Preparing Today’s Students to Become Tomorrow’s Leaders

Our New Attendance Slogans

Hey You… In case you didn’t know, School is Open in the Rain and Snow!
Grades go Down When You’re Not Around!

 Our Mission

The  mission of Emlen Elementary School  is to successfully transition our students to  Middle School and beyond.  Our goal is to prepare  today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Our Vision

At Emlen Elementary School all students will experience grade level curriculum aligned to content standards. Teachers will analyze and use data for action planning and to to drive instruction.  Members of our school community will create a culture of learning and collaboration in order to best meet the needs of ALL of our students.

August 26, 2024

Dear Parent/Guardian:

Welcome back ! We are excited about the start of a new school year here at Emlen Elementary School. I am dedicated to ensuring that every student is prepared for Middle School and beyond! My belief is that every child has the right to an education that prepares them for their future! “PARENTS” are our Partners and I look forward to working with each of you. Attendance is crucial to a successful school year. In the interest of safety, please do not send or drop off your children before 8:15 AM to the schoolyard! Staff to monitor students will not be available until that time. (Please let your daycare providers know this drop off time)
● All visitors MUST sign in at the desk and report to the Main Office upon arrival.
● It is school district policy that all visitors/ parents be asked to show identification upon entering the school building. Please have your photo ID ready.
● Breakfast & Lunch is served daily. Teachers will take students to breakfast or eat breakfast in their
classroom each morning.
● It is important that students arrive on time. Students should be lined up and ready for the morning
admission by 8:15am. School starts promptly at 8:30 AM. Students are marked “late” after this time.
● School Uniforms are mandatory and MUST be worn daily. Burgundy Tops and Gray Bottoms.
Comfortable shoes (No Open toe, crocs or slides) Emlen T-shirt for Gym and Gray or Burgundy
Sweatpants, sneakers.
● The school day ends at 2:54 PM. All Kindergarten students MUST be signed out at dismissal.
Kindergarten teachers will have a clip board- please sign by your child’s name. Kindergarten Pick up
will be in the portables.
● To ensure the safety of your child, it is imperative that students are picked up on time every day in the
school yard. If an adult other than the legal guardian/parent comes to the school to pick up a child, he/she MUST be listed on the Emergency Contact form and provide photo identification.

I look forward to sharing more information with you on Back to School Night, Wednesday, September 11,
2024 , from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. I value your input and welcome any ideas that you would like to share. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Tammy D. Thomas, Principal