Emerson Sunday News

Thank you to all of our Emerson families who joined us for Back to School Night! It was wonderful to see so many of you on campus connecting with our teachers and learning more about the exciting year ahead. We truly appreciate your continued partnership and support as we work together to help our Eagles grow and soar!

5th Grade Families – Camp Hi-Hill is Monday!
We are excited for our 5th grade students as they head to Camp Hi-Hill on Monday! Please encourage your child to get plenty of rest and stay healthy this weekend so they are ready for this special experience. We look forward to seeing our 5th graders Monday morning and sending them off for an amazing week at camp!

Back to School Bash – Friday!
Don’t forget that our Back to School Bash is this Friday! We hope you’ll join us for a fun evening with our Emerson community as we celebrate the start of another great school year. We look forward to seeing our families there!

With appreciation,

Dr. Dominguez

Sept. 14th-18th- 5th Grade to Camp Hi-Hill

Sept. 15th- PTA Association Mtg.

• 6:30 Online

Sept. 15th- First Day ofChicano/a/x, Latino/a/x, Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 17th-District Minimum Day for Elementary Schools

Sept. 18th-Back to School Bash

Sept. 21st-Picture Day

Sept. 21st- Fall Fundraiser Begins - See below for information

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

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.

We are excited to announce our upcoming Gourmet Treats & Mini Cookies Fundraiser, beginning 9/21/2026 and ending 10/5! This year's fundraiser features the same great products and trusted support from Pacific Fundraisers, while introducing a new and easier way for families to participate.

New This Year: Register & Sell Online Option ● A personalized fundraising page ● A QR code for your personal page that supporters can scan for in-person sales ● A shareable fundraising link for friends and family ● Email and text reminders with ready-to-share content ● A personal dashboard with real-time visibility into online sales activity and fundraising progress.

Supporters can shop anytime, from anywhere - making fundraising easier, faster, and more successful. Paper order forms and cash payments will still be accepted, but we encourage all families to participate digitally whenever possible.

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 tie pets to the gates and leave unattended
• Please do not allow students to pet your pet
• Please clean up after your pet.

Family Reminders

TK & Kinder Parents: Please drop students off on the playground and leave after a quick “goodbye” or “see you later.” This helps foster independence and gives students the space to play comfortably.

We kindly ask that you do not wait in the hallways or peek in the classroom windows which will also support their independence.

All Families: When the 8:55 a.m. bell rings, please make your way to the exits. We ask that there be no lingering in the hallways or on the playground.

Reminder: Student restrooms are for students only in order to protect the privacy of all children. If you need to assist your child, please come to the office first, and we will direct you to the appropriate restroom to use.

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 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

Ms. Williams our school counselor will facilitate these lessons and send communications prior to the start of the lessons.

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.