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The Community Paper of Record
Vol. 55, No. 18
Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
September 05, 2018
Mountain View School District Students Excited as New School Year Begins by Staff Writer El Monte
The Mountain View School District was thrilled to welcome back students for the start of the 2018-19 school year at the District’s 12 schools, Magnolia Learning Center and Children’s Center/Head Start State Preschool. “The start of a new school year brings a sense of hope and renewal and every member of our team is looking forward to a great year and providing all of our students with positive learning experiences,” said Lillian Maldonado French, Superintendent. Students eagerly entered the gates of their schools to greet their teachers and reunite with friends. “I’m excited to be back at school! It’s fun to be with my friends and see my teacher,” said a 3rd grader at Maxson School. “I think I’m going to learn a lot of new things in third grade.”
Along with the excitement, there were a few tears from some of the young Transitional Kindergarten and
Kindergarten students, but with reassurance from their teachers and staff members who comforted them in the
transition to school, they settled in and enjoyed their first day. New School Year continued on page 8
Back to School Resource Fair a Great Success by Staff Writer El Monte
Families and children starting a new school year will have a brighter beginning thanks to the El Monte Back-to-School Resource Fair. Over 1,100 children received much-needed school supplies on August 18 at the El Monte Valley Mall. Families patiently waited to enter the resource fair as the line wrapped around Valley Boulevard. Ernestina De Real, a mother of five, said the wait was worthwhile. “This [event] is very important because sometimes we can’t buy the school supplies,” said De Real. “It’s a lot of help to my family.” K-12 students received their choice of blue, green, black or red backpacks. As they made their way down Valley Mall, children stuffed their backpacks with pencils, crayons, highlighters, notebooks, folders and more. “It was a wonderful community event, with families lining up as early as 5 a.m.,” said El Monte Councilmember Victoria Martinez. “The joy that new school supplies, haircuts, socks and shoes bring is heartwarming. We are so thankful to our sponsors, supporters, staff and Council for making this event possible.”
Students display happiness after receiving school supplies. Courtesy Photo.
Children also received other necessities including toothbrushes, toothpaste, shoes and bike helmets. Ten lucky winners also received a new
cell phone from Cricket Wireless. “This means everything,” said Elizabeth Aldrete, a single mother who recently moved to El Monte.
“It’s a confirmation that there is hope for us. It gives us a sense to keep goResource Fair continued on page 8