Emerson Newlsetter
February 17, 2023
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN 2023-24
At the Board Meeting on February 8th the Board of Education approved a fee reduction for the All Day Kindergarten Program for 2023-24. The new fee is $2900! The fee for free and reduced families that qualify will remain the same
Time to sign up for Kindergarten!
Here's a link to start you on your way...
5 Essentials Survey
UChicago Impact Surveys provide educators at all levels — early childhood through twelfth grade, teachers through superintendents — with the data they need to help improve student outcomes.
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey opens Jan. 24, 2023 and closes March 31, 2023.
If your family takes the 5 Essentials Survey.....
An Eagle award or a sticker.
Just email the office that you've taken it!
Cinderella coming to WNHS
The Wheaton North department of Performing Arts is excited to announce our Spring Musical, Roger and Hammerstein's Cinderella.
Wheaton North Falcon Theatre Presents our Spring Musical April 27-29, 2023!
Join us for a rendition of one of the most famous fairly tales of all time. Follow the story of the hardworking Cinderella, who dreams of a better life amidst her daily servitude to her stepmother and stepsisters. As the town ball approaches to celebrate the Prince's birthday, Cinderella is given the opportunity of a lifetime. You won't want to miss this performance filled with music, friendship, and a bit of magic.
10th Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament for 5th Grade
On Sunday, March 12, 2023, Franklin Middle School will be hosting our 10th Annual Charity Dodgeball Tournament with our 5th grade tournament. The games for 5th graders will run from 1:00 p.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. The theme of the 2023 event is “Back to the Future,” a slogan that represents a decade of raising awareness and funds for a variety of charities while looking ahead to the future. With that theme in mind, the 2023 tournament will equally benefit the following charities and organizations: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans and Tuskegee Next.
A popular and growing segment of Franklin’s Dodgeball Tournament has been our 5th Grade Tournament. This is the only opportunity for kids in CUSD 200 to truly compete against kids from other elementary schools. It is a sport that is unparalleled since there are no “travel teams” or leagues for dodgeball. We would like to keep it this way and want to promote school spirit. Teams must be made up of students from the same elementary school. We are looking to avoid the “All-Star” teams of students from various schools that we have started to see over the last few events. Again, we want to keep this a fun event that promotes school spirit.
We truly hope kids use this as an opportunity to have fun and be inclusive. Foam balls are used to limit the risk of injury. Students from elementary schools can form boys or girls teams. Details for forming teams and costs are listed on the informational sheet in the registration packet. We encourage kids to have fun, wear crazy costumes or outfits and enjoy our well-stocked concessions. We also ask that you be appropriate with team names and costumes. At the end of the day, this is a charity event and we do not want to lose sight of our mission. It is important to note, we will be adhering to a firm registration deadline of March 7 this year so we can properly schedule teams and provide a better experience for all.
To get the registration process started, please have 5th Grade students join our Google Classroom using the code 5ubgffw. This will be a student-friendly central location to find registration information and waivers. It will also give students the opportunity to ask questions in a forum they are likely familiar with. Students have the option to invite a parent/guardian to stay in the loop as well. We will also drop off registration packets at school if needed.
We look forward to seeing you on March 12th at Franklin Middle School in Wheaton.
Thank you for your consideration and support!
Joe Kish
Assistant Principal
Franklin Middle School
630-682-2283 (Office)
Wellness tip from your School Nurse Kathryn Dibadj MEd, BSN, PEL-CSN, RN
February is Dental Health Month from CDC.gov
Oral health affects our ability to eat, speak, smile, and show emotions. Oral health also affects a person’s self-esteem, school performance, and attendance at work or school. Oral diseases—which range from cavities and gum disease to oral cancer—cause pain and disability for millions of Americans and cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year.
Cavities (also known as caries or tooth decay) are the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States1. Untreated cavities can cause pain and infections that may lead to problems with eating, speaking, playing, and learning. Children who have poor oral health often miss more school and receive lower grades than children who don’t.So…….
1- Brush your teeth twice a day
2- Floss your teeth daily
3- Visit the dentist every 6 months
Smile Squad coming to Emerson
The DuPage County Health Department Dental Program will be at school on Thursday, March 9. If you are interested in having your child participate, complete and sign the attached consent form. This dental exam will meet the state mandated requirements for Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grade!
Questions? Call (630) 682-2055 ext. 6937 or email the Emerson Health Office (emersonhealthoffice@cusd200.org).
PTA NEWS
Thank you for all the parent volunteers who helped during the Valentine’s Dance! We couldn’t have pulled off the successful event without everyone’s help! Thank you to Kim Engel, Amber Eckert, and Amy Erksenwick and all the parent volunteers who donated snacks, drinks, and other items!
Our Annual Roller skating Party at the Lombard Roller rink will be on Thursday, February 23 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Come on out and skate one last time at the rink on the PTA’s dime! FLYER
March 7th is our Culver’s Dine out at the NEW Roosevelt location! FLYER
Find all of our meeting, event, and fundraiser information in our 2022- 2023 PTA Calendar
Connect with Emerson parents on FACEBOOK.
Emerson Elementary
Email: emersonschooloffice@cusd200.org
Website: cusd200.org/emerson
Location: 119 South Woodlawn Street, Wheaton, IL, USA
Phone: 630-682-2055