Campus Updates & Reminders:
Our annual Back to School Night will be held this upcoming Wednesday evening. TK-3rd grade teachers will present from 5:30-6:15. 4th- 6th grade teachers will present from 6:30-7:15. Join us 10 minutes prior to each session for a principal’s welcome, PTO message, and to hear from DPD about bike safety.
PTO Message:
Thanks for coming out to the Farmers Market last weekend to support our carousel fundraiser - it was a blast!
Keep an eye out for more opportunities to learn about the Korematsu PTO! Stop by our booth at Back to School Night on September 9. We will have Korematsu swag available for sale and can answer your questions about joining KPTO, signing up for upcoming volunteer opportunities, and supporting our ongoing un-fundraiser.
Mark your calendars for Family Trivia Night on Thursday, September 24 at 5:30 PM in the MPR. This all-ages, all-school event is one you don't want to miss!
Remember to bring $2 for Frozen Friday! Happening each Friday after school through October 2 at Mace Ranch Park.
Girls on the Run is Coming to Korematsu This Fall! Girls on the Run is a fun, confidence-building after-school program for 3rd–5th grade girls that combines physical activity with lessons focused on friendships, teamwork, resilience, confidence, and healthy decision-making. No running experience is needed!
Program Details:
- Who: Girls in 3rd–5th grade
- When: Tuesdays and Thursdays after school 3:15-4:45pm
- Cost: $223.02 for the fall season (8-weeks starting end of September 21-Nov 20, 2026)
- Registration: Register Your Girl
We also need one additional volunteer coach! We are looking for someone who can help coach one day per week. No coaching or running experience is required. Girls on the Run provides the training, curriculum, and support, you just need an interest in helping our girls build confidence and have fun! Coach sign up
If you have any questions about the program, registering or volunteering as a coach, please feel free to reach out to Patty Hon at [email protected].
Social Justice Corner:
Each month we recognize two social justice icons that are tied to our Speak Up assembly. Let’s learn about our first Hispanic-American icon, Dr. Ellen Ochoa:
- Born May 10, 1958 in Los Angeles
- First Hispanic female astronaut in 1991; she had been trying to become an astronaut since 1985
- First mission was on the space shuttle Discovery in 1993
- Studied the Sun and Earth’s atmosphere
- Her job was to oversee the robotic arms on the shuttle
- She’s flown 4 different shuttle missions to space
- Later she became the first Hispanic person to be the Director of the Johnson Space Center
- Received several awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024
Important Dates:
September 7th: No School- Labor Day
September 9th: Back to School Night (TK-3rd 5:30-6:15; 4th - 6th 6:30-7:15)
September 11th : Frozen Friday (After School at the Park)
September 16th: Monthly PTO Meeting (7:00; Library or Online)