Day five of Read Across America Week:
Vacay Vibes...
"A book is a portal. You don't need a suitcase to visit a different galaxy; you just need to open the first page."

Have a great Spring Break everyone!
5 days ago, Kristin Jones
Read Across America 2026 spirit days
Day four of Read Across America Week:
BFF Twinning Day...
"A best friend is someone who knows your soul. A book best friend is someone who knows your soul and your bookshelf."
6 days ago, Kristin Jones
Read Across America 2026 spirit day
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Ms. Nitz helping students in a variety of settings. Ms. Nitz is always willing and ready to help students and staff whenever and however she can! Whether she's substitute teaching in a classroom, helping students with their iPads, or taking time to have a conversation with a student, Ms. Nitz is one we can always count on!
6 days ago, Kristin Jones
Eyewitness Emerson title page
Ms. Nitz helping a student with their iPad
Ms. Nitz helping students line up for lunch
Ms. Nitz helping a student with their iPad
Ms. Nitz helping a student with their iPad
Ms. Nitz talking with a student in the lunchroom
Ms. Nitz helping a student with their iPad
Day three of Read Across America Week:
Greek Chic!...
"To read Greek mythology is to walk among shadows and sunlight—where the gods are flawed, the heroes are tragic, and every star in the sky has a story to tell."
6 days ago, Kristin Jones
Read Across America 2026 spirit day
On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Ms. Spitz helping some of our youngest students in the classroom. Whether she's taking the time to help a student read a book, or helping students work on a daily math lesson, she is always there to lend a helping hand!
Tune in later this week to see Ms. Nitz in action!
7 days ago, Kristin Jones
Eyewitness Emerson title page
Ms. Spitz reading with a student
Ms. Spitz helping students with their iPads
Ms. Spitz helping a student on her iPad
Ms. Spitz helping a student on her iPad
Ms. Spitz helping a student count to ten
Day two of Read Across America: Self Confidence Day
"Knowledge is the parent of confidence. The more you read, the more you know; the more you know, the more sure of your own voice you become."
8 days ago, Kristin Jones
Read Across America 2026 spirit days
Student Council will have popcorn sales on March 3rd & March 5th from 3:20-3:40. Popcorn is $1 while supplies last. Thank you!
8 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Day one of Read Across America Week:
Workout Clothing
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body."
— Sir Richard Steele
8 days ago, Kristin Jones
Read Across America Workout Day 2026
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be featuring our sensational kindergarten paras! Although they have only been a part of the Emerson staff for a short time, they have really showed how passionate they are about helping out fellow staff and our students.
Tune in throughout the week to see these two in action!
9 days ago, Kristin Jones
Eyewitness Emerson title page
Kindergarten Paras page
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Mrs. Peterson working with a few fourth grade students. She and these students are working on a new story during their knowledge lesson. They first listened to a story as read by a computer. Then, they were able to take what they had learned from listening to the story and apply it to the questions asked of them in their knowledge workbooks.
Please tune in next week as we will begin to feature our wonderful Emerson paraeducators!
12 days ago, Kristin Jones
Mrs. Peterson page
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
Fourth grade students
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
Mrs. Peterson with fourth grade students
On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Mrs. Peterson and a couple of kindergarteners working on reading skills. Through a variety of forms of practice, students slowly begin to blend the letter sounds they know into words they visually recognize.
Tune in tomorrow to see what she'll be teaching next!
12 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mrs. Peterson and kindergarteners writing letters/words in sand
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarteners writing letters/words in sand
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarteners writing letters/words in sand
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarteners writing letters/words in sand
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarten practicing sight words
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarten practicing sight words
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarteners practicing syllables
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarten practicing syllables
Mrs. Peterson and kindergarten practicing syllables
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be featuring the last of our wonderful specialist teachers, Mrs. Peterson! She has worked for the district for over 20 years teaching a variety of subjects and grades. Her bright smile and cheery disposition are sure to brighten the day of any co-worker or student.
Tune in throughout the week to see Mrs. Peterson in action!
16 days ago, Kristin Jones
Eyewitness Emerson title page
Mrs. Peterson page
If you and your family were not able to attend the book fair last night at Emerson Elementary, please join us TOMORROW, Thursday, February 19th, from 1:00 - 8:00 pm in Emerson's library.
A couple of third grade Student Council volunteers wanted to show you the different sections the book fair has to offer. We have sections such as: hardcover picture books, preschool books, get the facts books/kits, creative fun books & kits, libros en espanol, graphic novels, dragon themed books, and a even a "hot deals" section!
These students each picked out a book they'd like to recommend to others. The first student recommends the book 'I am Ingrid' because "other students can learn how guide dogs help people." The second student recommends the axolotl journal because "you can write down your thoughts and feelings, and if you feel sad it may help you to feel better."
These students also wanted to remind you about the teacher wish list section of the book fair. On the cards attached to the stand, the classroom teachers here at Emerson have written lists of books they would like purchased for their classroom. Families can purchase/donate these books directly to their child's classroom.
We hope to see you here at Emerson's Scholastic Book Fair!!
21 days ago, Kristin Jones
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Students showing different sections of the book fair
Student book recommendation
Student book recommendation
Book Fair teacher wish list stand
Some of Emerson's fourth grade student council students would like to invite you, the community, to come to our book fair TONIGHT from 4:00-8:00 pm in Emerson's library! These students recommend books such as: 'I Survived' graphic novel series for third and fourth graders because "they are full of action and they teach you how to survive earthly disasters; 'How to Save a Dolphin' for fourth graders "so they know how to help animals"; 'Lankybox Epic Adventures!' for kindergarteners "because they make funny YouTube videos for kids"; 'Wash Day Love' for "anyone with curly hair because it teaches you not to be ashamed of who you are and how you look"; and The Pigeon series books for kindergarten and first graders "because these books are on level for these kids and they are funny."
We hope to see you there!
22 days ago, Kristin Jones
Students supporting the book fair
Students shopping for posters at the book fair
Student shopping for pencils and pens at the book fair
Student shopping for books at the book fair
Student shopping for books at the book fair
Student recommended book
Student recommended book
Student recommended book
Student recommended book
Student recommended book
Your family is cordially invited to attend our Scholastic Book Fair on Tuesday, February 17th from 4:00pm-8:00pm, and on Thursday, February 19th from 1:00-8:00 in Emerson's library. Get them prepared by visiting https://www.scholastic.com/bf/emersonelementaryschool110 , where you can also create a Book Fair eWallet. It's gonna be the Best. Fair. Ever! #ScholasticBookFairs

Create your child's Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It's easy to set up, and easy for others to contribute funds! Start here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/emersonelementaryschool110 #ScholasticBookFairs

Want more Book Fair? No Problem! Keep the party going online. All book purchases over $35 ship free to your home, and every purchase benefits our school! Shop now at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/emersonelementaryschool110 #ScholasticBookFairs
26 days ago, Kristin Jones
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Coach Harrison and a few third and fourth graders practicing the sport of basketball. As will all grades, she first teaches the fundamental skills necessary to know how to play each sport. Then, students are given time to practice those skill through interactive games.
Tune in in two weeks to see who Eyewitness Emerson will be featuring next!
27 days ago, Kristin Jones
Coach Harrison page
Coach Harrison passing a basketball to a student
A student dribbling a basketball
Student shooting a basketball into a hoop
Student shooting a basketball into a hoop
Coach Harrison teaching first grade students how to "load and explode" when shooting hoops
A student dribbling a basketball
Coach Harrison teaching third grade students how to "load and explode" when shooting hoops
A student shooting a basketball into a hoop
Emerson Families - Our PTO loves to prepare meals for staff during Parent Teacher Conferences. Please see the attached link if you'd like to donate items to support us in this. Donations can be brought to the office on Monday February 16th.
Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA8AE28A4FBC16-62052787-parent#/
27 days ago, Caitlin Vering
On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Coach Harrison and a few fourth grade students learning the fundamentals of shooting a basketball into the hoop. Students were taught to "balance, guide, load, and explode" when shooting a hoop. After a few in the air practice shots, students were able to try out what they learned by playing a competitive team basketball activity.
Tune in tomorrow to see what basketball skill the younger students in our building learn from Coach Harrison.
28 days ago, Kristin Jones
Eyewitness Emerson title page
Coach showing students how to dribble a basketball
Coach showing students how to shoot a basketball
Coach showing students how to shoot a basketball
Coach showing students how to shoot a basketball
Students shooting baskets
Students shooting baskets
Students shooting baskets
Students shooting baskets
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be featuring Coach Harrison! This has been Ms. Harrison's first year of teaching physical education here at Emerson. Numerous students in our school list P.E. as their favorite subject thanks to Coach's fantastic ability to make exercise fun!
Please tune in throughout the week to see all of the great activities and lessons she has planned for our Emerson students.
30 days ago, Kristin Jones
Eyewitness Emerson title page
Coach Harrison page
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be featuring the teachers Ms. Jaixen and Ms. Olcott. This is Ms. Jaixen's fifth as a specialist teacher here at Emerson. Her teaching partner, Ms. Olcott, is on her third year as a specialist teacher at Emerson. Both teachers help students in every grade throughout the building. Ms. Jaixen and Ms. Olcott support students in and out of the classroom by adapting grade level lessons in the areas of reading, math, social skills, and functional academics in order to better help their students succeed.
Unfortunately, due to a misalignment regarding photo-sharing permissions, we will not be posting images of Emerson students and these specialist teachers this week. We appreciate your understanding as we prioritize our district's standards.
Please tune in next week where we will be featuring our amazing Physical Education teacher, Coach Harrison!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Jones
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Ms. Jaixen and Ms. Olcott's game page