It’s time to start working in science fair projects. Visit the district’s science page for help and resources.
Science Fair
ELP Testing
The Salt Lake City School District's elementary Extended Learning Program (ELP) provides gifted educational services for identified gifted and high ability Kindergarten through grade eight students. As part of the eligibility identification process for the 2020-21 school year, parents of pre-k through grade seven students may choose to have their child evaluated. This evaluation consists of both cognitive and academic assessments.
Students qualifying for a Magnet ELP placement have shown that they need an academic program that allows them to move more quickly, work with more complex concepts, and delve more deeply into academic content.
ELP services are available at all district elementary schools, with full-day Magnet classes at Emerson (dual immersion), Hawthorne, and Whittier Elementary schools. Testing is for the program, not a specific school. Parents of eligible students may make a first, second, and third choice of school, but placement at a specific school is not guaranteed.
Please apply online on the ELP district website, You may contact Anneli Segura, ELP Administrative Assistant, at 801-578-8573.
PTA Information
Emerson PTA
The Emerson PTA strives to create educational enrichment opportunities for the students, financial support and volunteer coordination for the teachers, and fosters an overall positive school community for parents, teachers, and students. Emerson is a unique school full of cultural, developmental and economic diversity. By supporting the PTA, you support parents who want this school to be a positive experience for everyone involved. Please join us by attending organization meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm in the Emerson Library (children welcome) or signing up for communication using MemberHub: https://emersonslc.memberhub.com/join/l6y7sq
JOIN MEMBER HUB: https://emersonslc.memberhub.com/join/l6y7sq
LOG IN TO MEMBER HUB: https://emersonslc.memberhub.com/
BUY SPIRIT WEAR OR DONATE TO MOVE & GROOVE FUNDRAISER: https://emersonslc.memberhub.store/
Events Hosted by PTA
• Back to School BBQ
• Spiritware
• Walk-a-thon fund raiser (Move and Groove)
• School Garden
• Vision/Hearing screening support
• Book Fairs (library fundraiser)
• ‘Reflections’ Art Contest
• Student field trips - bus fare
• Classroom supplies
• Dia de los muertos fiesta (cultural celebration)
• Teacher support for SEP conferences
• STEM night
• Birthday Bulletin boards
• Classroom Communication tools
• Food Recovery Program
• Angle Tree (holiday giving)
• Emerson Eaglet Newsletter
• Healthy child month
• End of school carnival
• End of school field day
• Teacher Appreciation week
• Yearbook
Executive Board 2019-20
President Co-Chairs: Beth Mills Jennings (bethanymjennings@gmail.com)
Vice President: vacant
Secretary: Heidi Schubert (suninsaltlake@gmail.com)
Treasurer: Jamie Mackey (jamiereck@gmail.com)
Administrative VP: April Reynolds, Principal
Teacher Rep: Amy Nelson
PTA Email: emerson.pta01@gmail.com
Calendar at a glance
Calendar at a Glance. Calendar is subject to change!
Drop Off and Pick Up
NEW Morning Drop Off Map
There have been a lot of questions regarding where kids can be dropped off in the morning, who can come into school before the bell rings and concerns about morning traffic.
We now have a new Map with the routes and guidelines.
DAY CARES SERVING EMERSON
When choosing a day care for your child, you may want to ask them about transportation. A few examples of questions are: where is the pick up and drop off area, do they prefer morning or full day for kindergarten, do they transport early for breakfast or do they serve it at their center? Visit the center at different times of the day, ask about activities, policies, etc. Below are listed the day cares that have served Emerson.
ARTFIRST, 1549 S 1100 E. ‑ 84105, 801-467-5278
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, 968 SUGARMONT DR. ‑ 84106, 801-466‑1540
DEVLINS, 2156 S 1000 EAST ‑ 84106 , 801-486‑3545
FUNTIME, 1248 S 300 EAST – 84105, 801-467‑9988
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER (JCC) , 2 N MEDICAL DR. – 84113, 801-581‑0098
LITTLE SCHOLARS DAYCARE, 653 SIMPSON AVE - 84106, 801-467-8545
MISS BILLIES/KIDS CAMPUS, 232 W 800 S – 84105 , 801-322-5683
MONTESSORI, 1303 S 1100 EAST ‑ 84105, 801-467‑6024
PLAYHOUSE DAY CARE, 1740 S 1100 EAST – 84105, 801-487-6679
SL COMM. ED. EXTENDED DAY, EMERSON SCHOOL through our District Community Ed Dept, 801-578-8275
ST JOHN’S COMM CHILD DEV, 475 E HERBERT AVE ‑ 84111, 801-364-4874
ZANIAC, 1045 E 2100 S – 84106, 801-997-8580
YOUTH CITY (4-14), 615 S 300 EAST – 84111, 801-535-6129
Liberty location-Emerson students, John Lyman 801-533-0485
Registration 2019-20
Registration for 2019-20
August 6, 2019 from 12:00-7:00
Step 1: Complete the online registration.
Step 2: Print the signature page and bring it to the office along with your proof of residency (i.e. utility bill, rental agreement). New students will need 2 proofs of residency, original birth certificate, immunization records, and photo ID of registering parent. ONLY COMPLETE registration will be accepted.
You may register from the link on our website: https://emerson.slcschools.org. If you do not have access to the internet or would like to complete the online registration at our school we will have a computer available.
If you plan to apply for FREE/REDUCED lunch, you will need to apply any time beginning July 1, 2019. You are responsible for any charges made prior to application approval.
***As a reminder, ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED before your child will be placed in a class and attend school. We will not accept incomplete registration. (i.e. signature page only, etc.)***
In the event the district makes policy changes that will require parent signature or acknowledgement, we will send notification in August and ask that it be initialed and returned to school.
School begins Mon. Aug. 19th.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 801-481-4819.
Emerson Office Staff
Emerson's Community Garden
Emerson has an amazing community garden and if you are interested in volunteering or donating please visit Emerson’s Community Garden website.
Eureka Math
Eureka Math Parent Resources
Your involvement in your child’s education can have a significant impact on his or her success in school. That is why the teacher-writers who developed the curriculum, also created a suite of parent support resources that will help you support your child at homework time. These resources include:
• Homework Helpers — A grade-level resource that provides step-by-step explanations of how to work problems similar to those found in Eureka Math homework assignments. There is a Homework Helper to go with every homework assignment in the curriculum.
• Parent Tip Sheets — Topic-level tip sheets that explain math strategies and models provide key vocabulary, sample problems, and links to useful videos.
Watch for a Eureka Math parent letter to come home with your student. This resource will provide step-by-step directions on how you can create an online account so that you can start accessing these fantastic resources.
Volunteering
Please look under Policies and Procedures for new information on HB175 regarding volunteering. Contact April Reynolds for addtional information if needed.
Safe Schools
Dear SLCSD Families,
Excellence and Equity: Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day: this is our vision statement for the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD). We are committed to achieving this vision and ensuring ALL students in our district obtain a quality education.
We believe in our students and in their hopes, dreams, and potential. Our schools and our students are strengthened by our district’s diversity. SLCSD embraces and supports all of our students, regardless of background, race, ethnicity, or any other factor. And we will continue to champion our students and families, and to welcome and teach every single child who enters our school doors.
In January 2017, the SLCSD Board of Education passed a Safe School Resolution affirming our district’s commitment to our students and our schools. During these uncertain times, we appreciate the support of our teachers and our parents in having conversations with students about current events and reassuring them that school will always be a safe space.
Below are some tips to help adults talk with children about these important yet challenging topics:
- Don’t be afraid to talk to children about recent events that appear in the news and on social media.
- Promote a sense of safety by acknowledging current events, and ask children if they have any questions or concerns they would like to talk about.
- Use age-appropriate language (i.e. talk to elementary-school-aged children about the importance of being a good friend and valuing each other’s differences).
- Share experiences, when appropriate.
- Model good behavior, such as being supportive of other cultures.
- Share ideas about how our children can respond to those who are displaying inappropriate behavior.
During the school year, SLCSD administrators and counselors are a good resource to assist teachers and parents in addressing any concerns that may arise when speaking to children. We in SLCSD will never stop doing what is right for ALL of our students.
Yours in education,
Lexi Cunningham, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Salt Lake City School District
