From the office
WARMEST THANKS!
Thank you so very much for your generosity this holiday season with our holiday gift drive for our Claremont Community. We were able to give gifts and gift cards to 18 students and their siblings before the winter break, as well as gift cards to parents to be able to purchase groceries and special gifts. Your generosity warms our hearts, and on behalf of the staff and the families that received gifts, we are ever so thankful!
CA BIKE HELMET LAW
All children under 17 need a helmet!
Did you know that under California law, all children 17 and under must wear an approved bicycle helmet. This also applies to children operating roller or inline skates, scooters -including the motorized scooters like Lime and BIRD, and skateboards. If you violate this rule, parents and guardians can face fines, civil liability, and other penalties. Please ensure that your child has a bike helmet AND WEARS IT if they are scooting, skating or biking to school. We want to make sure that all students make it to school and home safely each day.
Please also be reminded that the motorized scooters (Lime, BIRD, etc) are not allowed on campus. Please also check out the California Law regarding motorized scooters for more information.
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SHOP FOR CLOTHES, SUPPORT CMS!
Need to burn off a few holiday calories? Treat yourself to new workout gear to get started! There is plenty of room left to attend a shopping party at Title Nine in Berkeley on Jan. 11 from 7 – 9 p.m. The store has great work and workout clothes and will do special bra fittings.
The company will donate nine percent of the proceeds sold that night to Claremont. Wine and light snacks provided. Hosted by: Lisa Fernandez, Michelle Bilensky, Michelle Quinn
Please sign up
here!
Community Work Morning
WORKERS NEEDED.... ALL AGES WELCOME!
Did you miss last month's community work day? Have no fear, you get another change THIS SATURDAY AT 9 A.M. Many hands will make light work as we build 30 new classroom tables. If you can spare an hour or two, that would be great. Especially if it's raining anyway!
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Upcoming Events
WINTER BAND CONCERT
The winter band concert is next Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 pm in the gym. Come hear the concert and jazz bands and support your students/classmates! It’s free!
If your student is IN the band:
• Please make sure they arrive by 5:50pm.
• There’ll be pizza for dinner
• Concert dress: black pants, skirts, or dress. White top. Dress shoes and socks if possible.
(Don’t worry too much about concert dress… do the best you can) :)
ZUMBA FRIDAYS ARE BACK!
Come dance with us Friday from 6:30-7:30 in the gym. All ages, fitness levels and dance levels welcome! We will sweat, laugh and burn calories together. It’s always a good time. You wear comfy clothes, bring a water bottle and energy to share. We’ll bring fun instructors, great music and dances to keep us moving. The more the merrier!
Questions? Contact Sara.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING TO LEARN ABOUT TEACHERS’ CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Parents United for Public Schools and Oakland Education Association are hosting a public meeting today, Thursday, January 10 at 6pm at the Fremont High School Cafeteria. Oakland teachers have been working for a year without a contract. They are fighting for:
• Smaller Class Sizes — We want to invest more time in every student, especially those in high needs schools
• A Living Wage — So teachers can afford to stay in OUSD and continue serving our students
• More Student Supports — Every student should have access to the supports they need!
There will be childcare & food at the meeting.
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.
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.
Plus...
1/17 – A short PTA meeting will be held at 6 p.m. just prior to the Winter Concert. Check in on what is happening at Claremont and around the district.
1/17– Winter Concert 6:30 p.m.
1/21– MLK holiday/no school
1/24 – MLK oratorical 3:30 - 5 p.m.
1/25 – Staff Professional Development Day/no school for students
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