IMPORTANT DATES

11/01 – End of the Marking Period / Minimum Day / Fall Dance
11/07 – PTA Meeting
11/11 – Veterans Day / No School
11/20 – SSC Meeting
11/25-29 – Thanksgiving Break / No School
 

From the office

FALL DANCE FRIDAY NOV. 1

Our first school dance will be on Friday, Nov. 1st from 1:30 - 3pm in the gym. The cost to get in is canned or dry foods, 4 CMS bucks (students can earn CMS bucks by exhibiting CMS Values - Being compassionate, mindful, and safe.) or $1 cash. Snacks will be provided. Dance expectations: 

• The dance will begin at 1:30pm. All students must be inside, or in line by 1:45pm in order to participate. No entry after 1:45pm. 
• There will be no In/ Out privileges, so once students come in to the dance, they are expected to stay until the dance is over or they are ready to leave. 
• We expect all students to follow the CMS values, or they will be asked to leave.

Parents, how can you help? Mrs. Anderson is looking for a couple of parents to help with a backpack check-in station, and cleaning up. Please email Mrs. Anderson or call 510-654-7337x5007 if you can help, or have any questions. All canned & dry food collected will be donated to families in need.

ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADERS INTERESTED IN OAKLAND TECH

Shadow Day visits for prospective incoming 9th grade students are available from November 12 through December 13, 2019. Please note that visits are limited to current 8th grade students only. For more info and to sign up, go here.

KEY DATES FOR THE 2020-21 ENROLLMENT AT OAKLAND TECH

• Nov. 4, 2019 — OUSD enrollment window opens
• Nov. 7, 2019 — Oakland Tech Info Night & Open House
• Feb. 7, 2020 — OUSD enrollment window closes 
• School tour dates: 11/14, 11/19, 11/21, 12/5, 12/10.

Tours are open to both prospective students and parents or guardians. Due to the limited number of spots available, we request that only current 8th grade families sign up. RSVPs are required as it will help with group organization. We begin promptly at 9:15 a.m. with a presentation in the Tech auditorium (42nd St. near Broadway-doors will open at 9 a.m.) followed by guided tours of the campus, including classroom visits, led by current students. Tours conclude around 10:45 a.m. Click here to sign up for a campus tour.

FILM CLUB HEADS UP

From the PTA

GOOD EGGS PROMO FOR CLAREMONT 

Our school is partnering with Good Eggs, an online, grocer that delivers fresh local groceries, meal kits, and pre-prepared foods to Bay Area families! Check grocery shopping off of your to-do list for the next two months and Claremont will earn 5% back on every order this October and November, plus bonuses for new families who sign up.

All you have to do is visit schools.goodeggs.com, enter our school’s code claremont, shop, and please share this link with your Bay Area friends and family!

A BIG CLAREMONT AUCTION THANK YOU!   

Thank you Claremont community for the 2019 Claremont auction. We raised more than $75,000 for our school, an astounding amount. If you have yet to collect your winnings, or have a question, please email the auction team. 

AND A SHOUT OUT TO THE AUCTION TEAM!

Well done, everyone! Co-chairs: Caroline Stern, Tessa Gragg & Michelle Quinn, Bar: Ben Riddell, Catering: Amy Ortega, Décor: Caren Torres, DJ: Kira Don, Design: Farron Ezakovich & Elaina Briant, Live Auction: Rachel Elginsmith & Chris Herrera, Parties: Micki Mika & Amy Golden, Procurement: Matt Livermore, Bethanne Sally, Amy Moscov, Ginger Fields, Greg Estow, Shona Armstrong & Linda Tafur, Sponsorships: Leslie Ayers, Permits: Jacquie Anderson, Technology: Joel Adachi & Michael Levy, Wine Cellar: Genevieve Sexton & Dinora Pumalin and AV: Sam Davis.

PTA MEETING IS NEXT WEEK 

Dinner is on us next Thursday, 11/7. Plus, Sam Davis and Nina Senn will give us a presentation on Proposition 13 Reform — the Schools and Communities First Initiative. Don't miss it.

LOVE TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES? 

Looking for a way to help our school? You can do both by visiting Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore! From Nov. 9 - 11, 17% of pre-tax sales made by the Claremont community will be donated back to Claremont Middle School. This applies to all sales, including books, merchandise, gift certificates, and online purchases!

While you’re there, look for the "Claremont Library" bookshelf, which will display books from our library's wish list. Any books purchased from the Claremont Library bookshelf will be donated directly to the library.  

If you can’t make it into the store, or have out-of-town relatives and friends that want to support Claremont, you can also support the school by visiting the book store’s website. 

Just save your receipts — or print out the order confirmation, if ordering online — and return them to the main office no later than Friday, 11/15. Thank you!

SHOP MINTED TO SUPPORT THE PTA 

When buying your Holiday cards this year, use our unique promo code FUNDRAISECLAREMONT at check-out for 15% off of Minted’s holiday cards & gifts. Minted will donate 15% of the sale back to the Claremont PTA at no extra cost to you!

Sports Corner

CLAREMONT VOLLEYBALL   

The Claremont Girls Volleyball team lost to Montera last Saturday but played their hearts out and with no subs! Team showed great improvement, positivity, and hustle that made for an exciting game. Final score: Match Score: 0 - 2. Set 1: 21 - 25. Set 2: 13 - 25.

We hope more people can come support us this Saturday! UFS vs. Claremont at CCPA: 1390 66th Ave, Oakland. Time: 9:30 am 

CLAREMONT FLAG FOOTBALL   

The Claremont Flag Football team won against Oakland Unity last Saturday, 12 - 6 in their first game. Then they earned another W against United for Success, 18 - 0. Come out to cheer them on this Saturday at Curt Flood field at 1pm when they will face Edna Brewer. Go Knights!
 

CLAREMONT CROSS COUNTRY   

The Claremont Cross Country team wrapped up its season with a race at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette last week. It was a great way to close out the season with many great performances by our runners. Cross-country is a tough sport and we are very proud of the grit shown by our gutsy Knights this fall. Hopefully we will see you all in the spring for Track!

Community


FREE UPCOMING BAY AREA SCIENCE FESTIVAL

Come enjoy a showcase of science, technology, and engineering led by businesses, museums, and universities from the East Bay and beyond! With hands-on, interactive science booths and live science demos, you can explore STEM fields, engage your passions and discover new ones. FREE admission and parking! Event held rain or shine. Saturday, 11/2, 11 - 4pm at Oracle Park, SF. For more info, go here.
 

ROCKRIDGE LIBRARY INFO FOR NOV - DEC 2019

TeenScape: Join us every weekday from 3:30pm-5:00pm (enhanced programing on Wednesdays 1:30pm - 5:00pm) to play video games, table top games, crafts, and general after school fun.

Teen Programs: Pinecone Craft Animals: Wednesday, November 20th, 3:00pm: Join us for a crafty afternoon in the TeenZone! Come make cute and lovable animals using pinecones and felt. All materials provided. For youth ages 12 to 18.

ZUMBA FRIDAYS

Come dance with us! Friday Zumba in the gym from 6 – 7pm! All ages and levels welcome. Questions? Contact Sara Kahn
 

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