Author: Matt Burnham

SPRING BREAK DATES HAVE CHANGED

In order to ensure a safe and orderly transition onto the new campus, the Board of Education has changed the dates of Spring Break for Korematsu to March 21-25, 2016. When students return from the break on Monday, March 28, they will report to the new campus.

This means that Korematsu will have a different Spring Break than other District schools for the 2015-2016 school year.

Please note: A meeting to update the school community on the status of construction and the move will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. District staff and I will be there to answer your questions. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have questions about how the calendar change will affect your individual student, feel free to contact me at (510) 231-1449.                                           -Matthew Burnham, Principal

Still working out where your middle schooler will be after school?  What will he or she do besides homework?  Here are some possibilities offered through the school!

The official after school program 5 days a week until 6pm: 2015 Afterschool Program_English    Afterschool Program_Spanish

Math Tutoring Mondays 2:30-3:30 and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 in Room 8. Feel free to drop in.  Parent participation is encouraged!

After School French through EFBA: EFBA 2015 flyer   EFBA 2015_Spanish

Cross Country info meeting Thursday 9/3 2:30pm Room 30.  Practice will be Mon, Tues, Thursday 2:45-4:30 and long runs on Friday. (You don’t have to attend all practices.)  Starts on 9/8.  Meets are on Monday and Thursday 4:00-6:00pm all over the east bay (Schedule not out yet). Parent volunteers need to drive.  There is a small fee for each runner at the end of the season that goes to the league, usually about $5 per runner.  All kids that come out get to run.

Special Session for Korematsu and Feeder School Parents – ALL WELCOME!!
Please join us THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Korematsu Middle School Temporary Campus
Cafe (#35 on the map attached)
1021 Navellier Street
El Cerrito, CA

Please join WCCUSD officials for a construction update and discussion of the completion schedule. The flyer for the event can be found here.

How to Find us:
Korematsu Middle School’s Temporary Campus is located directly across from Cerrito Vista Park (Pomona Ave and Moeser Lane). Park on Pomona Ave or Moeser and enter through the Moeser gate. Map of the temporary campus can be found here.

Registration days: August 11th for 7th graders, August 12th for 8th graders, August 13th makeup day for all grades. 9:00am-12:00pm. Please see the packet that was mailed home for hour-long time slots by last name. If you need any registration forms, most can be found at http://korematsumiddleschool.org/forms/.

PTSA – Sponsored All-School Mixer and Ice Cream Social
Come meet new friends and catch up with old. Parents, Guardians, Students, Siblings – All Welcome!
Saturday, August 22, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Castro Clubhouse and Park, the site of the new school! (1420 Norvell Street, El Cerrito @ Donal). Look for the Red/Gold Flags/Streamers.

First day of school is Monday, August 24th. First bell rings at 8:05am, students must be in their seats ready to learn at 8:10am. The first day of school (and all Wednesdays) will be a minimum day, out at 1:25pm. Drop off and pick up on sidewalks along Portola Dr and Moeser Lane. Please don’t block crosswalks.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic 2015-16 school year!

As the construction of our new building winds up, the WCCUSD Facilities staff is hosting a community meeting to update the community about the Korematsu construction project. Come find out the latest news! All are welcome.

Thursday, July 23, 6:30 pm
El Cerrito Hight School Cafeteria
540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito

Dear Community, Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,
We hope to see you at our Korematsu MS construction update meeting for an overview on the construction status of our new middle school.

We will be discussing the project including:
•Construction Update
•Completion Schedule

If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any questions or concerns please call Luis Freese, WCCUSD Chief Engineering Officer, at 510-307-4542. Thank you.

July 23 FINAL Korematsu MS Community Mtg

WCCUSD is looking forward to the completion of Korematsu MS. We will continue to keep the community apprised of developments that may impact the neighborhood/students through the duration of construction. We greatly appreciate your patience and support.

visit us at www.wccusdbondprogram.com

T-shirts and Sweatshirts available in Red and Black.  All are Adult sizes, with most middle schoolers fitting into SMALLS and MEDIUMS.
DEADLINE TO ORDER for pickup at registration IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015.
For fastest processing:
Order through Paypal…click on the DONATE button at the top right side of this page. In the COMMENTS field, indicate t-shirt or sweatshirt, color and size.  We’ll have it ready for you at the PTSA table at registration!
 

You can also bring a form to registration for delivery after registration. The form is available through this link.

Look for your Back-to-School packet.  They are arriving in the mail to home addresses now. Didn’t get one?  Don’t worry. Most forms are available here, with the rest uploading shortly.

As the construction of our new building winds up, the WCCUSD Facilities staff is hosting a community meeting to update the community about the Korematsu construction project. Come find out the latest news! All are welcome.

Thursday, July 23, 6:30 pm
El Cerrito Hight School Cafeteria
540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito

Dear Community, Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,
We hope to see you at our Korematsu MS construction update meeting for an overview on the construction status of our new middle school.

We will be discussing the project including:
•Construction Update
•Completion Schedule

If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any questions or concerns please call Luis Freese, WCCUSD Chief Engineering Officer, at 510-307-4542. Thank you.

July 23 FINAL Korematsu MS Community Mtg

WCCUSD is looking forward to the completion of Korematsu MS. We will continue to keep the community apprised of developments that may impact the neighborhood/students through the duration of construction. We greatly appreciate your patience and support.

visit us at www.wccusdbondprogram.com

We’re sure you’re not ready to think about school starting again, but at least there will be ice cream! SAVE THE DATE!!!
PTSA – Sponsored All-School Mixer and Ice Cream Social
Come meet new friends and catch up with old. Parents, Guardians, Students, Siblings – All Welcome!
Saturday, August 22, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Castro Clubhouse and Park, the site of the new school! (1420 Norvell Street, El Cerrito @ Donal). Look for the Red/Gold Flags/Streamers.

When you’re ready to plan for registration, updated information is available at http://korematsumiddleschool.org/forms/. Until then, enjoy your summer!

TAKE THE END-OF-YEAR SURVEY!

How did we do?

Answer 10 Short Questions and help us to improve the school!

Climate, Culture, Classes, Communication.

This survey is COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS so tell us what you think.  One response is allowed per computer.  If multiple people in your household want to take the survey, which is encouraged, they’ll need to take it on different electronic devices.  You can edit your responses until the last page of the survey is complete, then it becomes final.  The survey is open until Monday, June 8, 2015, 4:00 p.m.  Click here to give your feedback:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FSSJ3DH