
El Cerrito Middle School
Weekly Redhawk Newsletter
February 17, 2025 - February 21, 2025
Monday, February 17:
- President's Day Holiday - No School!
Tuesday, February 18:
- Standard Day Schedule - All periods
- Spring Picture Day 📸 (see purchasing information below)
Wednesday, February 19:
- Early Release Day - All Periods (release time1:25pm)
Thursday, February 20:
- Block Day Schedule - Periods 1,3,5,7
Friday, February 21:
- Block Day Schedule - Periods 2,4,5,6
- CNUSD Track Meet @ Roosevelt High
Upcoming Events:
- 2/25 - Semester 1 Awards Night (by invitation only)
- 2/26 - PTSA lunch activities
- 2/26 - SOM & SOAR Awards
- 2/28 - Backpack cleanout day
- 3/1 - Saturday School
- 3/4- Incoming 7th grade Information Night (see information below)
- 3/7 - Spirit Day
- 3/8 - CNUSD Math Field Day
After School Tutoring Schedule
📢Please note that the Cell Phone Policy applies during After School Tutoring. Students are NOT allowed to use cell phones during tutoring.
CLUBS
🌼Spring Picture Day🌼
Order now for early Picture day Pricing on mylifetouch.com.
School Name: El Cerrito Middle School
Picture Day Date(s): February 18, 2025
Picture Day ID: EVT4JG3PR
Online Orders MUST be placed by 11am on Picture Day!
Girl Scout Cookies Sales Not Allowed
Friendly Reminder! 📌
We know it's the season for Girl Scout cookies, but please note students cannot sell any items at school. We thank you for your support and understanding in this matter.
El Cerrito Administration
Meet our Counselor's
Click here to complete ECMS Counseling Request Form.
Susanna Mruz
Kassandra Wachtel
Incoming 7th Grade Parent Information Night
7th Grade Parent Information Night
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
First Presentation: Todd, Orange, and Lincoln Elementary
3:30 – 4:00 PM School Tours
4:00 – 5:00 PM Formal Presentation
Second Presentation: Stallings, Temescal Valley and Wilson Elementary
5:30 – 6:00 PM School Tours
6:00 – 7:00 PM Formal Presentation
***If your child does not attend one of our traditional feeder schools listed above, you may attend either presentation***
Dreams and Decisions Workshop
ECMS Girls: SAVE THE DATE, join Soroptimist for their Dreams and Decisions Workshop on Saturday, March 1st from 8:30-1:00pm. Empowering topics explored will be, your super power, being beautiful inside and out, and taking care of yourself. They will have fun activities and provide music, raffles, breakfast, snacks. Bring a girlfriend and have fun together on March 1st!
If you’d like to sign your student up for this opportunity, please print & complete the attached form below and send it to your student’s counselor:
Mrs. Mruz – susanna.mruz@cnusd.k12.ca.us (Students’ Last Name: A-L) Mrs. Wachtel Kassandra.wachtel@cnusd.k12.ca.us (Students’ Last name M-Z)
Success Tips for Parents 💡
- Check assignments/grades in Student or Parent Connect.
- Openly communicate with teachers (in-person or by email) if there are questions about assignments, tests, projects, deadlines, etc.
- Actively participate in class by participating in class discussions and asking questions.
- Complete all class and homework assignments in a timely manner.
- Study for upcoming tests and quizzes.
- Organize notebooks, binders, and planners.
BOOK DRIVE
Save the Date Future Sharks
CEN10 Preview Day & Night - March 27, 2025
Due to the record number of busses needed to accommodate our future Huskies, we will need to move the date to March 10 for both the Preview Day & Night. This will allow us to ensure no future Husky is left behind. Please stay tuned for more details (and promotional material) as we prepare to market this exciting event.
CNUSD FESTIVAL OF ARTS
Join PTSA
2025-2026 PTSA Volunteers Needed
When To Keep Your Child Home From School
If my child is home sick, what should I do? Please click here to review District information on when to keep your child home from school or child daycare.
📵 Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy 📵
IMPORTANT NOTE: The device policy applies to After School Tutoring and Academic Saturday as well. Students are NOT to use their devices during any academic sessions.
Students received multiple reminders by staff, attended a Student Success Assembly on Friday, 8/16, and had daily reminders in the morning announcements the first week of school regarding the new Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy. Moving forward, if a student's phone is confiscated they will receive the following consequences:
1st Offense: Phone is confiscated and returned to student. Parent contacted.
2nd Offense: Phone is confiscated and returned to parent. Parent contacted.
3rd Offense: Phone is confiscated and returned to parent. School issued consequence.
4th Offense: Phone is confiscated and returned to parent. Parent conference and phone contract implemented.
Please review these guidelines. If you have any questions concerning this notice, please contact us at (951) 736-3216. Your cooperation with this matter is greatly appreciated. Items confiscated must be picked up in the front office, by a parent or guardian, between the hours of 7:15am & 3:15 pm. Please return signed form prior to the start of the next school day, otherwise a detention will be issued.
Front Office Drop Off & Student Check Out Procedures.
- ECMS limits students to 2 drop offs per year. Examples of drop offs include, homework, chromebooks, & lunch (no P.E. clothes drop off & Birthday balloons). Students may pick up items during passing period or lunch time. Student lunch is free, however, if a student is needing a lunch drop off.
Lunch times are as follows:
1st lunch: 11:15am-11:50am
2nd lunch 12:10pm-12:45pm
- To ensure the safety of the students - We ask that when you come to the office to sign your student out early or send anyone that is listed on your students emergency contact list; we will expect you to provide a physical ID card and not a photocopy of your ID on your phone. Students will not be released if you do not have a physical ID card!
No Food Delivery Services Accepted - ECMS does NOT allow students to receive ANY Food Delivery at any time during the school day (including but not limited to; Uber Eats, Doordash, Grub Hub, etc.) Students are NOT allowed to order food and have it delivered to our campus. Deliveries will be turned away.
- Types of drinks not allowed: Starbucks drinks, sodas, fruity drinks or any type of energy drinks are not allowed in the classroom. If students purchase a slushy during lunch time, it cannot be taken into the classroom. Only Water bottles are allowed in the classrooms! Students seen with energy drinks on campus, will be confiscated. Also, any students arriving late with Starbucks or Jamba Juice, etc. will not be allowed to take the drinks into class.
Thank you for your support and understanding!
Reporting Students Absences & NEW Truancy/Tardy Policy
This year we are implementing a new Tardy Scan process. Parents will receive an email notification if their student is caught in one of our tardy sweeps. Students will receive a school issued consequence when tardy sweeps are conducted.
PLEASE REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES TO OUR ATTENDANCE LINE AT 951-736-3288. You may leave a voice mail after school hours & weekends. When leaving a message, please make sure to include your name/relationship, students name, grade, ID# and reason of absence. You may also
e-mail the Attendance office at ecmsattendance@cnusd.k12.ca.us. If absences are not excused within 3 days, your student will be marked as truant.
CNUSD Attendance Communication Program
Just in case you have questions about any attendance letters that you receive from the District Office. Click on the link for FAQ's.
Lunch Menu
School Lunches/Child Nutrition Services
Slushies: Blue Raspberry & Cherry flavor $2.75
Chocolate Chip Cookies: $ 0.75
Water bottles: $1.00
Click here to set up an account on EZ SchoolPay and add money to your students lunch account, or click on the QR on the flyer below.
Parent Center Newsletter
2024-2025 School Track Calendar
24-25 Bell Schedule
ECMS Contact Information
Location: 7610 El Cerrito Road, Corona, CA, USA
Phone: 951-736-3216