CELEBRATE KOREMATSU
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TEACHER LUNCHEON
Friday, February 8th Korematsu Teacher Luncheon
Show your appreciation for our teachers by sharing the food you love.
Bring your favorite foods: main courses, salads, sides, non-alcoholic drinks, desserts, and more all welcome. Homemade, store bought, take-out, hot or cold, omnivore/herbivore/locavore… ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING is gratefully received.
Cash or check made out to Korematsu PTSA (comment line for “Teacher Lunch”) at the front desk.
Drop food off in the front office or in teacher staff room (Bldg A annex), no later than 10am Friday, February 8. Be sure to pick up dishes/containers at the end of the day.
Want to volunteer? Click the sign-up link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ohOhsTq7X3PIqbgiSJf4tuWaRghP4fs8d6rPZUca9zE/edit?usp=sharing
Questions? Elaine Addison, (510)-612-5673 misspoppyuk@aol.com
A big thank you to all who volunteered food, funds, and time for our luncheon last month— our staff and teachers truly appreciate all the wonderful cooking!
Korematsu Science Fair
Featuring the American Chemical Society
February 5, 2019
6:30 p.m.
Korematsu MPR
Come see the work of our students at our annual science fair.
This is a family-friendly event, where younger students can see more advanced projects. It’s fun for them to see.
We are pleased to announce special guests…..The American Chemical Society will be on hand with a science show and hands-on demonstrations! Don’t Miss it!
The tentative schedule for the evening is…..
6:30pm: Arrival, Korematsu science fair project viewing and hands-on activities.
7:00pm: Chemistry show on stage.
7:30-8:00 p.m. More hands-on demonstrations, talk to the scientists, and viewing of projects.
8:00pm: Wrap up
Final Days to Buy Yearbook Before the Price Goes Up!
Right now, you can get a Korematsu Yearbook for $30. But the price goes up next month to $40!
So order your yearbook TODAY to get the lower price. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/
ALSO! Personalizations must be added by Feb 8. So if you want to add a name or other feature to your yearbook, be sure to order now.
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THE YOUNG WOMEN OF COLOR COLLECTIVE 1st ANNUAL MOVIE NIGHT
SOFTBALL COACH WANTED
Contact Mr. Burnham
mburnham@wccusd.net
KOREMATSU MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER BAND CAMP
CAMP RAVENCLIFF
Join us for our 19th summer in beautiful Humboldt County along the Eel River. Campers will enjoy the great outdoors among redwood trees and participate in activities that include canoeing, sports, arts and crafts, performing arts, and so much more. In partnership with the YMCA of the East Bay, El Cerrito is offering three sessions of camp for summer 2019. The first session, Mini Camp will be a shorter, 5-day/4-night session, session for campers entering 3-9th grades. This is a great option for campers who want to give camp a try or campers who already love it but need to be back for the weekend. The second session, Traditional Camp is for campers entering 3-9th grades and is a full week session that features an overnighter in the backwoods. The third session, “Teen Week”, will round us out for the summer and is available for campers entering 8-12th grades. CIT’s and TILT’s will have the option to select either the first or second session and are welcome to join us for Teen Week!
We will also be holding an “Information/Meet & Greet” on Thursday February 28, 2019 at 6:30PM at the El Cerrito Midtown Activity Center.
Official Site: http://www.el-cerrito.org/1316/El-Cerrito-Camp-Ravencliff
Session 1 “Mini Camp” Monday July 15 – Friday July 19 (5 days, 4 nights)
For ages 8 – 14; Teen Leadership Program for ages 15 – 17
Session 2 “Traditional Camp” Sunday July 21 – Saturday July 27 (7 days, 6 nights)
For ages 8 – 14; Teen Leadership Program for ages 15 – 17
Session 3 “Teen Week” Saturday July 27 – Friday August 2 (7 days, 6 nights)
For ages 13-17
YOU ARE INVITED!!!!!
Both Band and PTSA have some volunteer spots available for various positions.
El Cerrito High School tours for incoming 9th grade students and their guardians are held on the first Friday of each month. The parent/guardian must sign up at the front desk at ECHS ahead of time. School Phone Number: 510- 231-1437
EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL REMIND ACCOUNT
At this week’s PTA meeting, it became clear that parents need a crash course on JuuL. Juul is the #1 e-cigarette/vaping brand, and JUUL use among teens is on an astronomical rise. Parents may not even know what to look for, and if they find vaping devices, what to do. Juul, is the most popular vape product by far among teens. Parents and their teens may not realize that e-cigarettes deliver nicotine, sometimes an extremely hefty dose. A typical Juul cartridge, or ‘pod,’ contains about as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes. More easily hidden, these products can be used more with less detection, and leave less traces of use, and are looking to be extremely addictive. Further, at this time, there are zero research-driven data solutions on how to stop. We are putting together a presentation on vaping and certain social media hot topics. In the meantime, here are some links so that you can get caught up. 
El Cerrito High School tours for incoming 9th grade students and their guardians are held on the first Friday of each month. The parent/guardian must sign up at the front desk at ECHS ahead of time. School Phone Number: 510- 231-1437
Our students are participating in a food drive for the Food Bank of Contra Costa County. The preferred list of donations are:
Thanks so much to all of you that joined our PTSA! We have an astounding
Sunday, January 6, 2019
See you Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Thank you to all of our volunteers that came out to help with our Halloween party!
SAVE THE DATE!
We need girls and boys basketball coaches for the upcoming season. 
Invites you to the West Contra Costa Unified School District School Board Candidate Forum
October 11-17, 2018
Looking to buy something on Amazon?
In the past week, we have given out 116 hot spots, and still have hot spots available for WCCUSD families who do not have internet at home.
The band wear store is open!
Get your Korematsu yearbook at the year’s lowest price — only $30.00! PLUS! Add up to four free icons of your choice FREE with purchase of a name (or other qualifying customizations) on the cover. Free offer ends September 28, 2018.
We are planning a day trip to Cal State East Bay for approximately 50 kids to get excited about college. We are looking for a Parent or small team of parents to spearhead the trip.
Yes we do collect box tops, and there is a deadline coming up at the end of October. If you’ve been collecting, we’d love to have them. You can hand them in at the Main Office. We have have a collection box, and we thank you for your support. More information here!
Great opportunity from Google in this link!