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Emerson Elementary February 12, 2023
Fraser Bond Proposal
At the January 23rd Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to place a $59 million no tax-rate increase bond proposal on the May 2nd ballot to update all Fraser Public Schools’ facilities. The bond proposal is designed to add an additional layer of security at all schools and to update and renovate schools and educational facilities across the school district.
Attached is the Background Information about the proposal. For more information, visit www.TheFraserDifference.com.
Cards of Care
100th Day of School!
CHARACTER TRAIT FOR FEBRUARY IS COMPASSION!
Mantra: I can be there for my friends and classmates.
Quote: “Try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud.” Maya Angelou
PAWSOME STUDENTS!
Belma Kazic
Belma is a sweet, kind, young lady who enjoys socializing with her peers. She works hard on her schoolwork and always has a positive attitude.
Ms. Barr
A. J. Markiewicz
A.J. works very hard in art class each week. He tries hi best and is willing to help out in the art room and help others. He has a pawsome attitude each week! Keep up the pawsome work A.J.!
Art
Ms.Babcock
Aspen Swift
Aspen does a wonderful job each week in art class. She follows all the directions and is on task. She is very kind-hearted and is willing to help out others. Keep up the pawsome work Aspen!
Art
Ms. Babcock
Robert Cato
Robert is pawsome in room 108! Robert is always looking out for his classmates. He participates every day! Robert is doing a nice job of getting his questions answered and trying his best. We are glad to have him in our third grade family!
3rd Grade
Mrs. Thompson
Nina Curry
Nina is pawsome in room 108! She is a hard worker, I can always count on her to do her best and participate in class! Nina is a good friend to others, checking in and showing compassion. We are glad to have her in our third grade family!
3rd Grade
Mrs. Thompson
Avariana Smith
Avariana is Pawsome because she always puts forth 100% effort in all she does. She is a great listener and an active participant in her learning. She also shows compassion and is a great friend to others. Keep working hard, Avariana!
3rd Grade
Ms. Strahan
Ethan Wiecek
Ethan is Pawsome because he comes to school each day with a positive attitude and ready to work hard. Ethan shows compassion to his classmates and loves to make his friends laugh. Ethan listens well and follows Emerson's expectations. Way to go, Ethan!
3rd Grade
Ms. Strahan
Julia Berninger
Julia is a good listener and a great friend to her peers. She is always polite, respectful and responsible. She is a PAWsome example of a student who follows our Emerson Expectations daily!
4th Grade
Mrs. Collins
Tori Hardy
Tori is a bright and kind young lady. She participates in class and always has a friendly smile for her classmates and teachers. Way to be PAWsome, Tori!
4th Grade
Mrs. Collins
Nolan Mason
Congratulations Nolan on your pawsome achievements this month. Nolan is always willing to help and support his neighbors. He enjoys working together on class assignments and building his knowledge every day. Nolan is a very polite young gentleman and has a bright future ahead of him. I look forward to continuing to learn with you this year.
4th Grade
Mrs. Loveridge
Jack McWilliams
Jack has worked very hard this month to show his pawsome side. He has been a very talented member of our paper crane making club. He has been able to teach a number of his peers how to make them as well. Jack is taking the initiative to ask for help when needed and stepping up his 4th grade game. Thank you for your hard work and I look forward to continuing our positive road to learning.
4th Grade
Mrs.Loveridge
Band Concert
Hello Fraser elementary band families,
Our winter band concert will be on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Richards Middle School gym. Students must be in their seats in the gym ready to warm up together at 6:30. For attire, please have your students wear a white top, black bottoms, and black shoes.
If you have any questions or need anything from me, please let me know. I'm looking forward to our first full performance of the year. Have a great day!
Thanks,
SPIRIT WEEK: FEB. 13-17
We LOVE our Fraser CTE program and we're collaborating with them for our upcoming Emerson Spirit Week.
Monday, Feb. 13- We LOVE Health Professionals (Dress as a health care worker)
Tuesday, Feb. 14- We LOVE What We Do (Dress in Valentine's apparel or red/pink)
Wednesday, Feb. 15- We LOVE Business Professionals (Dress in professional/business attire)
Thursday, Feb. 16- We LOVE Skilled Trades (Dress as a skilled trades professional- handy man/woman; painter; welder, construction worker; etc)
Friday, Feb. 17- We LOVE Teachers and School Staff (Dress as a teacher, wear your favorite Emerson gear, or wear blue/gold).
FEBRUARY CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
2/13- 2/17 Change War
2/15 - Band Concert
2/17 - Gum Day
2/20,2/21 - No School: Mid-Winter Break
2/23 - 6th Grade Night at Richards 6:00PM
2/28- Early Release Day 1:30PM Dismissal
MARCH
3/20 - Great Skate Party
3/22 - PTO Meeting 7:00PM
3/22 - Spring Pictures
3/31-4/7 Spring Break
CALENDAR EVENTS/ FLYERS!
RICHARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT
Richards Middle School would like to invite you and your 6th-grade child to Richards Middle School on the evening of Thursday, February 23rd, at 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this evening is to introduce you and your child to their future school, the programs offered, and the selective classes available to them. We will also provide our students with a tour of our building’s selective classrooms.
The program will start promptly at 6:00 p.m. Parents are to report to the RMS gym, where they will meet the administrators, counselors, and academic department heads. Students will gather in the cafeteria, where their tour will begin.
Our goal is to provide you and your child with a good understanding of our vision and mission at Richards Middle School.
Our RMS counselors will visit each elementary classroom beginning Monday, February 27th for the 2023-24 school year and Wednesday, March 1st to assist students in filling out their schedule forms. Students are to return their schedule requests to their 6th-grade teacher no later than March 5th.
Counselors will again help with inputting the course requests at the elementary schools beginning March 6th and March 8th.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
PTO All Year Fundraisers
Amazon Smile
Shop on Amazon?
1. Log in using www.smile.amazon.com
2. Pick Emerson Elementary PTO as the organization you are supporting.
3. Use this site each time you order. 0.5% of each order comes back to the PTO.
Kroger
Do you have a Kroger Card?
1. Create a digital account at www.kroger.com
2. Link your Kroger account to Emerson Elementary School, organization number YN822.
3. Every time you scan your Kroger card, a percentage of your spending will go back to the PTO.
Box Tops
Box Tops went DIGITAL
https://www.boxtops4education.com/
1. Download the app, Box Tops for Education.
2. Create an account.
3. Choose Emerson Elementary School as your school.
4. Open the app and take pick pictures of your grocery receipts. The app will identify and keep track of money earned for you.
TECH SUPPORT
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE EMERSON OFFICE
Important Contact Information:
Main Office Phone: 586-439-6700
Absentee Phone Line: 586-439-6790
24 hour recorded line, please leave your child's reason for absence and length of time out. Absences reported to this line, ensure most timely and accurate record.
Fax: 586-439-6701
Emerson Principal: Mr. Sam Argiri
Email: Samuel.Argiri@fraserk12.org
School Administrative Assistant: Ms. Christina Salisbury
Email: christina.salisbury@fraserk12.org
Building Hours - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
School Hours: 8:35 am – 3:30 pm
First Bell: 8:30 am
Instructional Bell: 8:35 am