Have a great Spring Break!
Our office will be closed during Spring Break.
Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school has started. If you have a child that will be 5 years old by August 31st, you can register on the district website . If you have a 3-4 year old child you can fill out an Early Learning Interest form on the district website also.
Important information and dates to remember:
April 13th- First day back to school from Spring Break.
April 13th- Swimming lessons at the YMCA start for some classes. See your child's teacher for additional swimming information or if you are able to volunteer during the days your child's class is swimming. Please make sure your child has a clean and dry swimsuit and towel each day in a plastic bag.
April 13th- 5:00-7:00 Ready... Set... Preschool... Come get information and enrolled in an early learning program. Come with questions or if you are ready to enroll. Numerous early learning programs will be at Emerson that you can learn about and find your child's best fit. Bring a copy of birth certificate, proof of residency like a utility bill, and proof of income such as your tax info or paystub.)
April 17th- 1:15 Dismissal
April 24th- 1:!5 Dismissal
All Emerson classes are planning field trips this year to the local Summit Discovery Trail in Elma. This is possible because of the generosity of the Hoquiam PTO that is sponsoring the trip as well as your child's teacher collaborating with other staff to make it all happen. This family friendly and fun trail system was built to provide early learning opportunities in an outdoor setting. Learning stations along the trail include reading, math, science and citizenship. What a great way to get outside and learn in a fun way! If you would like to help volunteer, or still need to sign the field trip permission slip with the exact date for your child's class trip, see your child's teacher.
May 1st- 1:15 Dismissal
May 8th- 1:15 Dismissal
May 15th= 1:15 Dismissal
May 22nd - Possible weather make up day - No school
May25th- Memorial Day No school
May 29th-1:15 Dismissal
March is next week! Emerson staff want to remind you of some dates/activities/events:
Saturday February 28th- Boots for Bears Paper Airplane Fly-in @ HHS Gym 12:00-2:00 family event. Come have fun and win big prizes!!!
March 4th - 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the HHS Little Theater"Let's Talk! Hidden in Plain Sight" All parents and community members 18+ This is a free event for adults .
March 6th - 1:15 dismissal
March 8th- Daylight savings (Spring forward an hour)
March 11th- PTO meeting at Lincoln Elementary at 5:00
March 13th- Possible Weather make up day - No school
March 20th- 1:15 Dismissal
March 27th- 1/2 day conference prep for teachers 11:20 Dismissal
March 31st-April 2nd Conferences 11:20 Dismissal
March 31st- Evening conferences 5:00-8:00
April 3rd- 11:20 Dismissal
April 6th-10th- Spring Break No school
We have lots of coats in the lost and found. Please remember to write your child's name on the tag.
Our first classes go to the YMCA for swim lessons on April 13th. Contact your child's teacher if you have questions or can help volunteer.
Our staff is working very hard to help support your child's academics. All teachers are monitoring academic growth and collaborating together in teams to intentionally plan next steps for each student. We are all proud of the progress Emerson students are making! Keep on being about the "Business of Learning!"
"Hoquiam Reads" is a district wide initiative. One way families can support their child's reading habits, skills, fluency is by providing reading opportunities for them. This includes children of all ages. Pre-readers can talk about letters and sounds with a parent and fluent readers can be exposed to many opportunities throughout the day practicing their reading no matter what their skill level. Please encourage their effort and provide literacy opportunities at home whenever possible. The memories of reading with your child are priceless!
Opportunities to get involved at Emerson include talking with your child's teacher about upcoming school/class events, swimming lessons or just helping out in the classroom. Volunteers to help in the classroom will need their background check completed and must schedule ahead of time with the classroom teacher in advance. We appreciate the partnership with families. All students benefit from school and family teamwork!
Keeping you posted,
Principal Winkelman
February 2026 Emerson Elementary Dates to Remember:
February 6th- Early Release Friday at 1:15
February 11th- PTO meeting for all elementary schools is hosted this month at Lincoln Elementary at 5:00
February 13th- Early Release Friday at 1:15
February 16th- Presidents Day - No school
February 17th- All District Professional Development - No school
February 20th- Early Release Friday at 1:15
February 27th- Early Release Friday at 1:15
Other info/reminders:
1) Please ensure you are connected on "Rooms" with your child's teacher for the most up to date classroom activities, quick and easy two way communication with the teacher, and other Emerson news and announcements.
2) Be sure to send your child dressed for the weather. Please label your child's name on the label of coats. The lost and found at the front office currently has lots of coats right now.
3) Each TK, Kindergarten and first grade class will be going to the YMCA for swimming lessons this year for eight consecutive days. In order to maintain the success of this wonderful opportunity, we need community volunteers such as parents, grandparents, relatives, etc. Different classes will go on different days so please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule any dates you are able to help. The first classes start on April 13th.
4) If you are interested in volunteering at Emerson, please ensure you have the annual background check completed and schedule with the classroom teacher in advance on a day/activity that extra hands are needed. We always appreciate parent partnerships!
5) Please check your child's communication folder each day for other information and to celebrate your child's hard work they bring home every day.
6) Valentines day is on a Saturday this year. Each class will use this as an avenue for teaching how to show kindness through various activities. If you are wanting to help or donate anything to the class, please contact your child's teacher in advance.
Emerson is "Where the Love for Learning Grows!"
WE WILL HAVE A MEMBER FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT HERE HELPING FAMILIES CONNECT ON ROOMS
More information can be found online @ JOSTENPIX.COM/SHOP
10/21-10/24 11:20 dismissal
NO AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
