Korematsu

Would you like to have your artwork featured as the cover of the second Fred T. Korematsu yearbook of 2015-16?  It’s time to start creating!  We are inviting all Korematsu students to enter their drawings in our Yearbook Cover Contest.  First place winner will be selected to be displayed on the front cover by a panel.  Second place winner will have their artwork cover the back of the yearbook.  Those entries not selected for the covers will be displayed as honorable mention inside the yearbook.

Entries due by Friday, December 4th!  Use this flyer and entry form to get all the details.

Korematsu Girls Basketball will hold an informational meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 2:35 p.m. in Room 8.  Any student interested in playing is highly encouraged to attend this meeting.

Based on the turnout, we will determine if there is need for one or two teams.  I am looking for a volunteer to coach the potential second team.

The season goes from mid-November through January.  We will play other teams in the Bay Area.

If you are unable to make the meeting or have any questions, you can contact Wayne Chin at wayne.chin@sbcglobal.net or 510-813-1379.

Fred T. Korematsu Middle School warmly welcomes you to Information Night Thursday, November 12, 2015, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 1021 Navellier Street, El Cerrito, CA, 94530. Café (#35 on the map). We’ll have presentations from school leadership, teachers and students on academics, electives and after school enrichment. You’ll learn about our incredible music program, our Spanish Dual Immersion program, and the many opportunities available to students. Learn about our active parent community and find out about the many ways you can be involved in our diverse and vibrant school. Finally, we’ll have the latest details on our brand-new state-of-the-art campus and the upcoming move in March 2016! This event is open to all prospective parents and students. Join Us!

For more information: email us at korematsuptsa@gmail.com

HOW TO FIND US:
We are located on Moeser Lane at Pomona Avenue directly across from Cerrito Vista Park, El Cerrito. Enter campus on Moeser Lane. PARKING: Park on Moeser, on Pomona, or in the El Cerrito Community Center parking lot located just below our campus on Moeser.

Click on this link for the Korematsu Middle School – Map of Temp Campus.

SPRING BREAK DATES HAVE CHANGED

In order to ensure a safe and orderly transition onto the new campus, the Board of Education has changed the dates of Spring Break for Korematsu to March 21-25, 2016. When students return from the break on Monday, March 28, they will report to the new campus.

This means that Korematsu will have a different Spring Break than other District schools for the 2015-2016 school year.

Please note: A meeting to update the school community on the status of construction and the move will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. District staff and I will be there to answer your questions. If you are unable to attend the meeting or have questions about how the calendar change will affect your individual student, feel free to contact me at (510) 231-1449.                                           -Matthew Burnham, Principal

Still working out where your middle schooler will be after school?  What will he or she do besides homework?  Here are some possibilities offered through the school!

The official after school program 5 days a week until 6pm: 2015 Afterschool Program_English    Afterschool Program_Spanish

Math Tutoring Mondays 2:30-3:30 and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30 in Room 8. Feel free to drop in.  Parent participation is encouraged!

After School French through EFBA: EFBA 2015 flyer   EFBA 2015_Spanish

Cross Country info meeting Thursday 9/3 2:30pm Room 30.  Practice will be Mon, Tues, Thursday 2:45-4:30 and long runs on Friday. (You don’t have to attend all practices.)  Starts on 9/8.  Meets are on Monday and Thursday 4:00-6:00pm all over the east bay (Schedule not out yet). Parent volunteers need to drive.  There is a small fee for each runner at the end of the season that goes to the league, usually about $5 per runner.  All kids that come out get to run.

Special Session for Korematsu and Feeder School Parents – ALL WELCOME!!
Please join us THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Korematsu Middle School Temporary Campus
Cafe (#35 on the map attached)
1021 Navellier Street
El Cerrito, CA

Please join WCCUSD officials for a construction update and discussion of the completion schedule. The flyer for the event can be found here.

How to Find us:
Korematsu Middle School’s Temporary Campus is located directly across from Cerrito Vista Park (Pomona Ave and Moeser Lane). Park on Pomona Ave or Moeser and enter through the Moeser gate. Map of the temporary campus can be found here.

Registration days: August 11th for 7th graders, August 12th for 8th graders, August 13th makeup day for all grades. 9:00am-12:00pm. Please see the packet that was mailed home for hour-long time slots by last name. If you need any registration forms, most can be found at http://korematsumiddleschool.org/forms/.

PTSA – Sponsored All-School Mixer and Ice Cream Social
Come meet new friends and catch up with old. Parents, Guardians, Students, Siblings – All Welcome!
Saturday, August 22, 2015 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Castro Clubhouse and Park, the site of the new school! (1420 Norvell Street, El Cerrito @ Donal). Look for the Red/Gold Flags/Streamers.

First day of school is Monday, August 24th. First bell rings at 8:05am, students must be in their seats ready to learn at 8:10am. The first day of school (and all Wednesdays) will be a minimum day, out at 1:25pm. Drop off and pick up on sidewalks along Portola Dr and Moeser Lane. Please don’t block crosswalks.

We’re looking forward to a fantastic 2015-16 school year!

As the construction of our new building winds up, the WCCUSD Facilities staff is hosting a community meeting to update the community about the Korematsu construction project. Come find out the latest news! All are welcome.

Thursday, July 23, 6:30 pm
El Cerrito Hight School Cafeteria
540 Ashbury Ave, El Cerrito

Dear Community, Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,
We hope to see you at our Korematsu MS construction update meeting for an overview on the construction status of our new middle school.

We will be discussing the project including:
•Construction Update
•Completion Schedule

If you are unable to attend the meeting or have any questions or concerns please call Luis Freese, WCCUSD Chief Engineering Officer, at 510-307-4542. Thank you.

July 23 FINAL Korematsu MS Community Mtg

WCCUSD is looking forward to the completion of Korematsu MS. We will continue to keep the community apprised of developments that may impact the neighborhood/students through the duration of construction. We greatly appreciate your patience and support.

visit us at www.wccusdbondprogram.com

T-shirts and Sweatshirts available in Red and Black.  All are Adult sizes, with most middle schoolers fitting into SMALLS and MEDIUMS.
DEADLINE TO ORDER for pickup at registration IS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2015.
For fastest processing:
Order through Paypal…click on the DONATE button at the top right side of this page. In the COMMENTS field, indicate t-shirt or sweatshirt, color and size.  We’ll have it ready for you at the PTSA table at registration!
 

You can also bring a form to registration for delivery after registration. The form is available through this link.