Korematsu Middle School

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

TODAY/HOY – ELAC/ELD MEETING – REUNION DEL ELAC/ELD

The next meeting is Tuesday 11/13 @ 3:30 pm in Ms. Soto’s room. A221

La proxima reunion de ELAC/ELD son
Martes
13 de Novlembre 3:30 p.m.
En el Sala de Ms.Soto A221

The meeting agenda is here
La agenda de la reunion esta aqui

TODAY – COOKIE DOUGH PICK UP

TUESDAY November 13th
We’ll send out another communication about this.
Stay tuned for Details!

TONIGHT! – Next PTA Meeting

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
7:00 p.m. MPR
6:00 p.m. Band Parents Meet in the Band Room

Maya Deshe Drori
“How to Speak Teen”

How to Speak Teen, is a talk meant to support parents and other care givers raising teens of all ages. The talk starts with a short presentation, in which psycho-educational information is forming Maya’s perspective on the major challenges in adolescence and how they relate to communication. The second part and bigger component of the talk, is dedicated to an open discussion – in Q&A format – in which parents are welcome to ask questions and share their own perspectives about the content offered in the presentation, or anything else that was evoked by it.

About the presenter:
Maya Deshe Drori is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MA, CA MFT #86035), who was a special education teacher. She practices therapy in Albany.
Throughout the years, she has worked with adults, adolescents, children, and families in various settings.Maya offers from her experience and unique perspectives both in talks for teens, parents and other adults, as well as on her blog, Musing Maya. https://www.mayadrori.com/musing-maya—blog

CLICK ON THIS LIKE TO VIEW THE AGENDA

TOMORROW – SPIRIT NIGHT AT EL MONO

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SIGN UP

Please help celebrate our Korematsu educators and staff by bringing your favorite fall recipes to our Giving Thanks teacher luncheon, next Friday, 9 November.

Main courses, casseroles, turkey, salads, drinks, pies and desserts, stuffing and sides, etc. are all appreciated. Cash donations for us to buy a turkey and sides on your behalf are welcome too. Sign up below. And thanks to all who volunteered food, funds and time for our Crockpot luncheon last month – our staff and teacher’s truly appreciated all the wonderful cooking!

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What: Bring your favorite Thanksgiving meal: main courses, salads, sides, non-alcoholic drinks, pies, desserts and more all welcome. Homemade, store-bought, take-out, hot or cold, omnivore/herbivore/locavore, …

ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING is gratefully received.

When: Drop food off in the front office or Teacher Staff Room (Bldg A annex), no later than 10 am Friday 9 November. Food should be labeled and wrapped or in containers. Be sure to pick up dishes/utensils at the end of the day.

Donations: Cash or check made out to Korematsu PTSA (comment line for “Teacher Lunch”) at the front desk. Place in an envelope to Elaine Addison, PTA Teacher’s Lunch and we’ll buy food on your behalf.

Want to help setup, serve, clean up?

Click the link below to add your name to volunteer this month.

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SIGN UP

and let us know how you can help / what you will bring Questions? Elaine Addison, 510-612-5673 misspoppyuk@aol.com & Ros Wyatt, 510-356-8582 roswyatt@sbcglobal.net

COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS DUE!

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

YUM ALERT!
Harmoney Resources Cookie Dough Fundraiser
is starting!

DUE TODAY, Tuesday, October 30th!!
DROP AT SCHOOL TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 31st!

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).

Delivery – Tuesday, November 13

YUM!

STILL SOME VOLUNTEER AND FOOD SIGN UPS AVAILABLE FOR THE HALLOWEEN DANCE!

Korematsu’s Halloween Dance will take place after school Wednesday, October 31st from 1:30-3:00 pm.

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.

AmazonSmile – 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.
https://korematsumiddleschool.org/?page_id=361

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.

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.

Coupon in this Link!

SPIRIT WEEK

BOYS’ BASKETBALL TRYOUTS RESCHEDULED!

7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Rescheduled!

Basketball Tryouts to be held on the following dates/times in Korematsu gym:

8th grade Boys:
3-5pm on Mon – Oct 29
3-5pm on Wed – Oct 31
3-5pm on Fri – Nov 02

7th grade Boys:
5-7pm on Tue – Dec 04
5-7pm on Wed – Dec 05
5-7pm on Thu – Dec 06

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

boys-8-tryouts.pdf
boys-7-tryouts.pdf

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

MOVIE NIGHT

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

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”

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

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

TRUSTEE AREA ELECTIONS

PUBLIC ASKED TO HELP DRAW TRUSTEE AREA BOUNDARIES FOR WCCUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION

RICHMOND—Community members are invited to attend map planning sessions where they can work with a demographer to draw trustee area boundaries for the November 2020 election for West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) Board of Education members.

The District agreed to transition from its current at-large system of electing members to the Board of Education to one in which Board members are chosen by trustee areas in response to a lawsuit that claimed the District’s elections were racially polarized and violated the California Voting Rights Act.

Three new maps have been published for the public and Board to consider as starting points to the discussion. Those maps may be viewed at https://www.wccusd.net/Page/10828.

Sessions will be held as follows:

Monday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Stege Elementary School
4949 Cypress Ave., Richmond

Tuesday, October 30 at 10 a.m.
The Latina Center
3701 Barrett Ave., Richmond

Trustee areas will not be in effect for the upcoming November 2018 election. However, successful candidates for the three open Board of Education seats in November will be limited to two-year terms in order to facilitate the transition to trustee area elections in 2020.

The sessions will allow community members to review proposed maps and work with a demographer to make suggestions on how the trustee area boundaries should be drawn.

More information can be found at http://www.wccusd.net/trusteemaps

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.

Coupon in this Link!

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

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!

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

In this Link!