Emerson students had a special visit today from a service dog in training! Ms. Ellen and her puppy, Reba, taught the kiddos all about how dogs help people with special needs. To learn more about this program, visit Canine Companions for Independence.

Check out pictures below:

Yes, We're Open!

Emerson is open today, Thursday, December 31st, for the regular school day. We will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 1st, for the holiday.

It's That Time Again...

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for the last two weeks of January (18th-29th). We encourage parents to sign up on the classroom bulletin board to meet with their child's teacher and discuss their progress, milestones, and goals.

Sign up outside your child's classroom (or ask your child's teacher) for an appointment!

Pictures From the Winter Holiday Program!

Thank you to all who participated and attended the event! It was so much fun, and the kids were so happy to sing!


http://picasaweb.google.com/staceydbell/WinterHolidayProgram#slideshow/5420415100614508578

Snack Menu for January

Welcome Back!

We hope each of you had a fabulous winter break!

Reminder

Emerson will be CLOSED next week, December 21st-25th. We wish everyone Happy Holidays!

Tonight!

Tonight is our Winter Holiday Program! Join us for an evening of holiday music performed by our students!

Parents are asked to bring their child to Grace Presbyterian Church (1705 Gattis School Road) by 6:50pm. The program will begin at 7pm.

If you would like to bring cookies of treats to share, please do so!

We'll see you there!

Staff Changes

Dear Parents,



As the year draws to a close, we have some bittersweet news to share with you. As of December 18th, we will be saying goodbye to Ms. Jacy and Ms. Sabrina.
Jacy will be substitute teaching for the Hutto school district part-time. This will allow her to spend extra time with her kids while working towards her goal of being hired on as a full-time elementary teacher.
Sabrina has decided to stay at home with her son and take a more active role in his education and development. She may also pursue a home-based business opportunity.
We wish them both the best and will miss having them around!
Sarah, Stacey and Mallory are currently in the process of interviewing existing staff for these openings. Emerson is very fortunate to have a talented group of teachers to choose from and we are doing everything we can to make this a smooth transition with as little disruption to the classrooms as possible. We hope to have these decisions made soon and will notify you when the details are worked out. In the meantime, feel free to direct any questions or concerns you may have to one of the directors and we will do our best to address them.

Emerson Academy

Emerson Academy will follow Round Rock ISD's closure plan for bad weather days. If they close or have a late start, Emerson will do the same. You can check the RRISD website for more info. Information will also be posted here.

December Snack Menu

You're Invited!

On Tuesday, December 15th Emerson Academy will be holding a Winter Holiday Program! Each classroom will be performing a song of a winter holiday. We invite you to join us for a fun evening of holiday music!

Date: Tuesday, December 15th
Time: 7pm
Place: Grace Presbyterian Church - 1705 Gattis School Rd.

Your child's teacher may be asking for special decorations/costumes for the event!



For more information, contact Sarah.