Message from Our Principal
January 4, 2022
Happy New Year!
I hope that this year brings us all good health and happiness. As we enter into the second half of the school year, I would like to take the time to thank each and everyone of you for your continued support during our return back to in person learning! We know there have been many challenges with COVID-19 and we doing our best to keep each other healthy.
There have also been several reports of students that have tested positive over the break and are currently home quarantining. Please… if you or someone in the household tests positive for COVID, please DO NOT send your child to school but call the school nurse at 215.400.3470. Their siblings NEED TO ISOLATE in order to help mitigate the spread of this disease.
If you are in need of a COVID test, please go to MLK High School for a FREE COVID test.
If your child is fully vaccinated, please send a copy of their vaccine card to the school nurse or teacher. If your child is fully vaccinated (2 doses) , they will NOT need to quarantine if exposed. The only time they will not be permitted to remain in school is if the entire school or entire classroom is closed due to the PDPH guidelines.
Look for our virtual Title-I meetings, School wide Activities, and Emlen School Town Hall Meetings. Zoom Links, Dates and Times will be forthcoming and provided to you by your child’s teacher.
~Principal Thomas
Daily attendance is taken and absence notes must be submitted when your child is absent. Participation is key to your child’s academic success. We remain committed to aligning student work to grade level Common Core standards, providing feedback, enhancing our communication with students and families on academic progress and addressing any concerns that may arise in a timely fashion. As a reminder, you are responsible for taking care of your child’s chromebook and keep it in a safe place. You can always get the latest updates from your child’s teacher, at the School District’s website: philasd.org and the Emlen School’s website. Please stay safe during this challenging time—we remain #EmlenStrong!
Stay safe, stay well, wear a mask, wash your hands regularly and stay home when sick!!!!
~ Principal Thomas
