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EMCSD Parent Resources February 7, 2024
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February Important Dates - Mark your Calendars📆
No School: Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day
Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00pm
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Shirpser gets Recertified as a Lighthouse School!
Congratulations to Shirpser students, staff, and families on their recertification as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School 🎉 Shirpser celebrated their win during Twin Day as part of their Kindness Campaign.
Becoming a Lighthouse School requires dedication from entire school communities. Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive-school improvement model—developed in partnership with educators—that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. Schools participating in the program dedicate themselves to living out the 7 Habits of Happy Kids that are used to help students address challenges they may face during their formative years. These habits are: (1) Be Proactive, (2) Begin With the End in Mind, (3) Put First Things First; (4) Think Win-Win, (5) Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood, (6) Synergize, and (7) Sharpen the Saw.
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Wilkerson Students Celebrate African American History Month
Wilkerson 4th graders help celebrate African-American History Month in their language arts classes by selecting leaders within the African-American community and writing a short bio on them. The goal is to teach students how to write an informative and exploratory texts that examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
In January, the El Monte City School District Board of Education passed a resolution proclaiming the month of February 2024 as African American History Month. The board states that Americans of African descent helped develop our nation in countless ways -- those recognized, unrecognized, and unrecorded, whereas, African American history reflects a determined spirit and perseverance and cultural pride in its struggle to share equally in the opportunities of a nation founded upon the principles of freedom and liberty for all people. The board encourages all educational communities to commemorate this occasion with appropriate instructional activities. You can view the whole resolution here.
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Please join us on Thursday, March 14 for Family Math Night on Pi Day!
EMCSD is hosting a districtwide math night to celebrate Pi Day (3/14) by providing interactive math activities, and contests for students and families! We will have prizes and LOTS of pizza to celebrate National Pi Day!
What is Pi Day?: National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14.
📅 When: Thursday, March 14 from 4:30pm - 6:30pm
📍 Where: EMCSD Professional Development Center (3539 Lexington Ave, El Monte, CA 91731) - across the street from the main district office.
Event is free and open to all families!
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Enrollment for the 2024-2025 is NOW OPEN!
Do you or someone you know have a child ready to start school this fall? Enrollment TODAY for the 2024-2025!
Any child who turns age 4 by September 1, 2024 will be eligible to start Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in the 2024-2025 school year! TK & Kindergarten Info Meetings are coming soon! We will share dates once they are made available.
Any student who turns age 5 by September 1, 2024 will be eligible to be enrolled in Kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year.
Every TK - 8 grade child enrolled in EMCSD receives:
- Universal free nutritious meals and snacks
- Access to our no-cost after-school enrichment programs that feature sports like soccer, golf, tennis, flag football, basketball and more for 3rd grade and up. Plus study trips, and STEAM-based activities. We also offer no-cost before-school enrichment.
- Access to our award-winning music and art education program.
You can learn more about the enrollment process by clicking the button below or calling your school office.
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Learn how to help your child stay safe online: English and Spanish Workshops Available!
We are hosting "Parenting in a Digital World" seminars throughout our district to help give you the tools to help keep your students safe online. Parenting in the Digital World, is a 90-minute, engaging and eye-opening presentation about what is really going on in our children’s digital world. It will be presented in-person. EMCSD parents can sign up for any workshop at any school.
Students do not need to attend.
Topics Discussed:
- Current apps kids are using and what you need to know about them
- Risks associated with popular social media sites
- "Sexting" and online predators
- How to set expectations and consequences
- How to monitor online activity and find secret Instagram accounts
- How to talk to your child about pornography
- Parental controls and privacy settings
ENGLISH Meeting Dates and Locations (you can attend any meeting at any school)
February 15, 2024 (rsvp by 2/9) at 5:00pm at Cortada
February 21, 2024 (rsvp by 2/14) at 8:30am at Rio Vista
February 21. 2024 (rsvp by 2/14) at 5:30pm at Durfee
February 22, 2024 (rsvp by 2/15) at 5:00pm at Wright School
March 4, 2024 (rsvp by 2/26) at 5:00pm at Columbia
ESPAÑOL Fechas y lugares de las reuniones (puedes asistir a cualquier reunión en cualquier escuela).
26 de febrero a las 8:30am - Cortada
4 de marzo a las 5:00pm - Río Vista
11 de marzo a las 9:00am - Wright
18 de marzo a las 8:30am - Columbia
25 de marzo a las 8:30 am - Durfee
25 de marzo a las 5:00pm - Río Hondo
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SAVE THE DATE: Next Wellness Meeting is February 21st
If you are passionate about bringing wellness to your campus or would like to become a wellness champion for your school, please join us!
📍Location: Central Kitchen - 3238 Meeker Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
⏰Time: 8:30am-10am
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February is American Heart Health Month! Keep your heart strong by eating more green leafy vegetables as they provide adequate vitamins and minerals to keep our blood pressure control. Fun & Easy Snack ideas to keep your heart healthy:
- Berries
- Whole grain toast with nut butter (w/ no sugar added)
- Raspberries w/ 2 pieces/squares of dark chocolate
- Hummus and Sweet bell peppers
- Greek Nonfat Yogurt w/ berries and Walnuts
School Counselors are hosting a Kindness Week at all our EMCSD school sites from February 13-16th. There will be activities like signing a kindness pledge, making kindness paper chains with ways to be kind at school, friendship bracelets and kindness challenges. Students will be encouraged to show extra kindness this week by sharing with others and showing empathy. These are some ways to make our community a better place for all!
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Rio Hondo College - STEAM Festival
Rio Hondo College is inviting EMCSD families to their STEAM Festival! This is a free family event that includes interactive science activities and games for elementary, middle, and high school students led by Rio Hondo College students and faculty.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Rio Hondo College Mathematics, Sciences, and Engineering Division (3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601)
Your elementary or middle school child will get to participate in hands-on experiments that include: chemistry, engineering, physics, biology, arts demonstrations, and more!
Sign up for free by clicking the button below! For more info, click here. For questions, email: [email protected]
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City of El Monte All Inclusive Eggstravanganza!
The city of El Monte invites families to their Eggstravaganza event on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am - 12:30pm.
The event will include petting zoos, bouncers, craft activities, pictures with the bunny, train rides, and more! See graphic for complete overview of event.
When: Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am - 12:30pm
Where: Mt. View Park (12127 Elliot Ave, El Monte, CA 91732)
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Registration now open for Little League Baseball & Softball
Registration is now open for the 2024 South El Monte Little League Baseball and Softball season. You can register online by clicking the button below. Leagues are for ages 6 & up and are located at the South El Monte Community Center (1530 Central Ave, S. El Monte, CA 91733). Hours are 5:30pm - 8:00pm.
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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.
- AVID Tutors
- Child Development Instructor
- Custodian
- ELD Testers
- Energy Management Specialist
- Health Services Specialist (2 positions available)
- Instructional Support Specialist (10 positions available)
- Music Teacher (Temporary)
- Nutrition Service Assistant
- Registered Dietitian
- School Psychologist Intern
- Special Education Teacher (2 positions available)
- Testing Specialist
- and much more!
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By: Gabriela Angel
On your next trip to an LA County Library, be on the lookout for a bubbly bookmark at checkout. Durfee School 8th grader Jenny Wong from El Monte City School District is a winner of the 44th annual LA County Library Bookmark Design Contest. Her marine-themed bookmark was a finalist at the Norwood Library contest, and was then selected by Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Hilda Solis as a grand winner from District 1.
“I jumped for joy!” said Jenny upon receiving the congratulatory letter. “As time passed and it sank in, I cried.” Overjoyed, she called friends to share the exciting news. Introduced to drawing by a friend, Jenny is a self-taught artist and her winning bookmark symbolizes her self-determination and dedication to her growing craft. Jenny’s bookmark includes a collection of sea creatures like jellyfish, turtles, starfish, and fish. When asked about her inspiration for the design, Jenny pointed to social media, “I was scrolling on the art side of TikTok, and jellyfish stuck out to me because of the colors and design.”
Jenny credits her teacher Ms. Kara Brown for encouraging her to participate in the contest. Feeling overwhelmed about catching up on school work after returning from a family trip to Vietnam, Ms. Brown suggested Jenny create a design to ease her stress. “I knew Jenny enjoyed drawing and told me that creating art helps her relax,” said Ms. Brown. “I wanted her to experience that she can have fun while doing something that may be perceived as stressful.” Wanting her students to gain confidence in themselves, Ms. Brown motivates them to participate in activities, enter contests, and join new clubs. “They will never know if they like it until they give it a try. They will never win a contest if they don't enter. I truly want all my students to gain confidence in themselves and they do so by finding out who they are by trying something new.”
Aside from her passion for art, Jenny loves to read, especially mystery and romance. She is part of Durfee’s Millionaire Readers Club, students who have read one million words in a year. She is now closing in on two million words. Jenny said her 7th grade teacher, Ms. Monica Macias, helped her fall back in love with reading. Ms. Macias tries to expose her students to different genres through having a variety of books available in her personal library. “I allow students to read whatever they enjoy, regardless of reading level,” said Ms. Macias. “Once I knew what kinds of books she liked, I would have her venture into specific authors who I thought she would enjoy.” In order to help students discover, or rediscover the joy of reading, Ms.Macias says you need to be a guide. “You must never assume that a student knows what they like to read. You must help guide students to explore possible interests and you must have a lot of patience.”
Initially, Jenny entered the contest for fun, not expecting to win. Now she is a LA County Bookmark Design winner. Like her teacher, she would advocate for her peers to try new things, “Just try your best and whatever happens happens. You never know what’s going to be on the other side, so you might as well just do it,” she explained. Jenny and her family will be honored at a local ceremony by the LA County Library in March to commemorate her artwork.
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