The Davis School Foundation’s 2010 campaign (March 15-May 1) needs a volunteer to serve at liaison between the foundation and Korematsu. (We’re the only elementary school without one). The campaign will raise funds to offset up to $5.6 million in state funding cuts for Davis schools in 2010-11. The cuts may affect up to 60 teachers, 20 site supervisors, secretaries and custodial staff, and 7 counselors.

The main responsibilities of the liaison include:

• Keeping the school office and bulletin boards updated with posters and brochures about the campaign.
• Sharing updates with KPTO about campaign progress.
• Participation in “School Donation Days” (each school designates a certain number of days in a given week/or a week when the school can focus on informing families about the campaign)

To volunteer, or for more information, please contact:

Maria Ungermann
Executive Vice President
Davis Schools Foundation
530-848-1398

Elaine Talley
School Site Chair
Davis Schools Foundation
530-758-8894

BOOK FAIR DINER–ALL YOU CAN READ!
March 8th-12th
Benefiting the Korematsu Library

Parent volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

Set up: Monday 3/8, 3:00-5:00
Monday 3/8 – Thursday 3/11: 11:15-12:45; 1:00-2:30; 2:30-4:30
Friday 3/12: 11:15-12:45; 1:00-2:30
Breakdown: Friday, 3/12, 2:30-4:00

Because we are low on volunteers, we may need to close the Book Fair early in the afternoons. If you can help out, we’d love to have you join the volunteer team and keep the Book Fair open for the kids! Thank you for your support of this event that raises much needed funds for the Korematsu Library that benefits all students.

Contact Laurie Williams at: williamsfam4@hotmail.com

• 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!

• 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 (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.

If you can help with any of these, please e-mail camelend <AT> hotmail.com, or call Camille at 297-7268. (Monetary donations are also appreciated.)

We hope to see you there!

Students in the 4th and 5th grades can discover new approaches to traditional topics and experience enrichment opportunities in new subjects. More than 20 classes are offered each summer in one-week sessions. Last year, each class cost $235. There is financial aid available.

Students in 6th through 9th grades have the opportunity to experience a collegiate environment on the campus of CSUS. More than 100 classes are scheduled each summer and range in length in one-, three-, and five-week sessions. Students have the opportunity to accelerate their learning in traditional subjects like mathematics and to explore new topics which are not always available in regular school. Fees ranged from $114 to $399 depending on the length of the course. Again, financial aid is available.

To qualify for Academic Talent Search classes, students must take the ATS Qualifying Exam which will be offered throughout Davis. We suggest you attend your school or the one nearest you, but if dates conflict, you may go to any session as long as you register ahead of time. Testing sessions are divided with 4th and 5th together and 6th through 9th together. Registration forms are available at the sites listed, from the District Office, 526 B Street or from the ATS Office (916-278-7032 or ats@csus.edu). This year’s testing schedule is as follows:

Birch Lane Elementary on March 24 from 1:45-3:15 pm
Korematsu Elementary on March 1 from 3:45-4:45 pm
Harper Junior High on March 16 from 3:30-5:00 pm
Holmes Junior High on February 9 from 3:30-5:00 pm
Pioneer Elementary on February 10 from 1:30-3:00 pm
Willett Elementary on March 23 from 3:00-4:00 pm