Emerson-Williams School provides a
stimulating educational environment in which high academic
standards for student performance continue to be our primary
goal. We note with pride that our students have a strong
five-year tradition of high achievement scores in reading,
mathematics, and writing on the annual Connecticut Mastery
Test.
The key to success of Emerson-Williams
School’s outstanding educational program is our talented
teaching staff. Eighty-one percent of our teachers hold
advanced degrees and several are serving as mentors or
cooperating teachers. Most notable is the dedication and
creative spirit of our staff, which this year resulted in
such initiatives as cross-grade reading/writing projects,
poetry readings, an all-school Art Show, Math
Olympiad, Don't Laugh at Me-Anti-Bullying Program and
numerous additional curriculum related projects.
More than one hundred parents and
community members enriched our educational program this
year. Our school’s Volunteer Program has expanded to include
high school "Math Buddies" and senior citizen "Reading
Buddies" in addition to parents who continue to help with
art, music, drama, technology, media center, and classroom
initiatives.
An active Parent Teacher Organization
continues to advocate for quality education and to sponsor a
variety of family-oriented events and fundraisers that have
resulted in field trips, cultural enrichment activities, and
new equipment for our school. Through the efforts of
dedicated parents, our school has new media center
furniture, stage curtains, welcome mat, cafeteria banners
and a playscape which is enjoyed by our entire community.
Members of the Emerson-Williams PTO publish our monthly
newsletter, host book fairs, and "Family Fun Nights,"
including a Sock Hop, Bingo night, and Strawberry Festival,
to name a few.
We at Emerson-Williams School note with
pride our many accomplishments and continue to dedicate our
efforts to total school improvement focused upon setting
high expectations for students within a supportive,
motivating school environment.
