News & Announcements

The Jeff Seymour Family Center will be hosting a virtual 2-part series that will focus on internet safety. The workshops will discuss the dangers of the internet and steps you can take to make technology safer for kids. The workshop dates are January 12th and 19th at 5pm. Click headlines for more details including free registration.

The violence in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, January 6th was watched by many through various news and media outlets. Your children may have questions or concerns. Remember that we are here to support you. Please contact your School Community Liaison or the Jeff Seymour Family Center if you need tips on communicating with your children, emergency needs, counseling, and health needs. You may call (626) 442-1354 for assistance.

The West San Gabriel Valley SELPA is hosting two meetings: Unique Learning System (ULS) Training Webinar - January 9, 2021 (9am - 10am)
Community Advisory Committee Meeting - January 11, 2021 (6pm). The webinar is designed to offer parents ULS training to support parents and families. The meeting will feature a mini-training to help parents prepare for IEPs. Click headline for more details including meetings registration and links.

Active SGV and the WaterTalks program are hoping to get your input on the needs of the community when it comes to water! Click the headline to see the full flyer or visit WaterTalks.la for more information. Participants are eligible to win a $100 gift card.

EMCSD has partnered with LA County & OptumServe to provide more pop-up covid-19 testing at the Jeff Seymour Family Center & Potrero School. Click headline to access flyer for more details and scheduling information. Remember, appointments are required for testing.

EMCSD Superintendent, Dr. Maribel Garcia, sends students, families, and staff to Winter Break with a little holiday message!

If you have questions regarding the Pandemic EBT Program, check out the FAQ sheet. Click the headline to access FAQs in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

This week only, LA County students can attend virtual workout sessions with members from the LA Chargers! The Chargers have partnered with LA County Park & Recreation to offer this amazing opportunity to students throughout LA County. Sessions are available Wednesday and Thursday - click the headline for more details!

The California School Boards Association selected El Monte City School District's Musical Theater Supporting and Enhancing Academic Excellence Program as an official winner of a 2020 Golden Bell Award. This week, the CSBA held their 41st annual Golden Bell Award Ceremony virtually. Click headline for more details!

Click headline to see the best ways you can help slow the spread of the Covid-19. Our community has been hit hard by this virus and in order to protect those around us, we need to do our part.