EMCSD Bulletin
Community Edition - September 2021
The EMCSD Bulletin is BACK!
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are so excited to have a full year of the EMCSD Bulletin and we cannot wait to share all the fun events and beneficial resources throughout the El Monte Community that are available to you and your family!
EMCSD Students Return to School!
MORE NEWS
LA County Residents cast their votes and receive vaccines at Jeff Seymour Family Center
EMCSD hosts Resource Fair for students and families
EMCSD Inaugural "Welcome Reception" was major hit!
COVID-19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 Vaccinations every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Where: LA Metro El Monte, 3501 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte, CA
When: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Make an appointment at: vaccine.fulgentgenetics.com
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please visit publichealth.lacounty.gov
UBER & LYFT are providing free rides TO and FROM vaccination sites. Use the app or call 833-540-0473 to book your ride!
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
Get help paying for rent & utilities with the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
Assistance is also available for unpaid utility payments dating back to April 1, 2020, or for future utility payments, which will both be compensated at 100% of cost, limited to a total of 12 months, and paid directly to the utility provider.
Assistance from the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program does not count as earned income and will not affect eligibility for any other state benefit assistance programs.
All applicant information is kept private and will not be shared.
Income eligible applicants may qualify regardless of immigration status and will not be required to show proof of citizenship.
How do I apply?
To check eligibility and apply, visit HousingIsKey.com or call 833-430-2122.
For in-language assistance, to get help with eligibility requirements or filling out an application, schedule an appointment with a local organization near you by calling 833-687-0967.
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
City of El Monte Youth Enrichment Program
Want your child to participate in sports? Sign up for the City of El Monte Youth Enrichment Program (YEP)! YEP offers eligible El Monte participants the basic fundamentals of cheerleading, flag-football, basketball, and soccer
For more information, call the Parks & Recreaction Division at (626) 580-2240, Monday through Thursday from 9am - 5:30pm.
The first 20 participants to sign up at each site and submit all the required documents will receive a FREE drawstring backpack, program t-shirt, and shorts!
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.
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