The Phoenix, August 18, 2018 *BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION!!*

WE’LL SEE EVERYONE ON MONDAY

Unnamed THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS…
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 2018
FIRST BELL: 8:10 a.m.
IT IS A MINIMUM DAY.
SCHOOL ENDS AT 1:25 P.M.

MISSED WALK-THRU REGISTRATION?

PLEASE COME IN RIGHT AWAY SO THAT WE CAN GET YOU SET.

MAIN OFFICE
7125 Donal Avenue
El Cerrito

When visiting our campus respect our neighborhood.
Observe all traffic rules and regulations, and consider parking a couple of blocks away and walking to the campus.
Our neighbors thank you!

ALL SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Catch up with old friends and meet new!
Parents, Guardians and Siblings Welcome!

Ice Cream Social

WHAT DO I NEED ON THE FIRST DAY?? WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

School ID on lanyard.
Map of campus and Bell Schedule.
Sharpened pencils and erasers (mistakes OK!!).
Lunch or meal card or cash to purchase.
Binder with paper inside.
Backpack to hold it all!
Some returning students report they used a composition book for each class. You may need a 5-tab binder with pockets to hold handouts. Teachers will tell students what is required for class. If you buy ahead, save the receipt in case a teacher changes it up.
You do not change for P.E. on the first day.
There may be schedule changes as we balance classes and firm things up.

DROP OFFS AND PICK UPS

Drive around the school in a clockwise direction. Drop and pick up students at the marked, designated areas on Norvell and Lawrence. For student safety, and to improve traffic flow, drop students on the school side of the street. Please refrain from dropping students directly in front of the school on Donal Avenue. In the mornings and afternoons, Donal Avenue is used by AC Transit and other buses, therefore, it must be kept clear so that the buses can make their stops.

Parking
Except for 1 or 2 lonely short-term spaces, there is no parking on the school side of Donal Avenue. The school side of Donal Avenue must be kept clear for AC Transit and other bus use. Please park legally on Lawrence, Gladys or Norvell Streets. PLEASE consider parking a few blocks away and walking to the school. It helps to balance the neighborhood congestion.

Please respect our neighborhood and our neighbors. Please refrain from blocking any driveways …. even for a minute … and always follow traffic rules and regulations.

AC Transit
AC Transit runs dedicated routes to and from Richmond. These routes run only on school days Monday to Friday and the schedules are timed to match the hours of local schools and operate only when schools are in session. Even though these buses are specific to school schedules, they are open to all passengers at regular fare. Find routes here! 667 668 675

HOW TO STAY INFORMED AND INVOLVED

SUBSCRIBE TO THE ETREE. Email us at koremastuptsa@gmail.com to be added. We publish The Phoenix, every Thursday (and occasional reminders when needed)

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR GOOGLE CALENDAR, which lists events at Korematsu.

How to subscribe:

Go to our Google Calendar.
Click on the “+GoogleCalendar” button in the lower right hand corner.
Follow the Google prompts and the Korematsu events will now populate your calendar!

“LIKE” US ON FACEBOOK

Post. Like. Share. Comment. Tag. Korematsu on Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KorematsuMiddleSchoolPTSA/

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

SPONSORED BY EL CERRITO REC!
CHECK IT OUT!!!

NEW & fun after school activities for middle schoolers, organized by El Cerrito Recreation. Online registration and payment of course fees can be completed at www.el-cerrito.org/onlinereg or submitted directly to the El Cerrito Community Center. To see what other programs are available for middle schoolers check out the REC guide at http://www.el-cerrito.org/656/Recreation-Brochure

Questions?

Taylor Melton
Acting Community Services Supervisor
TMelton@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
City of El Cerrito Recreation Department
Direct Line: (510) 559-7004

AFTER SCHOOL CHOIR!

After School Choir
Fall 2018 Choir’s first class/rehearsal (“trial class”) is Wed. August 29th 1:35-2:25pm in the Band Room.

Singers are welcome to consider/join in up until enrollment closes on September 12th. To secure your student’s spot for the Fall Session, submit $150 payment (total payment for the entire session/16 classes) soonest OR let us know your student will be on scholarship (or payment plan). For more information (including how to submit payment or about scholarships), contact parent coordinators Georgina & Mary at korematsusings@gmail.com

Korematsu Choir Fall 2018 Info. Flyer.pdf