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PTA/O President(s): Wendy Suave, (608) 244-3125, gwzsauve@aol.com; Linda Galang, (608) 441-9594, galang@tds.net; Web Site
Parent Contact(s): Mark Jenssen and Martha O'Brien, (608) 243-9206, ojenssen@chorus.net
High School Attendance Area: East
School Web Site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/emerson/
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The mission of Emerson Elementary School, a partnership of a diverse community of children, staff, families, and supporters, is to promote academic success and lifelong learning by meeting children's needs and nurturing their hopes in a stimulating learning environment. This is achieved by focusing on the long term goals of:
Emerson offers a rich, diverse learning experience for students. Neighborhood residents have supported Emerson's children since 1920, when the school first opened its doors. Many of the students' parents and grandparents are Emerson graduates! |
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Emerson is located two blocks from East High School, within two miles of Sherman Middle School and Shabazz High School, allowing for interactions with positive teen models and a smooth transition to middle and high school.
With the Wisconsin SAGE grant, average class size is 15 for K-3. Class size for grades 4-5 is 15 for reading and math. Total enrollment is 270.
MSCR's Safe Haven offers on-site, after school care for Emerson families as well as students enrolling at Emerson through the Transition Education Program (TEP). Several area day care providers offer transportation to their programs.
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Emerson offers a strong school-wide academic program through a variety of instructional approaches. Students are coached in the basic skills of reading, math, and language arts and are provided experiential, hands-on learning. Students use reading, writing, and math to learn about themselves, the community and the world.
Recent Reading Assessment Data show that 93% of Emerson students who attended Emerson for two years or more scored above the statewide performance standard. Emerson students have had increases the past 3 years on state standardized testing.
Emerson has a fully equipped computer lab with networked computers and access to scanners and "quick take" cameras. Students in the intermediate grades receive keyboarding instruction. All students learn word processing and how to access drawing programs, the Internet, E-mail, and instructional software. Students use technology in their research, writing, and in academic content areas.
The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.
Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming occurs in the classroom. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.
Students at Emerson receive instruction in art, music, and physical education. REACH (Reinforcing and Enriching Achievement for All CHildren) provides technical computer skills.
Emerson meets academic learning needs through Reading Recovery Programs, Title I, and special education services. Emerson also houses TEP, assuring education for children of families living in shelters or temporary housing. Emerson welcomes all children and promises a quality education. Support services available are psychologist, social worker, nursing, and speech/language.
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Our playground has adult supervision 15 minutes before school and during all recesses. School safety patrols provide enforcement of school rules. City crossing guards assist at busy intersections. Emerson neighbors participate in the "Helping Hands" program as children travel to and from school. Transportation is provided to students living more than two miles from the school or to families living in hazardous transportation areas.
Students learn how to play peacefully and safely. Problem solving skills are taught in all grades. Students learn to state their feelings about a problem, come to solutions together, make apologies and restitution. Teachers and staff promote lifelong skills for handling conflicts.
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Emerson's PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is a strong organization that provides many opportunities for the Emerson community. Monthly meetings stress educational practices. The PTO supports academic programming by planning special events and fundraisers, advocating for our children, and soliciting volunteers.
Emerson has a strong partner in Downtown Kiwanis. This service organization provides volunteers for classrooms, as well as financial and other resources for science demonstrations and family-centered programs. A partnership with Kraft Foods provides volunteers and books to Emerson's Library Media Center.
Emerson serves as a practicum site for three area university programs. We promote and provide quality teacher education for future teachers and ongoing advanced learning for our professional staff.
Emerson is a wonderful neighborhood community! Instruction is child-centered, focusing on the process of learning. Staff individualizes expectations and strategies to meet the needs of all learners.
School tours of our building are open to ALL. We encourage anyone interested to meet with staff or take a guided tour of the school.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent Contact information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
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"Emerson is a great place to learn."
-- Emerson Student"Emerson has a wonderful staff that is dedicated to its students."
-- Emerson Parent"The best thing about Emerson is gym, computer lab and science."
-- Emerson Student"Emerson is fun! The best thing about Emerson is gym, the teachers and seeing my friends."
-- Emerson Student"Attentive teachers and staff encourage children to do their best at Emerson."
-- Emerson Parent
Remember, you're "At Home At Emerson Elementary School!"
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Last Updated: 2007-10-31
