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Wednesday Whistle

Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (February 26,2025)

Wednesday Whistle Emerson Parent & Community Newsletter (February 26,2025)

A Message From the Principal

Good Afternoon, Emerson Families,

March is just around the corner, bringing exciting learning opportunities and school-wide events! Momentous March is a time for growth, achievement, and community connection. We encourage you to stay engaged, support our students, and celebrate their hard work.


Let’s make it a great month together!



With Appreciation,

Dr. Dominguez

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Dates to Remember

Mar. 3-7 Book Fair/Read Across America Week (Details on Momentus March Calendar)

Mar. 6th Spring Picture Day

Mar. 14th 4th Grade: Walk Through California

Mar. 14th Family Night Out: Chuck E. Cheese

Mar. 17th-21st "Leave a Book, Take a Book" (Details Below)

Mar. 21st 5th Grade Promotional Pictures

Apr. 1-2 Parent Conference (Select Students)

Apr. 11th No School: Admissions Day

Apr. 14-18 Spring Break

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Reminder Reminder

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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.

District Honor Choir District Honor Choir

Congratulations to Karlin, Ian, Anya and Lilly for representing Emerson in the LBUSD District Honor Choir. We know your voices will soar.

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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.
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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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 3x points!

During the month of February, our school can earn 3x points for the retailers detailed below at each of the named stores on the flyer.

If you, or someone you know, will be signing up to participate in the Lakewood Run happening on March 1st, our site can earn 2,500 bonus points for each person registered if you submit the receipt before March 1st. Donating blood? Ask to scan the QR code for School Cents, and our site can also earn 2,500 bonus points for each person donating.

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

We're slowing moving up! This month we moved down to 21st place in the contest, but there's still time to help us move back to the top 10 before the contest ends! 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're up to 19th place 😁 - There's still time to get us back to the top 10! We're up to 19th place 😁 - There's still time to get us back to the top 10!

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E-Waste Recycling Dates for School Cents Credit

Click the button above, or the photo below, for the E-Waste Recycling form needed to give Emerson credit for your device. Forms are also available in the Main Office between 8:30am-4:00pm.

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Spring Picture Day - March 6th Spring Picture Day - March 6th

Spring picture day will happen on Thursday, March 6th between 9am-12pm. Class pictures for ALL classes will be taken at the same time their class is scheduled to go to the auditorium. There will not be any make-up pictures taken, so please plan accordingly to have your student here during those times.

5th Grade Families - Please check your emails for an important message that was sent out about the Promotional pictures happening later in March.

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Parenting In-Action - click the flyer for more details Parenting In-Action - click the flyer for more details

Yearbooks ON SALE NOW! Click flyer below for link to website.

5th Grade students will be receiving a free yearbook, so there's no reason to purchase one. If you have already purchased a yearbook for your 5th Grade student, please email President@EmersonPTA.com for a refund.

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Want to order a 5th Grade Shout-Out for the Yearbook? You can!! Want to order a 5th Grade Shout-Out for the Yearbook? You can!!

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👕Brayden Carroll is the Winner of the Spirit Wear T-Shirt Design Contest 👕 👕Brayden Carroll is the Winner of the Spirit Wear T-Shirt Design Contest 👕

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 Feb. Week 4
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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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