BULLDOG BARK
Emerson Elementary October 25, 2026
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE EMERSON FRONT OFFICE
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: 586-439-6700
Absentee Phone Line: 586-439-6790
24 hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.
Fax: 586-439-6701
Emerson Principal: Mr. Sam Argiri
Email: Samuel.Argiri@fraserk12.org
School Administrative Assistant: Ms. Christina Salisbury
Email: christina.salisbury@fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am
Our district-wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program in Fraser is designed to reduce undesirable behavior by reinforcing positive choices and rewarding good conduct. Occasionally, students may be asked to reflect on their actions. When reflection is needed, students will complete a Behavior Reflection Form, which helps them consider their choices and how to improve their decisions moving forward. These forms are sent home and kept by classroom teachers to reference as needed.
If repeated behaviors persist despite Behavior Reflections, or if a more serious offense occurs, a SWIS form will be completed by a staff member. This form is then logged into our Behavior Management System for documentation and follow-up by either the classroom teacher (minor) or building principal (major). In both cases, a form will be followed up with a call home.
By documenting and communicating these behaviors, our goal is that together Emerson will be a safe place for everyone. Thanks for your continued support!
10/29- Half Day 12:00PM Dismissal, Conferences 1PM-3:30PM, 4:30PM-7:30PM
10/30- Halloween Parade 10:25AM
10/30 - Early Release 1:30PM Dismissal
11/3- NO SCHOOL Election Day
11/6 - Dentists R Us
11/18- Early Release 1:30 PM Dismissal
11/19 - Picture Retake Day
11/24- Elementary End of first Trimester
11/25-27- Thanksgiving Break
11/30 - Music Concert - Grades 4-6 - 7:00PM
12-1-3- Santa Shop
12/3- Half Day 12:00PM Dismissal
12/4- Half Day 12:00PM Dismissal
12/21-1/1- Winter Break
the full 2026-2027 District Calendar HERE at any time!
On Friday, October 30th, students will be celebrating Halloween.
This is an EARLY RELEASE DAY and students are dismissed at 1:30 P.M.
Our school-wide parade will begin at 10:25 A.M. and we will parade through the neighborhood. Parents are welcome to stand around the parade route. We will be walking down Admiral (west) and making the loop around to come back to the school.
All students must come to school in regular school clothes on October 30th.
Students can wear light Halloween makeup to school that day (eyeshadow, painted freckles, rosy cheeks, etc.). All makeup and hair products must stay home from school that day.
Students will be able to change into their costumes prior to the parade.
Make sure to adhere to the following rules:
1. Masks are not to be worn in school or during the parade.
2. HEAVY makeup is not to be worn (light makeup only-eyeshadow, painted freckles, rosy cheeks, etc.)
3. Glitter and fake blood are not to be worn or brought to school.
4. Fake or real weapons are not to be brought to school, i.e., swords, guns, knives, daggers, and the like.
5. Inappropriate costumes are not to be worn to school. Please choose costumes that are positive and/or represent a good role model for our students.
6. No roller blades, roller blade shoes, skateboards or scooters.
7. No bare midriffs.
8. Please use common sense and good judgement when sending your child to school on October 30th.
BelleRose Karchner
BelleRose is the definition of a PAWSOME student! She always shows cooperation and teamwork in the classroom. She is eager to help her classmates and include them. She is a model student in the classroom and outside of it!
4th Grade
Ms. Vargo
Lucas Jazarwi
Lucas is positively PAWSOME! He is so helpful, kind, and cooperative during class. He always helps out his table mates and is always willing to share. He is such a great student and friend!
4th Grade
Ms. Vargo
Grayson Jones
Grayson is Pawsome because he consistently shows kindness to his classmates and teachers. He works well with others and brings a positive attitude to our classroom each day! Great job, Grayson!
3rd Grade
Ms. Strahan
Avalon Dodd
Avalon is Pawsome because she consistently shows a positive attitude and kindness toward others. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and brighten someone's day! Keep up the great work, Avalon!
3rd Grade
Ms. Strahan
Stormie Carter
Stormie is PAWsome in our classroom! She tries her best in all her work and always looks out for others. Stormie is a great leader in PAWS! We are glad to have her in our classroom family!
3rd Grade
Mrs. Thompson
Charlie Perry
Charlie is a PAWSitive role model in our classroom! He lends a helping hand wherever he can and always aims to do his best every day. We are glad to have him in our classroom family!
3rd Grade
Mrs. Thompson
Jax Schmidt
Jax has a positive attitude and a willingness to try his best in the classroom each day. He is a kind and helpful classmate who is always eager to learn and take on new challenges. His peers look up to him as a positive role model, and his friendly nature makes him a wonderful part of our classroom. Jax’s excitement for learning makes him a great example of what it means to be a supportive and caring Bulldog. Keep on being PAWsome, Jax!
5th Grade
Ms. Kosi
Athena Jones
Athena is a wonderful member of our classroom! She loves to share her thoughts and ideas during classroom discussions and is always eager to contribute to our learning. Athena cares about her learning and puts thought and effort into her work. She is also a kind and caring classmate who is happy to help others when they ask for assistance. Her willingness to participate, enthusiasm for learning, and kindness toward her peers make her a special part of our classroom. Keep on being PAWsome, Athena!
5th Grade
Ms. Kosi
Dean Christiansen
Dean is a wonderful student and friend! He is such a kind and responsible student and always willing to help others. I am encouraged to see how thoughtful he is with everyone around him. Dean makes our classroom a better place! Dean is truly Pawsome!
5th Grade
Mrs. Hammer
Eliana Paret
Eliana is a wonderful student and friend! Eliana is a responsible and hard-working student who puts so much effort into her work! I love how she tries hard on everything she does, always taking the extra time if needed. Eliana makes our classroom a better place! Eliana is truly Pawsome!
5th Grade
Mrs. Hammer
Hello Emerson Parents,
Please make sure to clearly mark all of your children's belongings with their first and last name.
Jackets, hoodies, clothes, water bottles, lunch boxes, sports balls, etc.
All items that are clearly marked can be easily returned to the student.
All unmarked items and unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each month.
Thank You
Below are the directions for pairing as a Parent Observer with your students’ Canvas account.
Parents can use Canvas to
Contact their child’s teacher
View grades, due dates, and events
See, and in many cases access, what the child is doing at school
Support an absent student
View classroom and building announcements
And more!
For the first step you will need to have two devices (tablet, laptop, computer or phone) available to be paired. One device will be used to log into your student’s canvas account. The other will be used to create your parent canvas account.
For parents/guardians of students whom are in young fives through 2nd Grade:
A QR code of your students’ username and password will have been sent home. Use your camera function to scan the QR code to access your student’s Canvas Account. If you are having issues with the QR code, contact your teacher or elementary media tech.
For parents/guardians of students whom are in 3rd-6th Grade:
To log in as your student, go to this website (preferably in Chrome, but Safari is okay):
https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/myfps
Click on the icon that says Canvas Student Login.
Your student should know their username and password. If not, contact his or her teacher or your elementary media tech.
Next Step-
To create and/or log into your Canvas Parent Account:
On a different device (tablet, laptop, computer or phone) Visit this website –
https://www.fraser.k12.mi.us/myfps
Click on the icon that says Canvas Parent Login.
The bell to start the school day rings at 8:30 a.m. We have had a problem with many students arriving late to school. This not only affects the student who is tardy, but also has an impact on the rest of the classroom. Many important events take place at the beginning of the school day. When a student arrives late, they are missing out on important classroom assignments as well as important announcements. They also interrupt the learning environment for the rest of the students. Please make every effort to assure your student starts the day off in positive way by getting them to school on time.
We have also have an increasing number of students leaving early daily. We dismiss at 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Students withdrawn early also miss on daily instruction and interventions. They also disrupt the learning environment. Please make every effort to schedule appointments outside the school day. We want to make sure all of our students are learning. Once we reach 3:15 we may not be able to dismiss your student early. With the many moving parts at the end of the school day, it is not always possible to redirect a student to the office at that time.
Be sure to join the EMERSON PTO Facebook group to stay up to date on events, volunteer opportunities, and important information.
Thanks,
Lauren Brown & Lauren Byrd
KROGER REWARDS
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2026 Theme: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™”
Red Ribbon Week is a time for schools and families to encourage healthy, positive choices. At Emerson, our celebration will begin Monday, September 28 and continue throughout October, leading up to a week of activities from October 26–30.
Wear Red Mondays: Students are encouraged to wear red on September 28 and October 5, 12, 19, and 26. We’ll also share Red Ribbon announcements on those days.
Learning and activities: In HEART classes, students will discuss healthy habits and positive choices and make a pledge to live drug free. Students in grades 1–6 will complete the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs unit during October. All students and staff will receive red awareness bracelets to wear during Red Ribbon Week. Each school day from October 26–30, five students wearing their bracelets will be randomly selected to win a prize—25 winners in all! Winners will receive a $5 gift card to Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Spirit days, October 26–30. -SEE BELOW...
Poster contest: Students in grades 4–6 may choose to create a Red Ribbon poster. HEART teachers will collect entries, and winning posters from each grade will be displayed in the district during November. Winners will receive a $10 gift card to Amazon.
Contest Details File Below.
Thank you for helping our Comets make healthy choices and celebrate Red Ribbon Week!
We are excited to have CARE support our school’s Red Ribbon Month activities by providing their “Dispelling Myths and Revealing Facts on Vaping” presentation to each of our 6th grade classes.
The presentations will take place during HEART classes during the month of October and will complement our Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Unit. This educational opportunity is designed to provide students with accurate, age-appropriate information to help them make informed and healthy choices.
Topics addressed during the presentation will include:
The ingredients and substances found in vaping products
Understanding nicotine and the risks of addiction
The potential health and social impacts of vaping
We appreciate CARE’s partnership in supporting our students through education and prevention and look forward to this meaningful learning opportunity during Red Ribbon Month.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus can be found HERE!
Parents, join us virtually on October 27 at 5:30 p.m.!
Learn what families should know about adult marijuana use, including reducing children’s exposure, secondhand smoke, driving safety, and school policies.
Presented by CARE of Southeast Michigan and the Fraser Community Action Team.
Register: https://bit.ly/FraserOct27
(The link to join will be sent after the complete the RSVP form)
