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EMCSD Parent Resources March 12, 2024
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Spring Break: Friday, March 29, 2024- Friday, April 5, 2024
Friendly reminder, Spring Break is just around the corner! It begins Friday, March 29. School will resume Monday, April 8, 2024.
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Another Read Across America week in the books! 📚
Schools across our district participated in Read Across America Week. Celebrating the value in literature, several special guests volunteered their time to read to our students. A special thank you to all of our volunteers including staff members, parents, and community members.
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Nutrition Services & Before School Learning!
Last month, students in our Before-School Program at Wilkerson, Wright, Cherrylee, and Cortada learned how healthy nutrition habits are related to heart health! As part of our lessons, students get to sample healthy foods to ensure their bodies have the nutrition needed to stay active and ready for the day!
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March is NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!
On Wednesday March 13th, 2024 the Academy and Dietetics celebrates Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day. As the nation’s food and nutrition experts, RDs and RDNs are committed to improving the health of their patients, clients and communities. In school nutrition, RDs and RDNs are committed to improving students’ and staff’s well-being by bringing nutrition awareness to the entire district’s community! Here are some easy meal reminders from our RDs and RDNs!
- Try not to skip meals: Going too long without eating increases the risk of feeling starved, which will lead to overeating on the most convenient foods available (not always the most nutritious ones). Try to set meals around the same time each day and plan for snacks.
- Eat slowly: Taking your time when eating will help your body recognize where you are on the hunger scale (see image below). Your body will tell you when you are satisfied or full (around a 7 or 8). This will then help you decide if your body needs more food.
- Pay attention to portion size: Providing modest portions allows us to check in with our bodies to see if we are full or need more food to be satisfied. Every infant, child and adult has different nutritional needs and their portion sizes.
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Public Notice - Board of Education Vacancy
One of our Board Members submitted their resignation due to moving out of our district's service area.This notice is hereby given that there is currently one (1) vacancy on the Board of Education of the El Monte City School District (EMCSD). EMCSD is seeking candidates for a provisional appointment to serve on our board until the regularly scheduled election in November 2024. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 12, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.Residents of El Monte City School District interested in the position are invited to submit an application stating their qualifications and reasons for seeking an appointment to the Board of Education of the El Monte City School District. Residents of the district who are interested in applying can contact:
Dr. Maribel Garcia, Superintendent
EL MONTE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
3540 Lexington Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: (626) 453-3700
Applications are available at the District Office. Please visit our district office to retrieve an official application.❗Remember, the deadline for all completed applications to be submitted no later than: Friday, April 12, 2024 – 12:00 p.m.❗Following a review of the submitted materials, the Board will schedule interviews with selected candidates. Interviews of the selected applicants and final selection will be held at a special Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 22, 2024.Read the full notice by visiting: https://www.emcsd.org/BoardVacancy2024/
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Join us at Durfee School where they are hosting our Big Sing Choir Festival. The Big Sing will be showcasing district elementary choirs and the first-ever Junior High Honor Choir. More details below:
What: Annual Big Sing Choir Festival!
When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:00pm
Where: Durfee School's Gymnasium (12233 Star St, El Monte, CA 91732)
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📅 Mark your calendars - it's OPEN HOUSE SEASON 🏫
We are excited to invite families, current, prospective, and former to come visit our campuses and see what all the hype is about across EMCSD!
Events are listed alphabetically by school, please ensure you have the correct date for the school you would like to visit.
- Cherrylee - Wednesday, April 17
- Cleminson - Thursday, May 23
- Columbia - Wednesday, March 27
- Cortada - Wednesday, March 13
- Durfee - Wednesday, March 27
- Gidley - Wednesday, March 27
- LeGore - Wednesday, March 27
- New Lexington - Thursday, March 28
- Potrero - Tuesday, March 26
- Rio Hondo - Wednesday, March 27
- Rio Vista - Wednesday, April 24
- Shirpser - Wednesday, March 13
- Wilkerson - Thursday, April 18
- Wright - Thursday, April 25
- Opportunity at Jeff Seymour Family Center - Wednesday, May 22
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Early Learning Expo - Male Role Model & Family Engagement Event on Saturday, March 23
Calling all dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, and cousins (and all family members)! Our Child Development Program is hosting an Early Learning Expo to show you all the wonderful things we have to offer you and your youngest children! If you have a toddler, pre-schooler or Head Start child at home, we hope you come and participate in:
- Hands-on STEAM activities
- Classroom Tours
- Meet-n-Greet with our Office and Teaching team!
Food and snacks will be provided. Event details are below:
What: Early Learning Expo
Who: Families of our Youngest Learners (Toddlers, Pre-Schoolers, Head Start) - but all families are invited!
Where: Rio Vista Children Center (4300 N. Esto Ave, El Monte, CA 91731)
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Call (626) 452-9164 ext. 3150 for more information!
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Sign up for Vaping, Fentanyl & Teen Drug Awareness Workshops
In order to help spread awareness and provide important information about teen drug use, we are hosting a new parent workshop, "The Truth About Vaping, Marijuana, and Fentanyl"
With recreational marijuana easily accessible, we believe increasing awareness and understanding the associated risks is important and we hope you will sign up for an upcoming parent workshop. The workshops will be available in English and Spanish (different dates for each). The workshop will answer:
- What is vaping?
- How is vaping linked to marijuana use?
- What are the effects of marijuana use on a child?
- What is Fentanyl and why is it so dangerous?
- How are teens buying drugs online?
- How to talk to your child about vaping, marijuana, and Fentanyl?
- How to monitor my child’s online use and prevent drug online purchases?
ENGLISH: Dates, times, and locations. Reminder, parents can sign up for any workshop at any school. Snacks will be provided.
- March 13, 2024 (RSVP by 3/8) 5:00pm at Rio Hondo
- March 15, 2024 (RSVP by 3/8) 8:30am at Wright
- March 19, 2024 (RSVP by 3/12) 5:00pm at Rio Vista
- March 20, 2024 (RSVP by 3/13) 8:30am at Durfee
- March 21, 2024 (RSVP by 3/14) 8:30am at Columbia
- March 21, 2024 (RSVP by 3/14) 5:00pm at Cortada
SPANISH: Dates, times, and locations. Reminder, parents can sign up for any workshop at any school. Snacks will be provided.
- 11 de marzo de 2024 (rsvp antes de 3/4) 5:00pm en Durfee
- 18 de marzo de 2024 (rsvp antes de 3/11) 5:00pm en Wright
- 8 de abril de 2024 (rsvp antes de 4/1) 9:00am en Rio Hondo
- 8 de abril de 2024 (rsvp antes de 4/1) 5:00pm en Columbia
- 15 de abril de 2024 (rsvp antes de 4/8) 8:30am en Rio Vista
- 29 de abril de 2024 (rsvp antes de 4/22) 8:30am en Cortada
We encourage all parents and guardians to attend this informative workshop. Your participation and engagement are invaluable in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth.
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Pasadena City College STEM Savvy: Middle School Girls' Science Day
Pasadena City College is hosting its annual STEM Savvy Middle School Girls' Science Day on Saturday, March 23, 2024. This is a free event open to 6th-8th grade girls.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Pasadena City College (1570 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106)
Your middle school child will get to participate in hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities and meet women in STEM careers and college students in STEM.
Sign up for free by clicking the button below! For more information, see the flyer below or click here.
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Pasadena City College Math Academy
Pasadena City College is hosting a free math academy for students entering 7th and 8th grade. The academy will be from June 24, 2024 - August 2, 2024.
Information sessions include:
Zoom
- March 11 at 5:30pm
- March 19 at 5:30pm
- March 21 at 5:30pm
In-Person
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Are you or someone you know looking to pursue a career in education? Do you want to be more involved in your student's district? As we prepare for the start of the 2023-2024 school year, there are many job openings available at EMCSD! We have listed a few below. You can also see more on the graphics above.
- Administrative Attendance Clerk
- AVID Tutors
- Child Development Instructor
- Custodial Substitute
- Dual Language Spanish Teacher (2 positions available)
- ELD Testers
- Energy Management Specialist
- Health Services Specialist (2 positions available)
- Instructional Support Specialist (10 positions available)
- Mandarin Dual Language Immersion Teacher (4th Grade)
- Music Teacher (Temporary)
- Nutrition Service Assistant
- Registered Dietitian
- School Psychologist Intern
- Special Education Teacher (2 positions available)
- and much more!
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