Please join Emerson Elementary tomorrow, Thursday May 16, from 4:30-6 PM at the Wood County Public Library for a "Night at the Library".
The much-loved Golden Ticket Summer Reading Challenge has returned for the summer! Learn more to get started.
https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/goldenticket
Reminder, Wood County Schools will be closed Tuesday, May 14, 2024, for Primary Election Day. Classes resume Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Today is the last day for students to pre-register for the Emerson Elementary PTA Fun Run and receive a race shirt. Parents are welcome to stop at the school today before 3:30 p.m. to complete their child's registration forms and pay the $10 registration fee. Registrations will be accepted for students up until May 23 but students will not receive a shirt. Registration for the public run will begin at 5 p.m. the day of the race. C&G Athletics will be on site offering a variety of shirts the day of the race for a fee.
The West Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Nutrition and the West Virginia Department of Human Services are teaming together to provide income-eligible students of West Virginia with supplemental food benefits for the summer of 2024. Learn more... https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/article/1591188
Please check folders today and tomorrow for information about Emerson's Night at the Library event. This event will take place Thursday, May 16th at the Wood County Public Library from 4:30-6 PM.
Just a quick reminder that pre-registration for the Fun Run ends tomorrow. Students who return their registration forms after Thursday will not receive a free shirt. Come join us for this fun event! Adults and non-Emerson students may walk/run for just $20 by registering in the school office or by registering at 5 p.m. the day of the event.
Next week, Emerson Elementary will be kicking off GSA testing with a spirit week. All students are encouraged to participate.
Monday: Crazy Sock Day
Tuesday: Disney Day
Wednesday: "Wacky Wednesday"
Thursday: Emerson Spirit
Friday: Dress for Success
GSA testing will begin the following week on Tuesday, May 7th with reading for 3rd-5th grade students.
Good evening Emerson families. On May 23 our PTA is hosting a 2K Fun Run, filled with fun, laughter and lots of COLOR! Our students will have the chance to run (or walk) around the track prior to a public run at 5:30 p.m.
More information about the student portion of this special event will be sent home in the coming days, along with an application to participate. In the meantime, help us get the word out about our public event by sharing this event with friends and family.
Our BOGO book Fair starts tomorrow. Students will get the opportunity to shop for books during their STEAM and PE specials class. We will also have Parent Shopping times after school starting at 3:00 Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
You can set your child up with an eWallet using the link below. Unsure of what an eWallet is, check the video link in the comments of our Facebook page for more details.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/emersonelementaryschool49
Save the date! We are having our final book fair for the school year. This is a BOGO fair. Everything in the fair is buy one get one (of equal or lesser value) free.
Buses may be delayed this morning due to high water in several areas across the county. We appreciate your patience as we work to safely pick up and deliver students this morning.
The YMCA daycare IS open and picking up students today. It is school based daycares that are closed.
All Wood County Schools after-school and evening activities will be CANCELLED tonight (Tuesday, April 2, 2024) due to incoming inclement weather. Schools will dismiss at their normal times today.
The YMCA daycare is closed this afternoon. Please make alternative arrangements. Thank you.
Boys and Girls Club is closed this afternoon. Please make alternative plans for your students. Thank you.
Good day Emerson families. Due to the weather, all after school activities are cancelled, including Boys' Track practice. Thank you and stay safe.
If your family is in need of food items, please complete the attached form. We will prepare supplemental food bags, as needed- https://forms.office.com/r/aA48GYdAnX.
Good afternoon Emerson families,
Our monthly House Party will be this Friday. We will be hosting a community health fair for our students. Please make sure your child wears their House Shirts. Thanks and have a wonderful evening.
Thank you everyone who tried out for track- unfortunately we had almost 100 students tryout so there had to be cuts. The list of who made the team is posted on the front door of Emerson.