Prom Season is nigh
A whole lot of magic is coming this Spring to Emery and Prom Night is when we shine brightest. Senior students should get their spot this week for the low price of $80 and the joy of being at the Emery where a beautiful evening for all is standard operation procedure. We want you and your friends to reserve your reservation and make sure that you know May days are all about dancing the night away.
Artists of the Week Zayianna Ruffin Rules
This time around Zayianna created a stunningly decorated "Blue Woman" -- a portrait of sorts. Again, the process is starting off with the painstaking process of cutting out the cardboard with an exacto knife. This is followed by painting the cardboard with acrylic paint or spray paint, then adding the final touches (paint pens and a hot glue gun to create the 3-D effect of the facial features). Stunning and unique design, a job well done.
Emery debate finishes on top--super Senior triumph
Elliyana Thornton and Jordan King finished their Emery careers in much the way that they competed in their time as Spartans as champions. The senior duo dominated at the year end tournament and took first place over another Emery squad, as the big Blue wrecking crew took three of the top four places at the tournament. Big ups to coach Ms. Wright-Crichlow and the squad. But the weekend, the year and the legacy go to Elly and Jordan who speak it and make it so.
Spartan Spirit Wear on Sale
If you love being a part of Emery High now you can show the world. We just got in the best looking t-shirts, hats and swag featuring our school's unique look. Deck yourself out in support of Emery softball, soccer, basketball or cross country. With each shirt selling for $25, you can get the whole set for $100. We have hats and more gear and they come in all sizes S-M-L-XL-2XL and they are here in the front office for you to admire and then purchase. Show the world that you are an Emery Spartan
The best Defense is coming to Emery High School
The community of Emeryville offers all types of services and businesses, and we at the school are ready to partner with all of them. The local martial arts studio is coming to school on Tuesday May 13 for a one hour session in self defense via martial arts. The first twelve students who sign up are invited to get a basic introduction, taught by a local practitioner who is a seven time black-belt and is ready to share her knowledge with us. We are lucky to be in the middle of things at Emery.
Making Music all Year Round
In the words of choir director, Tom Salvatore, we now have a bumper sticker that tells the world what Emery High is all about. Look to spruce up your car this year with a message that will draw the attention and hopefully not cause accidents that tell people from the outside, something we already know namely that there is a pretty rocking band here and that they are in your town too. Proud of the work from semester one, and looking forward to more during semester two. A one and a two!
Dine in--Emery cafeteria dishes it up all month
Every day is the best day in our school cafeteria. Offering free lunches to all (and free breakfasts too). You can see that our Ms. Parham and her skillful team make every meal one to remember. There are specials served too meaning there is no such thing as the same old thing at Emery. In addition, healthy snacks and grab and go fruit is always on the menu year round. We are lucky to have such a fine way to make meal teams good times at our school.
Tutoring here and 24/7
Getting ready for the next report card means that you should be visiting teacher office hours and tutoring every chance you get. Fortunately that chance happens every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school, and when those times don't work, we have tutor.com which offers one on one instruction for every discipline (including a great writing review) on demand. The only excuse for not using it is if you are already dominating all the classes you are taking. In which case, take a new class, free of charge when it works best for you.
Football Returns to Emery
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Girls Volleyball gets ready for next season
Emery is bringing volleyball back on both sides of the court. After a joyous return to the boys, we are welcoming girls volleyball back into the mix. This Monday expect a crew of girls to be in the gym to meet coach Daniel, who will be doing conditioning work until the end of school, getting the team ready for its return to center court. If you know any 8th graders looking to be part of things, invite them too, because in August they too will be Spartans.
Bring the Joy, Spartan Cheer Delivers
It makes everyone happy when the Emery Cheer Squad brings it. This past weekend, the Spartan girls lit up Emeryville's Bay Street plaza with a rousing routine that got everyone out of their seats and into the mix. We have a team that shares and creates smiles and happiness wherever they go. Home or away, we are ready to make noise!
It's the Season for Swim
We start on Monday May 12 and make the PE experience an aquatic one. The tradition continues of hosting our last month of PE in the Emery pool. The Spartan PE unit of swim brings all level of support and skills to our student body. Some of the students come in with no swim experience at all, some have moderate amounts of time swimming, and some of our most able swimmers become lifeguards and water trainers.
Congratulations, Ms. Siegel, teacher of the year for Emery and ???
Ms. Siegel, our social science star has been recognized as Emery Unified teacher of the year for her awesome contributions to our school. With the honor comes both the applause and recognition she has earned AND she is now in the running to be one of Alameda County's teacher of the year. We are Spartan proud of you, Ms. Siegel and you are a winner in every sense of the word.
GSA is Back
Emery has had a long history and culture of support for each other. This Tuesday we add another chapter to this story. The Gender and Sexuality Alliance club or GSA is going to kick off their return with a club meeting in the Wellness center, and they invite everyone from all walks of life to become part as an ally or as an active participant. We are stronger when we have everyone together. Looking forward to our present and our future as one.
Building Career Skills at Rising Sun
We had a great time at Oakland's Rising Sun academy where young adults and older ones recreate their pathway with work in the trades as a place to be. The Spartan upperclassmen got a chance to see the interns and new hires working in the classroom (doing math!) and in the field. And many of our students had a chance to do their own work, like those working on the saw. We loved the visit and for some students, maybe a glimpse at a career opportunity
Community is about us and College knowledge
Big fun and some learning at our annual Community College Carnival. Part of what made the week so engaging. Our students played games while earning prizes and candy for having knowledge of a variety of facts and figures about our two year post secondary institutes. Meanwhile the week was filled with information sessions, puzzles and quizzes and an application workshop to encourage students to dive in and find out everything that community colleges can offer and do for you.
Rule the School
The chance for our Seniors to show what they could do running the school is here. Send a paragraph to Kibby Kleiman, practicing principal about why you deserve the chance to wear the walkie talkie. We are going to select the best qualified to take on the role of Emery chief. Then you can tell everybody that you ruled the school. Remember with great power comes great responsibilities--and freshmen
Run for it, Spartans
The time to take control is here. We are wanting you to step up for next year. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors who are moving up can register to run for class offices for the 2025-26 school year. The best news is that there are four positions open at each level. President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. You must have a 3.0 GPA or better and get your application in. We know that you can change the ways we run things with your candidacy.
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