Emerson Elementary

The Parkersburg News and Sentinel is seeking nominees for Teen of the Week! Go to http://tinyurl.com/2023-24TeenoftheWeek to make your nomination. Nominees should be: * between the ages of 13-19 * live in the Mid-Ohio Valley * can be a public, private or homeschool student * have an interesting hobby or passion Though sports are part of a well-rounded student, the Teen of the Week focuses on academic and social activities which make the teen a standout among their peers! Academic achievement, unique hobbies and interesting activities will be highlighted!

Happy Labor Day! All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 4th, in observance of the holiday. We will see you back on Tuesday during normal hours.

***Storm Delays*** Good morning! This is Christie Willis, Superintendent of Wood County Schools. Buses are running their routes this morning. However, due to storms there are several buses delayed or unable to cross low lying creek areas. The following buses will be delayed: 49, 149, 154, 157, 162, 163, 172, 173, 175, 192, 199, 205, 210, 214, 216, and 236. No tardies will be issued today due to weather. Please be cautious on the roads and be safe!

Students return to school tomorrow! Safety will be top of mind. What can you do as a member of the community to ensure that our students arrive safely to school? Listen to our newest WCS Voices podcast episode featuring WCS Director of Transportation, Chad Bloss, and our Coordinator of Safety & Security, Don Brown, as we discuss simple strategies for making sure our students arrive safely at school. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Kindergarten families- please join us!

SCREENING FOR CHILDREN ENTERING SCHOOL - Screening will be conducted by school nurses and other professionals during regular school hours in Wood County Schools for students entering school for the first time. In addition, students entering parochial or other non-public schools will be screened. Screening will be done to identify problems in the following areas: language, speech, hearing, and vision. Parents of public school students who do not wish to have their child participate in this screening should inform the principal of the school attended by the child. For more information, contact Wood County Schools Special Education Office at (304) 420-9655.

We hope to see Emerson families today at our "House Party". Stop by our outdoor campus any time between 3 and 6 p.m.. We will have food vendors, informational booths and a special "egg drop" for our students. Each student will receive their homeroom assignment, along with their Emerson "House" t-shirt. Other upcoming events include Kindergarten Orientation August 18 4-5 p.m. and Open House on August 21, 4-6 p.m. Hope to see you this afternoon!

This is just a quick reminder that we will have class lists ready to share Tuesday, August 8 during our "House Party". Stop by our outdoor campus any time between 3 and 6 p.m.. We will have food vendors, informational booths and a special "egg drop" for our students. Each student will receive their homeroom assignment, along with their Emerson "House" t-shirt. Just a reminder, this event is in addition to our open house, which is scheduled for 4-6 p.m., August 21. Our school building will not be open to the public during our August 8th event.

Good evening Emerson families, This is just a quick reminder that we will have class lists ready to share Tuesday, August 8 during our "House Party". Stop by our outdoor campus any time between 3 and 6 p.m.. We will have food vendors, informational booths and a special "egg drop" for our students. Each student will receive their homeroom assignment, along with their Emerson "House" t-shirt. Just a reminder, this event is in addition to our open house, which is scheduled for 4-6 p.m., August 21. Our school building will not be open to the public during our August 8th event.

Emerson families, You are invited to a back to school night on Tuesday, August 8 from 3-6 p.m. Students will find out who their teacher will be next year and will be sorted into one of our eight exciting houses. We will have food trucks, community resource booths and a couple surprises. We will see you and your family on Tuesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. Please plan to park in the side gravel parking lot. Activities will be in the back field. See you soon!

This year, Emerson will be dividing the students into different houses. On August 8th from 3:00-6:00 we will be having an Egg Drop. During this time, students will Choose an Egg that will place them in a house. They will also find out their Homeroom for the upcoming school year. It will be an exciting event, that you won't want to miss! We can't wait to see you! Watch the Facebook Page for more details.

Now Available: Explore the rich history of Wood County Schools through New Era School: A dialogue with Esther Carroll A one-room school building located on the Mineral Wells Elementary School campus serves as a connection to our past. This building, known as New Era school, has been transformed into a museum that showcases the educational community of the nineteenth century. Within the museum, there is an extensive collection of carefully selected materials that chronicle the history of schools in Wood County. The museum is accessible to the general public, offering both individual and group tours, including school trips. In the latest episode of the WCS Voices Podcast, Esther Carroll, a retired library media specialist from Wood County Schools, shares her insights. Ms. Carroll oversees the museum's operations and is responsible for curating historical primary sources and various media. Accompanying the podcast is the melodious mountain dulcimer music performed by Jerry Rockwell. https://www.woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Good morning Emerson families. We are proud to announce our new Outdoor Food Pantry. Throughout the summer we will be stocking the pantry with food and hygiene items for our community. The box will be replenished regularly so feel free to stop by and see if there is anything you can use.

Emerson families- if you would like to kick off summer break with a large food bag from our pantry, please complete the below form. Bags will be large and must be picked up by an adult this week. https://forms.office.com/r/ezz7FWZ8AH

Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 Have you signed up for this summer’s Teaching & Learning Academy? Sessions are filling up quickly. Join guests Jessica Linville, Lisa Buckley, Jessica Espinosa, Jody Carder-Hamilton and Kezia Parsons as they discuss their upcoming sessions in episode 5 of the WCS Voices podcast. Listen now 🎧 https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

This week's meal available from the Emerson food pantry is Chicken Broccoli Cheese and Rice Casserole. If your family would like this meal, please complete the form below. Meals will go home Friday. https://forms.office.com/r/U44NfC9TFj

WCS Teaching & Learning Academy - Summer 2023 - Learn about all the amazing sessions and keynotes this summer! The Teaching and Learning Academy by Wood County Schools is all set to commence this July, offering a remarkable week of professional development and featuring noteworthy keynote speakers. In this first part of a two-part series, educators from Wood County Schools provide insights into the upcoming academy, outlining the highlights of their sessions and giving a sneak peek into what to anticipate this summer. The academy is scheduled to take place from July 17th to the 21st at Williamstown Middle High School. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcsvoices

Good morning Emerson families. We are re-opening the requests for our Taco Soup meals. Once we run out of items, we will close the request form so please request early if you are interested. https://forms.office.com/r/EfxKDep91s We also have a few Cheesy Tuna Casserole meals available so. Simply fill out this form if interested- https://forms.office.com/r/kxzzT6yAdN. Thank you and have a wonderful Tuesday.

WCS Voices - Episode 3: Christie Willis and Michael Erb join the podcast to talk about first jobs, growing pains, memories from childhood, and to speak about the importance of public education teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. https://woodcountyschoolswv.com/wcs-voices

The last K-Kids meeting of the school year is tomorrow at 3 pm. K-Kids should plan to attend.