Korematsu

OPEN HOUSE

Please join us

Thursday, March 22 for Open House
Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Ave.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

Arrive early and watch the
Korematsu Jazz Ensemble performance at 6:10 p.m.

All current, prospective and incoming students are warmly invited to join us.

All are welcome to visit our classrooms and meet our teachers and staff. We look forward to meeting you!

PLEASE EXERCISE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN YOU VISIT.

Please observe all traffic rules and regulations.
Never block a driveway! Consider parking a few blocks away and walking to the school so that parking congestion is alleviated.

See you there!!

KOREMATSU TAKES FIVE MEDALS IN THE COUNTY NATIONAL HISTORY DAY COMPETITION!!

WISH THEM WELL AS THEY MOVE ON TO STATES!

CONGRATS TO OUR STUDENTS!

From Mr. U:

Our annual History Day competition was held this year in Moraga on March 10th. For the past two years, I have held a History Day competition at Korematsu. The projects that are considered the best are often chosen to compete at the county competition. This year Korematsu entered 6 projects into the Contra Costa County competition and walked away with 5 medals. Four of the five medal projects will be competing in the state competition in Rocklin, Ca on May 5th/6th.

National History Day or NHD is a competition that centers around a theme. This year’s theme was “Conflict and Compromise.” Students worked for three months on researching, organizing, and creating their projects. These students have worked diligently the past few months and are thrilled to continue their competition. Please read about their projects in the links below.

NO MONEY IS NEEDED!

PROJECTS HAVE BEEN PAID FOR BY GENEROUS DONORS AND YOUR PTSA!!

READ ABOUT PROJECTS HERE!!

Group 1: Katherine H., Cassie C., Azusa J.
Young group of women who centered their project around the 6 days war.
Link: https://www.gofundme.com/9wz8nt-national-history-day-competition

Group 2: Miya E., Jacob K.
Duo who focused on the British Taxes.
Link: https://www.gofundme.com/korematsu-nhd-competition

Group 3: Juliet D. Carrie L. Emma G.
Another group of young women whose project was centered around “Second Wave Feminism”
Link: https://www.gofundme.com/nhd2018

Group 4: Finn K.
Solo documentary by Finn focuses on the Pullman Strike.
Link: https://www.gofundme.com/j7et9-nhd-state-competition

KOREMATSU TAKES THE TROPHY AGAIN!!

Congratulations to the Korematsu Battle of the Books team!
They narrowly edged out Hercules Middle School to win the district Battle of the Books.
The winning team was made up of 7th graders Abigail Manila, Cali Fong, Maya Maoz, Amelia Allen, and Molly Tsutsui.
Together they read ten books, beat the other Korematsu teams at the school competition, and then went on to claim the first place trophy for Korematsu Middle School in an academic bowl-style competition.

MOVIE NIGHT

Korematsu Staff, Students and Families : The Hispanic and Chicano committee invite you to their 3rd Movie Night,

Friday March 23rd 2018 at 6:15 pm in the Multi Purpose Room
Movie Night March Cesar Chavez.pdf

Angst

Join us for a special FREE PTSA-sponsored screening of the documentary film…

“Angst is inspirational; the courageous effort made by teens in the film to face their fears and become competent in coping is heart-warming and breathtaking.”

– Dr. Laura Kastner

Subtitulado en Español/Subtitled in Spanish

Suggested for parents, caregivers, and kids age 10 and up

Tuesday, March 27th 7-8pm

Korematsu Middle School Multipurpose Room

Discussion following film for those who would like to stay.

An RSVP will allow us to better prepare for the event but it is not required. https://www.showclix.com/event/angst-at-korematsu-public-middle-school

More Info:

Angst is a one-hour film that explores anxiety its causes, effects and what we can do about it. It features candid interviews with kids and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they’ve learned about it. The film includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as help, resources and tools.

Visit the Angst Movie website

Watch “What people are saying about the film”

JR. LIFEGUARD TRAINING

EL CERRITO SWIM CENTER is offering Junior Lifeguard training during Spring Break for 13-14 year olds.

Details: El Cerrito Jr Lifeguard Training Flyer 2018.pdf

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER

Mr. Burnham’s Twitter Feed: @KorematsuMS

Korematsu PTSA Twitter Feed: @KorematsuPTSA

THANK YOU

Thank you to all that helped to create this safe space so that our students could express themselves!

TRACK & FIELD SEASON BEGINS

An informal meeting for all students interested in joining Track & Field will be held in Room C-212 on Thursday, March 15 after school.

* Practices start March 19 – June 1, and will be held after school from 2:30 – 4:30
everyday, except Wednesday.
* Mr. Uriostegue will hold a parent orientation meeting will be held Tuesday, April 10
at 6:00pm in Room C-212.
* For more information contact Megan Sherman at megan@shermanwong.com

FRIDAY!!!! – Volleyball game

7th Period
Faculty vs. Students
Volleyball game

OPEN HOUSE

Please join us
Thursday, March 22 for Open House
Korematsu Middle School
7125 Donal Ave.
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

All current, prospective and incoming students are warmly invited to join us.

All are welcome to visit our classrooms and meet our teachers and staff. We look forward to meeting you!

PLEASE EXERCISE THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN YOU VISIT.

Please observe all traffic rules and regulations. Never block a driveway! Consider parking a few blocks away and walking to the school so that parking congestion is alleviated.

See you there!!

YEARBOOK

Don’t let the memories get away.
Order your yearbook today!

Only a limited supply of Korematsu yearbooks remain. Order yours to make sure you get your hands on your very own book of memories.

And a bonus! Order your yearbook online by March 16 and you’re automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card*.

Order Yearbook

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY | SEE RULES

A Conversation with Matthew Duffy

Tuesday March 20th 2018
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Harding Elementary School Auditorium

We are proud to present with our neighboring PTAs…..
Join us for a Conversation with our School Superintendent Matthew Duffy.

Duffy Invite English

Duffy Invite Spanish

Hispanic and Chicano committee Movie Night

The Hispanic and Chicano committee will be hosting their 3rd Movie Night

March 23rd 2018 at 6:15 pm in the Multi Purpose Room

Details: Movie Night March Cesar Chavez.pdf

Angst

Join us for a special FREE PTSA-sponsored screening of the documentary film…

“Angst is inspirational; the courageous effort made by teens in the film to face their fears and become competent in coping is heart-warming and breathtaking.”

– Dr. Laura Kastner

Subtitulado en Español/Subtitled in Spanish

Suggested for parents, caregivers, and kids age 10 and up

Tuesday, March 27th 7-8pm

Korematsu Middle School Multipurpose Room

Discussion following film for those who would like to stay.

An RSVP will allow us to better prepare for the event but it is not required. https://www.showclix.com/event/angst-at-korematsu-public-middle-school

More Info:

Angst is a one-hour film that explores anxiety its causes, effects and what we can do about it. It features candid interviews with kids and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they’ve learned about it. The film includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as help, resources and tools.

Visit the Angst Movie website

Watch “What people are saying about the film”

JR. LIFEGUARD TRAINING

EL CERRITO SWIM CENTER is offering Junior Lifeguard training during Spring Break for 13-14 year olds.

Details: El Cerrito Jr Lifeguard Training Flyer 2018.pdf

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

Mr Vedder has been busy organizing the 8th Grade end-of-the-year field trip, to celebrate the students’ success in achieving their reading goals this year.
The field trip will be to Kennedy Grove Park. It will be on Wednesday, May 2nd, from 9:30-1:00.
They will be going by bus.
As you can see, he has firmed up most of the details for the field trip,
and he needs help with the most important part of it – CHAPERONES!
He needs 5-6 more parent chaperones, without whom this field trip cannot happen.
Thank you to those who have signed up!
If you can chaperone, please click HERE TO SIGN UP!
Contact Mr Vedder for all the details.

First Wednesday Celebration

on Wednesday, April 4 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
at the El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito.

TEACHER LUNCHEON

THE TEACHER LUNCHEON IS TOMORROW FRIDAY MARCH 9TH
THERE’S STILL TIME TO SIGN UP TO CONTRIBUTE!

The theme this month is Salad Bar.
Bring your favorite salad to share with the teachers.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

THANK YOU TO THE FAMILIES WHO ALREADY HAVE!!!

KOREMATSU STUDENTS SUCCEED AT DISTRICT SCIENCE FAIR

Congratulations to Korematsu’s students on their success at the District Science Fair! Here is the list of winners:

Biological Science
Jayden Balmaceda, 4th place, 7th grade
Lauren Bjeldanes, 3rd place, 7th grade
Tess Roorda, 2nd place, 7th grade
Ben Pilling, 1st place, 7th grade
Piper Gillern, 4th place, 8th grade
Milan Willett, 2nd place, 8th grade

Engineering/Math/Technology
Johan Phan, 2nd place, 7th grade
Caroline Zwiebach, 1st place, 8th grade

Physical Science
Sean Stokowski, 4th place, 7th grade
Rika Adam, 3rd place, 7th grade
Eleanor Addison, 3rd place, 7th grade
Tobias Glassen, 2nd place, 7th grade
Henry Warmerdam, 1st place, 7th grade
Kathryn Hennig, 4th place, 8th grade
Chloe Liang, 4th place, 8th grade
Miya Escalante, 3rd place, 8th grade
Eamonn O’Leary, 3rd place, 8th grade
Ayaz Earley, 1st place, 8th grade

Social Behavioral
Christopher Hill, 4th place, 7th grade
Sophie Gillern, 2nd place, 7th grade
Grace Maguire, 1st place, 7th grade
William Flowers, 2nd place, 8th grade

In addition, Ben Pilling and Grace Maguire took home $50 Bio-Rad awards, and Ben Pilling also won the Norm Seraphin Award!

YEARBOOKS

Don’t let the memories get away.
Order your yearbook today!

Only a limited supply of Korematsu yearbooks remain. Order yours to make sure you get your hands on your very own book of memories.

And a bonus! Order your yearbook online by March 16 and you’re automatically entered for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card*.

Order Yearbook

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY | SEE RULES

MARCH 14 “CALL OUT” TO END GUN VIOLENCE

‘On March 14, California State PTA is asking for your help to “call out” our federal legislators and demand stronger gun-violence prevention legislation.

Stand together with the voices of students and call your federal legislators on March 14 to demand stronger gun-violence prevention legislation including:

* Prohibiting the sale and possession of assault weapons including automatic and semi-automatic weapons
* Mandatory background checks
* Waiting periods for all firearm purchases.

https://www.votervoice.net/CAPTA/campaigns/57206/respond

Once you enter your name and address, the site automatically generates the names and numbers of your legislators and a script that you can use when you call.

PLEASE RESERVE A FEW MINUTES ON MARCH 14th and make calls to your legislators. Calling can be a very effective way to bring about change. Legislation offices do note the number of calls, the areas from which the calls originate and the caller’s positions – for/against.

California State PTA has a number of resources on its website.

http://capta.org/

Additional Resources:

* California State PTA Position * Statement “Firearms and Assault Weapons”
* California State PTA Position Statement “Student Participation in Public Demonstrations”
* National PTA Position Statement “Gun Safety and Violence Prevention”
* Checklist to Prevent Violence in Schools
* National PTA FAQs on Gun Violence
* National PTA Press Statement
* Talking Points for PTAs – Gun Violence and Student Voice
* Proposition 63 “The Safety for All Act of 2016” Support Full Analysis

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

Mr Vedder has been busy organizing the 8th Grade end-of-the-year field trip, to celebrate the students’ success in achieving their reading goals this year.
The field trip will be to Kennedy Grove Park. It will be on Wednesday, May 2nd, from 9:30-1:00.
They will be going by bus.
As you can see, he has firmed up most of the details for the field trip,
and he needs help with the most important part of it – CHAPERONES!
He needs 5-6 more parent chaperones, without whom this field trip cannot happen.
Thank you to those who have signed up!
If you can chaperone, please click HERE TO SIGN UP!
Contact Mr Vedder for all the details.

KOREMATSU PTSA MEETING

FEATURING SPECIAL SESSION
“LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT TO EXPECT AT El Cerrito High School” AND BAND PARENTS MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 13

The PTSA will meet at 7 PM in the Multipurpose Room.

Agenda
​
After covering PTSA business, we will hold a session on ECHS, along the lines of “what to expect,” which is specially designed to help 8th graders and their families navigate their way through the first few months of high school. This year, ECHS Principal Edith Jordan-McCormick and Assistant Principals Charlotte Betson and Jay Eirvin will be on hand to talk about academic and administrative matters, as well as extra curricular programs at the high school.

Learn also about what it’s like to be a Gaucho from our panel of student speakers.

So come with questions and get your answers.

Preceding the PTSA meeting is the Band Parents meeting in the band room, starting at 6 PM.

See you there!

NEW DATE!!! BLACK MOVIE NIGHT

The African American Committee will be hosting our

Black History Movie Night on

Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 6:15pm in the

Multipurpose Room (*This is a FREE Event*).

We will watch

MARSHALL – (pg-13) – About a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

Food from Southern Café and drinks will be provided.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and pillows.*

ID and PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED*

A Conversation with Matthew Duffy

Tuesday March 20th 2018
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Harding Elementary School Auditorium

We are proud to present with our neighboring PTAs…..
Join us for a Conversation with our School Superintendent Matthew Duffy.

Duffy Invite English

Duffy Invite Spanish

The Hispanic and Chicano committee will be hosting their 3rd Movie Night

March 23rd 2018 at 6:15 pm in the Multi Purpose Room

Click on the link for the details: Movie Night March Cesar Chavez.pdf

JR. LIFEGUARD TRAINING

EL CERRITO SWIM CENTER

is offering Junior Lifeguard training during Spring Break for 13-14 year olds.

Click on the link for detail: El Cerrito Jr Lifeguard Training Flyer 2018.pdf

GIRLS IN ENGINEERING

UC Berkeley’s Girls in Engineering program is actively recruiting applicants who are eligible for our need-based scholarships. If you work with girls in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade, I hope you will share this opportunity with them! Applications are due TODAY March 1st.

Families are automatically awarded full scholarships if they demonstrate financial need (by qualifying for free or reduced price lunch, CalFresh, or Medi-Cal). All girls need to complete the normal camp application, but no additional scholarship application is required.

Information about our program, and a link to the online application, is available on our website: http://girlsinengineering.berkeley.edu/

TEACHER LUNCHEON

MARCH 9TH IS COMING UP SOON!
SIGN UP TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEACHER LUNCHEON!

The theme this month is Salad Bar. Bring your favorite salad to share with the teachers.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

Mr Vedder has been busy organizing the 8th Grade end-of-the-year field trip, to celebrate the students’ success in achieving their reading goals this year.
The field trip will be to Kennedy Grove Park. It will be on Wednesday, May 2nd, from 9:30-1:00.
They will be going by bus.
As you can see, he has firmed up most of the details for the field trip,
and he needs help with the most important part of it – CHAPERONES!
He needs 15-16 parent chaperones, without whom this field trip cannot happen.
If you can chaperone, please click HERE TO SIGN UP!
Contact Mr Vedder for all the details.

KOREMATSU PTSA MEETING

FEATURING SPECIAL SESSION
“LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT TO EXPECT AT El Cerrito High School” AND BAND PARENTS MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 13

The PTSA will meet at 7 PM in the Multipurpose Room.

Here is the Agenda
​
After covering PTSA business, we will hold a session on ECHS, along the lines of “what to expect,” which is specially designed to help 8th graders and their families navigate their way through the first few months of high school. This year, ECHS Principal Edith Jordan-McCormick and Assistant Principals Charlotte Betson and Jay Eirvin will be on hand to talk about academic and administrative matters, as well as extra curricular programs at the high school.

Learn also about what it’s like to be a Gaucho from our panel of student speakers.

So come with questions and get your answers.

Preceding the PTSA meeting is the Band Parents meeting in the band room, starting at 6 PM.

See you there!

NEW DATE!!! BLACK MOVIE NIGHT

The African American Committee will be hosting our

Black History Movie Night on

Thursday, March 15, 2018 @ 6:15pm in the

Multipurpose Room (*This is a FREE Event*).

We will watch

MARSHALL – (pg-13) – About a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

Food from Southern Café and drinks will be provided.

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and pillows.*

ID and PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED*

A Conversation with Matthew Duffy

Tuesday March 20th 2018
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Harding Elementary School Auditorium

We are proud to present with our neighboring PTAs…..
Join us for a Conversation with our School Superintendent Matthew Duffy.

Duffy Invite English

Duffy Invite Spanish

MARCH 14 “CALL OUT” TO END GUN VIOLENCE

‘On March 14, California State PTA is asking for your help to “call out” our federal legislators and demand stronger gun-violence prevention legislation.

Stand together with the voices of students and call your federal legislators on March 14 to demand stronger gun-violence prevention legislation including:

* Prohibiting the sale and possession of assault weapons including automatic and semi-automatic weapons
* Mandatory background checks
* Waiting periods for all firearm purchases.

https://www.votervoice.net/CAPTA/campaigns/57206/respond

Once you enter your name and address, the site automatically generates the names and numbers of your legislators and a script that you can use when you call.

PLEASE RESERVE A FEW MINUTES ON MARCH 14th and make calls to your legislators. Calling can be a very effective way to bring about change. Legislation offices do note the number of calls, the areas from which the calls originate and the caller’s positions – for/against.

California State PTA has a number of resources on its website.

http://capta.org/

Additional Resources:

* California State PTA Position * Statement “Firearms and Assault Weapons”
* California State PTA Position Statement “Student Participation in Public Demonstrations”
* National PTA Position Statement “Gun Safety and Violence Prevention”
* Checklist to Prevent Violence in Schools
* National PTA FAQs on Gun Violence
* National PTA Press Statement
* Talking Points for PTAs – Gun Violence and Student Voice
* Proposition 63 “The Safety for All Act of 2016” Support Full Analysis

THE ULTIMATE CRAB FEED!!!

El Cerrito High School/Korematsu Middle School Ultimate Frisbee Club presents its
Third Annual Ultimate Crab Feed!!
WHEN? Saturday February 24th, 5:30-9:30 pm
WHERE? El Cerrito Community Center.

Come stuff your face with crab and support the EC High and Korematsu Ultimate Frisbee teams all in the same night!!! This is not your typical fundraiser of burritos and pizza. The “Ultimate Crab Feed” will be a night of delicious all you can eat crab, pasta, salad and bread. Yuuuuuummmy!

There will be fantastic raffle prizes, including authentic signed Golden State Warriors jerseys by “Splash Brother” Steph Curry and the best basketball player on the planet, Kevin Durant. The tickets are going fast so be sure to get your tickets today before they sell out.
$50/person.

For tickets: eccrabfeed2018.eventbrite.com
For information: eccrabfeed2018@gmail.com

2017-2018 YEARBOOK

THERE’S STILL TIME BEFORE YEARBOOK PRICE GOES UP, SO BUY TODAY!

You have a couple more days to buy your 2017-2018 Yearbook for the lower price of $30.
So ORDER TODAY!

The price goes up to $40 between Feb 26, 2018
and mid-April, when sales end.
Reserve your 64 page, full-color memory book now
and save $10.

Order online now

Click on “2018 Yearbook”

Many customizations are available for additional fees, including your student’s name.

Paper order forms are also available. Just drop into the school office.

Black History Movie Night

The African American Committee will be hosting our

Black History Movie Night on

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 @ 6:15pm in the

Multipurpose Room.

We will watch

MARSHALL – (pg-13) – About a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American

Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

Southern Café Soul Food and drinks will be provided!
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and pillows.

* ID and PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED*

POWERSCHOOL

The bugs have been fixed and online registration is now available in PowerSchool for incoming 9th grade students. Once you’ve logged on to PowerSchool, on the left hand side there is a tab for Class Registration. Click that and follow the directions on the screen. Be sure to hit submit when you have finished. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Eirvin at jeirvin2@wccusd.net.

A Conversation with Matthew Duffy

Tuesday March 20th 2018
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Harding Elementary School Auditorium

We are proud to present with our neighboring PTAs…..
Join us for a Conversation with our School Superintendent Matthew Duffy.

Duffy Invite English

Duffy Invite Spanish

PRESIDENTS WEEK RECESS

School is closed February 19 to February 23, 2018. Classes will resume on Monday, February 26.

Enjoy the break!

THE ULTIMATE CRAB FEED!!!

El Cerrito High School/Korematsu Middle School Ultimate Frisbee Club presents its
Third Annual Ultimate Crab Feed!!
WHEN? Saturday February 24th, 5:30-9:30 pm
WHERE? El Cerrito Community Center.

Unlimited crab with salad, pasta and bread, and fantastic raffle prizes!
$50/person.

For tickets: eccrabfeed2018.eventbrite.com.
For information: eccrabfeed2018@gmail.com.

Black History Movie Night

The African American Committee will be hosting our Black History Movie Night on

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 @ 6:15pm in the

Multipurpose Room.

We will watch

MARSHALL – (pg-13) – About a young Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, as he battles through one of his career-defining cases.

Southern Café Soul Food and drinks will be provided!

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and pillows.

* ID and PERMISSION SLIP REQUIRED*

HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS

A great big thank you to all who have helped or contributed to the Teachers’ Luncheon, Science Fair, the Valentine’s Day Dance, sports events and everything else that’s going on in our Korematsu community.

SCIENCE FAIR

It was great to see so many families at Science Fair Night! Congratulations to our Korematsu students on their scientific explorations and good luck to those whose projects are moving on to the WCCUSD Science Fair!

Attached is a list of projects and placements from the Korematsu fair.

First, second, and third place winners will move on to the district fair. The district fair’s awards ceremony and viewing night will be on Thursday, March 1 at El Cerrito High School.

SCIENCE FAIR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chair, Jeff Walker

A big thank you goes to the Science Fair judges for the many hours they spent evaluating projects: Melissa Ehman, Ricardo Gonzalez, Gary Hlady, Jon Lebeck, Kazue Nakahara, Crystal Nie, Jeff Norman, and Marit Oieroset.

Many thanks also go to Susan Gonzalez for helping set up the fair and to Judy Chin for providing refreshments for the judges on judging day.

We owe a special thank you to Mr. Kunz for running the fair every year, for providing his room and for much sound advice.

Finally, thank you to Mr. Burnham for his support of the Science Fair, including the logistics of Science Fair Night.

Korematsu Spelling Bee Winners!

Overall First Place – Kai Sokolowski (8th Grade)
Overall 2nd Place – Dominic Harrington

1st Place 7th grade – Julia Schweitzer
2nd Place 7th grade – Amalia Clark

A Conversation with Matthew Duffy

Tuesday March 20th 2018
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Harding Elementary School Auditorium

We are proud to present with our neighboring PTAs…..
Join us for a Conversation with our School Superintendent Matthew Duffy.

Duffy Invite English

Duffy Invite Spanish