Spartan Times
April Newsletter Issue VIII
Principals Message
THE EMERY SPARTAN VOW
Written By Principal Eddie Scruggs Smith
I am an Emery Spartan and I rise to meet the challenges of the day.
No obstacles such as negativity or a pandemic will get in my way.
I am here, devoted to academic success.
I will achieve all that I can because I am the best.
By working hard I can reach my dreams and follow the three P's.
I will Be Positive towards all of my peers and the Emery staff that support me.
I will Be Purposeful with my assignments, when engaging my peers, and get to school on time.
On the shoulders of my ancestors I stand, growing resilient and strong as I climb.
I will Be Productive in my leadership as well as encourage my fellow scholars to hold fast to their goals.
I will never forget, that I am an Emery Spartan with a dedicated and determined soul.
Be Positive. Be Purposeful. Be Productive. Be a Spartan Graduate. #SpartanStrong
Principal Scruggs Smith, M.Ed
College and Career
Thursday April 29 @10:30am
Sports Corner
Soccer: Ibrahim Algaradi( MVP, All- League) and Abdul Ismair. Team captains Gustavo Cuevas( 4 year starter) and Devin Sobersha, Naseer Aaid, Fuwaz Kassum and Ian Mendoza (4.50 GPA)
Softball: (MVP) Timara Carpenter
Girls Basketball: Naveah Armstrong
( Competed at NCS Semi-Finals)
Boys Basketball: Jayden Cummings
( Mvp, All league Honors, Well decorated)
Track and field:
Girls: Kayla Vila-Flores( MVP, 3rd on Emery’s all-time 200m list)
Boys: Naias Johnson( MVP, Junior Olympian) both have been recruited and will run in College.
Emery High School CAASPP Testing Schedule
EHS will complete their state testing May 17 - 28, 2021 for all 11th grade students. The schedule for testing is shared below. Please add these dates to your calendar. Shout out to all the amazing juniors who did an outstanding job during our interim testing in March! Class of 2022, you are going to do a phenomenal job on this assessment just because are all EMERY SPARTANS!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWaXkvUS0TySx6YAD2FxZjnffrDXZp3GtktevjLOuuM/edit
Poetry Night Awards
Standout Juxtaposition- Angie Rhodes, Lex Mondoza, Kiara Rodriguez
Standout Rhyme- Abdul Aaid, Adan Blanco, Helena Demessie, Lois Zerai, Makayla Puckett, Mariam Romo, Treasure Metters.
Makes a Powerful Statement- Adan Blanco, Chaniece Holloway
Keanu Reeves Award for "Whoa"- Alexsi Webber, Hamid Naghavi, Kaliyah Ary, Sanae Hendrix
Star Spartans
Todd Kane-Ross Athletic Director
Born and Raised in Berkeley, Ca.
- 12 years at Emery as Athletic Director/ Head Coach.
- Has Coached 6 Sports at Emery. Which includes, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer Cross Country and Track & Field.
Highlights of Career:
Becoming the first Lower division School to qualify for the California State Meet in the 4 x100 Relay.
- Also, Defeating the # 1 ranked Soccer team in California 3-1 last season.
MAY Students of the Month
Sirr Terrell(Burns)
Camron Jefferies (Wright-Crichlow)
Armando Solis(Herrera)
J'Vonte Johnson(Brannon)
Lindsey Ceja(Salvatore)
Alayshia WIlson(James)
Orit Haile(Siegal)
N, Bita(Hu)
Kanika Bhatia(Payne)
Taylor Heinz Science Teacher
- Grew up in Norco, CA (SoCal)
- Graduated from the University of Arizona, substitute taught while transferring my credentials to CA, then
- Started my first year teaching at Emery in fall 2018, and will be here for a total of 3 years at the end of this semester.
- Started out in Biomedical Engineering at the U of A, but decided that wasn't my speed and decided to try science education, which I ended up loving!
- Played a bunch of sports until I found swimming when I was 10, and did that all the way through high school.
Tom Salvatore, Music Teacher
- Raised in Oakland, Ca
- Over 15 years of experience,
- Taught at Emery High School for 10 years.
- Loves working at Emery and hopes to be there a long time.
- Now lives with his wife, Sophie, and his two childrens, Ameilia and Theo.
Upcoming Events
No School May 31st- Memorial Day weekend
Did you Know?
- April is named for the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite.
- The Diamond Is April's Birth Stone.
- As a birth flower for April, the daisy is associated with purity and innocence.
Wear a mask, Save a life!
Clean and disinfect frequently.
Wear a face cover to protect yourself and others.
Wash your hands for 20 seconds.
Keep a safe distance of 6 feet.
About Us
Email: eddie.smith@emeryusd.org
Website: emeryhigh.com
Location: 1100 47th Street, Emeryville, CA, USA
Phone: (510) 601-4998
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmeryHighSpartans/