The Phoenix, January 12, 2018

TEACHER LUNCHEON!! TOMORROW!!

SIGN UP!

Our first Teacher Luncheon for 2018, on Friday January 12th is a Pizza and Salad Buffet.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY AND TUESDAY….

MLKMonday, January 15th and Tuesday, January 16​th

On Monday, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Tuesday is a middle and high school teacher work day.

We’ll see you Wednesday!

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

Unnamed 1Now is the time to order your 2017-2018 Yearbook! 64+ colored pages!
The basic book is $30 until Feb. 9, 2018. Order today!
The price goes up to $40 between Feb 10, 2018 and mid-April, when sales end.

Get order forms in the school office or better yet, order online! Visit http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/ then click on “2018 Yearbook”.
Many personalizations and customizations are available for additional fees, including your student’s name.

got photos?

Do you have any photos from any school events you have attended, this school year?
Cross country meets? Band Concerts? Performances? Basketball games?
And any other memorable school events.

The Yearbook Committee is still gathering photos for the yearbook, and would appreciate your help, to get more.

If you have any questions and/or photos that you would like to submit for inclusion in the yearbook, you can email them to timwarner@fairmontschool.org
or tiffany.jamison@wccusd.net

TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT! ~GET YOURS NOW!!


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Celebrate Korematsu ~ Get Your Tickets Now!


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There is a limited number of tickets available and two-thirds have already been sold, so get yours now!

And whether you love to dine out, wine taste, catch a movie, or want to grab a few treasures for yourself, the Celebrate Korematsu Live, Silent, and Online auctions will offer you everything you need and more.

See the event website to preview just some of what will be on offer. The catalog will be updated as new items are received, so please check back frequently.

Some items will be available for bidding in this year’s Online Auction, which opens one week before the event.

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Celebrate Korematsu Needs You!

Do you have a product or service you are willing to share with the Korematsu family?

  • A vacation home?
  • A talent to share?
  • A professional service?
  • Even a bottle of wine?

If you have a talent but aren’t sure if it could be used, or are willing to offer a good or service, please contact Rula Craner at rula_craner@yahoo.com or Negar Souza at negarsouza@comcast.net.

The Korematsu Auction is our ONE AND ONLY large fundraiser that supports the music and educational programs at Korematsu. We need your help to make this event our biggest success yet!

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The Phoenix, January 4, 2018

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES FOR SCIENCE FAIR – TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

Do you have a background in engineering, science or science education? If so, Korematsu’s Science Fair needs you! Please consider volunteering some of your time to judge the efforts of our young scientists!

Judging hours: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16 (Please allow a total of 3-4 hours to judge.)

Where: Korematsu Middle School, C312 (Mr. Kunz’s Room)

If you can volunteer to judge, please email Jeff Walker and Judy Chin at judy_chin@comcast.net.

Or, if you can help purchase food for the judges, please email Jeff and Judy at the same address.

Please help grow our science fair tradition!

CALLING ALL BAKERS!!!

Unnamed​​Do you have a favorite dessert you would love to share with another Korematsu Family?
Or maybe you or your student loves to bake? If so, you should sign up to be a part of our auction item- “Dessert for a Year.”
It really is simple AND it helps raise money for Korematsu.

How it works:
You sign up for a month. When it’s your turn, I send you an email and you coordinate and drop off the dessert to the winner.
This contribution is HUGE!! This is one of our most popular auction items.
Ready to sign up? Email Tammy Garretson at tammylou@sbcglobal.net.

TEACHER LUNCHEON!! SIGN UP!

Our first Teacher Luncheon for 2018, next Friday January 12th is a Pizza and Salad Buffet.

Sign up Now!

GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year!

I’m reaching out to you for your support in supplying our Gateway to Technology classes with Computer Mice. Every month the school and myself provide so many computer mice but by the end of the month, most go mysteriously missing. So, I am extending an invite to my students’ parents to donate Computer Mice of any kind during January and February. This is much appreciated.

Cheers,

Mr. Pohl

CHINESE STUDENTS – VISITING KOREMATSU MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEED TEMPORARY HOUSING

Can you help?

Host Families Needed – Korematsu Jan 2018.pdf

Celebrate Korematsu

Celebrate Korematsu 2018

Go to: charityauction.bid/CelebrateKorematsu2018

Questions? Email: celebratekorematsu@gmail.com

Korematsu Choir, Spring 2018

Check it out…. Wednesday, January 3rd @ 1:35pm (in the Band Room)

Spring 2018 Choir’s first class/rehearsal (“trial class”) is Wednesday, January 3rd at 1:35pm.

Singers are welcome to consider/join in up until the second official class on January 17th. To secure your student’s spot for the Spring Session, submit $150 payment (total payment for all of the 16 class) soonest OR let us know your student will be on scholarship (or payment plan). For more information, contact korematsusings@gmail.com

Spring 2018 Korematsu Choir

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Winter Chill 2017 Registration Now Open!

Hello Volleyball Families!

Winter Chill is rapidly approaching and we have 6 exciting clinics to choose from!
New this year are 2 position clinics (Setter and Libero). Note these are not for beginners and players must have had some experience playing these positions in club or high school.
If you are an experienced middle school player and want to attend please email me first.

Winter Chill 2017
Registration Now Open!

Location: El Cerrito High (3 Beautiful Courts)
Led by Scott Bishop – 30 year veteran coach and other experienced staff.
$30

Saturday, December 23
10 am – 12 pm – All Skills Clinic 4/5/6 Grade (2 Courts)
10 am – 12 pm – Advanced Setter Skills Clinic (9-12th Grade – 1 Court)

12:30 – 2:30 pm All Skills Clinic 7-12th Grade (3 Courts)

Saturday, December 30
10 am – 12 pm – All Skills Clinic 4/5/6 Grade (2 Courts)
10 am – 12 pm – Advanced DS/Libero Skills Clinic (9-12th Grade – C court)

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm All Skills Clinic 7-12th Grade (3 Courts)

Click here to go to our website for Payment and Registration. Save $5 by paying online!

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The Phoenix, December 14, 2017

SCHOOL IS CLOSED

Friday December 15th is a minimum day.

MONDAY DECEMBER 18TH 2017 – MONDAY JANUARY 1ST 2018

SCHOOL RESUMES TUESDAY JANUARY 2ND 2018

THE JOY OF YEARBOOKS

ImageA yearbook is one of the few things that is treasured forever.
Honor your student’s story by ordering one online by December 15, 2017.

When you do, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $250 Best Buy gift card. Yearbooks are only $30 until Feb. 8 when the prices rises to $40. Order today!

Click here to Order Yearbook

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY | SEE RULES

KOREMATSU CHOIR SPRING 2018

Spring 2018 Choir’s first class/rehearsal (“trial class”) will be Wednesday, January 3rd at 1:35pm. Sign-ups are welcome to consider/join in up until the second official class on January 17th. To secure your student’s spot for the Spring Session, submit $150 payment (total payment for all of the 16 class) soonest OR let us know your student will be on scholarship (or payment plan). For more information, contact Georgina and Mary at: korematsusings@gmail.com

Spring 2018 Korematsu Choir

CELEBRATE KOREMATSU

Celebrate Korematsu
Saturday, January 27th 2018

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Please join us for Celebrate Korematsu, a fundraiser for our school, our community, and our fabulous bands. Enjoy great food, a silent and live auction, and music performed by our great, young musicians.

Tickets go on sale January 2nd.

Click on the link for more details, to sign up to volunteer, and help make the event a success for our children.

Celebrate Korematsu 2018.pdf

BAKERS NEEDED

Dessert of the Month is looking for bakers.

This is one of our favorite Celebrate Korematsu auction items,
because of the amazing treats that show up on the winner’s doorstep.

All desserts are welcome!!

If you have a dessert you’d like to contribute to this
please contact Tammy Garretson at tammylou@sbcglobal.net.
Once we know the winner, you will receive an email with their name, address and the month
you are assigned.
It will also include any food allergies.

ECHS WINTER SYMPHONIC CONCERT TONIGHT!!

featuring Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
Thurs, Dec 14th at 7:30pm in the ECHS Performing Arts Theater
$8 adults, $5 students (Korematsu band students, free)
Free reception to follow
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