El Cerrito Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
Spring Break - April 1- April 5
April 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024
Monday, April 8:
- Block day schedule - Periods 1,3,5,7
- Orchestra Concert @ Santiago High
Tuesday, April 9:
- Block day schedule - Periods 2,4,5,6
Wednesday, April 10:
- Early dismissal - Periods 1-7. Dismissal time 1:25pm
- Teacher PLC 1:45pm-3:15pm
Thursday, April 11:
- Block day schedule - Periods 1,3,5,7
- Band Concert @ Santiago High
Friday, April 12:
- Block day schedule - Periods, 2,4,5,6
Looking Ahead:
4/15-4/26 - SBAC Testing window
4/20 - Saturday School
4/22 - Band/Orchestra Perform at Angels Game (reach out to Mr. Estep for Tickets)
4/23 - Art Expo/Open House
4/24 - Admin Professionals Day
5/2-5/3 - SBAC Testing
5/3 - Spirit Day
5/7-5/10 - SBAC Make-Ups
5/8 - Day of the Teacher
5/8 - Veterans Event
5/11 - Relay for Life
5/14 - Band/Orchestra Concert
5/18 - Saturday School
5/23 - 8th Grade Awards Night
5/24 - Spirit Day (red, white and blue)
5/27 - Memorial Day Holiday
5/30- 8th Grade Dance 4:30pm-7pm
5/31- Minimum Day & Promotion @ 9am
PLEASE REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES TO OUR ATTENDANCE LINE AT 951-736-3288. YOU MAY LEAVE VOICE MAIL AFTER SCHOOL HOURS & WEEKENDS.
After School Tutoring
After School Clubs
GAME CLUB
Gaming Club will be held on the third Friday of every month from 2:45pm - 3:45pm in Room D-7. Students are encouraged to bring their Nintendo Switches to Gaming Club.
B.B.L.E
Best Buddies Leadership Education (B.B.L.E) Club is held during 2nd lunch in room M-2.
Baking Club
Next Baking Club will be held in room D-8 after school on Thursday 4/16 @ 2:30pm-4:00pm.
Book Club
Book Club meets every Thursday in room E-7 with Mrs. Martinez from 2:25pm-3:25pm.
Testing Information 📌
Upcoming Testing:
CAASPP – All students will test on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday the week of 4/15 and 4/22. Make up testing will start the week of 4/29.
Important Reminders:
· Get plenty of sleep (8-10 hours)
· Avoid the morning rush (lay clothes out the night before and arrive at school early)
· Eat a nutritious breakfast (cereal with milk or eggs and fruit)
Test Taking Tips:
· Listen to ALL teacher directions.
· Read the questions and ALL answer choices before answering.
· Use time wisely/don't spend too much time on one question.
· Pace yourself, answer every question, use the process of elimination when you don't know an answer or take an educated guess.
2024 Open House & Art Expo 🎨
Attention all ECMS students:
Any student who wants to have their art displayed in the 2024 ECMS Art Expo, please turn your submission in to Dr. Mejico in room I-1 any time before April 10th. The categories are: Drawing, painting, digital, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and recycled art. For more information, see Dr. Mejico for details!
Local Control Accountability Plan - Parent/Guardian Survey
We need to hear from you!!
The LCAP, or Local Control Accountability Plan is our district plan for improving student achievement. The Corona-Norco Unified School District values your input. This important survey is an opportunity for you to help the district and its schools by sharing your opinions about it. To read more about the District’s LCAP, click here. Thank you in advance for your time and for sharing your input. This survey will be open through April 5, 2024.
Click here to complete the survey.
Spanish:
El LCAP, o Plan de Responsabilidad de Control Local es nuestro plan distrital para mejorar el rendimiento estudiantil. El Distrito Escolar Unificado Corona-Norco valora sus comentarios. Esta importante encuesta es una oportunidad para que usted ayude al distrito y sus escuelas compartiendo sus comentarios. Para leer más sobre el LCAP del Distrito, haga clic aquí. Gracias por su tiempo y por compartir sus comentarios. Esta encuesta estará abierta hasta el 5 de abril de 2024. Haga clic aquí para completar la encuesta.
7th Grade Immunizations
Yearbook Sales
Last day to pre-order online is May 17. Books are scheduled to be distributed beginning Wednesday, May 22, or Tuesday, May 28.
Any unsold copies will be sold on campus during the distribution period for $60, cash only.
Centennial High Puente Program
Santiago Choir Spring Concert
Santiago Choir is is inviting Intermediate School Students Grades 7-8 to join them in their Choir Spring Concert in April. Students need to apply and register by March 18th!
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.
8th Grade End of the Year Information/Activities
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)
YEMP Career Expo
8TH Grade Digital Citizenship Lessons
In today’s digital age, it’s crucial for us, as parents, guardians, and educators, to be activity engaged in our middle school students’ lives, especially when it comes to their phones, social media and technology. Once a month our 5th period teacher’s conduct Digital Citizenship lessons on various topics.
One of the lessons that will be presented to 8th grade students at the end of the month is “Sexting and Relationships.” We have provided all 8th grade students with an opt-out form. If you would not like your student to participate in this lesson, please sign and have your student return it to their 5th period teacher.
For more information from our counselors, please check out our Newsletter: ECMS Counselor Connection.
Connecting with EL Families With Students On an IEP
Backpack Clean Out Day
Staying organized is a key to academic success and our Counselors are here to help! Please join us for our monthly backpack clean out on Friday, March 29.
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; Financial Reviewer & Ways & Means positions are still Open. Join our team and help enrich your child's life! Just click on the link below and fill out the form.
We can't wait to have you on board!
Here is a list of current nominations for next year's ECMS PTSA Board.
Angels Game Fundraiser
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:
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