8th Sweetheart Dance

Feb. 10th No School (Pres. Lincoln's Bday) & Family Night Out: Flippin Pizza

Feb. 17th No School President's Day

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Pet Reminder

We love seeing you walk your pets to school with your student(s) but we have a few reminders.


  • Pets are not allowed on campus in the walkways leading to gates and beyond
  • Please do not allow students to pet your pet
  • Please clean up after your pet.
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Please Read-Safety Concerns: Pick up/Drop off

Safety concern: Student should never be crossing the street outside of the crosswalk, through other cars, in the middle of the street. Please don't ask your students to run across, through cars, as this is extremely unsafe. Near the gate on Willow, more parents are driving the wrong way on the one way street off of Willow, please adhere to all parking and directional signs at all times. Cars that are being left unattended in the middle of the street can cause traffic to back up and possible accidents. Please do not park in the bus loading zone or in red zone, or turn your hazards on and leave your car double parked and unattended with/without other children inside. Safety is our utmost concern, and we thank you in advance for making sure we keep everyone safe and ticket free. Our school neighbors have kindly asked that we remind parents to NOT block their driveways when dropping off and picking up, OR, leave any children in their cars unattended while walking to drop off other siblings to the school campus.
REPORT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE HERE
Click here to report your child's absence

Welcome to Emerson! - Click the picture below to view the slides Welcome to Emerson! - Click the picture below to view the slides

Click to view the Welcome Slides
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⚽ Soccer After School Program - Starts Jan 28th! ⚽ ⚽ Soccer After School Program - Starts Jan 28th! ⚽

Flyers will be sent home with your student this week, and are also available outside the Main Office door.

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Submit School Cents Receipts HERE!
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SCHOOL CENTS FUNDRAISER - SEPT 1 THROUGH APRIL 30

This year we are excited to announce that Emerson will be participating in the School Cents fundraiser. We have an opportunity to raise money by shopping at any of the following shopping Centers through April 30th - Lakewood Mall, Los Cerritos Mall, and Stonewood Center. The only thing we need from families is your receipts uploaded to their website from any participating stores it those centers. They can either be dropped off at the school for us to upload, they can be emailed to Emerson directly (a link will be provided before Friday), or they can be uploaded by the person making the purchase. Friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else who you'd like to invite can participate.

Click here for official rules

SCHOOL CENTS FUNDRAISER - HAPPENING NOW!!

Click the flyer below to see opportunities for 5x points!

Double points for ALL receipts being turned in between Nov. 16 through Jan. 15, and 5x points for the retailers detailed below at each of the named stores on the flyer.

Getting pictures taken with Santa? Buy a photo and earn 5x the points for Emerson. Want to donate toys? You can go to the Los Cerritos Center on Dec. 6 to donate, or to the Lakewood Center on Dec. 13th to donate (see below for details). Additionally, any receipts showing a donation of $10 or more to Project Shepard will earn Emerson an extra 1000 points per person, per center.

Receipts can be brought to the office, or uploaded on your own - whichever is easiest! A mailbox has now been added next to the Main Office door in the hallway to make dropping off receipts even easier.

We've moved down to 23rd place in the contest, but you can help us move back to the top 10 this Holiday season! Let us know if there are any questions. Don't wait, upload your receipts today, or turn them into the office and we can do it for you.

Thank you in advance for all of your support!

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We dropped to 23rd place 😨 - help us get back into the top 10! We dropped to 23rd place 😨 - help us get back into the top 10!

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Yearbooks ON SALE NOW! Click flyer below for link to website.
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Want to order a Student Recognition Ad for the Yearbook? You can!! Want to order a Student Recognition Ad for the Yearbook? You can!!

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CHECK OUT THE PTA NEWS CHECK OUT THE PTA NEWS

Please click the below for all the information for school events and volunteering with PTA.

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PTA News Jan. Week 3
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SPIRIT WEAR

https://atthatoneshop.printavo.com/merch/emerson-pta/products/aloha-emerson

Bell Schedule

Please allow extra time to get to school as we anticipate there maybe be traffic due to the new start time for Middle and High school students.


~REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE FOR 2024/25~

**WARNING BELL RINGS AT 8:55 A.M. EVERY DAY**

TK & K 9:00 - 3:00


1st - 3rd 9:00 – 3:05


4th & 5th 9:00 – 3:10


EVERY THURSDAY TK – 5th Grade 2:30 dismissal


*** TK and Kinder will follow a minimum day schedule for the first 3 weeks of school. All TK and Kinder students will attend school from 9:00-2:00!!! This will be from 08/27/24 - 09/13/24.

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School Wellness & Prevention Lessons

In accordance with Board Policies 5145.7 (Sexual Harassment), 5145.9 (Hate-Motivated Behaviors), 5131.2 (Bullying Prevention), and 5142.52 (Suicide Prevention), students will review key procedures and processes to support a safe and welcoming environment. For additional information regarding these requirements, parents/guardians/caretakers can consult pp. 29-32 of the https://www.lbschools.net/Asset/files/District/Guidelines/Guidelines-EN.pdf


Ms. Williams our school counselor will facilitate these lessons and send communications prior to the start of the lessons.

IMPORTANT: Update Your Contact & Emergency Information

We need to know how to reach you! Please make sure you provide the most accurate information to receive texts, e-mails or phone calls, and in case of an emergency. Parents are now required to verify or update their information, including emergency contacts, online in their ParentVue account. We will no longer send home emergency cards. Please see the video below on how to update your information.

Nutrition Services Breakfast & Lunch Application

Check out our Online Meal Application! You can fill out a meal application for free or reduced-priced meals at:

https://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com


This application is Smart-Phone friendly and is available in English and Spanish. For more information, call Nutrition Services at (562) 427-7923 or CLICK HERE.

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