From the office
IMPORTANT DATES
5/03 – TOMORROW! 7th/8th grade talent show, 1:25 pm - 3 pm
5/09 – International Potluck & Awards Celebration, 6 - 8 pm
5/10 – Last PTA meeting of the school year, 8 - 9 am
5/16 – Spring Band Concert, 6:30 pm
5/22 – Incoming families ice cream social, 7 - 8 pm
5/22 – 7th grade trip to Bushrod Park
5/23 – 8th grade BBQ at Lake Temescal
5/24 – 8th grade field trip to Albany Bowl
5/24 – 6th grade to Bushrod Park
5/27 – Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
5/29 – 8th grade dinner dance, 5:30 – 9 pm
5/30 – Last day of school & 8th grade promotion
SBAC Testing:
4/29 – 5/3 – 8th grade Science
5/6 – 5/10 – 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English and Math
2019-2020 OUSD CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE
The 2019-20 School Year Calendar is now available in multiple languages on the OUSD website. The first day of school is August 12, 2019 and the last day of school is May 28, 2020. The District shifted to an earlier start date for 2018-19 and subsequent school years. Read more information about this decision, here.
6TH GRADE SPEAKER
Ji-li Jiang, author of Red Scarf Girl, a memoir about the Cultural Revolution in China, spoke to 6th graders on Tuesday during advisory. She was accompanied by her father, Henry O, who is a famous actor.
Upcoming events
TALENT SHOW IS TOMORROW
The 7th/8th grade talent show will be held on
Friday May 3rd from 1:25 – 3 pm (time depends on the length of the acts). Parents are welcome!
INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK & AWARD CELEBRATION
Join us on
Thursday, May 9 from 6 - 8 pm as we celebrate the Attendance and Athletic Achievements of our students with an International Potluck. All families are asked to bring a dish that reflects your heritage to share. Set up will begin at 5:30pm. If you have any questions, please contact
Edana Anderson or stop by the office.
SPRING BAND CONCERT
The Spring Band Concert is Thursday May 16 at 6:30 pm. Students in 7th, 8th and jazz band should arrive at 5:50pm in concert attire (black and white, no labels... ask if you have questions). Students will be fed pizza for dinner and then will perform in the gymnasium.
Please join us for what promises to be a terrific night of music.
TOURS FOR INCOMING FAMILIES
We are running tours for incoming students to be able to get to know the school, and the people who are a part of it!! If you are able to volunteer please sign up here! Duties include, leading or supporting a school tour, supporting in a family/caregiver "circle", passing out supplies and other general support!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL FOR INCOMING FAMILIES
We are inviting incoming families to an ice cream social on May 22 from 7 - 8 pm. If you or your Knight are able to lend a hand setting up, scooping ice cream or selling t-shirts, please sign up here.
From the PTA
YOUR HELP WANTED: BE CLAREMONT'S 2019 AUCTION CHAIR
The PTA is looking for a parent/guardian (or two) to take on the role of auction chair for the October 2019 auction. Many of the key pieces of the auction are in place — we have a venue and a date, we have the beginnings of a team in place, with critical roles filled. What we really need is someone to oversee this great effort and help the auction have another successful year. We know our talented community has a lot of people who could bring their skills to help make the auction a success. Let us know as soon as possible if you are interested — since our auction is in late October, we have to get going over the summer. If you have questions or can help with the auction, please contact Shona Armstrong at ptapresident@claremontms.org
Sports Corner
LAST TWO DAYS OF SPORTS CROWDFUNDING
The Claremont sports crowdfunding campaign has been a great success — We will end this Friday, May 3. So please give if you haven't. Thanks to all who have given and who have shared the campaign with friends and family.
TRACK MEET INFO
Meet Dates: Saturdays May 4, May 11, and May 18
All Track Meets are at McClymonds High School starting at 9 am. Students should arrive no later than 8:30 am for warm ups and check in. Go Knights!
Community Events
REFORMING PROP 13 AND FIXING CALIFORNIA'S SCHOOLS
Want to fix the systemic funding shortfalls facing California’s public schools? Join Peralta families and community members in a conversation with Campaign Director Ben Grieff from Evolve California to learn about a November 2020 ballot measure to close the corporate loophole in Prop 13. Passage of the California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act will bring in $11 billion per year to California’s schools, community colleges, health clinics, and other vital local services.
The event is free and open to the public:
- Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 - 8 pm
- Peralta Elementary School - Multipurpose Room, 460 63rd Street
This event is sponsored by the Peralta Racial Justice Group and Peralta Parent Teacher Group.
THE 2019 🚲 R4R 11th Edition Comes to a Close
As of Wednesday, R4R has raised over $206,000, which is incredible! Riders are still trying to reach a combined goal of $220,000 and can accept donations through June 1st, so please consider donating if you haven't already here. A record number of riders - 300 - pedaled to Sacramento this past warm and windy Saturday. To see photos of the event go here.
Save the date and join us next year, on Saturday, April 25, 2020.
And please consider signing the petition asking Governor Newson to endorse the Schools and Communities First Act: https://www.evolve-ca.org/petition
ONLY 4 ZUMBA FRIDAYS LEFT!
Come dance with us at 6:30 pm in the gym. It’s a super fun way to bond with your kid. If you have been meaning to come, now is the time. :) Questions? Contact Sara (Ms. Kahn to your kiddos) at sarakahn44@yahoo.com
NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH DAY OF PRAYER
National Mental Health Day of Prayer on May 2, from 10 am - 1 pm is a time when people with lived experience of mental health challenges and their families and friends gather to support one another and honor the lives of forgotten mental health consumers. For more info, go here.
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT SEX WORKSHOP
An essential workshop for all parents! This experience will empower you to act with thoughtfulness and agency as you engage in this crucial part of parenting. School of Wonder, Sunday, May 19, 2 - 3:30 pm. $45. For more information, go here.
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