Jaguar Talk #1
Parent Weekly Updates for August 14th - August 18, 2023
A Letter From Your Principal
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. The first day of school is Monday, August 14th, 2023.
Not only am I excited to start the school year, but I also look forward to the work we will do together. My goal is to ensure that all children are safe, healthy and happy so that they can learn as much as they can and have the best educational experience possible.
Finally, as the principal, I will ensure that a college and career atmosphere motivates all students to enliven the spirit, energy, and vitality of El Sereno Middle School. Having a college-career outlook will help address academic challenges and create a safe, welcoming environment for every student on campus. Learning grows when you feel connected to a school. We are hoping every student finds a way to connect with the campus, with our amazing ESMS staff, and with one another. We will focus on school pride through a plethora of activities throughout the school year.
I look forward to meeting you. Let’s get ready for a great year.
Ms. Martha Gomez
Principal,
El Sereno Middle School & Magnet Center: An International Baccalaureate World School
ESTE MANUAL PUEDE SER TRADUCIDO
El Sereno Middle School and Magnet Center
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
8/14- 1st Day of Instruction WELCOME BACK (Special Schedule)
8/14- Emergency Form Packet coming home.
*Please fill out 7 forms & return ASAP to your child's Advisory teacher
8/14-8/18- The Parent Center: Shop 8 Welcomes you for a Meet & Greet 8-9am Stop by for help with the Parent Portal & come learn how to be a school volunteer8/14-8/18- Textbook Distribution (during Science classes) Consumables will be given out. All other textbooks will be downloaded to student iPads
8/14-8/18- If your child missed orientation, iPads also given out this week
8/18- Spirit Day (wear El Sereno gear)
8/18- Coffee with the Principal (CWTP) in the Parent Center 9-10am
8/18- Fire Drill for Students 9am
IMPORTANT UPDATES (for more details, please click orientation link underneath)
- New Bell Schedule- End time: M, W, TH, F 3:04pm Tuesday: 1:55pm
- New Uniform Policy- T-shirts are now allowed + the color black (no prints on the t-shirt)
First Day of School Drop-off and Pick Up Locations
As a precaution, if your child was promised an iPad charger during orientation, be advised that they still have not arrived from the district. Please have him/her use an iPhone cord to charge it so he/she may be ready for the first day of school. If you do not have a charger, please have your child arrive by 7:30am to charge the iPad in the genius lab.
**ATTENDANCE MATTERS*
We are excited to welcome all families to the new academic year 2023-2024. We hope your family had a safe and enjoyable summer break. We thank you for your cooperation in ensuring your child stays on track by getting them to school daily and on time.
We understand that some absences are unavoidable. Sometimes your child may get sick and may need to stay home. Please have your child stay home sick from school if they have the following symptoms:
· Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit & above
· Vomiting/Diarrhea
· If your child has severe pain or difficulty breathing, please take them to their healthcare provider.
When absences occur, please complete and absence note and turn it in to their school.
Thank you.
**iPad and WiFi Update*
Emergency Form Packets Coming Home on Day #1: August 14th
Please fill out and return all forms in your child's packet by Monday, August 21, 2023.
The sooner the better. We appreciate your support.
- 2023-2024 Household Income Form for School Program Funding (this one is allowable to complete online. Please see link underneath)
- Student Emergency Information Form
- Publicity Authorization
- Rule Concerning Use of Loaned Devices
- SHQ (Student Housing Questionnaire)
- RUP (Responsible Use Policy for District Computer Systems)
- Parent/Student Acknowledgement Form 2023-2024
Submission of completed Household Income Forms (HIFs) entitles our school to receive additional money and helps our school in many ways. Please know that the information collected on this form is 100% confidential and only used by the District to receive extra money. It will not be used for any other purpose. We ask that you please check off "No Income" or provide a monthly household income.
Join us all week in the Parent Center from 8-9am for a Meet & Greet for the 1st week of school
Home of the Jaguars
Principal: Martha Gomez
Email: mxt1070@lausd.net
Instagram: @esmsjaguars
Email: gen2939@lausd.net
Website: https://elserenoms.lausd.org/
Location: 2839 North Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Phone: 3232244700
Facebook: facebook.com/esmsjaguars
Twitter: @esmsjaguars