Volleyball championship info and much more!

Holiday Gift Fund

THANK YOU, CMS FAMILIES

Whooohooo — that's spreading the holiday cheer! 101 families contributed and together we raised $6,110 for the CMS 2018 Holiday Gift Fund! On Thursday we are giving gifts to 74 PEOPLE at CMS (a reusable shopping bag plus Trader Joe's gift cards for most - 57 get $100 and 8 get $25). What a great way to show our appreciation for all the wonderful people at Claremont Middle School!

And a GIANT THANK YOU to Kim Nies who has been spearheading this effort for the last 3 years!

Sports corner

GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS

Soccer tryouts are this Thursday 12/20 and Friday 12/21 from 3:30 to 5 pm at Bushrod Park. Coaches Stephanie and Makayla look forward to seeing you at Bushrod.

Community Work Morning

MANY HANDS MADE LIGHT WORK

This past Saturday many parents, students and teachers came out to lend a hand to help spruce up the school. We ate bagels, drank coffee, swept, raked, hammered, drilled, drank more coffee, organized science rooms and even listened to a bit of Beethoven in the music room. More info on the next Community Work Day coming soon – date will be in January or Feb. Hope to see even more of the CMS community then!

Upcoming Events

ANGIE THOMAS, AUTHOR OF 'THE HATE YOU GIVE' COMES TO TECH

Angie Thomas, the bestselling, award-winning author of "The Hate U Give," presents her highly anticipated second novel, "On the Come Up", at Oakland Tech's Auditorium on Monday, February 18, 3-5 p.m. (Note, this is a holiday).

We are 1 of 15 sites hosting Angie Thomas's National tour. Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, "On the Come Up," an ode to hip-hop, is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn't always free. Thomas will be in conversation with MK Asante, award-winning writer, filmmaker, hip-hop artist, and distinguished professor.

The cost of the event for the general public is $25. Buy tickets here.

SPECIAL OFFER: OUSD Library Services is looking for people willing to fund $160 or more (and ask 5 of their friends to do the same) to support 10 students. For $160, 10 students will receive:
• a copy of Angie Thomas' new book "On the Come Up," cover price $18.99
• a copy of MK Asante's memoir, "Buck," value $10.99
• an opportunity to meet MK and Angie in person and to get their books signed by the author
See our District Library News for how to donate to our program to support this and other exciting literacy events for our students.

The event is sponsored by Oakland Unified School District Library Services and Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore.

ENROLLING IN HIGH SCHOOL NEXT YEAR?

OUSD is accepting high school registration signups through Feb. 8. Signups must be done online this year through the district's website. Click here to apply.

Plus...

12/21 Minimum Day, End of the Marking Period & School Dance
12/24 – 1/4 Winter Break
The Fall Sports Celebration to be rescheduled in the new year.

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Have a wonderful two weeks!

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