TEACHER TREAT DAY
Friday December 13, 2019
Last Teacher luncheon of the year. Save the date! Friday, Dec.13th !! We will make treat bags for the staff as well so please bring extra cookies!! Any favorite food or Holiday food is appreciated. Salads are always welcome, and sides like baguette, sourdough or any other yummy bread. Please contribute to make this event a success again. If no time to cook, no problem. Bring what you can. Questions to liissaUSA@aol.com. Thank you.
Sign up to Volunteer and Donate in this Link!
EMPTY GALLON MILK CARTONS NEEDED PENNY WARS FUNDRAISER
The school is planing a Penny Wars fundraiser and is looking for clean and empty gallon milk jugs to collect the donations. We plan to start after winter break. Turn into the Main Office labeled for Katherine Davis. Thank you!
DISTRICT BUDGET FORUM
The District Budget Forum is taking place on Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held at DeJean Middle School and broadcast to six satellite locations where members of the district staff will be on hand to transmit questions to the presenters.
The satellite locations will be:
Hercules Middle/High Schools Library, 1900 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules, CA
Pinole Valley High School Library, 2900 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole, CA
De Anza High School Library, 5000 Valley View Road, Richmond, CA
Richmond High School Library, 1250 – 23rd Street, Richmond, CA
Kennedy High School Library, 4300 Cutting Blvd., Richmond, CA
El Cerrito High School Cafeteria, 540 Ashbury Ave., El Cerrito, CA
Babysitting and translation services will be available at all locations.
Buy Your Yearbook Before the Price Goes Up!
Until Jan 31, you can get a Korematsu Yearbook for $35. But the price goes up next month! So order your yearbook TODAY to get the lower price. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/
After Feb 1, yearbooks will cost $40.
=== Send Us Your Photos ===
It’s 2019 and the yearbook is well underway. But we greatly need your help! So far, we have very few photos from the Korematsu community, and we could use many, many more! We’d love to have at least 100 photos by Dec 12, and we’re currently still far short of that goal.
Our yearbook staff would love to include your photos in this year’s book! Share your pix with us. The easiest way to send photos is using the Dropbox we have set up. Just upload photos to:
http://bit.ly/yearbookKMS
We’ll consider any photos of students or events sent to us. We especially need photos of sports teams and after school activities! Photos received before Dec 12 can be considered for the first half of the yearbook, which is due prior to Winter Break.
=== Add Special Recognition for Your Student! ===
Want to add a personal message to your student in the yearbook? This year we are including special recognition ads, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the DECA club. These ads will appear in the back of each yearbook, letting you recognize the accomplishments of your child.
Visit the Korematsu store page on Jostens’ site to place your order. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/
Note, too, that you can use the store link to order your yearbook.
Reserve Your Yearbook! Order Today!!
Elemental Volleyball Academy – 2019 Winter Chill
(6th Annual)!
Location: El Cerrito High (3 Beautiful Courts)
Led by Scott Bishop – 30 year veteran coach and other experienced and awesome staff.
2 Clinics offered – – Grades 4th – 12th Girls Only.
Sunday, December 22 – Clinic #1
9 am – 11 am – Session #1
11am – 12 pm – Lunch Break (Bring your own)
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Session # 2
Sunday, December 29 – Clinic #2
9 am – 11 am – Session #1
11am – 12 pm – Lunch Break (Bring your own)
12:00 – 2:00 pm – Session # 2
The 4-6th graders will use volley-lites (the light weight 12 and under ball) and playing on a lower net (7′).
The 7-12th graders using regulation balls (Molten and Spalding) and playing on the standard height net (7’4 1/8″).
Players will be trained in multiple skills, game play and fun.
Players will also be using the AirCat and Accu-Spike machines (see videos to the right).
Every prepaid player will receive a Molten Mini-Volleyball!
SNAP THE GAP
WINTER BAND / ORCHESTRA / CHOIR / THEATER / DANCE FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2019 IS A MINIMUM DAY
NO SCHOOL
Monday – Friday
November 25 – 29, 2019
See you Monday December 2, 2019
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
DISTRICTWIDE BUDGET FORUM
WINTER FESTIVALS
WCCUSD’S NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
8TH GRADE NIGHT
7th Grade families are welcome as well!
It is never too early to think about college and career! Join us!
Peace, Love and Unicorn Update
🕊 💕 🦄
To bring you up to speed, students were awarded “Burnham Bucks” for good deeds and actions on campus.
They, in turn, used those “bucks” to pick two teacher to wear the unicorn outfits for a day.
And the winners of this year’s Unicorn Contest are….
Returning Champ, Tiffany Carrico, and Mr. U!!
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Friday, November 22,2019
IS A MINIMUM DAY
November 25 – 29
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL MONDAY
November 11, 2019
SEE EVERYONE TUESDAY
TOMORROW IS TEACHER TREAT DAY!!
Teacher luncheon time is here! Their favorite Friday of the month. And so, is Thanksgiving soon. So let’s give thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish for them to try. Salads are always welcome, and sides like baguette,s ourdough or any other yummy bread. Please contribute to make this event a success again.If no time to cook, no problem.Bring what you can. Questions to liissaUSA@aol.com. Thank you .
MAKE-UP PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW
Picture Day Update
Picture Day Date: Friday, November 8
Picture Day ID: BY119045Q1
8TH GRADE NIGHT
PTA Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Band Parents Meet 6:00 p.m. in the Band Room
JENNY K
10/31 IS A MINIMUM DAY
School dismisses at 1:25 p.m.
TEACHER TREAT DAY IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH!
Friday, November 8, 2019
Drop by 10:30 a.m. in the Teacher Lounge
Teacher luncheon time is here! This is staff’s favorite Friday of the month. It is Thanksgiving soon. So let’s give thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish for them to try. Salads are always welcome, and sides like baguette, sourdough or any other yummy bread. Please contribute to make this event a success again.If no time to cook?no problem. Bring what you can.
Questions to: liissaUSA@aol.com. Thank you .
SIGN UP TO DONATE IN THIS LINK!
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS!
BOYS Grade 7:
Monday, Nov 4 @ 2:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6 @ 1:30pm
BOYS Grade 8:
Tuesday, Nov 5 @ 4:30pm
Thursday, Nov 7 @ 4:30pm
Contact: Chuck Harris charrisjr@gmail.com
Thank you!
GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Please share the following schedule for Girls Basketball:
Nov 12 @ 5:00pm
Nov 18 @ 4:00pm
Nov 22 @ 5:30pm
Dec 05 @ 5:00pm
Please come out to support girls basketball at Korematsu.
Here is the team calendar link:
http://bit.ly/2WqT3eo
GIFT GIVING IDEA….. YEARBOOKS!
Buy Your Yearbook Today! Only $35
Don’t wait till it’s too late or until after the price goes up. Right now you can purchase the 2019-2020 yearbook for just $35. Just go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/
While you’re there, consider adding your student’s name or other personalizations. They cost a little bit more, but add a lot to make the book your own. If you’re even thinking about personalizations, act now — the deadline for these falls several months before the end of school, making it very easy to miss!
Add Your Photos! The yearbook cannot happen without the contributions of everyone in the Korematsu community. We rely on photos submitted by parents, students, and staff. The easiest way to help is to visit our Dropbox and add your photos. http://bit.ly/yearbookKMS
Thank you for supporting the Yearbook!
KOREMATSU SPIRIT WEEK
PENNY DRIVE COMING
We’re looking for about 17 of these. Got one?
Drop in the main office.
THANK YOU!!
SUNDAR SHADI’S GIFTS
JENNY K
BASKETBALL CAMP
TEACHER TREAT DAY COMING UP!!!
Friday, November 8, 2019
Drop by 10:30 a.m. in the Teacher Lounge
Teacher luncheon time is here! This is staff’s favorite Friday of the month. It is Thanksgiving soon. So let’s give thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish for them to try. Salads are always welcome, and sides like baguette, sourdough or any other yummy bread. Please contribute to make this event a success again.If no time to cook?no problem. Bring what you can.
Questions to: liissaUSA@aol.com. Thank you .
SIGN UP TO DONATE IN THIS LINK!
BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS AROUND THE CORNER!!
BOYS Grade 7:
Monday, Nov 4 @ 2:30pm
Wednesday, Nov 6 @ 1:30pm
BOYS Grade 8:
Tuesday, Nov 5 @ 4:30pm
Thursday, Nov 7 @ 4:30pm
Contact: Chuck Harris charrisjr@gmail.com
Thank you!
GIFT GIVING IDEA….. YEARBOOKS!
Buy Your Yearbook Today! Only $35
Don’t wait till it’s too late or until after the price goes up. Right now you can purchase the 2019-2020 yearbook for just $35. Just go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/
While you’re there, consider adding your student’s name or other personalizations. They cost a little bit more, but add a lot to make the book your own. If you’re even thinking about personalizations, act now — the deadline for these falls several months before the end of school, making it very easy to miss!
Add Your Photos! The yearbook cannot happen without the contributions of everyone in the Korematsu community. We rely on photos submitted by parents, students, and staff. The easiest way to help is to visit our Dropbox and add your photos. http://bit.ly/yearbookKMS
Thank you for supporting the Yearbook!
FIRST BAND CONCERT OF THE YEAR
Come on our and support our musicians at the first band concert of the year!
FUN FOR THE LITTLER KIDS!
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Beginning Band, Orchestra, Concert Band and Symphonic Band will be performing. Call time/doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come in a Halloween costume or a Halloween-themed hat!
3RD ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE
BASKETBALL CAMP
STARTING TONIGHT!!! THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Girls Basketball Tryouts to be held on the following dates/times in the Korematsu gym:
Thursday, October 17: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 22: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Players must attend both days. Contact Chuck Harris at charrisjr@gmail.com with questions.
CORRECTED POST!!
Korematsu 6th Grade Band –
(5th Grade Band will meet in January….)
Open to all Madera, Fairmont, Kensington, Harding, Riverside, Washington 6th grade band students.
Starts on October 16th 2019, Korematsu Band Room 6-7pm Most Wednesday nights. Concerts with Korematsu bands. Get to know Ms. Carrico
Please e-mail Ms. Carrico if interested scrappyslap@hotmail.com
There will be a 5th Grade band beginning in January. Stay tuned for more information, or email Ms. Carrico at scrappyslap@hotmail.com and ask to be notified for 5th Grade Band.
PLAY-A-THON IS THIS WEEKEND!
Please come to this amazing event!
Incredible, free performances all day.
Perfect for families, and for younger musicians.
They can see where music might take them!!
El Cerrito High School Play-a-Thon
Saturday, October 19, 7am-7pm
Presented by the Friends of El Cerrito Music
All events are FREE to the public and everyone is welcome!
Join us for a 12-hour music marathon aimed to raise $15,000. This event will provide funds for new instruments, equipment, and support various musical activities that include band festivals, clinics, coaches, and travel opportunities.
The Play-a-thon will include ongoing musical performances and activities featuring the El Cerrito High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Gaucho Band.
Highlights include the Gaucho Band’s 1pm outdoor Pops Concert in the quad (where lunch from Koja Kitchen and smoothies from Jamba Juice will be available for purchase beginning at 12:30pm) and a 6pm concert by the EC Wind Ensemble with special guests, the Diablo Valley College Symphonic Band
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:00am: Jazz Standards w/ Jazz Workshop
8:30am: Open Rehearsal w/ Concert Band
10:00am: Sight-reading Session w/ Wind Ensemble
11:30am: Elementary School Band Session w/ Symphonic Band
1:00pm: Concert: Pops in the Quad!
2:30pm: Middle School Band Session ww Wind Ensemble
4:00pm: Concert: Arnie Co Nonet
6:00pm: Fall Concert w/ Special Guests DVC Symphonic Band
SAFETY TIPS
This is not published to scare families or students, but to inform you of a recent incident. Please review safety tips with your children. Here are some resources:
https://projectharmony.com/resources/safety-tips/walking-safety/
https://www.kidpower.org/library/
Safety advisory
Last night around 6pm, a Madera student was riding their bike in our community when a white male with a slicked back dark pony tail in a truck pulled over and asked the student if they needed a ride and suggested their bike could fit in the truck. He told the student “I’ll take you and your bike home.” The student declined and the man got out of his truck and came towards the student asking where the student lived. Thankfully, the student was able to find a safe place by riding their bike to a nearby Madera friend’s home where adults were able to handle the situation. The student’s parents were contacted, along with the police and our school. A message has also been posted on Next-door and we have reached out to our neighboring schools (Fairmont, Harding, Kensington, and Korematsu).
While the last few days have filled our minds with natural disaster preparedness, please take the time to discuss awareness and safety with your children.
Thank you to the Madera family who offered a safe space for our student in need as well as informing our community. Please send love and support to our Madera student who made on the spot positive decisions and made it home safely last night. And send strength to our police department as they serve and protect our families.
Let’s continue working together so our children continue to thrive and our community remains strong.
One School. One Community. One Team.
Message from Superintendent Matthew Duffy
October 11, 2019
Dear Community,
I want to commend the De Anza High School staff and community led by Principal Summer Sigler for all the work they have done over the past two weeks to help students and their families deal with a very tragic event that occurred on September 27. We are thankful that the victims are on a path to recovery and that law enforcement has made an arrest.
After meeting with students, staff, football players and their families from schools throughout the District and the community, we have moved the start time for varsity football games to 6 p.m. on Fridays.
The Kennedy – El Cerrito varsity football game will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday at El Cerrito High School.
All junior varsity games will still be played at 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
We recognized that starting games at 5 p.m. on Fridays were a challenge for families. It was especially difficult for the families of senior athletes whose high school athletic careers are coming to a close. With homecoming games and senior nights coming up in the next few weeks, we wanted to be responsive to the wishes of students and their families. The 6 p.m. start times provides more time for families and parents to navigate busy schedules and Bay Area traffic and enjoy these special moments with their student-athletes.
The additional safety measures that were implemented last week are still in place. All students attending football games will need their school-issued identification badges in order to enter the event. Students who do not attend a WCCUSD high school and who want to attend the event will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Other safety measures include:
* Additional security personnel and administrators will be assigned to games
School administrators and/or police officers may cancel games for any safety concern at any time.
* There will be periodic announcements detailing behavior expectations at every game.
* Both teams will meet on the field before the game to promote sportsmanship.
* All spectators must be seated during sporting events, except when the stadium is full. In that case, spectators will be allowed to stand in a prearranged control area.
* Middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
* Thank you again for your support and patience as we continue our efforts to improve the safety and security for students, staff, and fans who attend our events.In community,
Matthew Duffy
Superintendent
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TEACHER TREAT DAY FRIDAY
Friday, October 11, 2019
Teacher luncheon time is here! Colder weather starts to draw in.
Let’s treat the teachers to some warming soups and stews. Also salad works well with that. And sides like baguette, sourdough or any other yummy bread.
Please contribute to make this event a success again.
If no time to cook ,no problem.
Bring what you can.
Questions to: liissaUSA@aol.com. Thank you .
REFLECTIONS!
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Are you an artist?
A photographer?
Do you like to write music?
Enter your work in the National PTA Reflections Program!
2019-2020
National PTA Reflections® Theme
LOOK WITHIN
Deadline for entries: October 15, 2019
Entries from all grades and all abilities welcome.
To download entry forms visit https://tinyurl.com/kms2019reflections.
Entry forms also available in the front office in English and Spanish.
To contact the Reflections® chair, email korematsu.reflections@gmail.com
SPRING-HEELED JACK
HARDING CARNIVAL
SAVE THE DATE!!!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!
GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Girls Basketball Tryouts to be held on the following dates/times in the Korematsu gym:
Thursday, October 17: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Tuesday, October 22: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Players must attend both days. Contact Chuck Harris at charrisjr@gmail.com with questions.
KOREMATSU’S FREE 5th/6th GRADE BAND CLASS
BASKETBALL CAMP
PLAY-A-THON
El Cerrito High School Play-a-Thon
Saturday, October 19, 7am-7pm
Presented by the Friends of El Cerrito Music
All events are FREE to the public and everyone is welcome!
Join us for a 12-hour music marathon aimed to raise $15,000. This event will provide funds for new instruments, equipment, and support various musical activities that include band festivals, clinics, coaches, and travel opportunities.
The Play-a-thon will include ongoing musical performances and activities featuring the El Cerrito High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Workshop, and Gaucho Band.
Highlights include the Gaucho Band’s 1pm outdoor Pops Concert in the quad (where lunch from Koja Kitchen and smoothies from Jamba Juice will be available for purchase beginning at 12:30pm) and a 6pm concert by the EC Wind Ensemble with special guests, the Diablo Valley College Symphonic Band
To make a pledge, come to the lobby of the ECHS Performing Arts Theater on the day of the event or go to echsbands.com/play-a-thon/
TEACHER TREAT DAY FRIDAY
Friday, October 11, 2019
Teacher luncheon time is here! Colder weather starts to draw in.
Let’s treat the teachers to some warming soups and stews. Also salad works well with that. And sides like baguette, sourdough or any other yummy bread.
Please contribute to make this event a success again.
If no time to cook ,no problem.
Bring what you can.
Questions to: liissaUSA@aol.com. Thank you .
REFLECTIONS!
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Are you an artist?
A photographer?
Do you like to write music?
Enter your work in the National PTA Reflections Program!
2019-2020
National PTA Reflections® Theme
LOOK WITHIN
Deadline for entries: October 15, 2019
Entries from all grades and all abilities welcome.
To download entry forms visit https://tinyurl.com/kms2019reflections.
Entry forms also available in the front office in English and Spanish.
To contact the Reflections® chair, email korematsu.reflections@gmail.com
SPRING-HEELED JACK
HARDING CARNIVAL
SAVE THE DATE!!!
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!!