EMCSD Bulletin
Community Edition - May 2021
Frank Wright Earns Lighthouse Status!
EMCSD Provides Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Sites
Students receive school supplies from local organizations
EMCSD Community Celebrates Star Wars Day!
New Shoes for New Lex!
Teacher Appreciation Week
Potrero School Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Walk-ups are available for anyone ages 16 and up from 9am-12pm and 1pm-3pm.
Appointments and Health Insurance are NOT required. Please bring photo ID. You can register for an appointment if you would like, but they are NOT required to receive the vaccine.
Register for an appointment: https://myturn.ca.gov/
Use code: BOD9QMJRP4
For questions, please contact: jeffseymourfamilycenter@emcsd.org or call (626) 453-3700 ext. 3651
Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 09:00 AM
Potrero School, Potrero Avenue, El Monte, CA, USA
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15 years of age. Beginning Thursday, May 13, Los Angeles County vaccination providers will begin offering the Pfizer vaccine for this age group at vaccination sites that offer the Pfizer vaccine. Teens should be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult, and present a photo ID and verification of age.
On Tuesday, May 18 at 6 p.m., the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will hold a Vaccine Town Hall for Parents to provide the latest update on COVID-19 vaccines, including information for children. You can watch on:
You can submit a question at https://tinyurl.com/vaxtownhall4parents.
More information in the event flyer above.
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.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Enrollment Begins Tomorrow – 5/12
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.
If interested, please complete this Google Form or call (626) 453-3700 ext. 3651
LA County in partnership with the Neighborhood Housing Services Center for Economic Recovery, has launched its Foreclosure Prevention & Mortgage Relief Program. The program will provide foreclosure counseling and up to $20,000 in financial relief to LA County residents, excluding the City of LA, that experienced financial distress between March 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
Applications are now open!
Call 1-888-895-2647 or visit the NHS website to learn more.
Get FREE Tax Prep Assistance at Jeff Seymour Family Center
Understanding and Responding to your Child's Mental Health Needs in the time of COVID
When: 5/13/2021 at 4:00pm
Click here to RSVP
Panel Moderator: Dr. Loren Dittmar, father of four (ages 7-18 years old), high School Counselor for over 15 years, and Adjunct Professor for California Lutheran University’s Graduate Programs in School Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy
Panelist: Sarah Hainsworth, elementary school counselor in the Corona Norco Unified School District where she has worked for 16 years. Sarah has a Pupil Personnel Service Credential in School Counseling and is also a Licenced Professional Clinical Counselor. She is a mother of two sons.
Panelist: Alma Lopez is an aunt of four (ages 6-11), a middle school counselor for 14 years and has served youth (ages 0-18) since 1995. Alma is the CA School Counselor of the Year 2021. All schools in Alma’s school district have earned National RAMP designation.
Yoga with Durfee
Mark Your Calendars
May 12: Potrero School Vaccination Site (9am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm)
May 17: Board Meeting (5pm)
May 31: Memorial Day (Federal Holiday - District closed)
June 1: Special Board Meeting (5pm)
June 4: Last Day of School
Monday - Friday at various school sites. Click here to view Grab n' Go schedule.
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
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