Back to School Info Take 2

Hello Emerson Families,
I can't believe we are already a week into the 2nd Marking Period. We kicked off the week with an exceptional concert from our Choir students led by Mr. Schuster. We closed out the week with some costume fun and our annual inflatables race.

Our household paper product drive is well underway! You have 6 more days to donate.

All donations will go to Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families to directly support local families. If your family is in need of these products, please reach out to Mrs. Matuska at smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org.

To add some fun to the drive, we are hosting a friendly competition leading up to the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game! I am a Spartan fan, while Mr. Stephens roots for the Maize and Blue. Whichever team's bin collects the most products will determine which principal has to wear the opposing team's colors next week. As of right now, it looks like Mr. Stephens might want to start shopping for some Sparty gear!😁

I am very proud of how our students reflected on the first marking period and are setting goals for themselves moving forward. Our 8th graders are showing what it means to be an Eagle and our 7th graders have started to find their groove. Report cards will be viewable on Parent and Student Connect on Monday. Keep an eye out next week for Honor Roll Certificates to be coming home with your student.

If you haven't had the opportunity to fill out our annual parent survey, you have a few additional days to do so Parent Survey Link. Your feedback and parent perspectives are vital to our school improvement planning.

If your student would like to be a spectator during our home basketball games, please fill out this permission slip. https://forms.gle/LPNdaoAyi5vGAQXJA

Proud to be an Eagle,

Mr. Jensen, Principal - bjensen@livoniapublicschools.org

Mr. Stephens, Asst. Principal - estephen@livoniapublicschools.org

At Emerson, our school mantra, Attitude | Effort | Energy, reflects the values and behaviors we strive to instill in our students. These three words closely align with Livonia Public Schools' Community with Character initiative, which emphasizes respect, responsibility, empathy, integrity, grit, confidence, mindfulness, and reflection. By consistently demonstrating Attitude, Effort, and Energy, we are helping students develop the character, habits, and interpersonal skills that will serve them well beyond their time at Emerson.

November 2 - Report Cards are viewable on Parent Connect.

November 3 - No School Election Day. Teacher PD Day.

November 6 - PTSA Student Membership Cider and Donuts (Eagle Time)

November 25 - 27 - No School Thanksgiving Break

November 30 - School Resumes

BSN Spiritwear - https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/BRGxm1rSXk

Inkorporate Spiritwear - https://emerson-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

If your student has an idea for a club, please have them contact their counselor or our activities coordinator, Mr. Dewey.

Anime Club - Sponsor Ms. Glossett - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.

Chess Club - Sponsor Mr. Power - Permission Slip located in Room 17.

Career and College Exploration - Sponsor Ms. Colvin - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.

Dungeons and Dragons Club - Sponsor Ms. Demeter - Permission Slip located in Room 1.

E-Sports - Sponsor Ms. Faulkner - Permission Slip located in Room 9.

Homework Club - Sponsor Ms. Lynn - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.

Library Crew - Sponsor Ms. McGuire - Permission Slip located in the library.

Magic the Gathering - Sponsor Mr. Colling - Permission Slip Link

Robotics Team - Coach Voorheis - tvoorhe@livoniarobotics.org

Self Care Club - Sponsor Ms. Berman - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.

Weightlifting Club - Sponsor Ms. Hinderliter - Permission Slip located outside the fitness room.

Yarn Crafts Club - Sponsor Ms. King - Permission Slip located in Room 4.

Swim - https://emersonswim26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Basketball - https://emerson-boysbasketball26.itemorder.com/shop

Garfield Garments and Groceries just had it's grand re-opening. This amazing facility provides fresh, free food along with new and gently used clothing to local families in need. Check out the pictures further in the newsletter. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or Shannon Matuska at smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org.

We will often post relevant and important information on social media for families, and many families find it helpful to contact us on Facebook and Twitter. The absolute best way to contact us and get a reply, however, is by emailing the appropriate staff member or by phone (734) 744-2665.

Our website is also one of the best places to find a variety of information!

These staff members can help with the following topics:

• Athletics - Mr. Colling (acolling2@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Counselors:
• Mrs. Berman (aberman@livoniapublicschools.org) supports students with last names A-K
• Ms. Colvin (fcolvin@livoniapublicschools.org) supports students with last names L-Z
• Health Care Plans - Mrs. Matuska (smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Registration - Mrs. Farrell (jfarrell2@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Special Education - Mrs. Downs (kdowns@livoniapublicschools.org) or Mr. Kowalski (dkowalsk@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Student Activities - Mr. Dewey (bdewey2@livoniapublicschools.org)
• Washington D.C. Trip Coordinator - Mr. Kramer (wkramer@livoniapublicschools.org)

Website: https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Domain/13
Location: 29100 West Chicago, Livonia, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 744-2665
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMSLivonia/