Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Wednesday
Scholastic Book Orders are due this Wednesday, September 30th! If you order online, Emerson receives one free book. More information is available in previous posts as well as at the front desk.
Read On!
Read On!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Keeping Emerson Healthy
Emerson Academy has been working diligently to maintain a safe, healthy environment for our students, their families, and staff.
A few of our staff members, as well as a child in the Butterfly (2 year old) class and a child in the Dolphin (infant) class, have been exposed to Influenza A through direct contact with family members that have Influenza A. Due to confidentiality we cannot disclose which teachers/students have tested positive for Influenza A, so please do not ask the staff. Although it is impossible to prevent the spread of Influenza entirely, we are following all precautions suggested by the Texas Department of Health, which can be found at: www.texasflu.org
In order to lessen the spread of the flu we ask that ALL persons entering Emerson:
• wash hands upon entering (you may use the restroom and/or alcohol-based hand cleanser)
• limit time spent in direct contact with the children as much as possible
• cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue, wash hands after disposing
• STAY HOME if you are symptomatic (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, abdominal pain, and/or upset stomach)
Protocol for influenza symptoms:
• ALL staff and students of Emerson Academy will be separated from the group and sent home at the first sign of flu symptoms
o Please make sure that we have your most current contact information on file!
• Staff/Students of Emerson Academy must be fever free for at least 24 hours before they can return to school, unless they have a doctor’s note stating that he/she can return to school/work
• Emerson Academy will remain open unless we get to the point where Influenza makes it to where there are too few staff to operate
A few of our staff members, as well as a child in the Butterfly (2 year old) class and a child in the Dolphin (infant) class, have been exposed to Influenza A through direct contact with family members that have Influenza A. Due to confidentiality we cannot disclose which teachers/students have tested positive for Influenza A, so please do not ask the staff. Although it is impossible to prevent the spread of Influenza entirely, we are following all precautions suggested by the Texas Department of Health, which can be found at: www.texasflu.org
In order to lessen the spread of the flu we ask that ALL persons entering Emerson:
• wash hands upon entering (you may use the restroom and/or alcohol-based hand cleanser)
• limit time spent in direct contact with the children as much as possible
• cover coughs/sneezes with a tissue, wash hands after disposing
• STAY HOME if you are symptomatic (fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, abdominal pain, and/or upset stomach)
Protocol for influenza symptoms:
• ALL staff and students of Emerson Academy will be separated from the group and sent home at the first sign of flu symptoms
o Please make sure that we have your most current contact information on file!
• Staff/Students of Emerson Academy must be fever free for at least 24 hours before they can return to school, unless they have a doctor’s note stating that he/she can return to school/work
• Emerson Academy will remain open unless we get to the point where Influenza makes it to where there are too few staff to operate
Monday, September 21, 2009
Parent Training Opportunity
Emerson Academy will be offering a training class for parents about potty training! We encourage all parents of toddlers and preschoolers who are currently working on or will soon be working on potty training to attend! For more information, check out the flyer below or call 512-252-0400. We hope to see you there!
Spanish!
Beginning next week, Emerson will begin offering Spanish Classes to our 2-6 year-olds! Classes will be held on Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11am, taught by Ms. Katie Hall. We are so excited to offer this opportunity to our students!
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Recycling Program
Emerson has begun a new recycling program! Check out our bins near the front desk and RECYCLE!
This Saturday!
is Parent's Day Out!
12pm-5pm.
12pm-5pm.
All proceeds from this month's event will benefit Walk Now For Autism.
Sign up on the bulletin board!
Sign up on the bulletin board!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Emerson Foundation
The Emerson Foundation is pleased to announce that it has been classified as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization by the Internal Revenue Service! Donations made to The Emerson Foundation will qualify as tax-exempt donations under 170 of the IRS Code.
The Emerson Foundation is also qualified to receive bequests, devises, transfers and gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the code.
The EIN for the Emerson Foundation is
26-3693330. Any donations made to The Foundation since October 9, 2008 are tax deductable.
The Emerson Foundation is also qualified to receive bequests, devises, transfers and gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the code.
The EIN for the Emerson Foundation is
26-3693330. Any donations made to The Foundation since October 9, 2008 are tax deductable.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences being next week! Sign up sheets are available outside your child's classroom.
While the conference is not required, we encourage parents to take this opportunity to meet with their child's teacher, discuss goals and progress, and hear about how they are doing.
While the conference is not required, we encourage parents to take this opportunity to meet with their child's teacher, discuss goals and progress, and hear about how they are doing.
Scholastic Books!
Dear Parent,
I have exciting news! You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!
Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.
Here’s how it works:
1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
3. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.
4. After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.
To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/clubsordering
click on "Parent Sign In"
When directed to the next page, enter:
User Name: EmersonAcademy2
Password: EmersonAcademy2
If you have trouble ordering online DON'T WORRY! Just bring in your order form to Mallory by September 30th!
I have exciting news! You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!
Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent orders online.
Here’s how it works:
1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order with your credit card.
3. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic’s secure server. There’s no need to send money to school.
4. After I submit the entire class order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.
To get started, go to the Web address below and enter our class’s personalized user name and password in the sign-in fields on the right side of the page. Note: You do not need to create your own user name and password.
www.scholastic.com/clubsordering
click on "Parent Sign In"
When directed to the next page, enter:
User Name: EmersonAcademy2
Password: EmersonAcademy2
If you have trouble ordering online DON'T WORRY! Just bring in your order form to Mallory by September 30th!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
PureWonder Photography
PureWonder Photography and Emerson Academy are teaming up to benefit The Emerson Foundation!
Book a photography session with PureWonder Photography between September 7th and November 7th, and 15% of the proceeds will benefit The Emerson Foundation!
Get all you holiday pictures done! PureWonder Photography also offers fine art prints, gallery wraps, birth announcements, and holiday cards!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Reminder
Emerson Academy will be closed next Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We hope you all have a great holiday weekend!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
P.E. With Mr. Craig
Today was the first day of our Physical Education enrichment class with Mr. Craig! The kids had a great time learning how to stretch their muscles and work their body!
Potluck Pictures
I've finally gotten them off the camera!
It was a fun event. Thank you to all who came!
Administrative Changes
Dear Emerson Academy Parents,
There have been some changes in our administration that we would like to share with you. Sarah Johnson has decided to step down as Program Director. She will maintain the role of Licensed Administrator and owner. Her focus will be curriculum development, staff training, child advocacy/liaison with community entities, classroom management and behavioral support. Sarah has also reduced the hours that she’s in the office to about 25 per week. She’ll be working from home and in the community. We feel that these changes will allow Sarah to spend more time in the classrooms, overseeing the implementation of the curriculum and ensuring that the teachers are receiving the most support possible.
Mallory Grau has agreed to assume the role of Program Director and will take on a few new duties. She will take over the enrollment schedules, parent conferences, staff appreciation, support, supervision and evaluations and overall day to day program supervision, including evaluation of minimum standards. Mallory is also taking two Graduate Classes this semester, so her schedule will change a bit as well. Mallory continues to update the Emerson Academy Blog, ensure web-site updates, and maintain the monthly event calendar. She’s been wonderful through the transition and her help has been invaluable. There’s no doubt that we could not do this without her!
We continue maintain an “open door” mindset and policy. If there are issues, concerns, problems…don’t hesitate to come in, call or e-mail and tell us what’s on your mind. We welcome feedback and ideas for improving your child’s program.
Lastly, the PAC has some great ideas for staff appreciation. If you’d like to participate or give suggestions, please contact Shannon Oelrich at shannonoelrich@sbcglobal.net.
There have been some changes in our administration that we would like to share with you. Sarah Johnson has decided to step down as Program Director. She will maintain the role of Licensed Administrator and owner. Her focus will be curriculum development, staff training, child advocacy/liaison with community entities, classroom management and behavioral support. Sarah has also reduced the hours that she’s in the office to about 25 per week. She’ll be working from home and in the community. We feel that these changes will allow Sarah to spend more time in the classrooms, overseeing the implementation of the curriculum and ensuring that the teachers are receiving the most support possible.
Mallory Grau has agreed to assume the role of Program Director and will take on a few new duties. She will take over the enrollment schedules, parent conferences, staff appreciation, support, supervision and evaluations and overall day to day program supervision, including evaluation of minimum standards. Mallory is also taking two Graduate Classes this semester, so her schedule will change a bit as well. Mallory continues to update the Emerson Academy Blog, ensure web-site updates, and maintain the monthly event calendar. She’s been wonderful through the transition and her help has been invaluable. There’s no doubt that we could not do this without her!
We continue maintain an “open door” mindset and policy. If there are issues, concerns, problems…don’t hesitate to come in, call or e-mail and tell us what’s on your mind. We welcome feedback and ideas for improving your child’s program.
Lastly, the PAC has some great ideas for staff appreciation. If you’d like to participate or give suggestions, please contact Shannon Oelrich at shannonoelrich@sbcglobal.net.
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