EMCSD Parent Resources

Do you or someone you know have a child ready to start school this fall? Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year officially opens this Monday, February 5!

Any child who turns age 4 by September 1, 2024 will be eligible to start Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in the 2024-2025 school year! TK & Kindergarten Info Meetings are coming soon! We will share dates once they are made available.

Every TK - 8 grade child enrolled in EMCSD receives:

• Universal free nutritious meals and snacks
• Access to our no-cost after-school enrichment programs that feature sports for 3rd grade and up, study trips, and STEAM-based activities. We also offer no-cost before-school enrichment.
• Access to our award-winning music education program.

You can learn more about the enrollment process by clicking the button below or calling your school office.

We are hosting "Parenting in a Digital World" seminars throughout our district to help give you the tools to help keep your students safe online. Parenting in the Digital World, is a 90-minute, engaging and eye-opening presentation about what is really going on in our children’s digital world. It will be presented in-person. EMCSD parents can sign up for any workshop at any school. -- Los padres de EMCSD pueden inscribirse en cualquier taller en cualquier escuela.

Students do not need to attend.

It will be presented in-person in English. (Spanish presentation dates will be shared at a later date). -- Se presentará en inglés. (Las fechas de presentación en español se compartirán mas tarde).

Topics Discussed:

• Current apps kids are using and what you need to know about them
• Risks associated with popular social media sites
• "Sexting" and online predators
• How to set expectations and consequences
• How to monitor online activity and find secret Instagram accounts
• How to talk to your child about pornography
• Parental controls and privacy settings

Meeting Dates and Locations (you can attend any meeting at any school)

February 7, 2024 (rsvp by 2/1) at 9:00am at Rio Hondo

February 15, 2024 (rsvp by 2/9) at 5:00pm at Cortada

February 21, 2024 (rsvp by 2/14) at 8:30am at Rio Vista

February 21. 2024 (rsvp by 2/14) at 5:30pm at Durfee

February 22, 2024 (rsvp by 2/15) at 5:00pm at Wright School

March 4, 2024 (rsvp by 2/26) at 5:00pm at Columbia

Click button below to sign up.

A vivid blend of artistic expression and teamwork thrives at EMCSD’s Rio Hondo School through their innovative Dance and Flag program. From its inception as a dance initiative, this program has bloomed into a mesmerizing tapestry of movement, rhythm, and collaboration.

Taryn Spink, the passionate mind behind the evolution of the Rio Hondo Dance and Flag program, reminisces about her initial encounter with Color Guard during her teaching days at Azusa High School. "I fell in love with the art form instantly," she recalls. "It was inspiring, visually impactful, physically challenging, and the choreography told a story in a creative way."

Riley Bob, a participant in the program, captures its essence by stating, "What I believe makes the dance program appealing is the many memories you can make while doing it. Why I think it has become one of the most popular electives is because of how much fun it is." Hailee Long, another student, shares her perspective, emphasizing the personal growth the program facilitates: "Participating in this program can help me gain more confidence in my body and skill so that I don't feel down or overwhelmed."

If you are passionate about bringing wellness to your campus or would like to become a wellness champion for your school, please join us!

📍Location: Central Kitchen - 3238 Meeker Ave, El Monte, CA 91731

⏰Time: 8:30am-10am

New Lexington School will be hosting their 2nd Annual Lunar New Year Festival on Thursday, February 8. There will be live performances along with arts, crafts, games, and a fashion show! All EMCSD families are invited to join in the fun!

What: New Lexington Lunar New Year Festival

When: Thursday, February 8 from 4pm - 7pm

Where: New Lexington School (10410 Bodger St., El Monte, CA 91733)

No School: Monday, February 12 in observance of Lincoln's Birthday

No School: Monday, February 19 in observance of President's Day

Board Meeting: Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00pm

Are you or someone you know looking to pursue a career in education? Do you want to be more involved in your student's district? As we prepare for the start of the 2023-2024 school year, there are many job openings available at EMCSD! We have listed a few below. You can also see more on the graphics above.

• AVID Tutors
• Custodian
• Energy Management Specialist
• Health Services Specialist (2 positions available)
• Instructional Support Specialist (10 positions available)
• Nutrition Service Assistant
• School Counselor
• Special Education Teacher (2 positions available)
• Testing Specialist
• and much more!