Emerson Sunday News

Welcome Back, Emerson Families!

It was wonderful to start the year seeing so many happy students and families filling our campus with smiles and excitement during the first week of school. Your energy and support make our school community such a special place.

As we settle into routines, we want to remind everyone how important it is for students to arrive on time and attend school every day. Being here on time each morning helps students start their day with confidence, stay connected with friends and teachers, and make the most out of every learning opportunity.

Please note: There will be no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your families, and we’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, ready to learn!

We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with growth, learning, and lots of celebrations together!

Dr. Dominguez, Principal

Dates to Remember

Sept. 1st No School- Labor Day

Sept. 9th PTA Association Mtg

Sept. 12th Back to School Bash

Sept.16th Fall Picture Day (Flyers Sent Home)

Sept. 16th Minimum Day

Sept, 16th Back to School Night 5:30-7:30pm

Oct. 6th-10th Scholastic Book Fair

Oct. 24th Trunk-Or-Treat

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

REPORT YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE HERE

Click here to report your child's absence

Bike & Scooter Safety Reminder!

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 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.

🐕 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.

Emerson Bell Schedule 25-26

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 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

*** 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 08/26/25 - 09/12/25

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 via the Annual Student Verification application. We will no longer send home emergency cards.

Packets will be sent out next week with a checklist of information that will need to be completed for the school year.

PTA News (Click Here)

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.

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.

Emerson Sunday News