EMCSD Bulletin
Community Edition - July 2021
HAPPENINGS
EMCSD receives $100,000 for Kinder Readiness!
EMCSD hosts another successful COVID vaccine site
MORE NEWS
Author Donna Tetreault surprises Cortada students w/ visit and reading!
Local Artist, Francisco Palomares, gives art tutorial at Columbia
EMCSD celebrates parents who completed education workshops
El Monte City School District is still providing free meals for kids 18 & under throughout the summer. We can provide one meal kit per child per week. No ID is required, but please wear a face covering when picking up meals. For any questions or concerns, please contact the Child Nutrition Department at 626-453-3733. View Summer Meal Schedule below:
Tuesday: Jeff Seymour Family Center (7a-9a), Potrero (9a-11a), Shirpser (9a-11a)
Wednesday: Columbia (9a-11a), Durfee (9a-11a), Gidley (9a-11a)
Thursday: Cleminson (9a-11a), Cortada (9a-11a), Wright (9a-11a)
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Walk-Up Vaccine Clinics on July 16th and July 17th
Where: Rio Hondo El Monte Educational Center, 3017 Tyler Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731
When: Friday, July 16 from 3:00pm - 8:00pm
More Information: Rio Hondo College and Active SGV (who has partnered with EMCSD on all vaccination sites) are providing free COVID-19 Vaccines to anyone ages 12 & up at Rio Hondo El Monte Educational Center on Friday, July 16th. The site is open for walk-ups from 3:00pm - 8:00pm. Free food and raffles to win Dodgers or LAFC tickets will be available to anyone who gets a vaccine! If you have questions or would like more info, contact info@ActiveSGV.org or call (626) 244-7027.
Where: Wilkerson School, 2700 Doreen Ave, El Monte, CA 91733
When: Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 8am - 3pm
More Information: El Monte City School District is hosting a free COVID-19 Vaccine clinic on Saturday, July 17 at Wilkerson School. Appointments and walk-ups for FREE COVID-19 (Pfizer) vaccines available for anyone ages 12 and up from 8am - 3pm. Children age 12-17 must have parent present. No registration required. 1st and 2nd dose vaccines available!
For questions, contact jeffseymourfamilycenter@emcsd.org or call (626) 488-4398.
Myth: Safety was sacrificed for speed
Facts
Previous research about other coronavirus gave science a head start.
Global cooperation and government funding put lots of powerful resources to work.
Clinical trials, logistical planning, and other steps to ensure safety and efficacy happed at the same time.
Myth: I don't need the vaccine if I already had COVID-19
Facts
We don't know how long people will have immunity after getting COVID-19.
There are also a few well-documented cases of people getting COVID-19 twice.
Even if you had COVID-19 and recovered, you will benefit from vaccine.
Myth: The vaccine will give you COVID-19
Facts
Current vaccines don't include the virus in any form - no live virus, no weakened virus, no dead virus. You cannot get the disease from the vaccine.
About half the people who participated in the trial reported mild side effects for a few days, including a sore arm.
These side effects are from the vaccine developing the antibodies and typically last for 1-2 days.
RESOURCES & SERVICES
City of El Monte 2021 Summer Parks & Rec Programs for Kids!
Jungle Rain Storm - Water Day Activities
July 19: Arceo Park
Chalk It Up - Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
July 14: Lambert Park
July 21: Mt. View Park
Summer Storybook Walk
July 13: Gibson Mariposa Park
July 20: Zamora Park
Child Tax Credit
Did you file taxes in the last 2 years? Then you don’t have to do anything to get the money you’re already owed!
Didn’t file taxes in the last 2 years? There’s 1 easy step to start getting your Child Tax Credit payments. Just fill out a simple form to begin receiving your monthly Child Tax Credit payments. You can access it by going to ChildTaxCredit.gov
Pandemic-EBT Benefits Will Continue
Children eligible for P-EBT extension benefits:
- Previously received P-EBT benefits for the 2019-20 school year;
- Are attending a California K-12 school for the 2020-21 school year; and
- Are assumed to be attending school virtually or via a hybrid model of virtual and in-person instruction for the 2020-21 school year.
If you have questions about your P-EBT benefits, call the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677.
Get Discounted Internet Services!
The FCC would like to remind you that enrollment in the Emergency Broadband Benefit begins tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, 2021. There are three ways eligible households can enroll:
- Directly with a local participating provider. The FCC maintains a list of participating providers, sorted by state and territory.
- Enroll online with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) at their website www.getemergencybroadband.org. (The enrollment button will not be live until May 12th).
- Or download a paper application at the www.getemergencybroadband.org site, fill out the application, and mail it – along with supporting documentation – to USAC.
EMCSD in the News
Mark Your Calendars
Friday, July 30: School Board Retreat at 4pm (District Office)
Tuesday: Jeff Seymour Family Center (7a-9a), Potrero (9a-11a), Shirpser (9a-11a)
Wednesday: Columbia (9a-11a), Durfee (9a-11a), Gidley (9a-11a)
Thursday: Cleminson (9a-11a), LeGore (9a-11a), Cortada (9a-11a)
About Us
Our purpose is to educate all students to develop skills, knowledge and attitudes to be productive, and fulfilled individuals able to succeed ethically in a democratic society.
Email: newsletter@emcsd.org
Website: https://www.emcsd.org/
Location: 3540 Lexington Avenue, El Monte, CA, USA
Phone: 626-453-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElMonteCSD