Entertainment
Tech Bits
Movie Review, page 6
Echo Show, page 6
Vol. 54, No. 11
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
July 05, 2017
El Monte Rosemead Adult School Celebrates its Youngest Graduates by Staff writer El Monte
El Monte-Rosemead Adult School Babysitting Program celebrated its first EMRAS Promotion Ceremony on June 8, 2017. The ceremony celebrated nine children who will transition to Kindergarten in August. The children, wearing their graduation gowns, marched and sang songs, which delighted the parents and staff alike. Each student was presented a Certificate of Promotion, and the children, their families, and special guests enjoyed cookies and punch after the ceremony. The EMRAS Babysitting Program uses preschool curriculum including literacy and math activities, development of social skills, and self-discipline competencies. Most of the babysitting staff have certificates in early childhood development – and are well versed to prepare these graduates for kindergarten success.
Courtesy Photo
Disney Pillow Case Project Comes to El Monte Parks by Staff Writer El Monte
Beginning July 6th, and running through the month of July at various parks, the City of El Monte Parks and Recreation Services, the El Monte South El Monte Preparedness Coalition, and The American Red Cross will host will host The Disney Pillow Case Project. Through instructor-led presentations, participants learn the best ways to stay safe and how to create their own emergency supply kits by packing essential items in a pillowcase for easy transport during a disaster. Students also can decorate and personalize their pillowcases and share what they’ve learned with friends and family. The American Red Cross Pillowcase Project sponsored by Disney is a free, interactive preparedness workshop designed for youth ages 8 to 11. The program aims to increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards and teaches safety, emotional coping skills, and personal preparedness. Through instructor-led presentations, students learn the best ways to stay safe and how to create their own emergency supply kits by packing essential items in a pillowcase for easy
transport during a disaster. Students also have the opportunity to decorate and personalize their pillowcases and share what they’ve learned with friends and family. The goal of the one-hour workshop is to make sure students who participate in The Pillowcase Project will be able to identify the best way in an emergency, identify ways to prevent a home fire, manage stress in an emergency, and act as advocates for emergency preparedness in their homes and communities. Disney has contributed to the creation and expansion of the Pillowcase Project by investing more than $3 million since 2012. And as a member of the Annual Disaster Giving Program, Disney helps the Red Cross respond immediately after disasters. Disney employees also support Red Cross disaster relief operations by contributing hundreds of volunteer hours through the Disney VoluntEARS program. Disney Pillowcase Projects are scheduled throughout El Monte beginning July 6th at Zamora Park on Penn Mar Ave and followed by Lambert Park on July 11th. The Pillow Case Project Workshop for Arceo
Park on July 18th will be held at the El Monte Community Center and the Mt. View Park event is scheduled for July 25th. Gibson Mariposa Park participants on July 27th will be provided free transportation to Lambert Park for the workshop. Free shuttle busses are provided to the public, but reservations are re-
quired. For more information please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at (626) 580-2200. Ed Note: In the interest of full disclosure, we would like our readers to know that members of the Mid Valley News Editorial Board are actively involved in the El Monte South El Monte Preparedness Coalition.