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Welcome El Sereno students, families, and community!

A new school year is on the horizon with so much to look forward to. We can't wait for you all to get on campus and get this school year started.

Dear El Sereno Families,

It is with great excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the new Principal of El Sereno Middle School.

I am honored to have the opportunity to guide and lead our school with such amazing students, an extremely dedicated staff, and a supportive school community. As a former LAUSD student and El Sereno resident, I feel privileged for having the opportunity to reconnect with my former community and participating in the journey of supporting your child’s academic success.

Over a span of 30 years, I have worked as Principal at multiple LAUSD schools ranging from Kindergarten up to 12th grade and have also held various Leadership roles throughout my career supporting school communities and parents. I look forward to continuing my journey as an Educational Leader here at El Sereno Middle School.

I consider myself a life-long learner and therefore looking forward to working and learning from all of you throughout the year. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to your children.

Mr. Cesar Quezada,

Your ESMS Jaguar Principal

1. Student Drop off/Pick Up: Gambier gate & Black gate (on Eastern) will open by 7:30 am. Paola Ave gate is closed until further notice. Car drop off line forms on Gambier St. Eastern Ave is a school bus drop off zone only.
2. Special Schedule First Week: Students should report to their HOMEROOM by 7:55 every day of the first week of school. Student homeroom assignments may be found by logging on to Schoology and clicking COURSES. Students should visit mylogin.lausd.net if they need to reset their password.
3. Uniform Policy: Jaguars are expected to be in uniform every day. Students may wear solid navy, white, or black t-shirts or collared polo with khaki, navy, or black bottom.
4. Cell Phone Policy: Per LAUSD Guidelines, students are permitted to possess cellular phones on campus provided that any device remains OFF and stored in backpack, purse, pocket or other place where it is not visible during normal school hours or school activities.

Dear El Sereno Middle School Parents and Guardians,

We are so excited to announce that this year, El Sereno Middle School is continuing our “One School, One Book” reading program! As part of building a strong community of readers and learners, students entering grades six through eight will be reading Miss Quinces by Kat Fajardo in their homeroom advisory classes.

Reading a book together as a school helps us bring joy and a sense of collaboration about reading that will help carry us through the 2024-2025 school year. Please join in by discussing the book and your student's thoughts as we read Miss Quinces together!

If you have any questions please reach out to me via email at jth9529@lausd.net and have a wonderful beginning of the school year!

Thank you!

Jenny Hertz-Newman

Teacher Librarian, El Sereno Middle School

El Sereno Middle School & Magnet Center

Magnet Coordinator: Dana Antillon, dantillo@lausd.net

Main Office: (213) 224 - 4700

Website: https://elserenoms.lausd.org/
Instagram: @esmsjaguars