Campus Updates & Reminders:
Have you completed your family Youth Truth survey yet? We only have 16% of families that have responded so far. Your voice is important. Let us know what is working for you and what you would like to see improve at Korematsu. This data is reviewed by the District, School Board, Principal, and parent committees at Korematsu while we begin making plans for the future. Take your survey today at ytsurvey.org/djusdfamily25.
Conference Week is quickly approaching. Please make sure that you have a pick-up plan ready for your child as we will be operating on a modified schedule.
- TK- normal schedule all week
- Kindergarten - 6th- 8:30-12:10
- Lunch will be available for all Kindergarten - 6th graders from 12:10-12:30; all students not enrolled in an after school program must be picked up by 12:30
- SPARK and Catalyst students will be escorted to their programs after their lunch periods
PTO Message:
Thank you to all of the volunteers who made our Jog-a-thon a success and shifted your schedules to help when we were rained out! You have until next Wednesday to fundraise and collect donations. Pledge your support today: donate!
Looking for other ways to support the school? We have sign-ups going for the staff potluck and Scholastic Book Fair, both happening during conference week. Sign up here: https://korematsupto.org/volunteer/
Social Justice Corner:
Let’s learn about this month’s social justice icons. First up is Tom Goldtooth:
- Born part of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico
- Activist for environmental fairness, climate action, and the rights of Indigenous people
- Began his activist work as a child through Boy Scouts; now leads Indigenous Environmental Network
- Works with various organizations to battle climate change including the Global Alliance on the Rights of Nature
- Has advocated for Native soldiers, Native college students, and the protection of Native families
- Received many awards: Gandhi Peace Award, NAACP honors
Important Dates:
November 10th- No School (Teacher Work Day)
November 11th- No School (Veterans Day)
November 14th- Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
November 17th - 21st - Parent Teacher Conferences (adjusted bell schedule)
November 17th- 21st - Scholastic Book Fair
November 24th - 28th- No School (Thanksgiving Break)