Dear Emerson Families,

As the colder temperatures are quickly approaching, please make sure students are appropriately dressed with hats, gloves, coats, etc. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

All the Best,

Tessa

This Week

12/4 - Boys Basketball VS Holmes

12/5 - Boys Basketball VS Lincoln

12/7 - MAP Testing (Reading)

Boys Basketball @ Algonquin

Emerson Symphonic and Jazz Band Concert

12/8 - Map Testing (Math)

Students will be taking the Winter MAP Tests next week Thursday, December 7th (Reading) and Friday, December 8th (Math). To ensure a successful testing session, students should have fully charged Chromebooks and Headphones each day. Also be sure to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.

District 64 is excited to provide a new way to view your student’s trimester report card.

Please click HERE for directions on accessing your child’s online report card.

After viewing online, you will be asked to digitally sign off that you have viewed your child’s report card.

If you wish to receive a physical copy of your child’s report card in the Mail, please contact the main office via email at em-office@d64.org. There will be NO paper report cards mailed this Trimester.

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.

Yearbook sales are live for the 23-24 school year. The cost for a copy is $30. Yearbooks can be purchased online through My School Bucks, OR with cash or check in the main office. The deadline to secure a copy is Wednesday, December 13. After this date, yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Apuli (mapuli@d64.org) or Ms. Dobrydnio (edobrydnio@d64.org).

We are also seeking student photos from any and all school events. If you have any to share, you can send them over through either of the following options:

• Upload through yearbookforever.com (code: eagles)

• Download the Yearbook Snap mobile app from the App Store or Google Play (code: eagles)

• Click here to access a video walking through the above steps.

• Email your photos directly to the yearbook sponsors → mapuli@d64.org / edobrydnio@d64.org

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

The Emerson Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, January 19, in the LRC at 3:15 PM. See the flier for more details and to register your student. For questions, please email Mrs. Contreras (kcontreras@d64.org).

Hey Eagles!

Have you joined a TLC (Teen Leisure Club)? Are you interested in starting your own?

Check out the TLC Website for more information on how to start a TLC, descriptions of available clubs, and the calendar of when you can join in the fun!

Email Mrs. Contreras or the TLC sponsor(s) with any questions.

Sports are an excellent way to develop character and valuable life skills in our middle school students. Not only do athletics promote physical fitness, but it also allows students to show perseverance, self-motivation, and teamwork.

We encourage fan participation at our events and know our community takes pride in supporting our District 64 students. Our families’ support and positive engagement are vital in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for our student-athletes.

As a District, we have high expectations of our student-athletes in regard to behavior, and we expect our parents and fans to adhere to those same expectations at all sporting events.

Emerson and Lincoln Middle School students in any grade are invited to attend the Maine South/Middle School Fashion Design Challenge Workshops. Please see the flyer below for important details on how to sign up for and attend this FACS Fashion Event.

Below you will find active links with important information that will help guide you and your child

in navigating the incoming 9th grade transition as it relates to upcoming events for parents and

students, pre-registration, course planning and selection process, activities & athletics fair and

much, much more!

Here is this week's Vocal Music Notes newsletter. Have a good Friday and wonderful weekend!

Lakeview Bus Lines is actively hiring school bus drivers for their Niles facility. Experience is not needed for this position, their team of trainers will teach and train you to be a licensed and certified School Bus Driver.

Perks

• Starting pay $35/hr
• Healthcare benefits for full-time employees
• Paid vacation
• Flexible work schedules

Apply online at sunrisebus.com or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. Call to schedule an interview at 630-442-1004.

Email: em-office@d64.org
Website: https://www.d64.org/ems
Location: 8101 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles, IL, USA
Phone: 847-318-8110