The Phoenix October 12, 2017

WCCUSD SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY THURSDAY OCTOBER 12TH

Here’s the link to read the email from Matthew Duffy WCCUSD Superintendent.

GIVING CAMPAIGN

We only have 14 days left to meet our goal. Please donate to enable our school to offer the best possible programs for our students. We offer our sincerest thanks to those families who have already contributed.

Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted, and donations of $100 or more will receive a Korematsu car magnet. Please give now to help us reach our goal! Also, please consider copying this message into an email to friends and family members. Or, share our flyer with others. Every donation helps!

KOREMMATSU SCHOOL’S 2017 GARAGE SALE

Your gently used items can make a difference for our kids!!!!! How?

Korematsu School’s 2017 Garage Sale
This Saturday Oct. 14, 9am – 3pm
(EC citywide garage sale)

How can you help?
Donate your gently used, sellable goods to our school! Ask your family and neighbors too!

When and Where?
Bring your donations to the Parents Room, just inside the orange gates, at Korematsu on: October 13 Friday, 5pm – 9pm

Volunteers needed for Friday Oct. 13, 5-9pm & Saturday during the sale, contact:  Cindy Spade 415 596 1851 email verunicafashion@gmail.com

ANNOUNCING COOKIE DOUGH SALES JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

This is a tradition at Korematsu and an amazing way to earn funds to support our enrichment programs!

This cookie dough is one of the best out there AND it lasts 1 year in the freezer! Just in time for the holidays!

Your student SHOULD be bringing a packet home for you to order. IF it did not make it home, Orders CAN NOT be placed online and MUST be returned TO THE OFFICE with ALL MONEY ENCLOSED (checks made payable to KOREMATSU PTSA) NO LATER THAN THURSDAY OCTBER 26th.

ALL ITEMS WILL BE READY FOR FAMILIES TO PICK UP NOVEMBER 9TH AFTERSCHOOL IN THE PTA ROOM!!

For any questions OR to help volunteer for this event please contact Negar Souza thesouzafamily@comcast.net

Thank you AND happy selling!
P.S. Please see you earn free cookie dough if you sell 10 items or more!

TEACHER LUNCHEON!

THEME: CROCK POT MEALS!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!
SIGN UP!

The last teacher luncheon was a hit! Let’s do it again! This month it will be on October 20th. It’s time for a crock pot extravaganza. If no crock pot, no problem! Your favorite stew or salad will be appreciated as well. As always, vegan and vegetarian options are also appreciated. Any questions email: Astrid Broberg liissaUSA@aol.com

Please sign up by clicking on the link below:

Oct. 20th Teacher Luncheon

Saturday October 21, 2017 SUPPORT ECHS BANDS!


The El Cerrito High School Band Program will present a 12-hour music marathon aimed to raise $10,000 for new instruments, equipment, and support various musical activities that include band festivals, clinics, and travel opportunities. Here’s the link to make a donation. All are welcome to JAZZ CONCERT IN THE QUAD at 12pm and CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT at 6pm. You can get more information HERE

El Cerrito Arts Day — Celebrating the City’s History Through Music!

This year’s Arts Day celebration will honor El Cerrito’s many musical heritages. The event is at the EC Community Center, 2:00-5:00pm, on Saturday, October 21. Free! All ages are welcome.

The event’s program will include songs, dances, and stories of Ohlone Indians, Spanish colonists and Mexican ranchers, the Issei generation of Japanese Americans, and the thousands of war industry workers who came here during World War II.

For more information, go to: http://www.el-cerrito.org/751/Arts-Day

THE HISPANIC AND CHICANO COMMITTEE 2ND MOVIE NIGHT

Korematsu Staff, Students and Families:
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee will be hosting our
2nd Movie Night on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:15pm in the Multipurpose Room.
We will watch
The Book Of Life.
We will have traditional Latin American snacks & drinks Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows. Pajamas are acceptable!