Campus Updates & Reminders:
Do you or someone you know have a new TK or Kindergartner starting next school year? Make sure to join us on January 22nd at 6:30 for our annual TK/K Information Night. Teachers will showcase our wonderful programs as we get ready to welcome new coyotes to the pack. Note: if your child is already enrolled in TK/K this year, no need to attend.
PTO Message:
Korematsu Parent-Teacher Organization wishes you a happy start to 2026! We need a few more parents to help organize our spring events. Being a committee member doesn't take much time - usually planning is done via email and you can help out in ways that work with your schedule. If you've volunteered for the event before, consider joining the committee!
Join a PTO Committee - Email [email protected] for more information and to join!
- Theater Committee (Chair: Jessica)
- Auction Committee (Chair: Emily)
- Book Fair Committee (Chair: Charmaine)
- Cherry Blossom Festival Committee (Chair: Heather)
Social Justice Corner:
Let’s learn about Mr. Korematsu’s early years:
- Born in Oakland, CA on January 30, 1919
- Parents immigrated from Japan to the US
- Originally named, Toyosaburo, but a teacher told him to go by Fred since it was “easier”; he used that name for the rest of his life
- Had 3 brothers
- Worked together with his parents and brothers at their family-owned flower nursery
Important Dates:
January 12th-16th: 6th Grade Science Camp to Sly Park
January 19th: No School (MLK Jr. Day)
January 21st: Monthly PTO Meeting
January 26th- 31st : Missoula Theater Production of Hercules
January 30th: Fred T. Korematsu Day