The Phoenix, November 9, 2017

11/10/2017

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY NOV. 11th

COOKIE DOUGH ORDERS ARE READY TO BE PICKED UP!

ALL ORDERS NEED TO BE PICKED UP BY AN ADULT OR STUDENT TODAY
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9th

AT THE PTSA PARENT ROOM LOCATED IN BUILDING A FIRST FLOOR (across from the main office)
ORDERS CAN BE PICKED UP BETWEEN 2pm to 2:45PM!

We DO NOT have freezers and cookie dough will get ruined if not picked up.

We could also use some volunteers to help sort the cookie dough. Volunteers can contact thesouzafamily@comcast.net for the time and needs!!!

Please please please arrive to pick up your merchandise. If you have an issue and can not please text 510-543-7016 to make arrangements.

Thank you!
~Negar Souza

CONGRATULATIONS KOREMATSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

SHOP AT JENNY K & SUPPORT KOREMATSU MIDDLE SCHOOL 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.

Support Korematsu Middle School, and local business, too!

 

TRAFFIC REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY

Please drive around the school in a clockwise direction, so that you are already on the school side of the road when you get there. This traffic direction is assigned by the city. If driving down Donal, proceed around the corner to Norvell.

Please drop and pick up students in the white pick up/drop off zones on the sides of the school on Norvell and Lawrence. Pull all the wayforward to relieve congestion in the intersections.

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.

The Phoenix, November 2, 2017

11/02/2017

2017 PTSA Giving Campaign

Movie Night

JOIN US TONIGHT!!!
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee will be hosting our
Second Movie Night TONIGHT on
Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:15 pm in the Multipurpose Room.
We will watch
The Book Of Life.

We will have traditional Latin American snacks & drinks Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows. Pajamas are acceptable.

 

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SATURDAY

Ms. La Due is looking for parent volunteers THIS SATURDAY, November 4th who are available to help build the set for Korematsu’s fall play, No Body to Murder. Students are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent. Please e-mail sarah.ladue@wccusd.net if you are available to help!

We are also looking for assistance from someone who has a truck to help transport a few furniture items that will be used in the set. Please reach out to Ms. La Due if you are available to help make our fall play a success!

 

PTSA ASSOCIATION MEETING

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO OUR NEXT
PTSA ASSOCIATION MEETING 7 PM

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

KOREMATSU MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MEMBER TO JOIN US AT THE MEETING….ONLY TO VOTE!

After covering PTSA business, we will hear from Pietro Maida.

Sensei Maida teaches a Teen Ki-Aikido class though El Cerrito Recreation Center. In addition to teaching Aikido techniques, his purpose is to provide young people with tools to navigate challenges they may face in Middle School. He addresses how to handle peer pressure and bullying and he teaches how to increase relaxation and how to handle stress.

This will be a good meeting to bring your students to.

Here is the link to the Meeting Agenda:​

General Association Meeting Agenda
​
Preceding this, is the Band Parents’ meeting in the Band room, at 6 PM.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

8th grade English teacher Mr. Vedder wants to celebrate his 8th grade students who make it at least halfway on their reading goals this year, by taking them on a fun and relaxing end-of-the-year field trip. This is a huge undertaking and he cannot make it happen without the help of awesome parent volunteers. He wants as many students as possible on this field trip, so he’ll need around 30 volunteers, who have their WCCUSD volunteer badges. If you do not have one yet, there is an additional WCCUSD Fingerprinting Party this Saturday, see flyer for details.​

Flyer
​Here’s the link to the sign up sheet if you will be able to volunteer for this. It will be in May, and Mr. Vedder is tentatively planning to take them to Kennedy Grove Park. Before he firms up the details, we’d like to see if there is enough interest in volunteering for this, so please sign up, if you will be able to go.

VOLUNTEERS FOR MR. VEDDER’S 2017/18 END OF YEAR…
​
For more details you can email him at brian.vedder@wccusd.net

 

JENNY K FUNDRAISER

JENNY K FUNDRAISER WILL BE FROM NOVEMBER 12TH – 18TH.

GOLDEN GATE FIELDS FUNDRAISER

Help Raise $1000 for Korematsu at
Golden Gate Fields Racetrack
November 12

Korematsu’s PTSA and Band Programs have a great fundraising opportunity from Golden Gate Fields. We provide volunteers for hot dog, beer and mimosa sales at the horse races and we get $1000 and tips in exchange. ThePTSA and Band will jointly recruit volunteers and will split the proceeds 50/50.

Our date is Sun, November 12th and we only need to fill 4 volunteer slots. If you can work one/both shifts that day
(10 am -1 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm), just click here to sign up:
KMS Golden Gate Fields Fundraiser Nov 12

Golden Gate Fields Fundraiser — Sun., Nov 12
Sheet1 Golden Gate Fields Fundraiser to benefit Korematsu PTSA& Band Sunday, Nov 12, 2017 No experience nece…

It’s really a lot of fun and an easy way to make some money to support programs at Korematsu!

The Phoenix, October 26, 2017

10/26/2017

TUESDAY, OCT. 31, IS MINIMUM DAY

Happy Halloween! Students may wear Halloween costumes to school, but strictly no masks or weapons. Please note that this is a minimum day for K-8 in our district.

TEACHER LUNCHEON

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO AND HELPED PUT TOGETHER THE TEACHER LUNCHEON. THE TEACHERS APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH!

PTSA ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

You have 5 days left to make your contribution to the PTSA Annual Giving Campaign. Let’s come together to support our Korematsu students’ education! Please click that button or write that check today to help pay for the many programs that support all our students. Thank you to the over 120 families who have already donated! For more information, please see our flyer. Every donation is gratefully appreciated, so donate now!

Help Raise $1000 for Korematsu at Golden Gate Fields Racetrack November 12

Korematsu’s PTSA and Band Programs have a great fundraising opportunity from Golden Gate Fields. We provide volunteers for hot dog, beer and mimosa sales at the horse races and we get $1000 and tips in exchange. The PTSA and Band will jointly recruit volunteers and will split the proceeds 50/50.

Our date is Sun, November 12th and we need to fill 20 volunteer slots. If you can work one/both shifts that day
(10 am -1 pm or 1 pm – 4 pm), just click here to sign up:
KMS Golden Gate Fields Fundraiser Nov 12

Golden Gate Fields Fundraiser — Sun., Nov 12
Sheet1 Golden Gate Fields Fundraiser to benefit Korematsu PTSA& Band Sunday, Nov 12, 2017 No experience nece…

It’s really a lot of fun and an easy way to make some money to support programs at Korematsu!

PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS OPPORTUNITY AWAITS! APPLY!

Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals seeks students in grades 5-12 to apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Two students from California will be selected as the Top Youth Volunteers of 2018 and received $1,000, a medallion, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. Prudential will award two students that have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service within the past 12 months. Applications and more details are available here, and the Tuesday, October 31st 2:30 p.m.

ANNOUNCING COOKIE DOUGH SALES JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

This is a tradition at Korematsu and an amazing way to earn funds to support our enrichment programs!

This cookie dough is one of the best out there AND it lasts 1 year in the freezer! Just in time for the holidays!

Your student SHOULD be bringing a packet home for you to order. IF it did not make it home,
PLEASE SEE THE FORMS ATTACHED BELOW!
​
NEW! HRF Brochure.pdf
​​
Korematsu Middle School.pdf
​​
Korematsu Middle School Order Form.pdf
​
Orders CAN NOT be placed online and MUST be returned TO THE OFFICE with ALL MONEY ENCLOSED (checks made payable to KOREMATSU PTSA) NO LATER THAN THURSDAY OCTBER 26th.

ALL ITEMS WILL BE READY FOR FAMILIES TO PICK UP NOVEMBER 9THAFTERSCHOOL IN THE PTA ROOM!!

For any questions OR to help volunteer for this event please contact Negar Souza thesouzafamily@comcast.net

Thank you AND happy selling!
P.S. Please see you earn free cookie dough if you sell 10 items or more!

MOVIE NIGHT – BOOK OF LIFE

Korematsu Staff, Students and Families:
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee will be hosting our
SECOND Movie Night on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:15pm in the Multipurpose Room.
We will watch
The Book Of Life.

We will have traditional Latin American snacks & drinks Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows. Pajamas are acceptable.

VOLUNTEER FINGERPRINTING

Flyer

The Phoenix October 19, 2017

10/19/2017

TEACHER LUNCHEON!

THEME: CROCK POT MEALS!
TOMORROW FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!
SIGN UP!

The last teacher luncheon was a hit! Let’s do it again! This month it will be tomorrow, Friday, October 20th. It’s time for a crock pot extravaganza. If you don’t have a crock pot, no problem! Your favorite stew or salad will be appreciated as well. As always, vegan and vegetarian options are also appreciated. Any questions email: Astrid Broberg liissaUSA@aol.com

Please sign up: Oct. 20th Teacher Luncheon
​

KOREMATSU PTSA ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

Let’s come together to support our Korematsu students’ education! If you have been meaning to donate all semester but simply have not gotten around to it, now is the time to click that button or write that check. Your contribution will help pay for many programs that support all our students. Thank you to the over 100 families who have already donated! For more information, please see our flyer. Every donation is gratefully appreciated, so donate now!

JOIN US SATURDAY!!!

Dear WCCUSD Families,​

You are cordially invited to the 12th Annual Parents as Partners and Leaders Conference, Saturday, October 21, 2017!

This conference draws hundreds of parents every year and provides parents with information through interactive, engaging workshops that will help them support their child’s academic career.

This conference will provide training and resources to help you become a partner in your child’s education. Over 15 workshops and a Community Resource Fair will be provided! We look forward to accommodating and meeting your needs!

Check out the program for this Saturday!

Reserve your space by registering online. You may also RSVP by calling the Community Engagement Department at
510-307-4526 to RSVP!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!

Childcare, Translation, Breakfast, and Snacks will be provided!

Estimadas Familias de WCCUSD,

Ustedes están invitados a la 12ª Conferencia Anual de Padres como Líderes y Socios en la Educación, el sábado, 21 de octubre, 2017!

Esta conferencia reúne a cientos de padres cada octubre y ofrece entrenamiento a padres a través de talleres interactivos que ayudan a apoyar la carrera académica de sus hijos.

Esta conferencia proporcionará instrucción y recursos para ayudarle a convertirse en un participante activo en la educación de su hijo. Se proporcionarán más de 15 talleres y una feria sobre recursos para la comunidad. Esperamos la oportunidad de servirles y satisfacer sus necesidades.

Nombre de Talleres que se han ofrecido en el pasado:

Haga el favor de completar la registración para reservar su lugar por la internet. Usted también puede llamar a la Oficina de Enlace Comunitario al teléfono 510-307-4590 para confirmar su asistencia.

¡HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA REGISTRARSE HOY!

¡Se proporcionará cuidado de niños, traducción, desayuno y aperitivos!

Link to Online Registration-ENGLISH
Link to Online Registration-ESPANOL
WCCUSD Highlights
Join the WCCUSD Mailing List
Click on link to see a video about Parent University HERE

SUPPORT ECHS BANDS!

Saturday October 21, 2017

The El Cerrito High School Band Program will present a 12-hour music marathon aimed to raise $10,000 for new instruments, equipment, and support various musical activities that include band festivals, clinics, and travel opportunities. Here’s the link to make a donation. All are welcome to JAZZ CONCERT IN THE QUAD at 12pm and CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT at 6pm. You can get more information HERE .

El Cerrito Arts Day — Celebrating the City’s History Through Music!

This year’s Arts Day celebration will honor El Cerrito’s many musical heritages. The event is at the EC Community Center, 2:00-5:00pm, on Saturday, October 21. Free! All ages are welcome.

The event’s program will include songs, dances, and stories of Ohlone Indians, Spanish colonists and Mexican ranchers, the Issei generation of Japanese Americans, and the thousands of war industry workers who came here during World War II.

For more information, go to: http://www.el-cerrito.org/751/Arts-Day

ANNOUNCING COOKIE DOUGH SALES JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

This is a tradition at Korematsu and an amazing way to earn funds to support our enrichment programs!

This cookie dough is one of the best out there AND it lasts 1 year in the freezer! Just in time for the holidays!

Your student SHOULD be bringing a packet home for you to order. IF it did not make it home,
PLEASE SEE THE FORMS ATTACHED BELOW!
​
NEW! HRF Brochure.pdf
​​
Korematsu Middle School.pdf
​​
Korematsu Middle School Order Form.pdf
​
Orders CAN NOT be placed online and MUST be returned TO THE OFFICE with ALL MONEY ENCLOSED (checks made payable to KOREMATSU PTSA) NO LATER THAN THURSDAY OCTBER 26th.

ALL ITEMS WILL BE READY FOR FAMILIES TO PICK UP NOVEMBER 9THAFTERSCHOOL IN THE PTA ROOM!!

For any questions OR to help volunteer for this event please contact Negar Souza thesouzafamily@comcast.net

Thank you AND happy selling!
P.S. Please see you earn free cookie dough if you sell 10 items or more!

MOVIE NIGHT

Korematsu Staff, Students and Families:
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee will be hosting our
SECOND Movie Night on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:15pm in the Multipurpose Room.
We will watch
The Book Of Life.

We will have traditional Latin American snacks & drinks Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows. Pajamas are acceptable.

The Phoenix October 12, 2017

WCCUSD SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY THURSDAY OCTOBER 12TH

Here’s the link to read the email from Matthew Duffy WCCUSD Superintendent.

GIVING CAMPAIGN

We only have 14 days left to meet our goal. Please donate to enable our school to offer the best possible programs for our students. We offer our sincerest thanks to those families who have already contributed.

Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted, and donations of $100 or more will receive a Korematsu car magnet. Please give now to help us reach our goal! Also, please consider copying this message into an email to friends and family members. Or, share our flyer with others. Every donation helps!

KOREMMATSU SCHOOL’S 2017 GARAGE SALE

Your gently used items can make a difference for our kids!!!!! How?

Korematsu School’s 2017 Garage Sale
This Saturday Oct. 14, 9am – 3pm
(EC citywide garage sale)

How can you help?
Donate your gently used, sellable goods to our school! Ask your family and neighbors too!

When and Where?
Bring your donations to the Parents Room, just inside the orange gates, at Korematsu on: October 13 Friday, 5pm – 9pm

Volunteers needed for Friday Oct. 13, 5-9pm & Saturday during the sale, contact:  Cindy Spade 415 596 1851 email verunicafashion@gmail.com

ANNOUNCING COOKIE DOUGH SALES JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

This is a tradition at Korematsu and an amazing way to earn funds to support our enrichment programs!

This cookie dough is one of the best out there AND it lasts 1 year in the freezer! Just in time for the holidays!

Your student SHOULD be bringing a packet home for you to order. IF it did not make it home, Orders CAN NOT be placed online and MUST be returned TO THE OFFICE with ALL MONEY ENCLOSED (checks made payable to KOREMATSU PTSA) NO LATER THAN THURSDAY OCTBER 26th.

ALL ITEMS WILL BE READY FOR FAMILIES TO PICK UP NOVEMBER 9TH AFTERSCHOOL IN THE PTA ROOM!!

For any questions OR to help volunteer for this event please contact Negar Souza thesouzafamily@comcast.net

Thank you AND happy selling!
P.S. Please see you earn free cookie dough if you sell 10 items or more!

TEACHER LUNCHEON!

THEME: CROCK POT MEALS!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!
SIGN UP!

The last teacher luncheon was a hit! Let’s do it again! This month it will be on October 20th. It’s time for a crock pot extravaganza. If no crock pot, no problem! Your favorite stew or salad will be appreciated as well. As always, vegan and vegetarian options are also appreciated. Any questions email: Astrid Broberg liissaUSA@aol.com

Please sign up by clicking on the link below:
​
Oct. 20th Teacher Luncheon
​

Saturday October 21, 2017 SUPPORT ECHS BANDS!


The El Cerrito High School Band Program will present a 12-hour music marathon aimed to raise $10,000 for new instruments, equipment, and support various musical activities that include band festivals, clinics, and travel opportunities. Here’s the link to make a donation. All are welcome to JAZZ CONCERT IN THE QUAD at 12pm and CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT at 6pm. You can get more information HERE

El Cerrito Arts Day — Celebrating the City’s History Through Music!

This year’s Arts Day celebration will honor El Cerrito’s many musical heritages. The event is at the EC Community Center, 2:00-5:00pm, on Saturday, October 21. Free! All ages are welcome.

The event’s program will include songs, dances, and stories of Ohlone Indians, Spanish colonists and Mexican ranchers, the Issei generation of Japanese Americans, and the thousands of war industry workers who came here during World War II.

For more information, go to: http://www.el-cerrito.org/751/Arts-Day

THE HISPANIC AND CHICANO COMMITTEE 2ND MOVIE NIGHT

Korematsu Staff, Students and Families:
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee will be hosting our
2nd Movie Night on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:15pm in the Multipurpose Room.
We will watch
The Book Of Life.
We will have traditional Latin American snacks & drinks Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows. Pajamas are acceptable!

The Phoenix, October 5, 2017

10/05/2017

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 9 (STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY).

SEE YOU TUESDAY!

PTSA ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

The Korematsu PTSA Annual Giving Campaign is in full swing! Between now and October 31, 2017, please donate to enable our school to offer the best possible programs for our students. We only have 20 days to go so please make your contribution now!

Flyers with more details are going home with your student today, so please look for them. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted. Please give now to help us reach our goal! . Also, please consider copying this message into an email to friends and family members. Or, share our flyer with others. Every donation helps!

FRIGHT WRITE STORY AND ART CONTEST

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 10
Unleash your creative spirit! All students are invited to participate in “Fright Write,” an annual story, art, and comic strip contest sponsored by the PTSA. Submissions must be given to the office or English teacher by Tuesday, October 10 (new deadline).

 

KOREMATSU BENEFIT YARD SALE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9-4 PM

DROP OFF FRIDAY OCTOBER 6th, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 6 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Your gently used items can make a difference for our kids!!!!! How?
Korematsu School’s 2017 Garage Sale
Oct. 14, 9am – 3pm (EC citywide garage sale)

How can you help?
Donate your gently used, sellable goods to our school! Ask your family and neighbors too!

When and Where?
Bring your donations to the Parents Room, just inside the orange gates, at Korematsu during these scheduled donation sessions:

*October 6, Friday, 6pm – 8pm
*October 11 Wednesday, 6pm – 8 pm
*October 13 Friday, 5pm – 9pm

Volunteers needed for Friday Oct. 13, 5-9pm & Saturday during the sale, contact:

Cindy Spade 415 596 1851 email verunicafashion@gmail.com

TEACHER LUNCHEON!

THEME: CROCK POT MEALS!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!
SIGN UP!

The last teacher luncheon was a hit! Let’s do it again! This month it will be on October 20th. It’s time for a crock pot extravaganza. If no crock pot, no problem! Your favorite stew or salad will be appreciated as well. As always, vegan and vegetarian options are also appreciated. Any questions email: Astrid Broberg liissaUSA@aol.com

Please sign up by clicking on the link below:
​
Oct. 20th Teacher Luncheon
​

DONATE MS. PULLEY

El Cerrito Arts Day

Celebrating the City’s History Through Music!

This year’s Arts Day celebration will honor El Cerrito’s many musical heritages. The event is at the EC Community Center, 2:00-5:00pm, on Saturday, October 21. Free! All ages are welcome.

The event’s program will include songs, dances, and stories of Ohlone Indians, Spanish colonists and Mexican ranchers, the Issei generation of Japanese Americans, and the thousands of war industry workers who came here during World War II.

For more information, go to: http://www.el-cerrito.org/751/Arts-Day

MOVIE NIGHT

Korematsu Staff, Students and Families:
The Hispanic and Chicano Committee will be hosting our
2nd Movie Night on Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:15pm in the Multipurpose Room.
We will watch
The Book Of Life.
We will have traditional Latin American snacks & drinks Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows. Pajamas are acceptable!

The Phoenix, September 28, 2017

09/28/2017

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

Please make your contribution today! The PTSA needs your support to run all of its programs this year. Many thanks to the 60 Korematsu families who have already donated! Please join them with your donation in any amount. If you donate $100 or more, you will receive a Korematsu car magnet! Click here to donate now! See our flyer for more details.

ANNUAL STORY AND ART CONTEST OPEN TO KOREMATSU STUDENTS

All Korematsu students are invited to participate in “Fright Write,” an annual story, art, and comic strip contest sponsored by the PTSA. Submissions must be given to the office or English teacher by Thursday, October 5th.

  • Every participant will be entered into a raffle for a Basket of Halloween Goodies
  • The writers of stories that have been selected for publication will each receive a copy of “Fright Write.”

Rules & Guidelines:

  • Each student may submit ONE original entry on a Halloween-related theme in EACH of the following categories.
  • Story/Poetry Category— Length: One-page MAX.Format: Typed on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, no smaller than 10 pt. font size.
  • Comics Category— Length: One-page MAX. Format: Must be on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, with original hand-drawn artwork in BLACK INK. NO pencils or computer-generated graphics.
  • Art Category — Materials/Media: Must be on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, with original hand-drawn artwork in BLACK INK. NO pencils or computer-generated graphics. Format: a) Front cover: artwork must fill up a page of 8-1/2” x 11” and include the title “Fright Write 2017-18.” b) Back cover : artwork must fill up a page of 8-1/2” x 11”.

KOREMATSU BENEFIT YARD SALE

SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 , 9 am- 4 pm
NEXT DROP OFF DATE FOR DONATIONS IS
TOMORROW, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th!
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

We need donations of gently-used household items, toys, sports gear, small furniture, ETC. PLEASE BE DISCERNING. PLEASE ONLY GIVE US THINGS YOU YOURSELF WOULD BUY.

Please drop off items at our Parent’s Room in Building A, right across the main office.

The next drop-off time is Friday Sept 29th donation drop off 6-9 pm. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!

FREE Volunteer Fingerprinting Parties For Parents Saturdays!

The fingerprinting parties are designed for parents and community members who want to volunteer in WCCUSD. This is a drop-in day, no appointment needed. The online application must be completed BEFORE the date of the event. Please use the link below to complete the online application.
http://www.beamentor.org/now

12th Annual Parents as Partners & Leaders Conference


Families are cordially invited to the 12th Annual Parents as Partners and Leaders Conference, Saturday, October 21st, 2017! This conference draws hundreds of parents every year and provides parents with information through interactive and engaging workshops that will help them support their child’s academic career. Paper registrations for the conference will be sent out this week via interoffice mail. Please help us distribute the flyers as soon as you get them.

Paper Registration Flyer (Bilingual)

Marín Trujillo
Community Engagement Coordinator
West Contra Costa USD
1108 Bissell Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
510-307-4526-office
510-970-7963-fax
WCCUSD Highlights
Join the WCCUSD Mailing List

Click on link to see a video about Parent University

Teachers’ Wish Lists

Our Librarian, Ms. Bogie

 Check out my Wish List. Wish Lists are great for keeping track of things you’d like to have and for helping your family and friends buy gifts you really want. Thanks for taking a look.

View Allyson’s Wish List

English teacher, Mr. Vedder

Mr. Vedder Amazon Wish List

The Phoenix, September 21, 2017

09/21/2017

GIVING CAMPAIGN

Please help us support our students! Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted, and donations of $100 or more will receive a Korematsu car magnet. Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Please donate now!  To learn more see our flyer. 

 

ART AND WRITING CONTEST: OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

All Korematsu students are invited to participate in“Fright Write,” an annual story, art, and comic strip contest sponsored by the PTSA. The contest starts this week and ends on Thursday, October 5th 2017. Flyer and rubric here

Rules & Guidelines:
Each student may submit ONE original entry on a Halloween-related theme in EACH of the following categories.

Story/Poetry Category— Length: One-page MAX.Format: Typed on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, no smaller than 10 pt. font size.

Comics Category— Length: One-page MAX. Format: Must be on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, with original hand-drawn artwork in BLACK INK. NO pencils or computer-generated graphics.

Art Category —  Materials/Media: Must be on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, with original hand-drawn artwork in BLACK INK. NO pencils or computer-generated graphics. Format:
a) Front cover: artwork must fill up a page of 8-1/2” x 11” and include the title “Fright Write 2015-16.” b) Back cover : artwork must fill up a page of 8-1/2” x 11”.

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS: KOREMATSU LIBRARY

Here is the library schedule:

  • M: 8:20-3:45
  • Tues: 8:10-3:30 (mostly RATS, limited space after school)
  • W: 8:10-3
  • Th: 8:10-3:45
  • F: 8:10-3

Students are welcome to come any day of the week during class with a pass from teacher and during lunch. All students must have their ID to come to the library. They will need to scan their IDs so that the library can record library usage and keep track of room capacity at lunch. Students may check up to 4 books, and loan period is 3 weeks with renewals available. Library catalog is at WCCUSD.follettdestiny.com, then choose “Korematsu.”

For Banned Books Week (Sep. 24-30, 2017), the ACLU of Northern California is organizing a series of free events reflecting on the life and work of Fred Korematsu and the importance of speaking out against forces that would seek to silence and censor you. There will be a :

BOOK READING & DISCUSSION
Friday, Sep. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Laurel Book Store
1423 Broadway
Oakland, CA

This event is free of charge, but please RSVP via laurelbookstore.com. For more information, email ACLU.AlamedaCounty@gmail.com To learn more click here

Speakers Series Richard Rothstein

Monday, September 25, 7:00 pm

El Cerrito High School Auditorium
540 Ashbury Ave

West Contra Costa Unified School District and the El Cerrito Family of Schools presents Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.

Join us for a great discussion with Richard Rothstein, author and Research Associate at the Economic Policy Institute. Rothstein will offer insights into how residential segregation in America—the incessant kind that continues to dog our major cities and has contributed to so much ongoing social strife—is the intended result of racially explicit government policies at the local, state, and federal levels.

This event is free to all.

LUPINE HILLS SATURDAY!

WCCUSD welcomes and encourages your volunteer work at school sites! But, get screened first!
Two steps to the process: First, follow the link and instructions for the BeAMentor process.
https://www.wccusd.net/domain/93
Next, come out to any site for free fingerprinting!
Saturday Sept 23 Lupine Hills
Saturday Sept 30 DeJean
FLIER HERE!

KOREMATSU YARD SALE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9 AM – 4 PM

We need donations of gently-used household items, toys, sports gear and equipment, small furniture, etc.   Many volunteers are needed to sort out items on Friday, Oct. 13, 5-9 PM & on Saturday during the sale itself.