IMPORTANT DATES
10/25 – Friday Coffee in the Garden Tomorrow, 8-9am
10/26 – Claremont Auction Gala This Saturday!
11/01 – End of the Marking Period / Minimum Day / Fall Dance (info below)
11/07 – PTA Meeting
11/11 – Veterans Day / No School
11/25-29 – Thanksgiving Break / No School
From the office
THE SCHOOL LIBRARY NEEDS YOUR HELP
We are in DESPERATE NEED of VOLUNTEERS for the Claremont Library. We especially need volunteers for TUESDAY and FRIDAY which has NO COVERAGE for 6th-7th grade lunch (11:55 am - 12:27 pm) and 8th grade lunch (12:51 - 1:23 pm). We need volunteers who can help students check in and check out books, as well as shelve books and supervise students.
If you are available for a half an hour (or more) please sign up to volunteer on this google doc link with your name, phone number and availability. Even if you are unable to commit to every week, we appreciate any time that you can volunteer. We always need backup volunteers in case appointments or things come up, and a volunteer cannot make it.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (Regular day schedule)
6th/7th grade lunch: 11:55 am- 12:27 pm
8th grade lunch: 12:51 pm- 1:23 pm
Wednesday (Minimum day)
6th/7th grade lunch: 11:28 am- 12:00 pm
8th grade lunch: 12:11 pm- 12:43 pm
Some of you have already met the volunteer requirements: fingerprint scan and TB test. If you have not, please visit
https://www.oaklandedfund.org/volunteer/ to see how you can get volunteer clearance or contact
Mrs. Anderson to check the status of your clearance.
Any questions, please contact
Betty.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS
In last week's class assemblies, awards were given out in each grade for Student of the Marking Period and Heart of the Knight. Well done, Knights!
FALL DANCE FRIDAY NOV. 1ST
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 someone to do a COSTCO run to pick up Pizzas and juice boxes, and a couple of parents to help with a backpack check-in station, and cleaning up. Please email Edana.Anderson@ousd.org 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.
Halloween Treats - The dance committee would like to give out treat bags at the end of the dance. We are asking for candy & fruit snack donations. Please drop off a bag or two of individually wrapped candy or fruit snacks to the front office by Tuesday, October 29. Our goal is to collect enough treats for all students by next Tuesday.
Treat Bag support - Mrs. Anderson is looking for volunteers to help create the treat bags on Wednesday, October 30. If you are able to help for about an hour, please confirm with Mrs. Anderson.
HALLOWEEN IS NEXT WEEK!
It's great that students want to dress up and show their Halloween spirit. Please encourage your students to be mindful with what they choose to wear at school, the dress code will still be enforced (no underwear should be showing, no slides, crocs, or slippers.) A few reminders: Weapons are not allowed on campus, save the masks and blood for home. Any of these items brought to school will be held in the office until school is out.
DOES YOUR KNIGHT ORDER LUNCH AT SCHOOL?
Ms. Iesha Lee, the Cafeteria Manager, would like for you to call her at 510-985-0431 to check your student's lunch status account. Please call between the hours of 10:30am to 1:30pm. Thank you!
A KNIGHT'S HOLIDAY
Do you need assistance for the holidays with food, and gifts for your children? If so, please email or call Mrs. Anderson by Oct 28th to get registered for "A Knight's Holiday". She is working with several community partners to provide food, gift cards, and Christmas gifts this holiday season. If you would like to make a donation to this, please also let her know.
NEED TO UNLOAD A FREEZER OR A FRIDGE?
Our fabulous TACLE (technology and augmentative communication for learning enhancement) teacher, Santiago Bustamante, is in need of a working refrigerator/freezer. He likes to do cooking projects for his classes and needs adequate storage. We are hoping a CMS family is either doing a kitchen renovation or has the means to purchase such a big ticket item. Please contact Mr. Bustamante if you can help. Thank you!
DID YOUR CLAREMONT STUDENT ATTEND EMERSON, KAISER OR SANKOFA? WE NEED YOU!
Help out on a Claremont school tour for your former elementary school. We are looking for more parent volunteers for these dates:
Emerson - Friday, Nov 1
Kaiser - Weds, Nov 20
Sankofa - Weds, Jan 8
Volunteers are needed from just 8:40-9:30 a.m. Students are the main tour guides, but parents help as back-up and to answer other parent questions. Don't know what to say? Don't worry — we have a script for you.The most important knowledge is just sharing your experience with Claremont.
Sign up here to volunteer. Questions? Contact Laura Mytels (6th grade parent and volunteer tour coordinator).
From the PTA
AUCTION PARTY IS THIS SATURDAY!
The Claremont Online Auction is closed, but the auction party is this Saturday at Temescal Works. Please check the auction catalog for the items offered at the gala, including the live auction's priceless experiences such as dinner and a behind the scenes tour of KGO-TV broadcast facilities with Spencer Christian and a day on the bay for you and 7 family friends on a private yacht.
Volunteer for key roles at the party - bartending prep, last bartender slot and clean up.
AND AGAIN, THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
A big thanks to our great local businesses and merchants who generously donated to the 2019 Claremont auction. Check out our
Facebook page to learn more about our sponsors. And don't forget to visit their businesses and thank them in person for supporting our middle school.
FRIDAY COFFEE IN THE GARDEN TOMORROW FROM 8-9AM
Park your car and come grab donut & a cup of Peet’s coffee or tea! This is a great opportunity to mingle with other parents and teachers in the Claremont community/
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!
Sports Corner
CLAREMONT VOLLEYBALL
The Claremont Girls Volleyball started out their season playing against Urban Promise Academy on 10/19. The team lost 0 - 2 sets but had a great time anyway. Go Knights!
CLAREMONT CROSS COUNTRY
How time flies! Our Cross Country team will have their last official meet today at 4:15pm at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette and then an inter-squad one mile race at Oakland Tech on Tuesday, Oct 29th. Come out to cheer them on if you can!
Community
TWO FREE UPCOMING BAY AREA SCIENCE FESTIVALS
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! Events held rain or shine.
Saturday, 10/26, 11 - 4pm at Cal State East Bay, Hayward Campus. For more info, go here. Or...
Saturday, 11/2, 11 - 4pm at Oracle Park, SF. For more info, go here.
ZUMBA FRIDAYS
Come dance with us! Friday Zumba in the gym from 6pm to 7pm! All ages and levels welcome. Questions? Contact Sara Kahn
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