The Phoenix, Thursday, September 19, 2019

09/19/2019

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

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ONE MORE!!!
WE NEED A FEW PEOPLE TO SIGN UP IN THE AFTERNOON!
GOLDEN GATE FIELDS SIGN UP!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
WE’VE GOT SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.

We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP HERE!

TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE AT THE EL CERRITO LIBRARY

7th and 8th grade text books are now available to use at the El Cerrito Public Library on Stockton Avenue

SUBMIT YOUR ABSENCES ONLINE!!

English form
Absence form

Spanish form
Formulario de ausencia

EL CERRITO CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE!

GET YOUR DONATIONS READY!

Saturday, October 5, 2019
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Korematsu will participate in the El Cerrito Citywide Yard Sale.
Start saving your gently used items for donation! Information on drop-offs will post shortly!

EL CERRITO SCAVENGER HUNT

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Sunday, October 6, 2-4pm, Mechanic’s Bank, 9996 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
Have fun exploring El Cerrito! Bring your clipboard, pen, smartphone and sneakers, and you will be given a list of questions. Find the answers and win some prizes. This hunt is themed, so come solo or as a team, dressed in your favorite color and be creative. There will be prizes for quickest finishers, best team name and costume and other reasons. At this hunt, everyone wins. This event is fun for all ages and it’s free to participate.

The Phoenix, Thursday, September 12, 2019

09/12/2019

SEE EVERYONE TONIGHT!

You can look up your student’s schedule in PowerSchool.

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MINIMUM DAY

TOMORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 IS A MINIMUM DAY 1:25 p.m. DISMISSAL

FIRST TEACHER TREAT DAY TOMORROW!

STILL TIME TO SIGN UP TO BRING SOMETHING OR VOLUNTEER!

SIGN UP HERE IN THIS LINK!

JOIN PTA

We are far behind. Last year at this time, we had over 250 members, and had over 300 members for the entire year. Today, we are slightly over 150. Please join! Memberships are $15.00. Students can join. Teachers can join. Parents and community members can join.

In the “comments” section, write “PTSA Membership” and list the names of the joining members.

We are also significantly behind in donations. We pay for classroom grants, field trips, math tutoring, drama and more. If you have not done so already, and can afford it, please consider a donation at any level. We appreciate your support.

Join and donate here:
http://www.korematsumiddleschool.org

Click on the yellow DONATE button. You may also send in checks to the office payable to Korematsu PTSA. We humbly thank you for your support.

TEXTBOOKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN THE EL CERRITO LIBRARY

The El Cerrito Library on Stockton Street has Korematsu 7th and 8th Grade Textbooks. Great for studying after school, or if one is forgotten at school over a weekend or break!

YEARBOOK SALE

ORDER TODAY
NOW $30.00
That’s a savings of $10.00 when you order by Friday, September 13, 2019.
SAVE NOW

LIMITED TIME OFFER
Get four free icons (valued at $16.00) when you upgrade the cover by adding a name, crest, or monogram for $6.00. Offer ends Friday, September 13, 2019.
FREE ICONS

Also! We need your photos! The yearbook relies on parents (and sometimes students) providing photos of Korematsu events throughout the year. If you are in the PTSA, if you are a parent of an athlete, if your child is in the play or another performance, please share your photos with the yearbook staff. Don’t wait! We need great photos before December. So bookmark this link and send photos to our Dropbox: http://bit.ly/yearbookKMS

FIRST PTSA MEETING OF THE YEAR

Please join us Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 7:00 p.m.
MPR
SPECIAL GUEST: Principal Matthew Burnham will give us a “STATE OF THE SCHOOL”
We’ll be discussing the calendar, the budget and more.
VIEW THE AGENDA HERE

BAND PARENTS MEET JUST BEFORE
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Band Room

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS SIGN UP!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
WE’VE GOT SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.

We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP HERE!

CHAIR WANTED: EL CERRITO CITYWIDE YARD SALE

DO YOU LIKE JUNK? We looking for a chair to head up the El Cerrito Citywide Yard Sale. We’ve got volunteers to help. We just need you to head it up. Saturday, October 5, 2019 with a few collection days prior. Interested? contact us! korematsuptsa@gmail.com

TALK SUPE!

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DEEPER LEARNING!

SUPERINTENDENT DUFFY’S BLOG!

The Phoenix, Thursday, September 5, 2019

09/05/2019

FIRST TEACHER LUNCHEON OF THE YEAR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
DROP IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN 10:00 a.m.

Once a month, parents host a luncheon for teachers and staff. These luncheons are a much-loved event. We usually have a theme, but all types of food and beverage are always welcomed and appreciated. You can drop your food donation in the office and someone will take it up to the teacher lounge.

This month’s theme is “back-to-school dinners.” Anything you love that is quick and easy to make when you are short on time is it!

Sign up to donate food, beverage or help to serve or clear.

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK!

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

It was busy! Thank you for donating a piece of your Labor Day weekend to raise funds for students!

Jessica King,Tiffany Redding, Abby Dernburg,
Yvonne Lau, Asa, Angela Eldridge, Reva Kidd,
Xue Snow Ge, La Tesh Wheeler, Tim Richardson, Laura Catlin,
Jen Komaromi

ONE MORE!! GOLDEN GATE FIELDS SIGN UP!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
WE’VE GOT SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.

We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK

PICTURE DAY RESCHEDULED!

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Picture Day- Friday, 10/4/19

Make Up Day- Friday, 11/8/19

PE TEACHERS ARE LOOKING FOR A MINI-FRIDGE

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Our PE teachers are looking for a mini-fridge to hold some medical support supplies needed for students.
If you have one to donate, please contact them directly.

Diana Jenkins djenkins@wccusd.net
Les Carroll lcarroll@wccusd.net

OPPORTUNITIES AT EL CERRITO REC

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Volunteering Opportunities (for community service hours) including Halloween Haunted House building the week of 10/21 or day-off (Sat. 10/26) carnival/face painting/etc.

Environmental Art & Essay Showcase including some awesome prizes like $50 Visa Gift Cards, Museum Passes, Whale Watching Tours and more!

Teen Sports Programs including Girl’s Club Volleyball, Karate, and Swim Team

We are also looking for program suggestions from students and parents. They can submit their ideas online.

Or if they would like to be an Independent Contractor with us and teach a class, workshop, etc. they can learn more HERE as well as submit a Course Proposal.

Jenya Jawad
Youth Sports & Programs Coordinator
City of El Cerrito Recreation Department
7007 Moeser Lane El Cerrito CA 94530
Main Office: (510) 559-7000
http://www.el-cerrito.org/recreation

SAVE THESE DATES!

Thursday, September 12, 2019
Back-to-School Night

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
First PTSA Meeting

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH

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EL CERRITO HIGH PTSA PRESENTS…..

JOIN US FOR A SCREENING AND A
FACILITATED CONVERSATION
OF
“THE S WORD”
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
6:30 PM
ECHS Library
Second Floor, Main Building

As part of National Suicide Prevention Week, The El Cerrito High PTSA invites all families to a screening of the nationally acclaimed film The S Word, followed by a guided conversation about suicide led by staff from the James Morehouse Project.Teens and adults are welcome and we encourage you to attend together to be able to continue this conversation at home.

THE S WORD:
A suicide attempt survivor is on a mission to find fellow survivors and document their stories of unguarded courage, insight, pain and humor. Along the way, she discovers a national community rising to transform personal struggles into action. THE S WORD chronicles her journey and these survivors in a powerful feature documentary that puts a human face to a topic that has long been stigmatized and buried with the lives it has claimed. Suicide affects people of all ages, races, faiths, ethnicities, gender presentations, sexual orientations, professions, and so much more.

THE S WORD skillfully weaves stories of survivors from a cross section of America including LGBT, African American and Asian American communities, who candidly share their profoundly emotional stories of trauma, mental health challenges, survival and advocacy. The film’s narrative flows organically from one story to the next, starting with personal moments and building emotional momentum before widening out to show how their journeys are driving the national movement to take the “S” word from unthinkable to preventable.

https://theswordmovie.com/

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The Phoenix, Thursday, August 29, 2019

08/29/2019

NO SCHOOL MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

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See you Tuesday, September 3, 2019

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS SIGN UP!

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WE’VE GOT SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR VOLUNTEERS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

TWO DATES

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.

We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK

PLEASE!! JOIN PTA!!

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WE ARE LOOKING BETTER, BUT ARE STILL WAY BEHIND!

Please join our PTSA. We now have about 135 members. THANK YOU!!! Last year, we had more than 300 members. Please join our association and donate to our organization if you can. We do amazing work on campus, and we really do support the school. We are your forum for school concerns and communications, we organize all the school volunteers, and we raise and spend $40,000 per year on programs that the school and district cannot afford. Our suggested donation is $100. We humbly and gratefully accept donations at any level. PTSA Memberships are $15.00 each.

It is Easy to Join:

Online: https://jointotem.com/ca/el-cerrito/korematsu-middle-school-ptsa

Cash or Check:
Drop a check or cash off in the office. Checks can me made out to the Korematsu PTSA.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND OUR MEMBERSHIP FORM

FIRST TEACHER LUNCHEON OF THE YEAR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019
DROP IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN 10:00 a.m.

Once a month, parents host a luncheon for teachers and staff. These luncheons are a much-loved event. We usually have a theme, but all types of food and beverage are always welcomed and appreciated. You can drop your food donation in the office and someone will take it up to the teacher lounge.

This month’s theme is “back-to-school dinners.” Anything you love that is quick and easy to make when you are short on time is it!

Sign up to donate food, beverage or help to serve or clear.
Check it out in the link!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK!

PICTURE DAY RESCHEDULED!

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Picture Day- Friday, 10/4/19

Make Up Day- Friday, 11/8/19

FREE VOLUNTEER FINGERPRINTING

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OPPORTUNITIES!!! FROM EL CERRITO YOUTH SPORTS AND PROGRAMS!

Volunteering Opportunities (for community service hours) including Halloween Haunted House building the week of 10/21 or day-off (Sat. 10/26) carnival/face painting/etc.

Environmental Art & Essay Showcase including some awesome prizes like $50 Visa Gift Cards, Museum Passes, Whale Watching Tours and more!

Teen Sports Programs including Girl’s Club Volleyball, Karate, and Swim Team

We are also looking for program suggestions from students and parents. They can submit their ideas online.

Or if they would like to be an Independent Contractor with us and teach a class, workshop, etc. they can learn more HERE as well as submit a Course Proposal.

Jenya Jawad
Youth Sports & Programs Coordinator
City of El Cerrito Recreation Department
7007 Moeser Lane El Cerrito CA 94530
Main Office: (510) 559-7000
http://www.el-cerrito.org/recreation

Back-to School Night

Thursday, September 12, 2019

First PTSA Meeting of the Year

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The Phoenix, Thursday, August 22, 2019

08/22/2019

DRAMA MEETING FOR PARENTS!

Meeting is in the MPR
Thursday Aug 22, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

PICTURE DAY HAS BEEN POSTPONED

It will be rescheduled shortly.

RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, RESILIENT, BE AN ALLY

You’ll be hearing more shortly!
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GOLDEN GATE FIELDS SIGN UP!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

TWO DATES
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.

We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK

THANKS TO ALL OF OUR ICE CREAM SOCIAL VOLUNTEERS!

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PLEASE!! JOIN PTA!! WE ARE WAY BEHIND!

UnnamedPlease join our PTSA. We came out of registration very light with less than 100 members. Last year, we had more than 300 members. Please join our association and donate to our organization if you can. We do amazing work on campus, and we really do support the school. We are your forum for school concerns and communications, we organize all the school volunteers, and we raise and spend $40,000 per year on programs that the school and district cannot afford. Our suggested donation is $100. We humbly and gratefully accept donations at any level. PTSA Memberships are $15.00 each.

It is Easy to Join

Online:
https://jointotem.com/ca/el-cerrito/korematsu-middle-school-ptsa

Cash or Check:
Drop a check or cash off in the office. Checks can me made out to the Korematsu PTSA.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND OUR MEMBERSHIP FORM

DONATE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS

We make a real difference in the programs and services that can be offered at Korematsu. We spend more than $40,000 per year on many campus extras. We’ve employed a math tutor, we’ve paid for the track, cross country and drama programs. We’ve paid for field trips. Every teacher at Korematsu gets $400 to spend on classroom supplies. If every family gave $100, we’d have more than enough to provide for our needs. You can set up monthly donations using the Paypal link on our website: http://www.korematsumiddleschool.org

SUPERINTENDENT DUFFY’S WELCOME BACK LETTER

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO READ!

VOLUNTEER FINGERPRINTING

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6th -12th Grade Families……

The East Bay Consortium is hosting their 42nd Annual College Information Day, a FREE college and career event for middle and high school students and their families. More than 50 public and private colleges and universities will be represented, including those within the UC system, California State University, in-state and out-of-state Private Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Community Colleges.

College Information Day

Saturday, October 12th
8:30 am-1:00 pm
Dwinelle Hall – UC Berkeley

Register here!

Workshops on admission requirements, financial aid and scholarships for documented and undocumented students, and requirements to be a transfer student, will be offered in English and Spanish. A Cash for College workshop to help seniors complete the financial aid applications, FAFSA or CA Dream Act, will take place throughout the event.

For more information, please contact Althea Jardeleza at althea@eastbayconsortium.org or (510) 872-1586.

School Starts Monday, August 19, 2019!

08/19/2019

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

First Day of School is Tomorrow, Monday August 19, 2019
First Bell Rings 8:05 p.m.
Must Be in Class 8:10 a.m.
5 minutes “passing period”
MONDAY IS A MINIMUM DAY
SCHOOL IS OVER AT 1:25 p.m.

BELL SCHEDULE

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR THE BELL SCHEDULE

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Here is Mr. Burnham’s weekend Robocall

Hello Korematsu parents and guardians and of course students,

This is Principal Matthew Burnham calling to welcome you to a new school year. Our staff has been working hard in preparation for what promises to be a great year. Let’s kick off the school year with a renewed determination to create the most positive and challenging learning environment for our students. Monday the 19th is the first day of school. Please make sure students arrive early enough to find their first period class. Classes begin at 8:10 AM with the first bell ringing at 8:05 AM.

Many schedules have changed since registration in an ongoing effort to balance classes. Posted throughout the school are lists in alphabetical order of students. Next to each name is their first period teacher and room number. Students need to find their name, make note of the teacher and room and head to the classroom. Students will receive their updated schedule. Other documents will also be handed out.

Unless there is a glaring error on a schedule (such as missing periods) we will not make class changes until Friday at the earliest. Our enrollment has increased once again and our ability to adjust schedules is limited. This year we expect to provide students with lockers by the end of the first week of school. But keep in mind we do not have enough lockers for all our students. We will once again be asking some students to share with a trusted friend.

When dropping off your student please be sure to drop along Lawrence street at the top of campus, or Norvell St. at the bottom of campus. Be sure to drop your student on the right hand side of the street so they do not need to cross the street. The key here is that cars travel in a clockwise direction. Donal Ave. is reserved for AC transit and Yellow school busses and not for regular vehicle traffic. And please remember we are located in a residential neighborhood so please do not block driveways.

I look forward to seeing all our wonderful students focused and ready to learn. Students First! Thank you!

Matt Burnham, Principal
Fred T. Korematsu Middle School

DRIVING, DROP-OFF’s, PARKING, AC TRANSIT

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 only 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 one or two lonely short-term parking spots, 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 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. Visit AC Transit Supplementary Service Calendar for complete information.

Routes

click on the bus links for specific routes, stops and times

667 North Richmond (Market Avenue and Third), Richmond (Seventh Street; MacDonald Avenue), El Cerrito (San Pablo Avenue), El Cerrito High, Korematsu Middle School.

668 Richmond BART, Richmond (Cutting Boulevard; Harbor Way South), El Cerrito (San Pablo Avenue), El Cerrito High School, Korematsu Middle School.

675 Richmond BART, Richmond (Cutting Boulevard; Harbor Way South) Richmond (Potrero Avenue, Hartnett Avenue) El Cerrito (Carlson Boulevard, San Pablo Avenue) El Cerrito Hight School, Korematsu Middle School.

SCHOOL MAP

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YOU CAN PRINT THE SCHOOL MAP FROM HERE

Classrooms that are 100 = First Floor
Classrooms that are 200 = Second Floor
Classrooms that are 300 = Third Floor

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

  • School ID on lanyard.
  • Class schedule and map of campus. There will be lots of adults around to help students find their way.
  • 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.
  • P.E. Meets in the Gym. You do not change for P.E. on the first day.
  • Please be patient. There could be schedule changes as we settle into the year and balance classes.

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(Example of Composition Book and Three Ring Binder with Sleeves)

PICTURE DAY IS POSTPONED

Picture day is no longer Friday, August 23.
We’ll announce the rescheduling.

KOREMATSU Fall Play

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Student Information Meeting: After School THIS WEDNESDAY, August 21 3:00 p.m. in the MPR.
Parent Information Meeting: THIS THURSDAY, August 22, 6:30pm in the MPR.
Meeting Announcement Flyer.pdf

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The Phoenix, Thursday, August 15, 2019

08/15/2019

KOREMATSU OFFICE HOURS

Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16,

OFFICE HRS: 8AM-4PM
(LUNCH BREAK 12-1PM)

REGISTRATION HRS: 9AM-12PM
If you have any questions, please call 510-231-1449

If you didn’t see us last week, please try to come in Monday – Friday, August 12-16, between 9 am – Noon.

Please bring your student so that we can get ID pictures taken.

7th GRADE FAMILIES – BRING PRINTED IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

7th Grade Families, please bring printed immunization records.

Returning 8th grade families do not need to bring printed copies. Thank you.

WE HAVE A WEB STORE!

Do you need PE clothes? You can order online and pick up in the Main Office.

https://KMS.myschoolcentral.com

If you are taking dance, please wait for teacher instructions!

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT KOREMATSU? WE’VE GOT ANSWERS!

Check out our FAQ page here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ALL-SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL!

Saturday, August 17, 2019, 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Castro Park, 1420 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Join us for the all-school ice cream social!
Catch up with old friends and meet new!
The whole family is invited!
We look forward to seeing you there! FREE!

JOIN PTA!!

Please join our PTSA. We came out of registration light with less than 100 members. Last year, we had more than 300 members. Please join our association and donate to our organization if you can. We do amazing work on campus, and we really do support the school. We are your forum for school concerns and communications, we organize all the school volunteers, and we raise and spend $40,000 per year on programs that the school and district cannot afford. Our suggested donation is $100. We humbly and gratefully accept donations at any level. PTSA Memberships are $15.00 each.

Three Ways to Join:
Online: www.korematsumiddleschool.org
Click on the yellow DONATE button. In the COMMENTS field, please tell us the names of the members.

Cash or Check:
Drop a check or cash off in the office. Checks can me made out to the Korematsu PTSA.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND OUR MEMBERSHIP FORM

DONATE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS

We make a real difference in the programs and services that can be offered at Korematsu. We spend more than $40,000 per year on many campus extras. We’ve employed a math tutor, we’ve paid for the track, cross country and drama programs. We’ve paid for field trips. Every teacher at Korematsu gets $400 to spend on classroom supplies. If every family gave $100, we’d have more than enough to provide for our needs. You can set up monthly donations using the Paypal link on our website: www.korematsumiddleschool.org

FALL PLAY AUDITIONS!

Information Meeting

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in the MPR

STAY TUNED…NIGHT MEETING FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS BEING SCHEDULED!

Scripts will be available for check-out during the first week of school. Stop by the library and pick one up!

If you have any questions, please email Erin Merritt at erinmerritt1@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – GOLDEN GATE FIELDS

TWO DATES

Sunday, September 1, 2019

Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.

We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK

PICTURE DAY!

Friday, August 23, 2019

See the ordering information on the flier attached!

PICTURE DAY ORDER FORM

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

If you are interested in getting on the wait list for the after school program, the form is included in the link below.

Completed forms can be dropped off in the Korematsu office or emailed to: miranda.taylor@bacr.org

Click on this link to view and print the after school waitlist form

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school is
Monday, Aug. 19th, 2019

FIRST BELL 8:10 a.m. – 1:25 pm Dismissal (Minimum Day)

WHAT TO BRING ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

  1. School ID on lanyard.
  2. Class schedule and map of campus.
  3. Sharpened pencils and erasers (mistakes OK!!).
  4. Lunch or meal card or cash to purchase.
  5. Binder with paper inside.
  6. Backpack to hold it all!
  7. 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.
  8. P.E. Meets in the Gym. You do not change for P.E. on the first day.
  9. Please be patient. There could be schedule changes as we settle into the year and balance classes.

Lots of Reminders and Updates!

08/12/2019

KOREMATSU OFFICE HOURS

Monday, August 12 – Friday, August 16,

OFFICE HRS: 8AM-4PM
( LUNCH BREAK 12-1PM )

REGISTRATION HRS: 9AM-12PM
If you have any questions, please call 510-231-1449

If you didn’t see us last week, please try to come in Monday – Friday, August 12-16, between 9 am – Noon.
Please bring your student so that we can get ID pictures taken.

7th GRADE FAMILIES……

BRING PRINTED IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

7th Grade Families, please bring printed immunization records.

Returning 8th grade families do not need to bring printed copies. Thank you.

GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT KOREMATSU?

WE’VE GOT ANSWERS!

Check out our FAQ page here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

JOIN PTA

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Please join our PTSA. We came out of registration light with less than 100 members. Last year, we had more than 300 members. Please join our association and donate to our organization if you can. We do amazing work on campus, and we really do support the school. We are your forum for school concerns and communications, we organize all the school volunteers, and we raise and spend $40,000 per year on programs that the school and district cannot afford. Our suggested donation is $100. We humbly and gratefully accept donations at any level. PTSA Memberships are $15.00 each.

Three Ways to Join:
Online:
www.korematsumiddleschool.org
Click on the yellow DONATE button. In the COMMENTS field, please tell us the names of the members.

Cash or Check:
Drop a check or cash off in the office. Checks can me made out to the Korematsu PTSA.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND OUR MEMBERSHIP FORM

SCAN THE QR CODE WITH YOUR PHONE’S CAMERA:
You’ll be taken the the online site where you can register.
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DONATE TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS

We make a real difference in the programs and services that can be offered at Korematsu. We spend more than $40,000 per year on many campus extras. We’ve employed a math tutor, we’ve paid for the track, cross country and drama programs. We’ve paid for field trips. Every teacher at Korematsu gets $400 to spend on classroom supplies. If every family gave $100, we’d have more than enough to provide for our needs. You can set up monthly donations using the Paypal link on our website: www.korematsumiddleschool.org

SAVE THE DATES…. FALL PLAY AUDITIONS!

Information Meeting
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
3:00 p.m.
MPR

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Audition Flyer

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
TWO DATES
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Sunday, September 22, 2019

We’ve been awarded two Golden Gate Fields Days. We go down to the racetrack and hand out beer and hot dogs. In return we receive a $1,000 check and usually $100+ in tips. This is a very fun day.
We are looking for 3 1/2 hour commitments. Sign up in the link and thank you for your support!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK

PICTURE DAY!

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Friday, August 23, 2019

Ordering information on the flier!

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

If you are interested in getting on the wait list for the after school program, the form is included in the link below.
Completed forms can be dropped off in the Korematsu office or emailed to:
miranda.taylor@bacr.org

Click on this link to view and print the after school waitlist form

ALL-SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL!

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Saturday, August 17, 2019, 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Castro Park, 1420 Norvell St, El Cerrito, CA 94530.
Join us for the all-school ice cream social!
Catch up with old friends and meet new!
The whole family is invited!
We look forward to seeing you there! FREE!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school is
Monday, Aug. 19th, 2019

FIRST BELL 8:10 a.m. – 1:25 pm Dismissal (Minimum Day)

WHAT TO BRING ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

  1. School ID on lanyard.
  2. Class schedule and map of campus.
  3. Sharpened pencils and erasers (mistakes OK!!).
  4. Lunch or meal card or cash to purchase.
  5. Binder with paper inside.
  6. Backpack to hold it all!
  7. 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.
  8. P.E. Meets in the Gym. You do not change for P.E. on the first day.
  9. Please be patient. There could be schedule changes as we settle into the year and balance classes.
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