Author: PTSA

THANK YOU!!

Thank you to all of our volunteers that came out to help with our Halloween party!
A special thanks to Mr. Lee and Ms. Alcocer for organizing!
A tremendous time was had by all!

MOVIE NIGHT

SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, November 2, 2018
COCO!!
Printable Flier Here!

Harmoney Resources Cookie Dough Fundraiser is starting!

COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS DUE DUE DUE!

DROP DEAD DUE DATE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2nd!!

Really, this is good stuff! Makes a great gift.

YUM ALERT!

Harmoney Resources Cookie Dough Fundraiser
is starting!

Tomorrow, Friday November 2nd is the absolute last day.
DROP in the Main Office.
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.

Delivery – Tuesday, November 13

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

GIRLS UP NEXT!
Combined 7/8th grade GIRLS:
3:30-5:30pm on Mon – Nov 5
3:30-5:30pm on Wed – Nov 7
3:30-5:30pm on Mon – Nov 12

Players must attend all three days. Contact Chuck Harris at charrisjr@gmail.com with questions.

Chuck Harris
510-323-4933

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

SPIRIT NIGHT AT EL MONO

SHOP NOW!

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.

Next PTA Meeting

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Band Parents Meet at 6:00 p.m. in the band room.
PTA meeting 7:00 p.m. MPR
Special Guest:
Maya Deshe Drori is going to teach us “How to Speak Teen”

SAVE THE DATES!! FALL PLAY!

Wednesday and Thursday
November 14 and 15
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
MPR

COACHES WANTED

We need girls and boys basketball coaches for the upcoming season.

A few details…

Season:
The girls basketball season lasts approximately 3 months (Oct – Jan)
The boys basketball season last approximately 3 months (Jan – Mar)

Practice Schedule:
4 – 6 hrs per week; days TBA

Games:
10 -12 games regular season + postseason tournament

Paperwork required:
WCCUSD volunteer badge (background check)

Please contact Chuck Harris (charrisjr@gmail.com | 510-323-4933) as soon as possible if interested.

A Slow Cookin’ luncheon for our Teachers & Staff!

Friday, October 12, 2018

For this month’s celebration of our teachers, please help by bringing your favorite slow cooker recipe for our CrockPot feast for the teachers on Friday, October 12th. Salads, drinks, desserts, sides, etc. are also appreciated. Cash donations for us to buy something on your behalf are welcome too. Sign up below.

Many thanks to all who volunteered food, funds and time for our first luncheon last month – our staff and teacher’s truly appreciated it down to the last crumb!

What: Bring your favorite crockpot meal, or salads, non-alcoholic drinks, cookies, pies, desserts and more. Homemade, store-bought, take out, hot or cold, omnivore/herbivore/locavore, … ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING is gratefully received.

When: Drop food off in the office or Teacher Staff Room (Bldg A annex), no later than 10 am Friday 12 October. Food should be labeled (so we know what it contains) and wrapped or in containers. Be sure to pick up any crockpots/dishes at the end of the day.

Donations: Cash or check made out to Korematsu PTA (with comment line for “Teacher Lunch”) at the front desk. Be sure to put it in an envelope for Elaine Addison, PTA Teacher’s Lunch with your name on it and we will buy food on your behalf.

Want to help setup, serve and clean up? Click the link below to add your name to volunteer at this month’s lunch.

Please click this link: October 12th Teacher Lunch Signup to let us know how you can help / what you can bring:

Questions? Just ask Elaine Addison, 510-612-5673 misspoppyuk@aol.com or Ros Wyatt, 510-356-8582 roswyatt@sbcglobal.net

SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!!!

October 29- November 2nd.

KOREMATSU’S ANNUALHALLOWEEN 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.

School Board Candidate Forum

Invites you to the 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!

MAKE UP PICTURE DAY

October 16th!

Starting this Month! Youth Sports: Drills & Skills at Korematsu

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:www.el-cerrito.org/youthsports

Flier in this link.

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!

THE CITY OF EL CERRITO HOSTS RESTAURANT WEEK!

October 11-17, 2018

Try something new, or, visit an old favorite!

Participating restaurants and their special offers are available in the link.

Click on this link for restaurant specials!

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

FRIDAY!!!! VIERNES!!!

HOT SPOTS FOR WCCUSD FAMILIES HOME INTERNET ACCESS!

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.
One hotspot per family. Parent/guardian consent form in English and Spanish. Turn forms in to Ms. Tanise (C315) or the front office.

A Slow Cookin’ luncheon for our Teachers & Staff!

Friday, October 12, 2018

For this month’s celebration of our teachers, please help by bringing your favorite slow cooker recipe for our CrockPot feast for the teachers on Friday, October 12th. Salads, drinks, desserts, sides, etc. are also appreciated. Cash donations for us to buy something on your behalf are welcome too. Sign up below.

Many thanks to all who volunteered food, funds and time for our first luncheon last month – our staff and teacher’s truly appreciated it down to the last crumb!

What: Bring your favorite crockpot meal, or salads, non-alcoholic drinks, cookies, pies, desserts and more. Homemade, store-bought, take out, hot or cold, omnivore/herbivore/locavore, … ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING is gratefully received.

When: Drop food off in the office or Teacher Staff Room (Bldg A annex), no later than 10 am Friday 12 October. Food should be labeled (so we know what it contains) and wrapped or in containers. Be sure to pick up any crockpots/dishes at the end of the day.

Donations: Cash or check made out to Korematsu PTA (with comment line for “Teacher Lunch”) at the front desk. Be sure to put it in an envelope for Elaine Addison, PTA Teacher’s Lunch with your name on it and we will buy food on your behalf.

Want to help setup, serve and clean up? Click the link below to add your name to volunteer at this month’s lunch.

Please click this link: October 12th Teacher Lunch Signup to let us know how you can help / what you can bring:

Questions? Just ask Elaine Addison, 510-612-5673 misspoppyuk@aol.com or Ros Wyatt, 510-356-8582 roswyatt@sbcglobal.net

STUDENTS! Here’s a great opportunity to tell us about your hero!

Enter PTA’s Reflections Art Program!
2018-19 THEME: “Heroes Around Me”

That’s the theme for the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

You can enter in any one of SIX CATEGORIES!
Dance, literature, photography, film production, music composition, visual arts.

Here is a link to the student entry form. Make sure this form accompanies your entry!
Reflections Art Program Student Participant Forms | California State PTA

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE to Korematsu PTSA OCTOBER 19th 2018.

Drop your submissions in the Korematsu Main Office.

REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE will be OCTOBER 26th in the MPR.

Any questions, want to learn more, contact korematsuptsa@gmail.com

More information in this link!

CORRECTION TO MAKE UP PICTURE DAY!!!

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Is the Correct Date!

KOREMATSU’S FREE 5th/6th GRADE BAND CLASS

BAND WEAR FOR ALL!

The band wear store is open!
You can go online (link below) and order band wear for the whole family. There are t-shirts and pullover hoodies in adult sizes. Online orders are due by Monday, October 15th. We would prefer that families use the online store to order, but if necessary there is a paper order form and more information linked below. Paper forms are due back to Ms. Carrico with payment by Friday, October 12th. If you have questions please contact Abby at abbysue@pacbell.net

Order Online Here!
https://stores.inksoft.com/

Drop off a check to Tiffany with this form:
Band Wear Order Form/Flyer

Early Bird Special on Yearbooks!

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.

Order Today!

KOREMATSU PHOENIX BASEBALL

College Field Trip!!!!

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.

Details include:

Organizing the day trip with Cal State East Bay
Working with the teacher / sponsors to plan the day
Help find parent chaperons for the day

IF you are interested, please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com. Additionally, if you work at Cal State East Bay, but can’t volunteer for the position, we could use some help navigating the school. Thanks!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!

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!

ECHS Play-a-Thon

Community Event
Saturday, October 20, 2018

If you’ve never been to this event, stop by.
It is amazing!

On Saturday, October 20, 2018 the ECHS Band program is hosting its 12-hour Play-a-Thon. Events on the schedule are all FREE to the public. See full schedule below, but highlights include:
Lunchtime Jazz Concert in the Quad at 12 noon. Jamba Juice will be there selling smoothies and there will be delicious lunch options as well.
Special Chamber Music Concert in the Performing Arts Theater at 6pm, featuring small ensemble performances by members of the high school Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.

All activities and performances are FREE. If you’d like more info or want to make a donation to this fundraiser, just go to http://echsbands.com/play-a-thon/.

GOOGLE SCIENCE FAIR

Great opportunity from Google in this link!
Check it out!
https://www.googlesciencefair.com/

**NEW** HOT SPOTS FOR WCCUSD FAMILIES HOME INTERNET ACCESS!

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.
One hotspot per family. Parent/guardian consent form in English and Spanish. Turn forms in to Ms. Tanise (C315) or the front office.

STUDENTS…..WHO’S YOU HERO? ENTER PTA’s REFLECTION’S ART CONTEST AND LET US KNOW!

2018-19 THEME: “Heroes Around Me”
That’s the theme for the 2018-2019 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.

You can enter in any one of SIX CATEGORIES!
Dance, literature, photography, film production, music composition, visual arts.

Here is a link to the student entry form. Make sure this form accompanies your entry!
Reflections Art Program Student Participant Forms | California State PTA

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE to Korematsu PTSA OCTOBER 19th 2018.

Drop your submissions in the Korematsu Main Office.

REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE will be OCTOBER 26th in the MPR.

Any questions, want to learn more, contact korematsuptsa@gmail.com

More information in this link!

Early Bird Special on Yearbooks!

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.

Order Today!

KOREMATSU PHOENIX BASEBALL

College Field Trip!!!!

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.

Details include:

• Organizing the day trip with Cal State East Bay
• Working with the teacher / sponsors to plan the day
• Help find parent chaperons for the day

If you are interested, please contact stacey.steele@logolabpromo.com. Additionally, if you work at Cal State East Bay, but can’t volunteer for the position, we could use some help navigating the school. Thanks!

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!

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!

KOREMATSU’S FREE 5th/6th GRADE BAND CLASS

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Please Join Us!

The Hispanic and Chicano Committee is planing lunchtime activities for students during Hispanic Heritage Month as well as a Movie Night for students and their families.

Contact: Mariela AlcocerRuiz mariela.alcocerruiz@wccusd.net

CORRECTION TO MAKE UP PICTURE DAY!!!

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Is the Correct Date!

FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES WANTED

Mr. Lee is looking for field trip chaperones for a trip to the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.

The dates are February 12 and 13, 2019

You must be badged. For more information,

Contact: jackson.lee@wccusd.net

EASY MONEY WITH ESCRIP

Do you shop at Lucky, FoodMaxx or Save Mart?
This particular eScrip program delivers several hundred dollars to us, and is easy to use. Text to 52236 to get started!

Instructions here!

The Special Education Conference for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Saturday, September 29, 2018

8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Pupil Services

2465 Dolan Way, San Pablo, CA

This is a free conference. Childcare is provided.

Register soon to reserve a seat in your favorite workshops.

Door Prizes ~ you could win tickets to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Oakland Zoo

View conference details and register by clicking on this link!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AFTER SCHOOL?

Cross Country, Pop Choreography, Library, GSA Math Tutoring.

Also, request a library book! More in the attachment!

After School

GOT JUNK? WE WANT IT!

One woman’s trash is another one’s treasure….

Korematsu’s PTSA will participate in the

El Cerrito Citywide Garage Sale
Saturday, October 13, 2018
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please start saving you gently used discards for us.
Please only save and donate what you yourself would buy.

We’ll have drop off dates soon, but for now, start gathering your unwanted items.

SELENA

Please Join Us!
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee is planing lunchtime activities for students during Hispanic Heritage Month as well as a Movie Night for students and their families.

Contact: Mariela AlcocerRuiz mariela.alcocerruiz@wccusd.net

CORRECTION TO MAKE UP PICTURE DAY!!!

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Is the Correct Date!

FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES WANTED

Mr. Lee is looking for field trip chaperones for a trip to the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco.

The dates are February 12 and 13, 2019

You must be badged. For more information,

Contact: jackson.lee@wccusd.net

EASY MONEY WITH ESCRIP

Do you shop at Lucky, FoodMaxx or Save Mart?
This particular eScrip program delivers several hundred dollars to us, and is easy to use. Text to 52236 to get started!

Instructions here! Lucky Food Max Save Mart Shares.pdf

ALLEGIANCE

Special Performance Pay-What-You-Can for Students and Educators
Sunday, Sept. 23, 7pm * Pay at the door (cash-only)
box office opens one hour before curtain

We’d love for school staff, teachers, students and their families to experience ALLEGIANCE at CCCT. Please share this email and extend this opportunity to your school community.

A new musical inspired by a true story, Allegiance follows the Kimura family, whose lives are upended after Pearl Harbor when they and 120,000 other Japanese-Americans are forced to abandon their homes and settle in war relocation camps. An uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit, the Kimuras fight between duty and defiance, and as long-lost memories are unlocked, they find it is never too late to recognize the redemptive power of love.

To reserve seats (maximum 4, while supplies last), email georgina@ccct.org (indicate school you’re affiliated with and # of tickets and whether adult and/or youth). Contact soonest as it’s looking like our run of ALLEGIANCE will sell out.

If you are unable to join us on Sunday 9/23, we invite you usher for a performance which allows you to see the show for free. You can sign up for an ushering slot by clicking here.

Warmly,
Georgina Edwards
Managing Director, CCCT

The Special Education Conference for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Saturday, September 29, 2018

8:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Pupil Services

2465 Dolan Way, San Pablo, CA

This is a free conference. Childcare is provided.

Register soon to reserve a seat in your favorite workshops.

Door Prizes ~ you could win tickets to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Oakland Zoo

View conference details and register by clicking on this link!

Superintendent Duffy’s September Message!

In this Link!

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AWARENESS EVENT