Korematsu

Friday, December 21 is a MINIMUM DAY

Schools are Closed
Monday, December 24- Friday, January 4th
Happy New Year!
We’ll see you Monday, January 7, 2019!

LOST AND FOUND TO BE DONATED FRIDAY

COME COLLECT YOUR THINGS!!

Attention Parents and Students
All this week, Lost & Found items will be placed outside the office for claiming.
This Friday, items will be donated to a shelter if not claimed. Please come collect your things prior to break!!

Thanks, Korematsu Front Office.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GOOD NEWS!!

The Korematsu Girls Basketball team had a gigantic home victory versus Carquinez Middle School on Tuesday afternoon. Special thanks to our new scorekeepers: Grace and Sam.

The girls play their next game following winter break at home versus Summit-Tamalpais on January 15th.

BOYS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE!

Printable Schedule here: korematsu-boys-basketball-2019.pdf

Full schedule of Boys and Girls Basketball here: https://goo.gl/3F1uEk

KOREMATSU SCHOOL TOURS!

SIGN UP

CELEBRATE KOREMATSU IS AROUND THE CORNER!

Celebrate Korematsu, our annual community gathering and fundraising event, is scheduled for Saturday, February 2, 2019! We come together as a community to listen to our fabulous bands, have dinner, and we host a live and silent auction. The event, and the proceeds are split between the band and the PTSA, and we, in turn, invest the proceeds back into our school improving programs and opportunities. Some of our investments are: math tutor, classroom grants to teachers, field trips, new instruments, books, materials and supplies and more. This is a family-friendly event. Siblings are welcome!

FLIER HERE

Sign up to help here!

Please consider becoming a part of this community-building event. We’re looking for…..

DONATIONS!!!
Donate something to the live/silent auction

* Do you run a business that provides a service?
* Would you consider hosting a party?
* Do you have a vacation rental? Can you donate a weekend stay?
* Do you work for a company that holds tours or other events? Pixar, Tesla, Google?
* Warriors tickets?
* Are you willing to head up or donate to “Dessert of the Month” or “Bouquet of the Month”?
* Another idea? We’d love to hear it.

Contact us! korematsuptsa@gmail.com

EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL REMIND ACCOUNT

Parents can join via this link, https://www.remind.com/join/ecgauchos
Text this message ecgauchos to 81010
Or add @ECGauchos if you are already registered on Remind
This Remind account is or general school events/information.

ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING

CELEBRATION IS AROUND THE CORNER
30TH ANNIVERSARY
JOIN US!

Flyer attached & Lots of info. here: http://el-cerrito.org/mlk

We’re excitedly gearing up for the 30th Annual El Cerrito MLK Celebration.

Our event team is working hard with El Cerrito’s HRC Commission, St. Peter Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, the El Cerrito Branch NAACP, and the West Contra Costa County Unified School District to make this year’s festivities extra special. The celebration will include two events: Sun. Jan 20th @4pm Movie & Panel Discussion “Cracking the Codes” and Mon. Jan. 21st Rally (8:30am) Parade (9:30am) & Program (11am)

Would be honored for your participation.
3 ways to support and participate in the 2019 Celebration
* Join the Parade, click HERE to complete interest form (we’ll reach out with additional details as date draws near)
* Volunteer, lots of fun ways you can help, sign up HERE
* Donate HERE

Of course, if you can share this information with others, it’s appreciated.

Warmly,
Georgina Edwards, 30th Anniversary MLK Event Team
former Commissioner Human Relations, El Cerrito
510-710-5962

SPARKPOINT CONTRA COSTA EVENTS!

Attached are our SparkPoint Contra Costa workshop calendars for January. Please note that we will be adding workshops from the Small Business Development Center at both of our main offices. People can register by following the links on the calendar or on their website at www.contracostasbdc.com.
We will also be starting our free tax preparation again in Bay Point for years 2015-2018. Please make sure people call to schedule an appointment. People can also call to inquire about enrolling or renewing enrollments for ITINs (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
I hope you all have a fantastic holiday season! See you in 2019.
Thank you.

www.sparkpointcenters.org
Mission: Partner with agencies to empower individuals and families to become financially sustainable and advocates for social change.
Values: Partnership; Offering Equity; Sustainability; Social Change; Empowerment

COME COLLECT YOUR THINGS!!

Attention Parents and Students
All this week, Lost & Found items will be placed outside the office for claiming.
This Friday, items will be donated to a shelter if not claimed.  Please come collect your things prior to break!!

Thanks, Korematsu Front Office. 

HOLIDAY LUNCH FOR TEACHERS!

SIGN UP TO DONATE!

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK!

AFTER SCHOOL GLEE (Singers)!

Spring 2019 Glee’s first class/rehearsal (“trial class”)
is Wed. January 9th 2019
1:35-2:35pm in room A201

Singers are welcome to consider/join in up until enrollment closes on January 23rd.

To secure your student’s spot for the Spring Session, submit $160 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

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF FILM WATCHING PARTY

Students are invited to come watch Fiddler on the Roof (the film) after school in Ms. La Due’s room on Friday. This is a great opportunity to get familiar with the musical before we have our auditions for Fiddler on the Roof Jr. in January! There will be snacks. Everyone is welcome, even if they don’t plan on auditioning.

What: Watching Fiddler on the Roof!
When: Friday, December 14th, 2:45pm-6pm (It’s a long movie!)
Where: Ms. La Due’s room, C216

See you there!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YEARBOOKS!

Thanks to Korematsu’s DECA club for helping guide the 2018-2019 yearbook. These students have contributed ideas and photographs, made key decisions, and added energy and enthusiasm. But we still need your help! The more photos the Korematsu community provides, the better our yearbook! If you have photos of students or events please send them to us using one of the methods below. We need lots of photos soon to make our first Jostens deadline next week, so don’t delay, send them in today!

YEARBOOKS!
TWO WAYS TO SEND IN PHOTOS!

One easy way to send photos is to use Jostens’ mobile app called ReplayIt! Just download the app to your phone or tablet, select Korematsu as your school, then add photos. https://www.replayit.com/#/home
A cool thing about ReplayIt is that your photos (once approved by Jostens) will appear on the web site. You can also use this link to upload photos from your computer.

An alternate method of submitting photos is to use the Dropbox we have set up. Just upload photos to: https://www.dropbox.com/request/dmoKUQUIljZQ2Ov6yVKI

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY AND GET A CHANCE TO WIN $1,000

With the holidays come feelings of joy, warmth and togetherness. And now, a Holiday Sweepstakes. Order a yearbook and you’re entered to win a $1,000 Amazon gift card!*

Order by December 14 ››

*No Purchase Necessary (see http://www.jostens.com/yearbookholiday for details) ››

YEARBOOKS!
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!

Order by December 14 ››

ECHS SCHOOL TOURS

El Cerrito High School tours for incoming 9th grade students and their guardians are held on the first Friday of each month. The parent/guardian must sign up at the front desk at ECHS ahead of time. School Phone Number: 510- 231-1437

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! GOLDEN GATE FIELDS FUNDRAISER

Sunday, January 6, 2019
Two Shifts….Morning and Afternoon
We’ve secured a Dollar Day at Golden Gate Fields.
If you’ve never done this before, it really is a lot of fun. We hand out drinks and hot dogs.
No special skill is required.
In exchange, we earn $1,000 check and usually $100-200 in tips.

SIGN UP IN THIS LINK!

FOOD DRIVE

Our students are participating in a food drive for the Food Bank of Contra Costa County. The preferred list of donations are:

* Natural Peanut Butter
* Whole Grain Cereals
* Hearty, Low-Sodium Soups
* Beans and Lentils (Dried and Canned)
* Canned Tuna and Chicken in Water
* Canned Fruit in Juice
* Non-perishable, low-sodium ready-to-eat meals (Chili, Ravioli, etc.)
* Low-sodium Canned Vegetables
* Brown Rice
* Whole Wheat/Grain Pasta
* Canned Tomato Products

Please, no food in glass.

Thank you so much for your support!

Korematsu Middle School Parent Tours

Please sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/SwuwYgTSf9E2qS8k1

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES: SCIENCE FAIR

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Do you have a background in engineering, science or science education? If so, Korematsu’s Science Fair needs you! Please consider volunteering some of your time to judge the efforts of our young scientists!

Judging hours: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 22 (Please allow a total of 3-4 hours to judge.)

If you can volunteer to judge, please email Marit Oieroset at moieroset@yahoo.com
Please help grow our science fair tradition! Any one of these projects have the potential to continue onto the WCCUSD district fair, the SF Bay Area fair, CA state fair, and ultimately the Intel ISEF.

DECEMBER MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT DUFFY

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
IT’S ABOUT BUDGET REALLOCATIONS AND REDUCTIONS

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO READ

JOIN US FOR GREAT MUSIC AT EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL TWO FABULOUS EVENTS!

HEADED TO EL CERRITO HIGH?

COME LEARN ABOUT THE DANCE PROGRAM

TONIGHT! PIZZA! FOR DINNER!

TOMORROW!

FRIDAY – ECHS SCHOOL TOURS

El Cerrito High School tours for incoming 9th grade students and their guardians are held on the first Friday of each month. The parent/guardian must sign up at the front desk at ECHS ahead of time. School Phone Number: 510- 231-1437

The recent Camp Fire destroyed over 10,000 homes and displaced more than 50,000 people. Come support our Bake Sale after school on Friday, November 30. Proceeds will to go to help Paradise families as they try to find housing and replace their belongings.

What can you do to help?

• Donate baked goods (only store bought items, per school regulations)
• Help staff the table (students or parents)
• Send your kids to school with cash so they can shop!

Contact Nerissa Wu (nerissw@gmail.com) for more information or to donate.

Tonight’s performance of “A Lighter Shade of Noir” is canceled.

The performances will continue after Thanksgiving break.

Enjoy the time off!

Dear WCCUSD Families.

The smoke from the Camp Fire in Northern California has severely impacted air quality for more than a week and has made managing classrooms and supporting students challenging. The smoke has affected some areas of our large, geographically diverse District more than others and the experts have predicted improving air quality each day this week, but the reality has been much different.

Due to the continued smoke, I have made the decision to close schools on Friday, November 16th. This means that all District schools and departments are closed. Many of you will get an early start to the Thanksgiving holiday break and I hope the extra time will allow you to recover from the difficult week we have experienced.

We hope to resume operations on Monday, if air quality allows. If you are scheduled to work next week, please contact your department manager on Monday morning. Remember that schools will be closed all week for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Additional information will be available on the District website and I encourage you to talk to your principal or department head if you have any specific questions.

https://www.wccusd.net/

Thank you all for your continued support of our students. I hope the upcoming holiday week is rejuvenating and filled with joy and laughter.

In partnership,

Matthew Duffy
Superintendent