EMCSD Bulletin
January 2022 Edition
Message from Dr. Garcia
Dear EMCSD Community,
Welcome to the second half of the 2021-22 school year! I want to thank everyone for helping the El Monte City School District stay proactive in slowing the spread of COVID-19 throughout our school communities. Many of you made great use of our take-home rapid tests and you have all continued to follow our safety guidelines; this has been integral to successfully providing educational services to our students.
Please continue doing the following to help keep each other safe:
Check your child for COVID-19 symptoms every day before sending them to school (if they are sick, please keep them home). Symptoms include: Fever (100.4 or greater), new cough, vomiting, diarrhea
Please provide your child with a well-fitted, non-cloth mask (wearing two masks is acceptable)
You can keep track of COVID-19 cases throughout our school using our COVID-19 Dashboard. Reminder, the dashboard only shows confirmed cases of individuals who were on District property within 48 hours of testing positive for COVID-19.
I also encourage everyone to utilize our COVID-19 Vaccine and Testing resources webpage to view available vaccine and testing opportunities including Rapid COVID Testing throughout El Monte.
I am excited to announce that our Early Head Start preschool program has officially been moved to the Jeff Seymour Family Center. This will allow our newest families to get better acclimated to the District and experience the wonderful resources we have to offer. Speaking of which, we are partnered with Western University College of Dental Medicine to provide free dental services to anyone ages 0-20. To schedule your appointment, please call (909) 469-8500 or email CBDE@westernu.edu. Health insurance is NOT required.
Reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are many more resources, including the latest Counseling Corner in this month’s newsletter!
In partnership,
Dr. Maribel Garcia
Early Head Start Preschool Program Officially Opens at Jeff Seymour Family Center
EMCSD Helps Vaccinate Over 500 People at Weekend Clinics
January School Menus
Counseling Corner - January Newsletters are NOW AVAILABLE!
EMCSD in the News
El Monte City School District appeared in the LA Times in regards to school attendance after Winter Break. To read story, click here.
Local Events & Services
FREE Dental Services for Anyone Ages 0-20 at Jeff Seymour Family Center
Did you know that anyone age 0-20 can receive FREE dental care at the Jeff Seymour Family Center? Western University College of Dental Medicine offers free dental services and checkups to children 0-17 and adults 18-20. Insurance is NOT required!
The clinic is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8am - 5pm at 10900 Mulhall Street, Room 14 & 15, El Monte, CA 91731
Check-up can be done in-person or virtually. To set up an appointment, call (909) 469-8500 or email CBDE@westernu.edu
EMCSD Parent Workshop - Supporting Your Child and Reinforcing Coping Skills
Want to know how to support your student during a pandemic? Join El Monte City School District social workers, Paola Ruiz-Beas and John Caballero in virtual parent workshops aimed and helping you support your child. Get tools for communicating with your child, guiding them through copign skills, and more.
Sessions are Wednesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 20 at both 9:00am and 5:30pm in ENGLISH AND SPANISH. Click links below to access specific meeting:
ENGLISH Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/3508703119?pwd=b1JSNXhQT2x2TTNMcjBtUUQvd1lnQT09
English ZOOM ID: 350 870 3119
Spanish Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8202241665?pwd=Z2NNMHZyVmhPMW10eDZkSHNrVFhlUT09
ID DE REUNIÓN: 820 224 1665
CONTRASEÑA: 123456
T-Ball Registration for Kids ages 4-6
Residents: you can register now until Febraury 4, 2022. Fee: $40
Non-residents: registration is open from January 24, 2022 - February 4, 2022. Fee: $67
Register at the South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 1:00pm - 8:30pm
For more information, please call (626) 579-2043
T-Ball Skills Clinic
All kids 4-6 are welcome, clinic is from January 31, 2022 through February 11, 2022 (Monday -Thursday).
Reigster at the South El Monte Community Center located at 1530 Central Ave., Monday through Friday from 1:00pm - 8:30pm. Clinic is $10. For more information, please call (626) 579-2043
Hip Hop Dance Classes for Kids 5-15
Hip Hop Dance is a fun, high-energy class where students can learn the fundamentals of hip-hop and dance. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED ONLINE AT YCOASITES.COM
Class fees: Only $8 per lesson if you pay in full for the entire session OR $9 if you pay weekly. There is an $8 registration fee.
For more information, please call (714) 425-4708
Human Trafficking Prevention Education to Keep Your Kids Safe
Human trafficking can happen anywhere, and it is happening in our backyard. Join the Los Angeles County Office of Education from ANYWHERE for this virtual town hall to hear from experts what you can do to protect the children in Los Angeles County. Panel experts will share lived experiences and provide you with resources to help keep your kids safe. Spanish translation will be provided. Register today and share this information with your community: https://lacoe-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__YDGyzXrSSyUDbLzdqvN4w
National Blood Shortage
Those who come to give this month will be automatically entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California!* The package includes two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California, entry to the official NFL Tailgate, tickets to Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Los Angeles, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 11-14, 2022), plus a $500 gift card for expenses.
Upcoming opportunities to give blood near you:
2471 E. Walnut St, Suite 103, Pasadena, CA
Various days and times available.
Sponsor Code: 1TRPAS
1201 S Orange Avenue, West Covina, CA
Various days and times available.
Sponsor Code: 1TRWC
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Testing Resources
Testing is free and available to everyone, regardless of immigration or insurance status. Free COVID-19 testing locations are available throughout El Monte and neighboring communities, find the closest location near you by clicking this link: covid19.lacounty.gov/testing. Residents of LA County without internet access can call 211 to speak with an operator who will help you make an appointment.
COVID-19 EL MONTE RAPID TESTING CENTERS
Monday from 8:00am - 6:00pm: Lambert Park 11431 McGirk Ave. (In parking lot)
Tuesday from 8:00am - 6:00pm: Gibson Mariposa Park 4140 Gibson Road (In parking lot)
Wednesday from 8:00am - 6:00pm: Aquatic Center 11001 Mildred St (On Mildred Street)
Thursday from 8:00am - 6:00pm: Mt. View Park 12127 Elliott Ave. (Elliott Parking Lot)
Friday from 8:00am - 6:00pm: Zamora Park 3820 Penn Mar Ave. (On Grass Across From Basketball Court)
Additional COVID-19 El Monte Testing Centers
Monday from 1:00pm - 7:00pm: Aquatic Center 11001 Mildred St. (on Mildred Street)
Tuesday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm: Mt. View Park 12127 Elliott Ave. (Elliott Parking Lot)
Wednesday from 11:30am - 5:30pm: Fletcher Park 3404 Fletcher Park Way (In parking lot)
Thursday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm: Gibson Mariposa Park 4140 Gibson Road (In parking lot)
Friday from 12:00pm - 6:00pm: Lambert Park 11431 McGirk Ave. (In parking lot)
Anyone ages 5 & up can receive Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Residents with disabilities or without computer access can call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm 7 days a week for assistance with appointments.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s vaccine website. Reminder: COVID-19 vaccines are FREE. Health insurance is NOT required and your immigration status will NOT affect your eligibility to receive the vaccine.
In addition to children 5-11 being approved to take the Pfizer vaccine, ALL COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J) are now approved by the FDA & CDC for boosters. If you got Pfizer or Moderna (both doses at least 6 months ago), you are eligible for a booster. J&J is available to anyone who received a dose more than 2 months ago and is 18+.
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 17: NO SCHOOL in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 18: Board Meeting
About Us
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Website: https://www.emcsd.org/
Location: 3540 Lexington Avenue, El Monte, CA, USA
Phone: 626-453-3700
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