EMERSON ELEMENTARY Laugh-Engage-Accept-Prepare May 15, 2015 Dates to Remember May 19 Kdg. to Reed Dairy Farm, 9:15-11:45 a.m. 3rd Grade Computer Performance May 20 5th Grade Field Meet PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. May 22 Popcorn/Pickle Sale benefits Owosso Parks & Recreation May 27 5th Grade Band Parade, 2:00 p.m. June 1 Student of the Month, 9:15 a.m. June 1-2 Mofield 4th grade to Mackinaw Island June 4 5th Grade Graduation, 7-8:00 p.m. Sedlar’s Snipet Hello Emerson Families~ A true sign of Spring is Emerson’s Family Fun Night which is TONIGHT!!! The doors will open at 6:00 to allow families to purchase pizza, popcorn and water. The games will begin around 6:30 and continue until 7:30. The raffles will take place around 7:25. This event is FREE and for current Emerson families only and students will bring a wrist- band home that will need to be worn to allow them entrance to the event. Please note that while all of the activities are at no cost, the pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and water will be available for a small charge. There will be gift baskets and a bike that will be raffled off in the later part of the evening. The raffle tickets will be available for purchase from Emerson Staff members during the evening. I look forward to seeing you tonight! The warm temperatures are making students antsy to wear summer clothes! I would like to put a friendly reminder out about appropriate clothing for school. Students are able to wear shorts that are at an appropriate length. Shorts should be below the finger tips when arms are at the side of the child. Shoulders, backs and stomachs should be fully covered (i.e. no spaghetti straps and tank tops are not encouraged) also low cut shirts should not be worn unless there is something underneath. Flip-flops are not an appropriate shoe for school due to the lack of support and protection to the feet. Thank you for your cooperation in making the learning environment as free from distraction and as safe as possible. Our 3 rd grade students will begin M-STEP testing next week. They will be testing on Monday, May 18, Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 in the area of English- Language Arts. They will complete the Math portion on Tuesday, May 26, Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28. The M-STEP is the replacement test of the MEAP. We hope to have results by early Fall. Just a reminder to our families that the Kindergarten students will be heading out to Reed Dairy Farm on Tuesday, May 19. The 5 th grade students from all elementary schools will have their annual Field Meet on Wednesday, May 20 at the OHS track. Parent volunteers are needed for the Field Meet. Please contact the office if you are available to help out. The 5 th grade Band students will also put on a marching parade on Wednesday, May 27 at 2:00 for the school and parents to view. The parade will start on Oliver Street in front of Emerson and turn north on Dewey Street and stop in front of the playground. I hope that you all have a fantastic weekend! Enjoy the sunshine! As always…Go Tigers and GO TROJANS!!! Take Care~ Terry A. Sedlar