The Federal Government is providing four free at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per household. These free tests can be ordered through the following web site: covidtests.gov
Free COVID Test Kits are now available for students. Please contact the school directly to arrange a time to pick up your students’ Free COVID Test Kit. Thank you.
Welcome Back EUSD Families … Please be sure to conduct a ‘Wellness Check’ for your children before school each morning. Any temperature above a 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is defined as a fever
“Employees Making a Difference” Program Recognizes Outstanding Classified School Employees
Each year the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region VII partner to honor outstanding classified education employees in Stanislaus County. Called “Employees Making a Difference,” school districts throughout the county select their own honorees and forward nominations to SCOE.
One representative will be selected from each of the nine (9) work categories provided from the California Department of Education (CDE) to represent Stanislaus County in the statewide recognition program. In addition, the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County will present the Jane Johnston Civility Award to one of the 2021-22 district nominees who best exemplifies the principles of civility. The award is named in honor of former SCOE Assistant Superintendent Jane Johnston, who helped launch the county-wide Choose Civility Initiative in 2010 and passed away unexpectedly in April 2012. Johnston advocated for, and co-chaired, the Employees Making a Difference Program (2008–2012), and was active with the Education Foundation of Stanislaus County. The Empire Union School District (EUSD) would like to recognize and congratulate the following employees for ‘Making a Difference’ in the lives of EUSD students, families, and staff:
Maria ‘Alex’ Ramos -Student Services Assistant- Stroud Elementary
Sheri Singer -Principals Secretary- Capistrano Elementary
Mattie King -Local Area Network Specialist- Hughes Elementary
Maria Jackson -Bilingual Paraprofessional- Empire Elementary
Arturo Ramirez -Paraprofessional RSP- Sipherd Elementary
Jennifer Salazar -School Secretary- Glick Middle School
It is so important to recognize our outstanding education employees for going above and beyond especially during these difficult times. The work our classified employees perform on a daily basis is the glue that keeps our schools running and greatly contributes to the quality of education for our students. Teachers, principals, & superintendents know that the success or failure of any school or district office depends on the competency, passion, and hard work of talented support staff. Classified staff is vital to the education system. All of the EUSD ‘Employees Making a Difference’ go the extra mile and each possesses outstanding qualities to truly make a difference. Congratulations to these well-deserving employees!
Food Distribution: This Friday, December 17, 2021, families can stop by for a bag of groceries, free of cost. ( while supplies last). Empire Elementary School, 5201 First St. Empire, CA 95319 10-11am This will be first come first served, and only 1 bag per family will be given. It will be a Drive through style distribution. If you arrive in a vehicle you do not get off your vehicle, your bag will be brought to you. Please remember to practice social distancing. If you are on foot remember to maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet.
This will be our last food distribution for the 2021 year. A huge thank you to all of our volunteers.!
Literacy Celebrations
EUSD is offering all students free access to a ‘Digital Library’ courtesy of the California Dept. of Education (CDE). This digital library provides students’ access to thousands of books in English and Spanish. The CDE Digital Library can be accessed by going to https://www.myon.com/index.html. Students can sign in using the following account: School Name: Gift of Literacy Username: myon Password: read. This Digital Library is available from December 1, 2021 to January 31, 2022
Congratulations to Madina Samadi for winning our Empire Elementary Spelling Bee! Good luck and best wishes today as you move on to the County competition! Go Eagles!
Food Distribution:
This Friday, December 3, 2021, families can stop by for a bag of groceries, free of cost. ( while supplies last).
Empire Elementary School, 5201 First St. Empire, CA 95319
10-11am
This will be first come first served, and only 1 bag per family will be given. It will be a Drive through style distribution. If you arrive in a vehicle you do not get off your vehicle, your bag will be brought to you. Please remember to practice social distancing. If you are on foot remember to maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet.
Great News … The Department State Architects has approved EUSD’s plan to build and install ‘Shade Structures’ to accommodate students at every EUSD school.
TIME CHANGE ‘Fall Back’ one hour on November 7th
Dia de Los Muertos Event at Empire Elementary
Join me in congratulating our Empire Running Club. Students participated in a 5K "Fun Run" this past Saturday, October 30. They did an outstanding job! Go Eagles!
We are excited to see everyone at tomorrow's Dia de los Muertos event! Doors open at 5!
The weather’s changing and our time will ‘Fall Back’ one hour on November 7th … Please be extra careful and cautious when walking or driving to and from school!
Empire Elementary School is excited to announce we will be hosting a Fall festival on Wednesday, November 3. Details to come...
October 2 is National Custodial Appreciation Day … Thank you all EUSD Custodial Staff for your dedication and diligence in providing all district students and staff clean and well-maintained learning facilities.
Reminder: We will be hosting our first ever garden clean-up this Saturday, September 18 from 9-11. Hope to see you there! Masks are encouraged! Thank you for all of your support!