Mrs. Folger's class dress rehearsal for Goldilocks and the Three Bears today was awesome! Follow this link to watch a 30 second preview. In May, the iScholars class is planning to perform for the PTA Awards Luncheon.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
HEARTS- 100 Mile Club
The HEARTS after school program has accepted the 100 Mile challenge at Emerson! The 100 Mile Club is an exercise club that gives incentives for every 25 miles reached. Since our kids have been walking and/or running since our program started in November, many of them have reached their first milestone. Once they reach 25 miles, they will receive a 100 Mile t-shirt. HEARTS students have been doing such a fantastic job with this challenge and are motivated by the incentives that are on the way! The incentives are:
25 miles- 100 Mile T-shirt
50 miles- golden 50 Mile Club Membership pencil and motivational card
75 miles- colorful bracelet
100 miles- gold medal and certificate of completion
We are on our path to 100 miles and I know with hard work we can get there by the end of the school year. Keep up the good work kids!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Dream, Believe, Achieve!
Question of the Day:
I hope that you are all doing well today. How are you doing?
Cents for Sendai
Teachers will each start to receive their Cents for Sendai containers in the classroom. Students are encouraged to bring in change that we can send to Riverside's sister city in Japan that was devastated by the 4th largest earthquake ever recorded.
Skill Blitz
Our Reading Comprehension Skill this week is Sequence of Events. As you read think about the order in which actions take place. What happens first, second, third?
Rule Reminders
It looks like we are going to have a beautiful week, but remember if you bring a sweater or sweatshirt in the morning, make sure that you keep track of it as the day warms up so that you don't lose it. Remember that the lost and found is located in the cafeteria.
Students are not allowed to be in the hallways during recesses...especially on the lower floor of the new building.
Lunch and Attendance:
For lunch, you have two choices, the Farm Fresh Salad Bar, or the hot lunch.
Turkey Corn Dog
Green Beans
Diced Pears
If you would like to have a hot lunch, please raise your hand.
Teachers, please take a count and make a note on your online attendance form.
High Expectations:
There's no choice, achieving your personal best is required every day at Emerson!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance!
I hope that you are all doing well today. How are you doing?
Cents for Sendai
Teachers will each start to receive their Cents for Sendai containers in the classroom. Students are encouraged to bring in change that we can send to Riverside's sister city in Japan that was devastated by the 4th largest earthquake ever recorded.
Skill Blitz
Our Reading Comprehension Skill this week is Sequence of Events. As you read think about the order in which actions take place. What happens first, second, third?
Rule Reminders
It looks like we are going to have a beautiful week, but remember if you bring a sweater or sweatshirt in the morning, make sure that you keep track of it as the day warms up so that you don't lose it. Remember that the lost and found is located in the cafeteria.
Students are not allowed to be in the hallways during recesses...especially on the lower floor of the new building.
Lunch and Attendance:
For lunch, you have two choices, the Farm Fresh Salad Bar, or the hot lunch.
Turkey Corn Dog
Green Beans
Diced Pears
If you would like to have a hot lunch, please raise your hand.
Teachers, please take a count and make a note on your online attendance form.
High Expectations:
There's no choice, achieving your personal best is required every day at Emerson!
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Call for Science Presenters!
There are two science-based events occurring on May 20 for which Emerson is seeking presenters. The first is Space Day, sponsored by Lockheed Martin, which will be held at Jefferson Elementary school this year. LM brings in local groups such as the Astronomical Society to make about eight repeated presentations to traveling groups of students. Usually the presentations are about 30-40 minutes in length, include a hands-on activity, a make-and-take activity, a demonstration, or something engaging for children from Kindergarten to sixth grade. Over 1000 students will rotate through the stations, but not every student will get to visit every station. I'm working on calling some of our parents who have science backgrounds, but I know that there are some of you could host a station, even if you are not a science professor. Last year Kevin Hauser, our local warm climate apple tree expert gave a demonstration on grafting trees. Let me know if you can help, and I'll ask Penelope from LM to give you a call. All of Emerson's 4th and 5th grade students will attend Space Day.
Camp Emerson also is scheuled for Friday, May 20. Camp Emerson started 8 years ago with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastside Community Garden. Every year we have science-based crafts, demonstrations, and activities in the late afternoon set up in the outdoor hallways. Groups of families stroll through the hallways (or classrooms) looking at and participating in activities. The format is a less structured environment than Space Day -more of a come-and-go atmosphere. We can always use more science-based activities or demonstrations for Camp Emerson. After the activities, there is dinner, a movie and camping under the stars.
If you are willing to help with either of these events, please give me a call- 788-7462 ext 41050
Camp Emerson also is scheuled for Friday, May 20. Camp Emerson started 8 years ago with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastside Community Garden. Every year we have science-based crafts, demonstrations, and activities in the late afternoon set up in the outdoor hallways. Groups of families stroll through the hallways (or classrooms) looking at and participating in activities. The format is a less structured environment than Space Day -more of a come-and-go atmosphere. We can always use more science-based activities or demonstrations for Camp Emerson. After the activities, there is dinner, a movie and camping under the stars.
If you are willing to help with either of these events, please give me a call- 788-7462 ext 41050
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Extended Day Kindergarten at Emerson in 2011-12!
If you are looking for an all day kindergarten program, look no further than your own home school, Emerson!
The staff made the decision to extend the traditional half-day program in order to provide increased instruction and differentiation for all students- both for struggling learners, as well as for potential iScholars students.
Lack of adequate classroom space has previously prevented Emerson from being able to offer a full day program. K teachers have had to share classroom space with an awkward overlapping time in the middle of the day when both classes were in session.
The Measure B construction projects have opened up enough space to be able to expand our K program to mirror the same school hours as the first through sixth grade classes. Computers have been ordered for the K classrooms that will provide additional reading and math practice. We are allocating extra funds to pay for playground supervisors to watch the students on the playground.
All day K is coming to Emerson in 2011-12!
The staff made the decision to extend the traditional half-day program in order to provide increased instruction and differentiation for all students- both for struggling learners, as well as for potential iScholars students.
Lack of adequate classroom space has previously prevented Emerson from being able to offer a full day program. K teachers have had to share classroom space with an awkward overlapping time in the middle of the day when both classes were in session.
The Measure B construction projects have opened up enough space to be able to expand our K program to mirror the same school hours as the first through sixth grade classes. Computers have been ordered for the K classrooms that will provide additional reading and math practice. We are allocating extra funds to pay for playground supervisors to watch the students on the playground.
All day K is coming to Emerson in 2011-12!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Obama and No Child Left Behnid - Newsweek
The following Newsweek article offers insights into President Obama's direction on the No Child Left Behind Legislation. Please comment to let me know what YOU think. Diane Ravitch: Obama and No Child Left Behnid - Newsweek
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