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. Partnerships Family Partnerships Emerson's PTO 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. Community Partnerships 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 the African American Council at Kraft Foods provides volunteers and books to Emerson's Library Media Center. University Partnerships Emerson serves as a practicum site for three area university programs.