Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome back!
School Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Sneak-a-Peek: Friday, July 31, 2026
Families will be sent a link to sign up for a time between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Who to Contact
- Christine Ramirez, Director
- Meredith Crittenden, Early Learning Coordinator
- Melody Shelton, Child Development Specialist
- Christy McCleskley, Teacher Support Specialist
- Clinic/Nurse: Rachel Fain
- Attendance/General Questions/ELC Office Manager: Graciela Herrero (bilingual)
- Transportation Change: Please email your student's teacher and CC Christine Ramirez, Meredith Crittenden, and Graciela Herrero.
Important Links
Uniforms
All students are expected to be in uniform Monday through Friday unless the school has a designated dress-down day. The following describes our ELC uniform policy:
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Non-embroidered polo-style shirt in a solid light or navy blue color from any store you choose
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Emily Lembeck Early Learning Center Spirit Wear T-Shirts (available to purchase on our E-store)
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Girls may wear uniform dresses (shorts underneath, please)
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Button-down shirts and blouses in a solid light or navy blue color
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Comfortable bottoms and shoes that will allow for free movement and play
Lunch at the ELC
No outside breakfast is allowed. Birthday celebrations will be worked out with the teacher.
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.50
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
What to Pack
On the first day of school, students should bring:
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A water bottle
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An extra change of clothes to keep at school
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A blanket for nap time
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Their backpack and school supplies
Carpool & Transportation
Morning Carpool begins at 7:30 a.m.
Afternoon Carpool begins at 2:15 p.m. All drivers must display their ELC Car Rider tag for the students they will pick up.
Before and After School Programming
Join the ELC PPA
The Parents as Partners Association is a great way to volunteer and support the school. Membership fees are $10 per family.
2026–2027 School Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| October 12–16, 2026 | Elementary Conference Week (Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.) |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.