Join Student Council May 12 and May 14 for our annual popsicle sales!
3 days ago, Kristin Jones
Popsicle sales
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Mr. Welch is a vital part of our school community! He ensures the cafeteria is set up perfectly every day, making sure students have a comfortable space for their meals. He also goes above and beyond his custodial duties by taking the time to connect with students, offering a listening ear and a helping hand to anyone who needs it.
We'll be featuring someone new next week – tune in to find out who it is!
4 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mr. Welch putting down the lunch tables
Mr. Welch talking with a kindergarten student
Mr. Welch helping a kindergarten student with their milk
Mr. Welch talking with kindergarten students
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We're so fortunate to have Mr. Welch, our amazing custodian! He's always busy making our school a clean and welcoming place. Here are just a few of the important tasks he handles daily: vacuuming, mopping, and taking out the trash. Mr. Welch, thank you for all that you do for our students and staff! Your hard work is greatly appreciated!
Tune in later this week to see what else he does for all of us here at Emerson!
6 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mr. Welch dry mopping the floor
Mr. Welch vacuuming
Mr. Welch taking out the trash
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We are excited to highlight Mr. Welch, Emerson's dedicated custodian! Mr. Welch has been with Columbus Public Schools for eight years, and while he hasn't always been at Emerson, he has made a significant impact on both the school building and grounds, as well as the lives of our students.
Tune in throughout the week to see Mr. Welch in action!
7 days ago, Kristin Jones
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On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Mrs. Hash is hard at work preparing lunch for our students here at Emerson. Whether she's preparing fruits and veggies for the salad bar, washing up the daily dishes, or serving the daily hot vegetable, she always does it with a warm and inviting smile.
Tune in next week to see who we will be featuring next!
12 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mrs. Hash in the kitchen
Mrs. Hash in the kitchen
Mrs. Hash in the kitchen
Mrs. Hash in the kitchen
Mrs. Hash in the kitchen
Mrs. Hash in the kitchen
On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Mrs. Adabo, our wonderfully amazing kitchen manager, cooking up some hearty beefy lasagna and breaded chicken patty sandwiches. She also organized a rainbow of fruits and veggies for our students to enjoy on this gloomy and dreary day.
Tune in tomorrow where we will recognize Mrs. Hash, our kitchen staff member.
13 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mrs. Adabo in the kitchen
Mrs. Adabo in the kitchen
Mrs. Adabo with the salad bar
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will featuring Emerson's amazing kitchen staff! Mrs. Adabo and Mrs. Hash are both wonderful, loving members of our school who greatly care about our students' nutritional wellbeing. Please help us celebrate them throughout the week, and especially this Friday for School Lunch Hero Day!
14 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Kitchen staff
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Ms. Wielgus spent some of her day assisting fourth graders with their workbook pages on pirates. The students were engaged and enthusiastic about learning all about the history of pirates. It was a fun and educational experience for everyone involved!
Tune in next week to see who we will be featuring next!
18 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Ms. Wielgus helping a fourth grade student
Ms. Wielgus helping a fourth grade student
Ms. Wielgus helping a fourth grade student
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Mr. Brant helping out in fourth grade. Today, celebration of Earth Day, fourth graders painted Earths using aluminium foil. Mr. Brant, along with a couple of fourth graders, proudly show off their masterpieces!
Tune in tomorrow where we will feature Ms. Wielgus.
19 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mr. Brant preparing supplies for an art lesson
Mr. Brant talking with a fourth grader
Mr. Brant watching over fourth grade students as they create art
Mr. Brant with fourth graders and their art projects
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth facilitated language development through a hands-on activity. Students observed how beans can germinate in a plastic bag without soil. They then created their own plastic bag "grow boxes" with beans, and Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth encouraged language use as students requested and utilized the materials for this engaging activity.
Tune in tomorrow where we will highlight Mr. Brant!
20 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
Mrs. Knerl and Mrs. Warth working with first grade students
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...

We will be featuring the last of our classroom paraeducators, Mr. Brant and Ms. Wielgus!! On a daily basis, these two wonderful staff members interact with some of our sweetest students. They provide support to students both in the classroom and during other daily activities.

Additionally, we will be highlighting our speech-language pathologist and our speech-language paraeducator. Our school is unique in that we have an online speech teacher who works with our students.
Please tune in throughout the week to see all of these vital staff members in action!
21 days ago, Kristin Jones
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On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We recently visited Ms. Mahoney in a 3rd-grade classroom. It was wonderful to watch her support students' reading development. The students are provided with multiple opportunities throughout each day to practice a wide variety of words, including both sight words and nonsense words. We greatly value Ms. Mahoney's commitment to helping all students here at Emerson learn!

Be sure to tune in next week to see who we're spotlighting!
21 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Ms. Mahoney helping a third grade student
Ms. Mahoney helping a third grade student
Ms. Mahoney helping a third grade student
Ms. Mahoney helping a third grade student
Ms. Mahoney helping a third grade student
Ms. Mahoney helping a third grade student
On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Ms. Mendoza is pictured working one-on-one with a second-grade student, reinforcing math concepts. The presence of paraprofessionals, whether in a whole-group, small-group, or one-on-one setting, is crucial for student success. In this instance, the individualized attention allows the student to build a solid foundation in mathematics.
Tune in later this week where we will feature Ms. Mahoney!
27 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
Ms. Mendoza helping a second grade student
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...

This week, we will shine a spotlight on our amazing paraeducators, Ms. Mendoza and Ms. Mahoney! Despite being relatively new to our team, their dedication to supporting students and teachers is truly inspiring. They've quickly become integral members of our school community.

Throughout the week, we'll be highlighting how they help create a positive and supportive learning environment for everyone. Stay tuned to see the wonderful things they do!
28 days ago, Kristin Jones
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On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Ms. Torres guided a third-grade class through a creative art lesson this week. The students followed an online drawing tutorial, sketching a robot on a hilltop in a spring flower field. Ms. Torres was instrumental in ensuring the students could keep up with the video, and the resulting artwork was impressive, a testament to her effective teaching and the students' budding artistic talent.
Tomorrow, be ready to shine a spotlight on the incredibly kind and generous Mrs. Marxsen!
28 days ago, Kristin Jones
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Ms. Torres helping lead a third grade art lesson
Ms. Torres helping a student during an art lesson
Ms. Torres helping lead a third grade art lesson
Ms. Torres helping a student during an art lesson
Today's art lesson: robots in spring
Don't forget to come to our concert tonight!!
Our K-2 students can't wait to show you what they have been working on.
about 1 month ago, Barbara Cheloha

Emerson Elementary-K-2 Music Concert
Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00pm

about 1 month ago, Barbara Cheloha
On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We are excited to spotlight some of our amazing upper-grade paraeducators! These dedicated ladies play a vital role in our third and fourth-grade classrooms, providing invaluable support to both students and teachers daily. Their contributions make a significant difference in our students' learning experiences.
Tune in later this week to see how these ladies positively impact the lives of our older students each and every day! We're excited to share their dedication and the difference they make in our students' lives!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Jones
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3rd Grade paraeducators
On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...

We find Ms. Moran helping in a second-grade classroom. She takes the time to get down on students' levels to help explain the lesson. She is quick to make sure that students are on task and staying focused on what lessons are being taught by the teacher. Her dedication to student success is truly inspiring!

Next week, we will be featuring some of our spectacular third-grade paraeducators. Get ready to be amazed by their hard work and dedication to our students. We'll be showcasing how they make a difference every day. Don't miss it!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Jones
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Ms. Moran helping a second grade student
Ms. Moran helping a second grade student
Ms. Moran helping a second grade student
Ms. Moran helping a second grade student
On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...

Mrs. Hardy is assisting a small group of second graders with their Knowledge booklet worksheets. The students recently explored cells, tissues, organs, and body systems in class. During this activity, Mrs. Hardy guided the students in completing a flowchart, labeling the various stages of development.

Stay tuned for our upcoming feature on Ms. Moran later this week!
about 1 month ago, Kristin Jones
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Mrs. Hardy helping second grade students
Mrs. Hardy helping second grade students
Mrs. Hardy helping second grade students