Please join us for our Emerson PTO meeting tomorrow night at 5:30 in the library at Emerson Elementary. Únase a nosotros para nuestra reunión de PTO de Emerson mañana por la noche a las 5:30 en la biblioteca de Emerson Elementary.

Just a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, October 18, 2019. Please enjoy the three day weekend with your family! Solo un recordatorio de que no habrá clases mañana viernes, 18 de octubre de 2019. ¡Por favor, disfrute el fin de semana de tres días con su familia!

Picture retake will be Thursday, October 24th. If you missed or would like to take a retake please contact the school office at 402-563-7030. La repetición de fotos será el jueves 24 de octubre. Si se perdió la primera toma o desea volver a retomarse la foto, comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela al 402-563-7030.

Emerson students were excited to start our fall fundraiser this week! Orders due by October 22. Fundraising items will be ready on November 19. Please add these dates to your calendar.Los estudiantes de Emerson estan emocionados de comenzar nuestra recaudación esta semana! Los pedidos se deben el 22 de octubre. Los artículos se entregarán y estarán listos el 19 de noviembre. Agreguen estas fechas a su calendario.

Just a reminder, there will be no After School Program today, Friday October 11, 2019. No un recordatorio no abra programa despues de clases hoy viernes, octubre 11, 2019.

Emerson Elementary will be enjoying the Wichita Children's Theatre play of The Three Billy Goats Gruff at the middle school today and tomorrow. Emerson disfrutará de la obra de teatro The Wichita Children's Theatre de The Three Billy Goats Gruff en la escuela Columbus Middle School hoy y mañana.

Early Childhood Education community discussions will take place October 7 & 8 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Columbus Middle School. We hope that many from the Columbus community will attend to discuss current needs and challenges that our community is facing. RSVP http://bit.ly/2lmT5pe

Reminder: T-Shirt order forms are due this Thursday, October 3rd. Recordatorio: Los formularios de pedido de camisetas se tienen que devolver este jueves 3 de octubre.

Just a reminder there is no After School Program today, September 24, 2019 due to Parent-Teacher Conferences. Solo un recordatorio de que no hay un programa después de la escuela hoy, 24 de septiembre de 2019 debido a las conferencias de padres y maestros.

RECORDATORIO: Habrá una salida a las 3:25 p.m. mañana miércoles 25 de septiembre. Además, no habrá clases este jueves y viernes.

REMINDER: There will be a 3:25 p.m. dismissal tomorrow Wednesday, September 25th. Also, there will be no school this Thursday and Friday.

I want to remind you of the 11:45 a.m. dismissal, tomorrow Friday, September 20th. Please make sure to have a plan in place for your child to be picked up by 11:45 a.m. Lunch will not be served tomorrow. The after school program will still take place for the students enrolled in the program. Quiero recordarles que mañana viernes 20 de septiembre va ver una salida a las 11:45 a.m. Asegúresen de tener un plan para que su hijo/a tengan transporte a las 11:45. No se servira lonche mañana. El programa despues de escuela siguira para los estudiantes inscritos en el programa.

Picture Day is this Thursday, September 19th. You can pre-order at inter-state.com/order and using code: 40923GB.

Reminder! Please join us on Tuesday night at 5:30 in the Emerson Library for our first Emerson Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) of the 2019-20 school year. Hope to see you there!

Just a reminder that we have a 2:15 dismissal today, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Thank you for making arrangements so that your child is picked up today at 2:15. Thank you and have a great day!

Emerson Open House will be August 12 from 5:30-6:30pm. We hope you all can attend!!

The USDA Summer Lunch Program will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 30-July 26 Monday through Friday at CMS, 2200 26 St. There will be no lunch served on July 4 and 5. The meal is free to all children ages 1-18. Adults accompanying a child may eat for $3.75. All meals meet USDA nutrition standards. The USDA Summer Lunch program serves meals with milk, meat, fruit, vegetables & bread. The USDA Food & Nutrition Service prohibits discrimination on race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability.

Due to the crazy unpredictable Nebraska weather our Track & Field has been rescheduled for tomorrow, May 22nd. Our Family Picnic is still on for today! Please stop by the office to sign in starting at 11:40 a.m.

Students in 4th grade used a STEM on the Go! activity to learn about different forms of bridges. They then constructed their own bridge to see which could hold the most weight. The winning paper bridge held almost a pound of weight!

Students in 4th grade used a STEM on the Go! activity to learn about different forms of bridges. They then constructed their own bridge to see which could hold the most weight. The winning paper bridge held almost a pound of weight!

This is just a friendly reminder that our spring pictures are Thursday, April 11th. Students who would like to have their pictures taken will need to bring their picture packet to school if they have not already done so.

The lines have all been run and all the songs sung. Tonight is the night!! Can't wait to see everyone at the concert tonight at 6:45 in Nantkes Auditorium (CMS)!

Bingo de libros de Emerson esta noche, jueves 21 de marzo de 5: 30-7:00 p.m. Se ofrecerá una cena ligera y bebidas. Por favor, entre por las puertas del gimnasio del norte. Este es un evento familiar gratuito, así que esperamos verlos esta noche.

Book Bingo family event tonight, Thursday, March 21st from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. A light supper and drinks will be provided. Please enter through the north gym doors. This is a free family event so we hope to see you tonight.

Anoche nos notificaron que debido a las condiciones actuales de la carretera, las fotografías de primavera tendrán que ser canceladas para hoy. Notificaremos a los padres de la nueva fecha una vez que tengamos eso programado. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a la oficina de la escuela al 402-563-7030. Lo siento por cualquier inconveniente y gracias por su comprensión.

We were notified last night that due to the current road conditions spring pictures will have to be cancelled for today. We will notify parents of the later date once we get that scheduled. If you have any questions please call the school office at 402-563-7030. Sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

PowerSchool will be down for about an hour starting at 5 p.m. Sorry for the inconvenience.

No school for Columbus Public School students today. Required staff are to report.

Reminder: March 8, 2019 - Elementary schools have a FULL day with a 3:25 dismissal!

Students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade can now sign up for youth track. To download the forms go to https://5il.co/6sv6. For more information contact Patrick Clark at clarkp@discoverers.org

Our 1st graders enjoyed having these Columbus Community members read to them today. Each one of them love their new book. Thank you Elks Lodge & Columbus Area United Way.

Please join us for an Emerson family board game night on Thursday, February 28th from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. A light supper will be provided. Please enter through the north gym doors. We look forward to seeing you at this free family event. This event is sponsored by our Emerson Student Council.

On February 20, Columbus Public Schools will not be in session due to inclement weather conditions. School buildings will not be open, breakfast and lunch will not be served, and there will be no After School Program or extracurricular practices or rehearsals. Please go to the Columbus Public Schools District Facebook page for weather-related school closing updates. Spanish-language version: El 20 de febrero, las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus no van a tener clases debido al mal clima. Las escuelas van a estar cerradas, no vamos a dar desayuno ni comida, y no tendremos el Programa Después de Clase ni ensayos o prácticas extracurriculares. Por favor vaya a la página de Facebook del Distrito de las Escuelas Públicas de Columbus para ver informes sobre el cierre de clases debido al clima.

Columbus Public Schools will remain open today with students being dismissed at the regular time. As in all inclement weather events, parents can choose to check out and pick up their children early. If another adult or sibling is picking up your child, you must please call the school to let them know who that person is.

Padres / Tutores del Consejo Estudiantil, Nuestro horario de reuniones fue nuevamente interrumpido. Así que tendremos una reunión el lunes 21 de enero para compensar la reunión perdida. También cambiaremos la reunión de la computadora desde mañana hasta el viernes 25 de enero. Gracias por su paciencia, ya que estamos tratando de coordinar los horarios. Gracias, Patrocinadores del Consejo Estudiantil

Student Council Parents/Guardians: Our meeting schedule was again interrupted. So we will have a meeting on Monday January 21st to make up for the missed meeting. We will also be switching the box-top meeting from tomorrow to Friday January 25th. Thank you for your patience, as we are trying to coordinate schedules. Thanks, Student Council Sponsors

Important Student Council Message: The meeting for today will have to be rescheduled for a later date and time. Students will take home a note with the updated time. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If any questions please contact the school office, 402-563-7030.

2019 Jam the Gym Diamond Dance Camp is from 9 a.m.-noon January 19 at CHS. The clinic is open to K-6th students. The performance is Jan. 20 beginning at 2 p.m. Registrations are due by Jan. 4. For more information, contact Kassie Neujahr at neujahrk@discoverers.org.

Dress up day's Wednesday: Wear a Christmas Shirt Thursday: Wear a Christmas Outfit Friday: Wear P.J.’s ** Please remember to have your student always wear school appropriate clothing as they will continue with their normal schedule all week and will go outside weather permitting for recess.

Winter Break: Students will be dismissed at our regular 2:15 p.m. dismissal today; and we will have a full day of school December 21, 2018 with a 3:25 dismissal. There will be No School for students beginning Monday, December 24, 2018. Students will return Monday, January 7, 2019.

Hello, The student council meeting that was scheduled for Monday December 10th has been changed to Tuesday December 11th. Box-Tops will be on Friday December 14th! Thank you!

Please Join Us… For an Emerson Family Movie Night tomorrow Thursday, November 29th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. We will be showing Incredibles 2. Students must be accompanied by an adult family member. Please enter the school through the North Gym Doors. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your viewing comfort. Emerson PTO will provide popcorn but families are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks.

Hello Emerson Families, This is just a friendly reminder that our fundraising items will arrive on Tuesday, November 20th. Orders can be picked up in the Emerson gym between 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. We ask that adults pick up the orders to ensure food items are taken care of and stored properly. All orders must be picked up because we do not have storage available to keep the items over the holiday break. Once again, thank you to all the families that participated in this fundraiser. Your support was amazing.

Quick Reminder: Student Council will meet today, November 12th and also Friday, November 16th for a meeting until 4:00 p.m.

The 8th annual CPS Trunk or Treat event will be Oct. 31 from 5-6 p.m. in the CMS southeast parking lot. Please join us!

Thank you to all of our students and families that participated in our school fundraiser. The last day to turn in orders and money will be Friday, October 26th.

Have a wonderful school year!