Emerson Sunday News

A big thank you to our amazing PTA for putting on another successful and fun Back-to-School Bash! We are so grateful for all the time, effort, and energy you put into making this event such a special way to kick off the school year. We’re excited to keep the momentum going and look forward to sharing more about our Eagles classrooms at Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 16th. Please also remember that Tuesday is Fall Picture Day and a minimum day with dismissal at 2:00 p.m. for students. We look forward to seeing you then!

With Appreciation,

Dr. Dominguez

Dates to Remember

Sept.16th Fall Picture Day (Flyers Sent Home)

Sept. 16th Minimum Day

Sept, 16th Back to School Night 5:00-6:30pm

Sept. 23rd Spirit Assembly/Spirit Day -Wear your favorite sports team

Oct. 6th-10th Scholastic Book Fair

Oct. 24th Trunk-Or-Treat

Please Read the PTA News linked below for more information and details.

REPORT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE HERE

Click here to report your child's absence

Last week our 1st-5th grade Eagles attended assemblies where we reviewed our school expectations. During the assembly we shared that parents and guardians would also get to see the slides in the newsletter. Our hope is that if we all know the expectations and procedures then our students will be safe. Linked below are the slides from the Assembly.

25-26 Emerson Expectations

Ms. Skokos our Care School Psychologist is looking forward to meeting you on Back to School Night and throughout the school year. Click images to take a look at her Care Center Spotlight and be sure to stop and meet Ms. Skokos at Back to School Night in Room 4108.

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Bike & Scooter Safety Reminder!

Dear Families,

Students are more than welcome to ride their bikes or scooters to school! It’s a great way to stay active and enjoy the fresh air. However, we want to ensure everyone stays safe, so here are a few important reminders:

✔️ Walk your bike or scooter when entering and leaving campus.
✔️ Park bikes and scooters at the bike racks located at our front entrance on Josie Ave.
✔️ Remember to wear a helmet and follow all traffic safety rules.

Thank you for helping us keep our school a safe and welcoming place for everyone! 🚴‍♂️💙

🛑 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.

🐕 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.

Emerson Bell Schedule 25-26

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 25-26~

**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 08/26/25 - 09/12/25

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 FOR EACH STUDENT, including emergency contacts, online in their ParentVue account via the Annual Student Verification application. We will no longer send home emergency cards.

Packets will be sent out next week with a checklist of information that will need to be completed for the school year.

Once all of the packet contents have been reviewed/completed, please complete this google document confirming receipt of all the important information: https://forms.gle/UWJdLWRNUEKP33w86.

Link to 2025-2026 Parent Packet

Link to Google form confirming completion of the Annual Student Verification

PTA News (Click Here)

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.

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.

Emerson Sunday News