Korematsu

CALL FOR VOLUNTEER JUDGES FOR SCIENCE FAIR – TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

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 16 (Please allow a total of 3-4 hours to judge.)

Where: Korematsu Middle School, C312 (Mr. Kunz’s Room)

If you can volunteer to judge, please email Jeff Walker and Judy Chin at judy_chin@comcast.net.

Or, if you can help purchase food for the judges, please email Jeff and Judy at the same address.

Please help grow our science fair tradition!

CALLING ALL BAKERS!!!

​​Do you have a favorite dessert you would love to share with another Korematsu Family?
Or maybe you or your student loves to bake? If so, you should sign up to be a part of our auction item- “Dessert for a Year.”
It really is simple AND it helps raise money for Korematsu.

How it works:
You sign up for a month. When it’s your turn, I send you an email and you coordinate and drop off the dessert to the winner.
This contribution is HUGE!! This is one of our most popular auction items.
Ready to sign up? Email Tammy Garretson at tammylou@sbcglobal.net.

TEACHER LUNCHEON!! SIGN UP!

Our first Teacher Luncheon for 2018, next Friday January 12th is a Pizza and Salad Buffet.

Sign up Now!
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GATEWAY TO TECHNOLOGY

Dear Parents,

Happy New Year!

I’m reaching out to you for your support in supplying our Gateway to Technology classes with Computer Mice. Every month the school and myself provide so many computer mice but by the end of the month, most go mysteriously missing. So, I am extending an invite to my students’ parents to donate Computer Mice of any kind during January and February. This is much appreciated.

Cheers,

Mr. Pohl

CHINESE STUDENTS – VISITING KOREMATSU MIDDLE SCHOOL

NEED TEMPORARY HOUSING

Can you help?

Host Families Needed – Korematsu Jan 2018.pdf

Celebrate Korematsu

Go to: charityauction.bid/CelebrateKorematsu2018

Questions? Email: celebratekorematsu@gmail.com

SCHOOL IS CLOSED

Friday December 15th is a minimum day.

MONDAY DECEMBER 18TH 2017 – MONDAY JANUARY 1ST 2018

SCHOOL RESUMES TUESDAY JANUARY 2ND 2018

THE JOY OF YEARBOOKS

A yearbook is one of the few things that is treasured forever.
Honor your student’s story by ordering one online by December 15, 2017.

When you do, you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $250 Best Buy gift card. Yearbooks are only $30 until Feb. 8 when the prices rises to $40. Order today!

Click here to Order Yearbook

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY | SEE RULES

KOREMATSU CHOIR SPRING 2018

Spring 2018 Choir’s first class/rehearsal (“trial class”) will be Wednesday, January 3rd at 1:35pm. Sign-ups are welcome to consider/join in up until the second official class on January 17th. To secure your student’s spot for the Spring Session, submit $150 payment (total payment for all of the 16 class) soonest OR let us know your student will be on scholarship (or payment plan). For more information, contact Georgina and Mary at: korematsusings@gmail.com

CELEBRATE KOREMATSU

Saturday, January 27th 2018

5:30 – 9:30 pm

Please join us for Celebrate Korematsu, a fundraiser for our school, our community, and our fabulous bands. Enjoy great food, a silent and live auction, and music performed by our great, young musicians.

Tickets go on sale January 2nd.

Click on the link for more details, to sign up to volunteer, and help make the event a success for our children.

Celebrate Korematsu 2018.pdf

BAKERS NEEDED

Dessert of the Month is looking for bakers.

This is one of our favorite Celebrate Korematsu auction items,
because of the amazing treats that show up on the winner’s doorstep.

All desserts are welcome!!

If you have a dessert you’d like to contribute to this
please contact Tammy Garretson at tammylou@sbcglobal.net.
Once we know the winner, you will receive an email with their name, address and the month
you are assigned.
It will also include any food allergies.

ECHS WINTER SYMPHONIC CONCERT TONIGHT!!

featuring Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
Thurs, Dec 14th at 7:30pm in the ECHS Performing Arts Theater
$8 adults, $5 students (Korematsu band students, free)
Free reception to follow

SHOPPING ONLINE? SUPPORT US WITH AMAZONSMILE

How does it work?

• Log into AmazonSmile with your existing Amazon password.
• Choose Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, El Cerrito, CA as your charity. Link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-6173241
• Shop as you normally would, and we collect .5% on eligible purchases.
• Consider installing the Amazon Assistant to your Chrome bar so that AmazonSmile is always a click away.

TEACHER LUNCHEON

The last teacher luncheon for this year is tomorrow, Friday December 8th. 
The theme is food that makes you happy. Bring whatever dish puts a smile on your face, makes your tummy jump and makes you feel good. To sign up here.

MAGIC IS IN THE AIR

It’s the holidays. And a great time to order a yearbook. Place your order online by December 15, 2017 for a chance to win some holiday help with a $250 Best Buy gift card.

Click here to Order Yearbook

 *NO PURCHASE NECESSARY | SEE RULES

CELEBRATE KOREMATSU

DESSERT OF THE MONTH

Dessert of the Month.  Got a sweet tooth?  
We’ve got the auction item for you!  For a WHOLE YEAR, you’ll get one dessert each month prepared by a Korematsu family and delivered to your door.  From a fruit tart in May 2015 to a red velvet cake for Valentine’s Day 2016, you’ll get a wide variety of homemade sweets. Come to Celebrate Korematsu to bid!

NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 

 The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department has been asked to conduct a needs assessment to determine if the families of Korematsu Middle School would benefit from the addition of more program options after school.  Please fill out this survey to help us ascertain the level of need for more programs and the types of programs that would be most utilized.  

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r /3BQBYFF

KOREMATSU SPIRIT WEAR

Order your Korematsu Spirit wear ​​
Details: ​Korematsu spiritwear

WARRIORS

The Ed Fund & WCCUSD Invites you to see the Warriors!!!

You are invited to support the Ed Fund in collaboration with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to go see the Warriors play on February 22, 2018 @ 7:30pm at the Oracle Arena. The deadline to buy tickets is December 15, 2017.
The proceeds will go to support the Ed Fund and our mission to serve as a resource that aligns with the efforts of our partners to ensure that all our students succeed in college, career, & life. Recently, we awarded $20,000 in Bradley Arts grant to support 22 schools around the district to help fund their project.
Click on the link below for details: Warriors Poster
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ECHS Winter Jazz Concert

Featuring Jazz Workshop, Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo
Fri, Dec 8th at 7:30pm in the ECHS Performing Arts Theater
$8 adults, $5 students (Korematsu band students, free)
Free reception following the event

ECHS Winter Symphonic Concert

Featuring Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
Thurs, Dec 14th at 7:30pm in the ECHS Performing Arts Theater
$8 adults, $5 students (Korematsu band students, free)
Free reception following the event

KOREMATSU’S FALL PLAY – NO BODY TO MURDER

TONIGHT Thursday, November 30th at 7pm in the Korematsu MPR.

Under the direction of Ms. La Due, we have a brand new after school drama program this year, and thirty 7th & 8th graders are working onstage and off to put this production together. They’d love to share it with you! Tickets are a suggested donation of $3.

NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department has been asked to conduct a needs assessment to determine if the families of Korematsu Middle School would benefit from the addition of more program options after school. Please fill out this survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BQBYFF

to help us ascertain the level of need for more programs and the types of programs that would be most utilized.

2017-2018 YEARBOOK — ORDER NOW!

Now is the time to order your 2017-2018 Yearbook! 64+ colored pages! The basic book is $30 until Feb. 9, 2018. Order today! The price goes up to $40 between Feb 10, 2018 and mid-April, when sales end.

We are currently accepting online orders only. Please go to http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/ then click on “2018 Yearbook”. Many customizations are available for additional fees, including your student’s name.

Orders can be placed via cash/check and order form in the school office after January 16th.

CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT NIGHT TUESDAY DECEMBER 5th 4pm – 8:30pm

SCHOOL TOURS

December 12th , January 30th
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Meet in Main Office

Orientation Night in February

TEACHER LUNCHEON

December 8th is the last teacher luncheon for this year. The theme is food that makes you happy. Bring whatever dish puts a smile on your face, makes your tummy jump and makes you feel good. To sign up please click HERE .

KOREMATSU SPIRIT WEAR

Order your Korematsu Spirit wear ​​
Details: ​Korematsu spiritwear

KOREMATSU CHOIR

WARRIORS

The Ed Fund & WCCUSD Invites you to see the Warriors!!!

You are invited to support the Ed Fund in collaboration with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to go see the Warriors play on February 22, 2018 @ 7:30pm at the Oracle Arena. The deadline to buy tickets is December 15, 2017.
The proceeds will go to support the Ed Fund and our mission to serve as a resource that aligns with the efforts of our partners to ensure that all our students succeed in college, career, & life. Recently, we awarded $20,000 in Bradley Arts grant to support 22 schools around the district to help fund their project.
Click on the link below for details: Warriors Poster
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2016-2017 YEARBOOK — ORDER NOW!

Now is the time to order your 2017-2018 Yearbook! 64+ colored pages! The basic book is $30 until Feb. 9, 2018. Order today! The price goes up to $40 between Feb 10, 2018 and mid-April, when sales end.

We are currently accepting online orders only. Please go to http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1003883/Fred-T.-Korematsu-Middle-School/ then click on “2018 Yearbook”. Many customizations are available for additional fees, including adding a student’s name.

Orders can be placed via cash/check and order form in the school office after January 16th.

CHIPOLTE RESTAURANT NIGHT

SUPPORT US WITH AMAZON SMILE

Support us when you shop on Black Friday. Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/94-6173241 and Amazon donates to Fred T. Korematsu Middle School.
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Support us when you shop this holiday season

SAVE THE DATE – SCHOOL TOURS

School Tours
November 28th, December 12th , January 30th
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Meet in Main Office

Orientation Night in February

“No Body to Murder”

 

Wednesday and Thursday
November 29 and 30, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Korematsu Middle School
MPR

Come see Korematsu’s first fall play, “No Body to Murder” by Edith Weiss! In this show, a zany group of characters comes together for a stay at the Come On Inn. Before long, they’re dealing with thunderstorms, escaped convicts, and the realization that one of them might be… a murderer!

Come see this fun one-act show and support the talented students that have been working so hard, both onstage and off!

Tickets are a suggested donation of $3! Donations to our drama department will be happily accepted, but no one will be turned away!

TEACHER LUNCHEON: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, A 220

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us, and in the spirit of gratitude and appreciation for our staff’s dedication, the PTSA would like to offer a November luncheon that’s Thanksgiving-themed. Please consider contributing any Thanksgiving favorites or Fall comfort food to the luncheon. Please sign up here.

We also need helping hands to set up, re-stock, and break down. Scroll down the sign up sheet to sign up to volunteer on the day of the luncheon. Please email our Teacher Luncheon Coordinator Astrid Broberg at liissaUSA@aol.com if you have any questions.

SHOP AT JENNY K & SUPPORT KOREMATSU MIDDLE SCHOOL

THIS WEEK: NOVEMBER 12 TO 18

Get an early start on the holidays by shopping at Jenny K! And Jenny K will donate 20% of your purchase total toward Korematsu PTSA, which provides funds for math intervention, enrichment, and tutoring; extended library hours; teacher grants; and more.

Jenny K will be supporting multiple schools during this time. At the point of sale, ballots will be available for you to indicate your school preference to receive the 20% donation.

Support Korematsu Middle School, and local business, too!

PLEASE DONATE

CAN WE TALK?

Korematsu Middle School was recently featured in a great article titled “Can we talk? Schools try to wrest cell phones from students’ hands” on Edsource.org. Click on the link to read it.

NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, NOV. 23 AND 24

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE!!!