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Emerson Elementary School
4660 Ottawa Ave
Riverside, CA 92507
951-788-7462
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 Emerson Elementary School
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|  Emerson Elementary School
4660 Ottawa Avenue,
Riverside, CA 92507
Office: 951. 788. 7462
Fax: 951.274.4221
Emerson Elementary School is a unique and wonderful place where our children are safe, and the staff relentlessly ensures high levels of academic performance in a multicultural setting.
Essential Information
• We are located across the street from Bordwell Park and half-way between UCR and downtown.
• Emerson is considered to be a “mini-United Nations” school because of the rich diversity of cultures, languages and countries represented in our population.
• During the 2009-10 year we are building three new buildings which include 12 classrooms, a new library, a new bus entry and parking lot.
Outstanding Programs
• State History Day- For the past several years at least one student from Emerson has advanced to the State History Day Competition.
• Science Fair- Emerson students have earned numerous awards at the UCR/RUSD Science Fair as well as the regional Science Fair competitions.
• Reflections- Emerson students participate in the PTA Reflections competition and have recently earned regional awards.
• GATE Special Day Class- Emerson is one of only three schools in the district that has this special program designed just for Gifted and Talented Education students.
• Technology Rich- Emerson classrooms are equipped with technology resources that include teacher presentation systems. Our library has a computer lab with 18 computers for student use.
• Green Team environmental awareness program
• After school child-care is available through Stratton Community Center 951-826-5355.
Community Partnerships
• Emerson is home to the Eastside Community Garden, a two acre garden partnership with the City of Riverside. The school grows strawberries and lettuce that are sold to our cafeteria for the school’s Farm Fresh Salad Bar.
• The Riverside Optimist’s Club sponsors Emerson by financially supporting field trips, special programs as well as their annual Tri-Star Basketball tournament..
• The University Eastside Community Collaborative provides tutoring during the school day.
• Emerson’s PTA helps to organize and encourage parent participation.
• Emerson has partnered with Lockheed Martin to participate in the Space Day program for the past 6 years.
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