EMCSD Bulletin
Community Edition - June 2021
Message from the Superintendent
Thank you for being such wonderful community partners. I speak for all our students, teachers, and staff when I say that your faith and trust in the El Monte City School District was paramount in helping us successfully navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Distance Learning, reopening, and so much more. I wish you all a wonderful Summer Break!
Dr. Maribel Garcia
HAPPENINGS
EMCSD Celebrates Retirees and Staff
MORE NEWS
Congratulations to our American Legion School Award Winners
Official 2021-2022 El Monte City School District Calendar
EMCSD Recognizes June as Pride Month
Starting June 8, El Monte City School District will be 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), LeGore (9a-11a), Cortada (9a-11a)
COVID-19 RESOURCES
EMCSD COVID-19 Vaccine Workshop
Join us for an overview of the latest information concerning COVID-19 Vaccines and how they are currently being used: How the vaccines were developed? What type of side effects should I expect? What happens once I am vaccinated?
When: Tuesday, June 22 from 5pm - 6pm
Presenter: COVID-19 Dr. Jack Chou is a board-certified family medicine physician and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Chou is the Chief of Service for the Family Medicine Department at Kaiser Baldwin Park Medical Center and has been in practice since 1999.
Join the workshops via zoom with thin link: https://zoom.us/j/94927418381
WATCH: LA County Department of Public Health - Vaccine Town Hall for Parents
FREE LOCAL COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Walk-Up Vaccine Clinics at Rio Vista School (6/19) & Wilkerson School (6/26)
Saturday, June 19: Rio Vista School - 4300 Esto Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
Saturday, June 26: Wilkerson School - 2700 Doreen Ave, El Monte, CA 91733
Prepare for the day of your vaccine:
Bring Photo I.D. (does not need to be government issued)
Proof of living or working in LA County (U.S. citizenship is NOT required)
Health insurance is NOT required
For questions, contact jeffseymourfamilycenter@emcsd.org or call (626) 453-3700 ext. 3651
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
June 21: Lambert Park
June 28: Gibson Mariposa Park
July 6 (Tuesday): Mt. View Park
July 12: Zamora Park
July 19: Arceo Park
Chalk It Up - Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
June 23: Gibson Mariposa Park
June 30: Zamora Park
July 7: Arceo Park
July 14: Lambert Park
July 21: Mt. View Park
Summer Storybook Walk
June 22: Arceo park (this event is from 9am - 6pm)
June 29: Mt. View Park
July 6: Lambert Park
July 13: Gibson Mariposa Park
July 20: Zamora Park
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.
Mark Your Calendars
June 7: Summer School Begins
June 12: Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Rosemead High School (8am-2pm)
June 14: Board Meeting at 5pm
June 19: Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Rio Vista School (8am-3pm)
June 21: Study Session at 4pm / Board Meeting at 5pm
June 26: Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic - Wilkerson School (8am-3pm)
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