Wednesday Whistle

Good Afternoon, Emerson Families,

The rain has arrived and is expected to last through Friday. In the morning during drop off and pick up, students should walk through the hallways to get to class, and not walk across campus in the rain. If coming on prior to 8:45, students can walk through the auditorium to go to the cafeteria for breakfast, or stay in the auditorium until the classrooms are open. Please plan for safe travel to school and with appropriate dress for the weather.

We wish you much joy and love this upcoming three day weekend.

With Appreciation,

Dr. Dominguez

Feb. 10th No School (Pres. Lincoln's Bday) & Family Night Out: Flippin Pizza

Feb. 17th No School President's Day

Feb.25th Instrumental Music Concert (See Letter Below)

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.

Create your own original comic book! Comic Creators will be meeting on Thursday's starting February 13th. Register now and save $5! Click on the permission slip below to sign your child(ren) up.

Flyers will be sent home with your student this week and are also available outside the Main Office door.

This year we are excited to announce that Emerson will be participating in the School Cents fundraiser. We have an opportunity to raise money by shopping at any of the following shopping Centers through April 30th - Lakewood Mall, Los Cerritos Mall, and Stonewood Center. The only thing we need from families is your receipts uploaded to their website from any participating stores it those centers. They can either be dropped off at the school for us to upload, they can be emailed to Emerson directly (a link will be provided before Friday), or they can be uploaded by the person making the purchase. Friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, and anyone else who you'd like to invite can participate.

Click here for official rules

Click the flyer below to see opportunities for 3x points!

During the month of February, our school can earn 3x points for the retailers detailed below at each of the named stores on the flyer.

If you, or someone you know, will be signing up to participate in the Lakewood Run happening on March 1st, our site can earn 2,500 bonus points for each person registered if you submit the receipt before March 1st. Donating blood? Ask to scan the QR code for School Cents, and our site can also earn 2,500 bonus points for each person donating.

Receipts can be brought to the office, or uploaded on your own - whichever is easiest! A drop box has been placed on the front counter, and a mailbox has now been added next to the Main Office door in the hallway to make dropping off receipts even easier.

We're slowing moving up! This month we moved down to 21st place in the contest, but there's still time to help us move back to the top 10 before the contest ends! Let us know if there are any questions. Don't wait, upload your receipts today, or turn them into the office and we can do it for you.

Thank you in advance for all of your support!

5th Grade students will be receiving a free yearbook, so there's no reason to purchase one. If you have already purchased a yearbook for your 5th Grade student, please email President@EmersonPTA.com for a refund.

Calling all Artists! Create your own design for a limited edition Emerson Eagle Spirit Wear for 2025. Submissions are due Friday, February 21st at 3:00pm. Turn your designs into the office or to your teacher. Click on the picture for specific details on how to enter, and the design requirements.

Mr. Eder Calderon, Co-Owner of Flame Broiler located at 6528 E. Spring St., Long Beach, CA 90815 is offering a Student & Staff Discount. Please see the flyer below.

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https://atthatoneshop.printavo.com/merch/emerson-pta/products/aloha-emerson

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 2024/25~

**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 08/27/24 - 09/13/24.

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.