El Monte:
Reminders for tomorrow:
-If you are dropping off items for a class party, please ask your student what period they need it for.
-Students are on early release. They are out at 1:35 PM.
-The office staff will be supervising the talent show from 1:00-1:35, so the office will be closed.
-Students return to school on January 12, 2026.
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El Monte:
A reminder that this Friday is an early release day for El Monte students, with dismissal at 1:35 PM. The Talent Show is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 1:35 PM. During this performance, the main office will be closed, and all staff will be supervising in the gym. No students can be signed out during the talent show. Our students will return from winter break on January 12th.
Business Club is completing sales to students for Santa Stockings and Candy Cane grams on Thursday. Let your student know to go to Room 42, Room 30, or find a sales representative at Lunch. Stockings are $5, and candy cane grams are $1. Parents are welcome to send money with students for any item; however, we will not be able to sell directly to parents or guardians, as business club advisors and members have classes during the day and will not be available. All items purchased will be delivered to your student's 7th-period classroom on Friday, December 19th.
🎨 EMMS Family Paint and Sip Night Tomorrow! 🎨
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Evening!
El Monte Middle School families are invited to unleash their creativity together at our Family Paint and Sip Night on Tuesday, December 17th at 5:30 PM in the EMMS Cafeteria!
This is a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child and create a masterpiece!
Registration is REQUIRED! Secure your spot now: https://forms.gle/8Ffvvv5tPscQUbkp9
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
This Week at El Monte
El Monte:
Good afternoon, 6th-grade parents! Tomorrow is your student's Reedley College field trip. Your student will need to eat breakfast tomorrow on campus before school starts.
Your student will report to your 3/4 class or your 6/7 class after the bell rings tomorrow morning.
If your student is not going to the field trip, please report to room 29 at 7:45 AM.
El Monte:
¡Buenas tardes, padres de alumnos de sexto grado! Mañana sus hijos irán de excursión a Reedley College. Deberán desayunar en la escuela antes de que comiencen las clases.
Sus hijos deberán presentarse en su salón de clases de 3/4 o de 6/7 después de que suene la campana mañana por la mañana.
Si su hijo no va a la excursión, por favor, preséntese en el salón 29 a las 7:45 a. m.
🎨 EMMS Family Paint and Sip Night! 🎨
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Evening!
El Monte Middle School families are invited to unleash their creativity together at our Family Paint and Sip Night on Tuesday, December 17th at 5:30 PM in the EMMS Cafeteria!
This is a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child and create a masterpiece!
Registration is REQUIRED! Secure your spot now: https://forms.gle/8Ffvvv5tPscQUbkp9
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
🏆 Championship Alert! ⚽️
It’s time to make some noise for our soccer teams! Let's cheer on the Girls in their Final Championship tomorrow at 3:30 PM in Lemoore. Then, keep the energy going for the Boys’ Final on Thursday at 4:00 PM at Sports Complex Field 1. Let's pack the sidelines and cheer them to victory! Go Lobos!⚽️
Girls Final:
12/10/25 @ 3:30 PM in Lemoore
Liberty Middle School
1000 Liberty Dr, Lemoore
Boys Final:
Thursday @ 4:00 PM at Sports Complex Field 1
Come out and show your support!
The Family Education Center is bringing you a joy-packed Holiday Cheer Event!
Start getting ready — this celebration will be full of fun, photos, treats, and festive moments for all! ❤️🎁
📅 December 12, 2025
🕒 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 40802 Road 128, Orosi, CA 93647
🎅💚 Event Highlights:
📸 Pictures with Santa & The Grinch
🍫🥐 Pan Dulce & Hot Chocolate
👕🎉 Ugly Sweater Contest
🚪✨ Holiday Door Decorating Contest
🎨✨ Festive, hands-on art activities for the holidays
Mark your calendars and come ready to enjoy a magical afternoon with your COJUSD community! ❄️✨
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🎄✨ ¡PRÓXIMAMENTE! ✨🎄
¡El Centro de Educación Familiar trae para ustedes un Evento de Holiday Cheer lleno de alegría y diversión!
Familias, vayan preparándose — será una tarde festiva, divertida y llena de magia navideña. ❤️🎁
📅 12 de diciembre de 2025
🕒 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 40802 Road 128, Orosi, CA 93647
🎅💚 Lo que tendremos:
📸 Fotos con Santa y el Grinch
🍫🥐 Pan dulce y chocolate caliente
👕🎉 Concurso de suéter feo
🚪✨ Concurso de decoración de puertas
🎨❄️ Manualidades navideñas (Holiday Crafts)
¡Marquen sus calendarios y prepárense para disfrutar de una tarde mágica con nuestra comunidad de COJUSD! ❄️✨
Business Club will start selling Santa Stockings and Candy Cane grams to students today (December 9) and continue until next Wednesday (December 17). Your student can go to Room 42, Room 30, or find a sales representative during their lunch. Stockings are $5, and candy cane grams are $1. Parents are welcome to send money with students for any item. We will not be able to sell directly to parents or guardians, as business club advisors and members have classes during the day and will not be available. All items purchased will be delivered to your student's 7th-period classroom on Friday, December 19th.
This Week at El Monte 🐺
The Family Education Center invites our amazing community to get creative and help us decorate a door for our Holiday Cheer Door Decorating Contest! 🎁🚪
📅 December 8–11
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 40802 Road 128, Orosi
Bring your imagination, your holiday spirit, and let's make our center shine! ❤️💚
🌟 All decorated doors will be judged during our Holiday Cheer Event on December 12 for a chance to WIN A PRIZE! 🎉
We can’t wait to see your festive creations!
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🎄✨ ¡ÚNETE A LA DIVERSIÓN NAVIDEÑA! ✨🎄
El Centro de Educación Familiar invita a nuestra comunidad a usar su creatividad y ayudarnos a decorar una puerta para nuestro Concurso de Puertas Navideñas. 🎁🚪
📅 8–11 de diciembre
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 40802 Road 128, Orosi
¡Trae tu espíritu navideño y hagamos brillar nuestro centro! ❤️💚
🌟 Todas las puertas decoradas serán evaluadas durante nuestro Evento Holiday Cheer el 12 de diciembre para tener la oportunidad de GANAR UN PREMIO. 🎉
¡Esperamos ver tus maravillosas creaciones festivas! 🎄✨
🎉 Soccer Semi-Final Playoffs: Don't Miss the Action! ⚽
Come out and cheer on our soccer teams in the Semi-Final Playoffs this Monday at the Sports Complex, Field 1!
Girls' Semi-Finals: Kick-off at 3:00 PM. (Players will be dismissed from class at 2:15 PM)
Boys' Semi-Finals: Kick-off at 4:15 PM.
Let's show our school spirit and support our athletes as they compete for a spot in the finals! See you there!
🚨 COJUSD: MEN'S CONFERENCE THIS SATURDAY: Click on the link to complete your registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_51JhC7hi6rtI13N3KuCb_QlpSuAO5xjjrLpexZJo7lDj-Q/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawOccD5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6elhCZDJ1cDNPNkp6MDRBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiLPltW6_48kFDRDEreBZ2EaRs4uV4FsCPjLEwTH6ilmz3Eh2JQ-bNUcJiVK_aem_TSQ6MKPZT1VyyDEkP11u8w
🚨 COJUSD: MEN'S CONFERENCE THIS SATURDAY: Click on the link to complete your registration: SIGN UP HERE!!
🎨 EMMS Family Paint and Sip Night! 🎨
Join Us for a Fun-Filled Evening!
El Monte Middle School families are invited to unleash their creativity together at our Family Paint and Sip Night on Tuesday, December 17th at 5:30 PM in the EMMS Cafeteria!
This is a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child and create a masterpiece!
Registration is REQUIRED! Secure your spot now: https://forms.gle/8Ffvvv5tPscQUbkp9
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
🎨 Official Submission Rules & Guidelines
Who Can Enter:
COJUSD students
Size & Format:
Standard 8.5" x 11" paper (letter size)
Orientation: Horizontal/landscape layout
Artwork should fill the entire space
Theme:
Must reflect the holiday season and winter celebrations
Should represent joy, community, and togetherness
Must be inclusive and celebrate the diversity of our COJUSD family
Paper Quality:
Use clean, unwrinkled paper
White or light-colored paper only (no colored construction paper)
Regular copy paper, cardstock, or art paper are all acceptable
No lined notebook paper
Submission Process:
Submit your completed artwork to the school office
Student's full name
Grade level
School name
Deadline:
December 5, 2024 | 4:30 PM
Questions or comments, contact COJUSD Public Information Liaison Mirtha Hernandez at [email protected].
