8TH GRADE NIGHT!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
MPR
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Attention 8th grade Families!!
On Tuesday, October 23rd Korematsu will host our first ever 8th grade night. We will present important information about high school, including how to organize your class schedule, what GPA is needed to keep up for college entrance, and the requirements needed for graduation. Parents and students will be seated and organized by homeroom.
The event will be held in the MPR from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
HEROES AROUND ME
REFLECTIONS ARTWORK DUE TOMORROW
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 2018
Please drop Reflections artwork by tomorrow in the Main Office.
Please remember to label your art with your name, email and phone number.
Click on this link to view the entry forms
KOREMATSU’S ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DANCE IS COMING
PARENTS SIGN UP!
Korematsu’s Halloween Dance will take place after school Wednesday, October 31st from 1:30-3:00 pm.
Dance permission slips will be available form the main office and Mr. Lee’s (History) classroom C211.
We would very much appreciate parental assistance with the following:
-Setting up during 7th period at 12:45- 1:30 pm. 3 Volunteers
-Supervising from 1:30-3:00 pm. 3 Volunteers
-Cleaning up from 3:00-3:30 pm. 3 Volunteers
-Donations/borrowing of a fog machine, string lights, and two extension outlet surge protectors
-Slightly Health Food donations including a vegetable party tray, a fruit party tray, chips and salsa, water, and caramel apples.
You can sign up in the link below! Contact: mariela.alcocerruiz@wccusd.net and the Dance Committee
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER OR DONATE FOOD, STRING LIGHTS AND MORE BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK.
SPIRIT WEEK
West Contra Costa Unified School District School Board Candidate Forum
There are eleven candidates running for three seats.
Come hear what they have to say!
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Monday, October 22, 2018
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Korematsu Middle School
Multipurpose Room (MPR)
7125 Donal Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Moderator:
Heidi Hernandez Gatty
Vice President, Legislation
32nd District PTA
Questions for the candidates are appreciated ahead of time
Email: Baysidepta@gmail.com
We’ll also take questions from the audience at the event.
🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗 TRAFFIC REMINDER!
Korematsu Middle School is located in a residential neighborhood. Please observe all traffic rules and regulations. To alleviate car congestion, consider parking a few blocks away and walking to the campus.
Our Neighbors Thank You!
Harmoney Resources Cookie Dough Fundraiser is starting!
Seriously, this is THE BEST COOKIE DOUGH, CAKE AND BROWNIE BATTER OUT THERE! You will not be disappointed with your purchase.
Many of these items are pre-portioned, so you can bake off 1-2 cookies at a time, or defrost 1-2 cheesecake slices at a time. They make great gifts! And make great Thanksgiving desserts.
When you sell 10 items, you get one free item of your choice.
The order forms were delivered to students yesterday during 7th period. but here is a link to the online catalog. so that you can review the offerings.
Here is a link to the order form and cover letter:Harmoney Resources.pdf
Below are the important dates:
Make Checks Payable to: Korematsu PTSA.
Checks can be dropped in the office.
(Unfortunately, this company no longer offers online ordering, if you remember that).
Sale starts – Tuesday, October 16
Sale ends – Tuesday, October 30
Delivery – Tuesday, November 13
BOYS 7 & 8 Basketball Tryouts Postponed!
Boys 7 & 8 Basketball tryouts scheduled to begin on Monday, October 22, are postponed until further notice. We expect to hold them late November.
Contact: Chuck Harris at charrisjr@gmail.com
PANDA EXPRESS FUNDRAISER!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2019
3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Panda Express
El Cerrito Plaza
Eat out a Panda Express and we get a part of the proceed.
Monies raised support math intervention, teacher grants and so much more!
Coupon or online code required.
MOVIE NIGHT
SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, November 2, 2018
COCO!!
Printable Flier Here!
MAKE UP PICTURE DAY POSTPONED
Apologies, due to a last-minute cancellation….
The NEW Make-up picture Day is
Thursday, November 8, 2018
DURING LUNCH
Drills & Skills at Korematsu
STILL TIME TO SIGN UP!
Starting this Month! Youth Sports:
Beginning October 16, the El Cerrito Recreation Department will offer volleyball and basketball practices and scrimmages for grades 6-8.
“Drills and Skills” practices are great way for beginners & more advanced players alike to improve skills and get ready for league play in basketball and volleyball. Play will take place at the Korematsu gym lead by local coaches from Skyhawks Sports and the El Cerrito Recreation Department.
Participants can attend all five weeks of the Drills and Skills program, or drop in at their convenience.
More information can be found at: http://www.el-cerrito.org/youthsports
Taylor Melton
Recreation Supervisor
City of El Cerrito Recreation Department
7007 Moeser Lane
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Direct Line: (510) 559-7004
Main Office: (510) 559-7000
Fax: (510) 528-9413
http://www.el-cerrito.org/recreation
ParksMakeLifeBetter!
Box Tops
Yes, We do redeem Box Tops!
Drop in the office!
Thank you!
AMAZON SMILE
Looking to buy something on Amazon?
Can you wait until October 29th!
PLEASE DO!
AmazonSmile will host a special promotion with added bonuses October 29 – November 2.
That means we’ll get a larger portion of the proceeds.
More on AmazonSmile here in the middle of the page.
https://korematsumiddleschool.org/?page_id=361
Superintendent Duffy’s October Message
