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El Cerrito Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
May 27, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Monday, May 27:
- Memorial Day - Holiday
Tuesday, May 28:
- Standard Day Schedule - all periods
Wednesday, May 29:
- Early dismissal - (Periods 1-7). Dismissal time 1:25pm
- Teacher PLC 1:45pm-3:15pm
Thursday, May 30:
- Standard Day Schedule - (Periods 1-7). Dismissal time 2:25pm
- Last day to settle obligations (CASH ONLY). See Mrs. Gomez in the Library
- 8th Grade Celebration - Tangled Theme 4:30pm-7pm
Friday, May 31:
- Minimum Day Schedule 11:35am
- 8th Grade Promotion at Centennial High at 9am (see details below)
Friday, May 31st - Minimum Day Schedule
Minimum Day Plan for 7th Grade
8:00am-11:10am - Students report to 5th period for the day.
* Students will sign yearbooks, watch a movie, paly board games, etc.
11:00am-11:35am - Lunch
* Student will be released for dismissal directly from lunch.
📢 8th Grade Information
End of the year 8th grade Activities
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8th Grade Awards Night: Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00PM. By Invitation Only.
- 8th Grade Promotion Practice: Thursday, May 30th during 1st and 2nd period.
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8th Grade Celebration (Tangled Theme): Thursday, May 30th 4:30-7:00 PM
Criteria to attend: 2.0+ GPA, Good Behavior, Obligations Cleared.
A signed Permission Slip is their ticket and will be handed out in 5th-period classes. Enjoy music, photo booth, games, tacos, cotton candy, DJ, Churros and snow!
Promotion Certificates, Presidential Awards, and Honor Chords: Will be handed out on May 30th during 5th period. Wear Honor Cords at Promotion May 31st.
👉 Any student who owes money or books will NOT receive a promotion certificate on practice day. Money or books will NOT be accepted on promotion day.
8th Grade Promotion
8th Grade Promotion
- Friday, May 31st - 9:00am @ Centennial High School.
- Students report to the gym at 8:15am.
- Please respect Centennial High Campus: No gum & no spiked shoes please.
- The following items are NOT allowed in the gym with students - cell phones, purses, bags, flowers, etc. These items must be left with the parents!
- Parents- No balloons, umbrellas, or easy ups will be allowed in the seating area, including bleachers.
- Student Promotion Seating: A - Ly will be seated on the home side and Maa-Z will be seated on the visitor side.
Yearbook Sales
If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, the cost is $60.00. CASH ONLY!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. McHugh.
7th Grade Immunizations
Santiago High Summer Reading Program
Santiago High School - Speech & Debate
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). Please note that we do not call students up to pick up dropped off items, parents may text their students to advise them that items have been dropped off and 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.
Thank you in advance for keeping our front office a place of business.
Reporting Students Absences & Truancy/Tardy Policy
CNUSD Attendance Communication Program
Attendance 951-736-3288.
Please make sure to report your students absences by calling the attendance line at (951)736-3288.
**If you call after hours, please make sure to include your name/relationship, students name, grade, ID# and reason of absence.
If absences are not excused within 3 days, your student will be marked as truant.
PLEASE REVIEW STUDENT TRUANCY/TARDY POLICY
Meet our Counselor's
Click here to complete ECMS Counseling Request Form.
Susanna Mruz
Caseload by last name (A-L)
Kassandra Wachtel
Caseload by last name (M-Z)
PTSA
Interested In Becoming A PTSA Board Member For The 24/25 School Year?
Hey there!
Are you interested in getting involved in your child's school and being in the know about all the exciting activities and events? Look no further, because El Cerrito's PTSA is currently searching for new board members for the 2024/2025 school year. Join our team and help enrich your child's life! Please see the positions that are still open below.
Please E-mail your inquiries to ElCerrito@coronanorcocouncilpta.com
We can't wait to have you on board!
CNUSD PARENT CENTER
Click on the link see the exciting and educational workshops the CNUSD Parent Center will be hosting
K-12 Clothing & Shoe Drive
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 or add money to your students lunch account:
Reporting Student Absences
ATTENDANCE PHONE LINE
PLEASE REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES TO OUR ATTENDANCE LINE AT 951-736-3288. YOU MAY LEAVE VOICE MAIL AFTER SCHOOL HOURS & WEEKENDS.
23/24 Bell Schedule
Intermediate Track Calendards
School calendars for the 2024-25 school year have been approved are now available on the District website.
https://www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/about_us/school_calendars___bell_schedules
ECMS Contact Information
Location: 7610 El Cerrito Road, Corona, CA, USA
Phone: 951-736-3216