On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be visiting the second grade classroom of Mrs. Retzlaff! This is her second year of teaching here at Emerson, and she's a great addition to our staff.
Tune in throughout the week to see all of the exciting things she and her students accomplish.
We will be visiting the second grade classroom of Mrs. Retzlaff! This is her second year of teaching here at Emerson, and she's a great addition to our staff.
Tune in throughout the week to see all of the exciting things she and her students accomplish.


On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Mrs. Loosvelt's second grade class has been learning about Greek Mythology. They've studied things such as gods and goddesses, Mount Olympus and the Underworld, and even the myths of how things came to be. So in today's lesson, it was the students' turn to write their own myth of how something in the world came to be.
Tune in next week where we will be visiting Mrs. Retzlaff's second grade classroom.
Mrs. Loosvelt's second grade class has been learning about Greek Mythology. They've studied things such as gods and goddesses, Mount Olympus and the Underworld, and even the myths of how things came to be. So in today's lesson, it was the students' turn to write their own myth of how something in the world came to be.
Tune in next week where we will be visiting Mrs. Retzlaff's second grade classroom.










On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Mrs. Loosvelt instructs her classroom of second grade student on the difference between synonyms and antonyms. She showed words on the board, and students raised their hands to give examples of either a synonym or an antonym for the word shown.
Tune in Friday to see what they'll learn next!
Mrs. Loosvelt instructs her classroom of second grade student on the difference between synonyms and antonyms. She showed words on the board, and students raised their hands to give examples of either a synonym or an antonym for the word shown.
Tune in Friday to see what they'll learn next!










Today is the day! Ballots must be placed in the drop box by 5:00 pm today for your vote to be counted.
The drop box is located outside the North Courthouse 1464 26th Avenue in the drive-thru.
The drop box is located outside the North Courthouse 1464 26th Avenue in the drive-thru.

Freddy's Night for Emerson!
Wednesday, November 5th--4:00-8:00pm
15% if sales will be donated to Emerson Elementary.
Wednesday, November 5th--4:00-8:00pm
15% if sales will be donated to Emerson Elementary.



On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be featuring Mrs. Loosvelt and her classroom of second graders. Mrs. Loosvelt has been working at Emerson for close to two decades; first as a classroom paraeducator, then as a first grade teacher, and now as a second grade teacher.
Please tune in throughout the week to see all of the special things she and her second grade students achieve!
We will be featuring Mrs. Loosvelt and her classroom of second graders. Mrs. Loosvelt has been working at Emerson for close to two decades; first as a classroom paraeducator, then as a first grade teacher, and now as a second grade teacher.
Please tune in throughout the week to see all of the special things she and her second grade students achieve!


Emerson students were visited by some special guests in these past two weeks. Last Friday, we celebrated "High Five Friday" by inviting the CCC boys Basketball team to get our students pumped for a day of learning. Also, yesterday, the CHS musical cast brought a shortened version of their show for our students to watch. Our students love when we have "special guests" in the building!









On this episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Ms. Lyon's first grade class learned about fables. They learned "the grass isn't always greener on the other side," and to "be happy with what you have."
Ms. Lyon read the story of The Two Dogs to her students, and then the students took turns reading the stories to their partner.
Tune in next week as we move on up to second grade!
Ms. Lyon's first grade class learned about fables. They learned "the grass isn't always greener on the other side," and to "be happy with what you have."
Ms. Lyon read the story of The Two Dogs to her students, and then the students took turns reading the stories to their partner.
Tune in next week as we move on up to second grade!









CPS Parents,
Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.
Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF
Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.
Today is the last day of the district using the Remind app. The district has fully moved to ParentSquare (owner of Remind). Several invites have been sent requesting you to register your account. You only have to do this once! No more getting a code for each group every year.
Here is a link to a great resource regarding the ParentSquare App.
https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360035825571-Parent-Dashboard-on-Mobile-App#h_01JGMVTMYPRFW5WMN54MKV5VGF
Haven't received an invite? Please email Nicole Anderson at andersonn@discoverers.org. Please include your first and last name, student(s) first and last names, relationship to the student(s) and which school they attend.

On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Ms. Lyon's first graders decorated pumpkins for their art lesson. Students were able to choose among several colors of paint to decorate their pumpkin however they chose.
Tune in Friday to see what they will learn next!
Ms. Lyon's first graders decorated pumpkins for their art lesson. Students were able to choose among several colors of paint to decorate their pumpkin however they chose.
Tune in Friday to see what they will learn next!







As weather continues to change here's a friendly reminder to help keep students warm during drop-off, recess and pick-up each day.

Picture Retake Day is:
Thursday, October 30th
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student to Retake Day.
If you have not ordered pictures you can place an order using the Retake Event order code, 0094FTU at https://inter-state.com/Order.
Thursday, October 30th
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student to Retake Day.
If you have not ordered pictures you can place an order using the Retake Event order code, 0094FTU at https://inter-state.com/Order.



On this week's episodes of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be visiting Ms. Lyon and her classroom of first grade students. Ms. Lyon is Emerson's number one veteran classroom teacher. She has been working in the district for two decades!🎉
Please tune in later this week to see all of the great things she and her students accomplish.
We will be visiting Ms. Lyon and her classroom of first grade students. Ms. Lyon is Emerson's number one veteran classroom teacher. She has been working in the district for two decades!🎉
Please tune in later this week to see all of the great things she and her students accomplish.


On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
Ms. Hoffman's first grade spent time this afternoon learning about ancient Egypt. They learned how important the Nile River, and the fertile lands surrounding the river, were to the people of ancient Egypt.
Tune in next week where we'll visit Ms. Lyon's first grade classroom.
Ms. Hoffman's first grade spent time this afternoon learning about ancient Egypt. They learned how important the Nile River, and the fertile lands surrounding the river, were to the people of ancient Egypt.
Tune in next week where we'll visit Ms. Lyon's first grade classroom.








Parents register your child today for the CHS Cheer Clinic to be held on 11/24/25. Check out the flyer for all of the details!



Discoverer Football Playoff apparel is now available! Get yours today before the online store closes on Monday, October 27th.
https://chsplayoffs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
https://chsplayoffs2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Students in third grade were able to spend time with some special Grandfriends today. Grandfriends and students were able to visit their classroom, spend some time together, and make a pumpkin craft. After lunch, students and Grandfriends were able to take advantage of this photo opp set up in Emerson's lunchroom/gym.









On today's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We find Ms. Hoffman, and her first grade students, hard at work during a math lesson learning about mountains! Math mountains, that is, and how they can help solve equations. In today's lesson, students were given story problems and were asked to write and solve equations. As you can see, some students enjoyed this lesson more than others.
Tune in later this week to see more events happening in Ms. Hoffman's first grade!
We find Ms. Hoffman, and her first grade students, hard at work during a math lesson learning about mountains! Math mountains, that is, and how they can help solve equations. In today's lesson, students were given story problems and were asked to write and solve equations. As you can see, some students enjoyed this lesson more than others.
Tune in later this week to see more events happening in Ms. Hoffman's first grade!










Grandfriends were invited to visit Emerson's second grade students today. They enjoyed making a fall craft, and reading stories with each other.






On this week's episode of Eyewitness Emerson...
We will be stopping by to visit Ms. Hoffman and her first grade classroom. This will be Ms. Hoffman's second year teaching here at Emerson.
Tune in throughout the week to see all of the exciting things happening in first grade!
We will be stopping by to visit Ms. Hoffman and her first grade classroom. This will be Ms. Hoffman's second year teaching here at Emerson.
Tune in throughout the week to see all of the exciting things happening in first grade!


