Campus Updates & Reminders:
Thank you for joining us at last night’s Open House! Students were very excited to share their work with you all.
As you plan ahead on your family calendars, don’t forget to mark that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 25, 2025.
State testing season is upon us for grades 3-6. Over the next several weeks, teachers will be working with students on practice tests to get them familiar with the online portal. Actual testing won’t begin until May.
PTO Message:
Per our KPTO bylaws, all PTO board positions are open for nominations each year. If you want to get more involved and gain a deeper understanding of everything that is happening at our school, consider nominating yourself or a friend for one of our board positions.
Board Positions: President, Vice President of Communications, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Auditor, Parliamentarian
This year we are fortunate to already have some candidates for these positions, but we want all Korematsu PTO members to feel like they can get involved. If there are two or more candidates for the same position, we will have a run-off.
Please email the Parliamentarian ([email protected]) if you are interested or would like more information. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, April 23. We will vote on board members at our May 21 PTO meeting.
Auction Update:
Our Auction “Meet me in Hawaii”- The evening of Saturday, April 26th SAVE THE DATE!
We are still busy working on procuring items in our community, collecting and organizing donations for class baskets, and we can use your help!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4DA9A82EA1FFC34-54603420-auction
Have not attended and want to know more? This is a very fun, 21 and older evening at Wildhorse Golf Club, for staff and families (current and graduated). There is dinner, and 2 alcoholic/nonalcoholic drink tickets included and more available for purchase. Online and live auction items available to bid on. Some of us come dressed in theme and some come in what makes them feel most comfortable. We end the night with bidding on desserts, sharing them among new, old friends, and staff. As well as dancing and games!!
You have not volunteered and are just not sure how you can help a little to make a BIG impact?? If you aren't able to attend, we still need help with preparations and donations. There are so many ways to contribute, if you are on the fence on how to help, please email me or our fundraiser chair, Heather Theisen who's working really hard to make our auction a success ([email protected])
Social Justice Corner:
This month we learned about two environmentalist social justice icons who both happened to be kids when they started their work. Let’s learn about the first one: Lusein Mutunkei:
·Kenyan environmental activist and soccer player
·Said he started his journey as an environmentalist at 5 years old
·Founded Trees4Goals to fight deforestation
·Every time he scored a goal, he would plant a tree; over 2,000 trees so far
·Youngest person to be included as “Top 100 African Young Conservation Leaders”; honored as “International Eco Hero”
Important Dates:
4/16- PTO Meeting (7:00pm; Library or Online)
4/22- DJUSD English Learner Reclassification Ceremony (6:00pm; Brunelle Hall)
4/25- No School
4/26- Korematsu Auction: “Meet Me in Hawaii” (5:30-9:00pm; Wildhorse Golf Club; Tickets Required)