El Cerrito Middle School
Weekly Newsletter
April 29, 2024 - May 3, 2024
SBAC MAKE-UP TESTING
Monday, April 29:
- Block day schedule - Periods 1,3,5,7
Tuesday, April 30:
- Block day schedule - Periods 2,4,5,6
- School Site Council Meeting - 3:30pm-5:00pm. If you are interested in attending the meeting, please contact the office for the Zoom link.
Wednesday, May 1:
- Early dismissal - Periods 1-7. Dismissal time 1:25pm
- Otter Pops will be distributed to students by PTSA during both lunches
- Teacher PLC 1:45pm-3:15pm
- YEMP Career Expo - 8:00am- 1:30pm
- TIKIZ Ice Cream will be on campus after school
Thursday, May 2:
- Block day schedule - Periods 1,3,5,7
Friday, May 3:
- Block day schedule - Periods, 2,4,5,6
- Progress Reports due to 5th Per. Teacher
- Spirit Day
- Relay for Life Color Run -@2:30pm. $10 donation. Everyone gets a bib # to wear, a metal, and pair of sunglasses. All proceeds to go Relay for Life. See Mr. Case or Mrs. Alwardt for sign ups. Scroll down for more details.
Looking Ahead:
5/7-5/10 - SBAC Make-Ups
5/8 - Applications due to Art Academy for 24/25 school year
5/8 - Day of the Teacher
5/8 - Veterans Event
5/11 - Relay for Life Car Wash
5/14 - Band/Orchestra Concert
5/17 - Clean out backpack day with Counselors
5/18 - Relay for Life @ Santa Ana Park
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
REMINDERS 📌
- 👉If your student was absent or did not complete his/her test, they will be called to the office starting this week to complete their test.
- 👉Anyone interested in joining the Art Academy 5th period year long class for next school year please see Dr. Mejico in room I-1 for an application. Applications will be due by Wednesday, May 8th!
- 👉 Scroll down for Relay for Life information
ATTENDANCE PHONE LINE
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
🎗 RELAY FOR LIFE 🎗
Relay for Life is coming up! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 @ Santana Park! Did you know that ECMS has a team and is looking for more students and staff to join us? Mr. Case is our fearless captain and has already secured us a spot! Here is the link to join the team!
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=107123&pg=team&team_id=2713381
Speaking of Relay for Life…in order to bring in money for our team and this AMAZING organization and cause, ASB and LINNK will be holding two upcoming events in May!
- Relay for Life Color Run 5K next Friday, 5/3 after school. For a $10 donation a runners/walkers will receive entrance to the Color Run, a bib # to wear, a pair of sunglasses and a medal! All proceeds go to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society
- Relay for Life Car Wash, Saturday, 5/11 from 8:30am-Noon in the front parking lot of our amazing ECMS campus. Car wash tickets are $10! All proceeds go to Relay for Life and the American Cancer Society. Donations are greatly appreciated…if you have extra towels, sponges, car wash soap or would like to help out…please reach out to either Mr. Case or myself!
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.
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 High Summer Reading Program
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