The online version of next week’s Korematsu Kids Issue #10 — Mar 1, 2010 is now available! Download your copy today! Contents:

• School Budget Update
• Book Fair Diner
• New Website about DJUSD Budget
• Parent Teacher Conference Information
• Battle of the Books
• Korematsu Auction
• Win Prizes for Biking, Walking, and Carpooling to School!

As part of the district’s ongoing effort to keep the community informed, Superintendent James Hammond recently introduced District Dollars. District Dollars (http://www.districtdollars.org/) is a web-based, interactive program to help you understand the DJUSD budget situation. It provides information on:

• How California pays for schools
• How much money the district gets and how it is spent
• The different options for balancing the budget
• The superintendent’s reduction plan

District Dollars lets you ask questions, provide feedback and share your own values about education priorities. This information will be reviewed by administration and the Board of Education throughout the budget process.

District Dollars will be available as a Quick Link on the DJUSD website (http://www.djusd.net/ ) through June, when the Board will adopt a final budget for the 2010-11 school year. You are invited to visit the site at your convenience.

MARK INOUYE AND DHS JAZZ BAND CONCERT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7:30 PM

Mark Inouye (Principal Trumpet – SF Symphony) and the DHS Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Fred Lange, will perform a benefit concert on Monday evening, February 15at the Richard Brunelle Performing Arts Theater (IPAB) beginning at 7:30 PM.  Don’t miss this special evening! Tickets for this rare musical opportunity are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  Capacity is limited so, get your ticket now.

Tickets may also be purchased on-line at http://www.dhsblueandwhite.org/

Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the DHS BLUE AND WHITE FOUNDATION.