On Friday February 4th Emerson recognized World Cancer Day. The Student Council sponsored “Pjammin” day where students were able to wear their pajamas to school if they donated 1 dollar to fund Childhood Cancer Research in Emerson stu-dent, Faith Pruden’s name. Our students raised 403 dollars! In addition, families were invited to send in pajamas to donate to The Sam Bish Foundation for children in Nationwide Children’s Hospital Oncol-ogy Unit. We collected 31 pairs of pajamas for the foundation! Thanks you all for your generosity. The kids had fun while helping others.

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Volume 3, Issue 6

February 2011

Emerson 2010-2011 Yearbooks are Underway!

The first half of our year book has been officially submitted! Families and students can look forward to ordering their own personal yearbooks the beginning

of March. Order forms will be sent home by early March. Yearbooks will be $14.00 this year. Thanks to everyone who has submitted pic-tures to help make our yearbook a very special book of memories.

Huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Heft!! More Pictures Welcome!

Fourth Grade Field Trip Planned

The fourth graders recently completed a study of Cinder-ella stories from around the world. Not only did they read many stories, they applied what they learned about these stories to their very own versions of Cinderella. As a cul-mination of all of their hard work and creativity, they will be visiting the Ballet Met on Friday, February 11, to see the story of Cinderella represented through the art of dance. This trip is made possible by a grant that Dr. Salisbury received from the Bette Marschall Education Foundation. As part of the re-quirements from the foundation, the fourth graders will be creating a package to send to the Mar-schall family to "show off" what they've learned. It has been an exciting learning experience!

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Box tops collected through February 11th!

Reading Roundtable is Growing!

The lords and ladies of the read-ing roundtable are on the castle wall! Any student who achieves the Reading Hall of Fame joins the Reading Roundtable and are in-vited to the Roundtable Lunch-eon in May.

Keep Reading!

ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART ART

The students are very busy preparing their AMAZING artwork for the Art Show on March 1. Each student that returns an RSVP form will have their art on display. If you forget to send in the RSVP form your student will still have their art at the show it just won't be dis-played. Sending in an RSVP doesn't mean your are making a purchase, it just means that you will be coming to the art show. (If you DO choose to make a frame purchase, the frame will go home with you that night.)

SOOO.....be sure to send in the RSVP form that was sent home last week or send home the RSVP form that will be coming home in Feb. 4th's Friday folder. It is IMPORTANT to send in one RSVP form for EACH of your children.

I will also be needing volunteers for this night. Immediately, after school (approx. 3:30-5) on March 1, we will need 4-6 volunteers at Westerville South, to help us put artwork in the frames. It is VERY EASY to slip the art in and clip it shut. We will also need people to help at the framing station during the show, as a cashier and to help tear down the show, too. If you would be willing to help please email me or indicate your wishes on the RSVP form. (Volunteering will be broken down into 1 hour shifts and last year, tear down was done within about 20 minutes.)

The Art show is at Westerville South High School during our International Night from 6:30 - 9:00p.m.

Please email me with any questions. Gena Moore mooreg@wcsoh.org

Nominate a great educator/mentor today! In its eighth year, Roush Honda and Westerville Parent Council have partnered to present the GEM Award Program (Great Educator Mentor Award). This distinguished honor is given to a community member, a volun-teer, a parent or district/building faculty and staff member who makes a dif-ference in the lives of students at each building and/or the Westerville School District as a whole. Students are not eligible to receive this award. Winners will receive a beautiful glass etched trophy and will be honored at a Board of Education Meeting in May. Please take a few minutes to let an individual know how special they are to a particular school building or to the district by completing a GEM Award Nomination Form. These forms will be available at each school building and can also be accessed at http://www.wcsoh.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=3373 All nominations for a particular school or for the district must be returned to the appropriate building no later than Thursday, February 17, 2011. A district nomination can be dropped off or mailed to WPC District GEM Committee; 336 S. Otterbein; Westerville, OH 43081. Winners and their nominators will be notified by U.S. mail upon the completion of the selection process. For questions please contact Nancy McFarland at nmac88@earthlink.net.

DELAYED START, EARLY DISMISSAL OR

SCHOOL CLOSING WILL BE REPORTED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Westerville City Schools District and Building WEB SITES

TV STATIONS:

WOCC-TV WBNS-10 TV

WCMH – 4 WOCC-TV

WSYX- 6/Fox 28

RADIO STATIONS:

WTVN- 610 AM RADIOU- 88.7 FM WHOK- 95 FM 100.3 FM 107.9 Big Hits

WOSU- 820 AM WOSU- 89.7 FM WLVQ- 96 FM WJZA-103.5 FM

WMNI- 920 AM WCBE- 90.5 FM ONN- 97.1 FM WTDA- 103.9 FM

WCOL-1230 AM WCOL- 92.3 FM WNCI - 97.9 FM WJZK- 104.3 FM

WCLT- 1430 AM WLZT- 93.3 FM WBZX- 99.7 FM WBWR- 105.7 FM VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 Page 3

GEM Nominations  

Achievement

Record Dates

• February 11-Interim

• April 8-AR

• May 6—Interim

• June 7—AR

Congratulations to Emerson’s Spelling Bee winners! Christina Prokop and Riley Weaver

They compete in the District Bee on February 16th.

ATTENTION EMERSON INVENTORS!!!

An Invention Convention informa-tional meeting will be held on Thursday April 10th at 6:00 in Emerson’s cafete-ria. Emerson’s judging event will take place Friday April 15th (time to be an-nounced). Student journals have not been received yet, but you can go to www.just-think-inc.com to download a journal. Emerson’s winner will qualify to attend the regional competition at COSI on May 21st. Any questions con-tact Nikki Morr at nmorr@columbus.rr.com.

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Mr. Carr’s Counseling Communicator

The Westerville Way Character Education Word of the Month for February is HONESTY. Honesty is defined as truthfulness, sincerity, not lying, cheating, or stealing, and the quality of being upright in princi-ple and action. Honesty is more than just telling the truth. It’s about earning people’s trust by keeping your promises, and refusing to lie, cheat, or steal. An honest person admits mistakes and doesn’t exagger-ate to impress people or take credit for the work of others. His actions match his words, and he listens to his conscience to know right and wrong. It is important to model HONESTY to children by being honest with yourself and others. One way to be honest with children and to help them to be honest with others is to express your feelings appropriately. One way to express feelings in a positive way is to use “feelings talk” or an “I statement”. Teachers and counselors use this technique often with children to assist them in resolving their conflicts peacefully and honestly. For example, a student who is being teased by another student may have tried ignoring the teaser to no avail. The student may try using “feelings talk” by saying, “I feel upset when you tease me. I would like for you to stop please.” By using an “I statement” the person can become empowered and feel some sense of control over the situation. Even if the teaser continues, the person has let them and others know what they want to happen. Another example, at home your child refuses to do a chore. The parent may say to the child in a calm voice, “I feel disappointed when you do not do the chore that we agreed upon. I would like for you to do the chore.” As the parent, you should have a set of consequences for home rules that are broken just as in school. A consequence may be that you, the parent, do not do some-thing that the child wanted to do until their task is completed. This technique, feelings talk, may not al-ways work in every situation but it is a useful tool to have in your pocket! Give it a try!

I feel______________ when__________________. I would like __________________.

Family Meeting Activities: (Remember the snacks!) Make a sign displaying the “feelings talk” words. Hang it in a prominent place such as the refrigerator (if you can find room!) Practice using “feelings talk” by role-playing different situations among family mem-bers and other people.

Books to share and discuss…

The Fables of Aesop: 143 moral tales retold by Frank Baber and Ruth Spriggs

Molly’s Lies by Kay Chorao

The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain

Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook by Barbara Park and Denise Brunkus

I Did It, I’m Sorry by Caralyn and Mark Buehner

Most importantly, remember that children are always watching the adults around them.

Your honest actions will speak much louder than your words!

When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on imme-diately getting CPR from someone nearby. But less than 1/3 of those people get that help. Most bystanders are worried they might do something wrong or make things worse or are uncomfortable about mouth-to-mouth with a stranger. That's why AHA has simplified things. When an adult suddenly collapses, trained or untrained bystanders should: • Call 9-1-1 • Push hard and fast in the center of the chest Studies show these two steps, called Hands-Only CPR, can be as effective as conven-tional CPR. (Interesting and helpful tip – if you can remember the BeeGee’s song “Stayin’ Alive” that is the rhythm used for chest compressions)

Certainly being officially trained and certified in CPR will help you respond with ap-propriate action to someone in distress. To locate your nearest training center call 1-877-AHA-4CPR or log on to www.americanheart.org/eccclassconnector When you open this screen in the bottom left is a box labeled “View scheduled classes.” If you keep that box checked and find only a few classes, try unchecking the box and getting a listing of all training facilities in your area. Many of them forget to list their schedule of classes and may be offering something in your area. Or if you do not need official certification, you can learn CPR in the comfort of your home with friends and family in about 20 minutes by using the new American Heart As-sociation’s “CPR Anytime” kit. It comes with an inflatable manikin (mini “Annie”), DVD instructional video and resource booklet for $35. It is an inexpensive tool to use with family groups or small work groups who want the skill of CPR but do not need of-ficial certification. Go to www.americanheart.org/cpranytime “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

Hands Only CPR ~ Trained or Untrained Young or Old ~ You Could Save a Life

www.americanheart.org

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From the Music Room... International Night Music Program Once again, International Night on March 1st will fea-ture a music program. All students from all grades will be presenting music from many countries and cul-tures. The International Night music program has be-come an Emerson tradition, and your children always look forward to perform-ing for you on this night. We will start the program with all grades combined, and then each grade level will be in the spotlight performing music specially prepared for this night. All students should report to the auditorium stage at 6:50 for the 7:00 program. Come and Enjoy! Tami Martine Emerson Music Specialist

Physical Education News

Rhythms and moving and muscles and smiling! Winter in the gym is a great time to move with music---favorites like the Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, Mexican Hat Dance, and new ones like the Football Dance, Make-Your-Own-Dance, and Energy Blasts.

We are also looking forward to spring games, practicing 4-square, juice bottle soccer, and many kinds of rope jumping.

Have you checked out the fitness calendars (in English & Spanish)? MANY fun ideas for your family! Who can hold a pushup as long as the advertisement on tv??

NEW LEGO CLUB

Bricks 4 Kidz is bringing the LEGO® Club to Emerson on Thursdays in March. Get ready to build fun, educational models using LEGO® bricks, motors and gears. Express your creativity while exploring concepts of science and engi-neering as you build a different model each week and even have time for free play. Watch for registration forms in the Friday folders.

Valorie Holmes Brings History to Life Professional Actress, Valorie Holmes, enthralled students in grades 2-5 with her narrative focusing on the trials and tribulations of a runaway slave named Charity. Thank You PTA for helping make this happen!

Emerson Celebrates Chinese New Year

PTA CORNER School Store

We are starting the second half of the school year. Has your student run out of any basic school supplies? The school store is here to help. We sell basic school supplies at back to school prices all year long. The store is located on the 2nd floor between the 3rd and 5th grade classrooms. It is open on Thursday mornings from 8:50-9:05. Please contact Sherri Blais with questions.

Spirit Wear The following are for sale from our spirit wear sale this fall. Blue Short Sleeve Tye Dye t-shirt $15.00 Small

White Short Sleeve T-shirt $10.00 Youth Large

Boys Black Shorts $18.00 Medium

(3) Red Hooded Sweat Shirts $22.00 Youth Medium (seems to run small)

Please contact Sherri Blais if interested in purchasing an item. dblais@columbus.rr.com.

Swim Night Our swim night will be February 13 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Westerville Com-munity Center Pool. All Emerson Families are invited to attend.

Reflections A reception for the Reflection participants will be held on February, 9 at 6:00pm. The General PTA meeting will follow around 7pm.

Emerson Presents…

When: March 1st at 6:30 PM Where: Westerville South High School Auditorium & Commons Area

Afterwards enjoy a dessert at the Bake Sale (benefiting the Red Cross to aid the children of Haiti)

Look for more information in the next couple of weeks! Business Owners: If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Elizabeth Bouton at momtocason@gmail.com

This is going to be a very special event! Our students have been working hard and are looking forward to their performance on the stage at South High School as well as the Art Show. Please set next this night aside to come see your children shine!

International Evening

Student Concert , Art Show &

Silent Auction

Guy’s Read & GGR! (Girls’ Gotta Read) Plans are underway to bring back the spring after school book clubs

for both boys and girls in 4th and 5th grade. More info to come!

We are on the Web!

www.wcsoh.org

Principal’s Message… Be Safe...Do your best!

EMERSON WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

MAGNET SCHOOL

44 Vine Street Westerville, Ohio

43081

Phone: 614-797-7080 Fax: 614-797-7081 jarrellv@wcsoh.org

Congratulations 5th Grade DARE GRADUATES!!

Lots of things on our horizon here at Emerson! Our winter OAA (Ohio Achievement As-sessment) Brush Up tutoring is underway both before and dur-ing school, drama clubs, chess club, and fencing are moving right along, and next March 1st our kids will be demonstrating a multitude of talents at South High School. This promises to

be a very special event. Invite the grandparents and neighbors– it is not to be missed. Once again, thanks for all of the support you provide to your children in their learn-ing activities. We have to be a team in order for our kids to achieve their potential. Thanks for being a part of that team!

Is it Spring yet?