Email: em-office@d64.org
Website: https://www.d64.org/ems
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA

Student Portal - TLC Schedule

Dear Emerson Families,

We are one week closer to Winter Break! I hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

All the Best,

Tessa

Is your student an aspiring author? Here's a chance to let their creativity shine! The Young Authors Contest is a districtwide program for students interested in writing and publishing their work for others to read. It is running now through March 1st. Please see the guidelines for details and contact Mrs. Prokos with any questions.

Submissions are accepted through February 28th! We can’t wait to read our student's submissions. Best of luck to everyone in writing the winning manuscript!

District 64 cares about the security of your student's personal information. Effective December 13th, we will be requiring all parents to create a minimum 12-character password for their PowerSchool Parent Portal account. Strong passwords are of the utmost importance - they protect your electronic accounts and devices from unauthorized access, keeping your sensitive personal information safe. The more complex the password, the more protected your information will be from cyber threats and hackers.

SUPPORT BOPA - D64 BAND & ORCHESTRA PARENT ASSOCIATION

30% OF EVENT SALES WILL BE DONATED TO BOPA

ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE FUND4U

OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT

For Questions, please contact:

Christine Erickson bopa64@gmail.com

• Recycle your old holiday lights at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway, now through March 7th from 7 AM to 3 PM.
• Niles & Park Ridge both provide Christmas tree curbside pickup. Park Ridge picks up the week of January 5th on your regular garbage day. Niles picks up through January. Trees over 6 feet must be cut in two. All residents should place their trees on the parkway next to the curb the night before their regular garbage collection day.
• Only plain cards and wrapping paper can be recycled (no glitter, fluff, ribbon, 3-D decorations, or batteries in musical cards). Flatten paper and cardboard boxes so they fit inside your cart with the lid closed. Materials need to stay dry.
  
• Give the gift of composting. Park Ridge residents have a discounted plan with Collective Resource Compost.
• Check out this link for other ideas on how to give green gifts and reduce your holiday waste.

After returning from Thanksgiving break, Emerson students participated in the Bike Safety Quiz (BSQ) Mini-Grant program, sponsored by Ride Illinois.

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to making Illinois a safer, more enjoyable, and accessible place for biking through advocacy, education, and awareness.

Since 2018, Ride Illinois has partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to support this program. Through funding from IDOT, K-12 schools in Illinois are reimbursed $2 per student who completes the BSQ after watching a bike safety video. At Emerson, funds from this grant have been used to enhance our PE program by purchasing new equipment over the years.

Looking ahead, December brings an exciting volleyball unit in PE. Students will be introduced to the rules and concepts of the game to develop skills and a love for volleyball, promoting lifelong fitness. Additionally, students will continue their regular fitness center activities.

The 7th and 8th grade Boys’ Basketball season is in full swing! Stay updated by visiting the Emerson Athletics page for game schedules.

Our intramural activities are ongoing throughout the school year, held after school from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. An activity bus is available at 4:00 PM to take students home. For details on upcoming dates and activities, please click here.

Thank you for your continued support of our PE and athletics programs. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your student’s PE teacher directly.

Rainbows for All Children provides peer groups for kids in 1st - 8th grade. These groups provide a safe space for them to share their experiences associated with loss of a loved one and/or a changing family dynamic due to divorce, deployment, etc. Trained facilitators help encourage communication while identifying, navigating and discussing feelings amongst the group. Our next session begins on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. This free program meets every Tuesday, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, at the Park Ridge Community Church.

Please use this Google Form link to register your child/children and/or to be added to our communications list. Any general questions or interest in volunteering to become a facilitator, please contact rainbows64@att.net . For more general info please visit https://rainbows.org/

Monday 12/16 - Math Room 209, LA Room 109

Tuesday 12/17 - Math Room 301, LA Room 102

Thursday 12/18 - Math Room 301, LA Room 202, Science/Social Studies Room 103

In ASSP, you can get help in math, language arts and miscellaneous (science and social studies) with a teacher from 3:05-4:00 PM. Come to ASSP if you need to:

• prepare for a test

• get questions answered from your homework

• review a concept that you missed or confuses you

• finish that writing assignment

Did you hear the buzz??? The (Spelling) Bee is back!

The Emerson Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, January 10, in the LRC at 3:10 PM. See the fliers for more details and to register your student. For questions, please email Mrs. Contreras (kcontreras@d64.org).

Thank you!

Mrs. Katie Contreras

School Librarian

Emerson Middle School

Park Ridge-Niles SD 64

Upcoming Events

• Dine to Donate at D’Agostino’s Pizza on Tuesday, December 17th from 4-9PM. Grab some great pizza and give yourself the night off from cooking, 15% of the sales will be donated to the Emerson PTO. Mention Emerson PTO or use the below flyer with your orders!

• Pickwick Movie Night featuring a pre-release screening of Sonic 3 on Thursday, December 19th. $20 p/p --- includes movie ticket, small popcorn, and drink. Doors open at 6, movie begins at 6:30PM. ALL STUDENTS must have an adult present. Use the QR code in the below flyer or use the following link to purchase your tickets. https://emersonmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/314904 Sign up to help volunteer: https://emersonmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

• 7th Grade Mid of Mid Party – Friday, Jan 24th 3-4:30pm More details next week! Volunteers sign up here! Donate $5/$10 Gift Cards to raffle off. Drop off at the front office or at the Selah house 300 N Dee Rd, Park Ridge. Sign up to volunteer at the event: https://emersonmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms

• Next PTO Meeting – Jan 7th 6:30 pm Zoom link: https://zoom.us/s/4091204929?pwd=K1drNHltMWZSb2h3K2dmQ1poSkxhUT09#success ID: 409 120 4929 |Password: Eagle

Spiritwear Store Great Holiday Present ideas! There are sales posted every week with flat rate shipping regardless of order size. Check out our updated store.

Not a PTO Member Yet or WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
Join the Emerson PTO for the 2024-25 school year and stay connected! Sign up here.

Interested in getting more involved with the PTO? Email ems.pto.64@gmail.com and let us know!

Happy Holidays!

Emerson PTO