SALAD AND PIZZA BUFFET LUNCH TO WELCOME SPRING
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
Spring weather calls for a salad-and-pizza buffet luncheon for our staff and teachers. Let’s fill up the buffet table with starters, salads, breads, and pizza, using fresh in-season fruit, vegetables, and herbs. To contribute dishes, please sign up here: salad+buffet luncheon.
KOREMATSU EXCELS AT NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COUNTY LEVEL OF COMPETITION
Kudos to our students who did Korematsu proud at the National History Day county level of competition last weekend. All of our entries were either first place, first runner up or honorable mention.
Qualifying to the state level of competition on Saturday, May 6, at William Jessup University, 333 Sunset Boulevard, Rocklin, CA 95765, are:
Muhammad Ali (Performance) — Caden C.
Jesse Owens (Group Exhibit) — Maxwell F., Daniel P., Eric G., and Vivien W.
Women’s Education: The Malala Project (Group Website) — Allie G., Matthew C., Norman C., Alondra C., and Jessica H.
Runner Ups:
Fred Korematsu and the Fight against Racism (Individual Exhibit) — Isabel L.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer and His Opposition to the Nazi Regime (Historical Paper) — Lewis H.
John Muir (Group Website) — Finlay S-W., LukeT., and Steven V.
Honorable Mention:
Tesla’s Stand in History (Historical Paper) — Eric J.
The Bielski Brothers (Group Website) — Ella B., Anna T., Emily D., and Mia T.
From Mr. Uriostegue, who spearheaded Korematsu’s first year of participation in the NHD:
“Lots of shoutouts to all students as well as Mr. Lehman-Winters for supporting his students, and Ms. Bogie for supporting both Mr. Lehman-Winters and myself!”
Korematsu’s participation in the NHD county competition was sponsored by the PTSA.
PTSA MEETING FEATURING SPECIAL SESSION “LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT TO EXPECT AT ECHS” AND BAND PARENTS MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 14
The PTSA will meet at 7 PM in the Multipurpose Room. After covering PTSA business, we will hold a session on ECHS, along the lines of “what to expect,” which is specially designed to help 8th graders and their families navigate their way through the first few months of high school. This year, ECHS Principal Edith Jordan-McCormick and Assistant Principal Jay Eirvin will be on hand to talk about academic and administrative matters, as well as extra curricular programs at the high school.
Learn also about what it’s like to be a Gaucho from our panel of student speakers.
So come with questions and get your answers.
Preceding the PTSA meeting is the Band Parents meeting in the band room, starting at 6 PM.
See you there!
SAVE THE DATES: EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL INFO TOURS EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF MARCH AND APRIL 9 TO 11 AM
El Cerrito High School will host parent tours every third Thursday of the month the next two months. The tours will be from 9 to 11 AM. The tour will start with a question and answer period with Principal McCormick and end with classroom visits lead by Leadership students. Please check in at the main office. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school at 510-231-1437.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: GOLDEN GATE FIELDS ON MARCH 26
The PTSA and band have been given another date to work a Dollar Day at the Golden Gate Fields. Please consider volunteering at this fun-raiser! We serve hot dogs and beer, (and sneak off to place a few bets). Your PTSA AND the band program will earn $1,000 + tips.
EIGHTH GRADE PROMOTION ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
With 8th grade promotion only three months away, it’s time to plan the promotion activities this year. While supported by the PTSA, promotion activities will only happen if 8th grade parents step forward. If you would like to lead the committee or be actively involved in the planning of promotion activities, please email korematsuptsa@gmail.com and we will help you set a committee up.
CASINO NIGHT – FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 7 PM
EL CERRITO COMMUNITY CENTER
“Casino Night” is this Friday! It will be held at the El Cerrito Community Center. This is an adult event open to anyone in the community. We need as much participation as we can get. Get your friends and head on down to our ECHS Fun-Casino! The music is great, there is black jack, poker, craps, and roulette, and the silent auction is awesome!!! —One night only—
What: ECHS Safe & Sober Grad Night
When: Friday, March 3, 2017
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: El Cerrito Community Center
7007 Moeser Lane , El Cerrito, Ca
Tickets: $40 per person or $60 per couple
Tickets can be purchased at the ECHS Cashiers window or search ECHS at
www.brownpapertickets.com 21 yrs & older only. Tickets can be purchased at the door, email us to reserve so we have enough food and drinks.
Leandra Johnson & Jenny Parks
echsseniorclass@gmail.com
ECHS SIXTH ANNUAL SWING DANCE
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 6:30 PM, EC COMMUNITY CENTER
Everyone’s welcome to participate in the Sixth Annual Swing Dance, which is a fundraiser for the band program. The evening includes great appetizers, a group dance lesson, and live swing-era music performed by ECHS Jazz Ensemble and Workshop.
Tickets are $25 and are available at http://echsbands.com/swing-dance/
Poster: 2017 Swing Dance Poster.pdf
KOREMATSU SUMMER BAND CAMP
June 19-23 & June 26-30
At this summer camp, Korematsu band director Tiffany Carrico offers young musicians the opportunity to develop their music skills while making new friends. For more information on times and prices, please click on the flyer below:
Korematsu summer band camp flyer 2017.pdf
If you would like to reserve a spot for your child, or have any questions about the camp, please contact Ms. Carrico at scrappyslap@hotmail.com or on 510-717-0718.
MEET STAN YOGI AND LAURA ATKINS, CO-AUTHORS OF “FRED KOREMATSU SPEAKS UP”
Oakland Asian Cultural Center in Oakland, California
Saturday, March 18, 2017, 12 PM
Another opportunity to hear Stan Yogi and Laura Atkins talk about their book at Center for Asian American Media Festival (CAAMFEST). Watch, listen, and learn.
