Emerson Elementary School

Community Members, please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the following community meetings being offered by CPS. April 15th -7:00-8:00pm Dr. Kay will go LIVE on the CPS facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPublicSchools/ May 1st -7:00-8:00pm will be in person at the CHS Concert Hall. 3434 Discoverer Drive #communitymeeting #collaborativesolutions

On the conclusion of this week's episode of Eyewitness Emerson.. When push comes to shove here at Emerson, Coach K. and the third and fourth graders know how to have loads of fun! Students got to experience what it's like to be an Olympian in the scooter cart version of bobsledding. One student was the pusher, two were the riders, and one had the important job of keeping the 'sled' on track. This concludes our episodes featuring Emerson's specialist teachers. Be sure to tune in next week as we feature Emerson's VIPs!

On this week's episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We will begin the countdown to our season finale (aka the end of the school year) by featuring Emerson's VIPs. This week we will featuring our custodian, Mr. Welch. Be sure to tune in throughout the week to see the many tasks Mr. Welch accomplishes each day.

Kids grades K-6 join the CHS Track Team for their upcoming Youth Track Camp!

On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We find Coach K. and the kindergarten, first, and second graders having too much fun on this dreary day! Kindergarteners got to practice the basic skills of the scooter boards, while the first and second graders were able to advance to scooter tag. As you can tell, I think they all had loads of fun! Be sure to tune in on Friday, as Coach promised he has something fun planned for our third and fourth graders.

On this week's episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We will be featuring everyone's favorite special, Physical Education! Mr. Kucera has a great relationship with each student in the building, and they all look forward to being in his class each and every day. Be sure to tune in throughout the week to see what fun activities he has planned to get our Emerson students physically fit!

Concluding this week's episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We find Mrs. Dobbs, and a group of kindergarteners, learning about jobs during colonial times. Today, the students learned about blacksmiths. They were able to watch a short video about how a blacksmith makes nails, horse shoes, and other items out of iron. At the end of the lesson, students were able to design their own blacksmith shop sign! Be sure to tune in next week for the epic conclusion of Emerson's specialist teachers!!!

On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We find Mrs. Dobbs, Ms. G. and a group of first graders learning how to 'so.' Today's word of the day was 'so.' The students also finished watching the story Jack and the Beanstalk. They then, together as a class, completed a worksheet sequencing the order of events in relation to the story. Be sure to tune in on Friday to see what Mrs. Dobbs will be teaching next!

On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We find Mrs. Dobbs and her small group of children practicing the words 'see,' 'it' and 'too.' They each practiced locating a word on the word wall. Then they practiced using those 'words of the week' in sentences. Finally, they put it all together reading a book about seeing animals in the wild. Tune in tomorrow to see what Mrs. Dobbs will be teaching next!

On this week's Episode of Eyewitness... We will feature the beloved teacher, Mrs. Dobbs! Mrs. Dobbs is currently the longest employed CPS staff member we have here at Emerson. We will all be sad to see her go when she retires at the end of this school year🥺 Please tune in throughout the week to see much adored teacher in action!

On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We find Mr. Anderson and the kindergarten, first, and second graders hard at work in the music studio! For the past several weeks, these students have been busy learning the lyrics to their spring concert songs. This concert will be held on April 15th. We hope to see you there! Be sure to tune in next week to see which classroom we will be visiting next.

On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We find Mr. Anderson and the third and fourth graders learning about a composer of the month. This month, students are learning about Stevie Nicks. Throughout the month, our students will be able to learn the type of music she played, what kind of music she writes, and will be able to listen to some of her records.

On this week's episode of Eyewitness Emerson... We will be visiting with the multi-musically talented Mr. Anderson and Ms. Hirschman! We here at Emerson are lucky enough to not only have one music teacher, but TWO music teachers. Be sure to tune in throughout the week to see what our students will be learning.

The finale of Read Across America: role reversal day!!! Students had fun dressing as their favorite teachers, and teachers had fun reliving their childhoods and dressing like students. Thank you to all those who participated in this fun week. Enjoy your Spring Break!

Our crusaders are hard at work today! Their minds are 'under construction', and they always remember 'safety first!!'

MARCH 4, 2025 CANCELLATIONS CPS Buildings have determined that the after school program, practices and all evening events will be cancelled tonight. Kindergarten enrollment will continue until 6pm. Please direct any questions to your student's school building.

We certainly have some "super" students here at Emerson!

Reminder of upcoming important dates! March 6, 2025 - Grades K-8 have a noon dismissal, No Preschool March 7,2025 - No School for Students March 10-14,2025 - No School for Students, Spring Break

Today, in celebration of Read Across America Week, students and staff celebrated by dressing up as wizards and witches! Tomorrow, we encourage everyone to dress as superheroes!

Next week, Emerson Elementary will be celebrating Read Across America Week! We encourage our student and staff to participate in these fun "themed" dress-up days. Each daily theme is based on one of this year's Golden Sower Nominees. The dress-up themes are as follows: Monday- Witches and Wizards Day, Tuesday- Superhero Day, Wednesday- Safety Equipment Day, Thursday- Role Reversal Day, and Friday- NO SCHOOL! Please remember if you are participating in these dress-up days all items and outfits need to be school appropriate. Also, we will have P.E., and most likely outside recess, so please make sure you dress accordingly. Pictures will be posted throughout the week featuring the day's "best dressed."