Team Prime Time is proud to provide free, after school programming to Emerson MS, and is excited to work with your students through the Spring Semester. We will have programs available from 3-6pm, Monday through Friday.
As 2021 is quickly approaching, we wanted to make you aware of a few fantastic opportunities so that you can register your kids!
1. Academic Support - Team Prime Time Staff and students from USC Marshall School of Business will helping students complete their homework daily and will reinforce the skills necessary to be successful in the classroom.
2. Prime Time Trials (flyer attached) - Team Prime Time will be hosting a virtual mock trial program alongside Loyola Law School. Starting February 1, Loyola Law Students and local attorneys will teach a mock trial to the students on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3-4pm. Not only will this help students get a better understanding of the legal system, it will help them develop their critical thinking and public speaking skills. *must register by 1/15*
3. Prime Time Games - On Wednesday afternoons from 3-4pm, students with and without disabilities will meet virtually for a fun and engaging fitness class! Students will get active and work on their social skills.
4. Art and Interactive Games - Team Prime Time provides an environment where students can interact and socialize, hang out with their friends, and participate in fantastic activities!
If you are interested in having your child participate in any of these programs, just send an email to wade.clement@teamprimetime.org and he will give you the easy next steps.
Happy Holidays, and see you in 2021!
UCLA VAPAE Arts Program will begin Spring program on January 26th via ZOOM. If you're interested, please complete the Google form below.
UCLA SLAM! Music Program - applications will end on January 17th. Please complete the Google form below.
Homework help from l.a. City libraries
Yep, you read that right! L.A. City Libraries are stepping up with amazing opportunities for students, including tutoring. Students must have a virtual library card...for more information:
https://www.lapl.org/studentsuccess
L.A. Public Library website:
CHECK OUT LIBRARY BOOKS ONLINE!
Yep, you read it right, students can go online (link above) to check out library books and our new librarian, Mrs. Scatolini, will have them ready for pick up in the main office at Emerson. Easy-peasy! So, what are you waiting for? Read, read, read!
For information or help, email Mrs. Scatolini at avs7077@lausd.net
Emerson Library Destiny Catalogue direct link:
Click below to see how to access student LAUSD Destiny Account through Schoology:
For news and updates click here!
2020-21 school year
EMERSON ONLINE STORE IS OPEN
The Emerson gear online store is now open through February. Please go to:
https://store.onestoneapparel.com/emerson_panthers/shop/home
You can buy Emerson sweatshirts, t-shirts, beanies and yes, Emerson masks! Eighth grade parents, you can purchase the 8th grade sweatshirt and/or t-shirt on this link too. All charges will go through this link, directly to the vendor.
The link is good through February and all merchandise will be shipped in mid-March.
So, if you want Emerson gear...now is the time! If you need to mask, at least you can mask wearing the best...Emerson!
Fine arts at emerson...
Pandemic, what pandemic? Take a few moments to watch some of the great creativity still happening here at Emerson! Thanks to Mrs. Wilson and Ms. Shanley for their tremendous efforts to keep the arts alive during this crazy time! Students, you're wonderful and we're so proud of the great work you're doing! You are all doing Emerson proud!
SPRING TUTORING IS HERE!
We are glad to implement spring tutoring nice and early in the semester. Teachers will post their ZOOM links via Schoology.
Mr. Borowski - 8th grade history: 2:15 - 3:15 on T/Th
Ms. Shanley - 8th grade math: 2:30 - 4 on T
Ms. Reynoso - SPED math: 8 - 9 on T/Th
Ms. Forbes - 7th grade math: 3 - 4 on T
Mrs. Forbes - 8th grade: 3 - 4 on W
Mrs. Fukuji - RSP students: 2:15 - 3:15 on T/W
Ms. Everts - 7th grade science: 2:45 - 3:45 on T/Th
Mrs. Dillmore - all grades math: 2:30 - 3:30 on T/Th
(Dillmore ZOOM link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/86165466285
Teacher office hours
All LAUSD teachers are holding office hours to answer questions and concerns. We highly encourage students to visit their teachers during these office hours to get clarifications on work, ZOOM, grades, anything. Teacher office hours are from 2:15 - 2:45 M-F unless specified otherwise below:
Mr. Tarula: 8:30 - 9 a.m. daily
Ms. Reynoso: 8:30 - 9 a.m. M/W/F - 7:30 - 8 a.m. T/Th
Ms. Nakada: 8:30 - 9 a.m. daily
Mrs. Hernandez: 8:30 - 9 a.m. M/W/F and T/Th by appt.
Mrs. Fukuji: 8:30 - 9 a.m. M/W/F and T/Th by appt.
Mr. Kamm: 8:30 - 9 a.m. daily
Mr. Hastings: 8:30 - 9 a.m. daily via Google voice 949-371-6683, call or text
LAUSD SPRING ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES!
Registration is now open for exciting and fun virtual after-school Spring Enrichment opportunities. Please visit https://enrichment.lausd.net to explore all the course options and to register. If you have any questions, please email Instruction@lausd.net
Lunch time student groups
We heard you and are happy to offer some lunchtime student groups as social time for our students. Please ensure your child has lunch and students can join together for various activities or discussions. ZOOM links on each teacher's Schoology.
Ms. Stuback: Tuesdays - virtual games
Stuback: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/86829474922
Ms. Denmark: Thursdays - virtual games
Denmark: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88063416174
Ms. Nakada / Ms. Montgomery: Thursdays - prep for Black History assembly - https: //lausd.zoom.us/j/89616593281
Mrs. Scatolini: Fridays - re-aloud books, poetry
Scatolini: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/86768712414
Mrs. Wilson: Wednesdays - Artists Forum
Wilson: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/85721052868
Ms. Farahmand: Wednesdays - 6th graders "Get to Know Me"
Farahmand: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/86218487091
Mr. Tarula: Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) - 2:30 Wednesdays
Tarula: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/9631712734
Ms. Muckenthaler - Wednesdays - Free-for-All (beginning 2/10/21).
Join Zoom Meeting for Muckenthaler Lunch Group (beg. 2/10)
https://lausd.zoom.us/j/89472759017
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In addition, we'll begin our weekly group counseling for students struggling in any way and students struggling with grief during this difficult time:
Ms. Muckenthaler - Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30 support group (grief support and just kids struggling right now)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://lausd.zoom.us/j/88180349377
Remember to shop using amazon smile! Click the link below right!
Remember to order through Amazon Smile and ensure PACE (Partnership in Academics and Community for Emerson) is checked. Emerson will receive a small percentage of your order that will go to activities for Emerson students. It's fulfilling to see the amount my purchases have made for Emerson!
You can use the link below on the right side when ordering to ensure you are at the correct link.
Emerson students thank you for your support! Shop 'til you Drop...
The School Experience Survey is an annual survey administered in the fall to all LAUSD schools. Survey results provide schools with important feedback from teachers, staff, students and parents. Your voice matters. Please click the button below to complete the parent or staff survey.
The LAUSD has launched an initiative to provide COVID-19 testing to students, staff as well as family members of students and staff who test positive or show symptoms.
Learn more by clicking on the images below.
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PARENT PORTAL is essential for your management of student records and your access to SCHOOLOGY, the online learning management system that that will house student assignments and grades. You will also find the parent volunteer form that must be completed so you can participate in activities and trips as a chaperone. Follow the instructional video or view the written instructions to the left. Required pins and student identification numbers will be mailed to parents not signed up already and available during grade level orientations. LINK TO PARENT PORTAL
Don't forget to complete you application for the free or reduced lunch. Even if you don't qualify you must complete this form. Applicants who know they won't qualify can complete the form in minutes. Your completed application is crucial to Emerson's formula for Federal funding whether you qualify or not.
Schoology
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
The Publicity Release form allows your student to participate in online activities and projects that are sometimes open to the public.
Partnership for Academics and Community at Emerson or PACE is the Emerson parent organization. PACE is committed to the enhancement of the Emerson experience for ALL students. To learn more and support their efforts visit their website.
If you are interested in becoming a parent member of the Emerson School Site Council and the Charter Board submit a nomination request to the principal, Dimone Watson by email, describing in one paragraph how you will support Emerson as a member. Your nomination will be circulated on the election form and made public on the website. Elections will take place during parent conference night in September. To learn more about SSC/Charter Board membership click HERE.
7th grade Tdap VACcINe REQUIRE-MENT
The State of California requires that all 7th grade students show proof of the TDAP vaccination before schools are allowed to enroll them. Email your proof of vaccination to:
jaquita.bell@lausd.net
Last Day to submit is January 29, 2021!
In anticipation of upcoming state CAASPP testing in April, please encourage your students to visit the California Department of Education website for released test questions. Please visit the following websites for released test questions and begin practicing for the upcoming SBAC.
Hi, Students!
Are you in need of support from school personnel? Did you lose a cell phone and can't find it? Did you find a cell phone and would like to return it? Do you know of any bullying happening at school?
If so, feel free to email emersoncc.help@gmail.com
Thank you for your help and support!
