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PTA E-Tree News - November 26, 2025



Do you live in Berkeley and can’t afford to pay for kids’ recreation programs or a High Sierras camp for your family? We have scholarships to get half or all of the fees waived. We’ll also help you apply.



These fee waivers, which you can get by applying online, include programs for kids such as:

  • A day camp providing up to four sports

  • After-school academic support and activities

  • A skateboard camp to learn the basics or advanced tricks


Scholarships can cover half or all the program costs, depending on family size and income. Families earning between $54,400 and $144,000 may qualify. Higher incomes may still be considered through a case-by-case review.


Apply online for a new scholarship or to renew your scholarship for 2026. Attend in person a workshop on December 9 to get help from staff with your application.


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Hello Teen families,


The Teen Night Holiday Turn Up Dance will be happening for all BUSD Middle Schoolers on December 5th, from 6-9pm, at Frances Albrier (2800 Park St. Berkeley).



We will not be taking any walk ups this year. It is easier on our staff to get the teens in and having fun and then the students don’t have to wait in line as long which means, MORE DANCING!


There is no better time than now, to bring the community together.

 

Hope to see you all there!



OFEE invites you to our 2nd Middle School Matters workshop on Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm 

Location: Longfellow Middle School Multipurpose room. 1701 San Pablo Ave

Dinner and Childcare will be available.

Spanish Translation if needed.


OFEE le invita a nuestro segundo taller "La escuela intermedia importa" el jueves 4 de diciembre de 2025.

Hora: 6:00 a 8:00 pm

Lugar: Salón de usos múltiples Longfellow Middle School, 1701 San Pablo Ave.

Habrá cena y cuidado de niño .Traducción al español disponible si se requiere.


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Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity with students at Martin Luther King Middle School?


Become a Volunteer with WriterCoach Connection today and serve as a weekly writing coach and mentor this winter! WriterCoach Connection (WCC) brings teams of trained volunteers into various East Bay middle schools to provide individualized coaching to students by directly assisting with their classroom writing assignments.


We would love for you to join our community of weekly volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting in January 2026.


As A Volunteer Coach at Martin Luther King Middle School,


You Will:

  • Be consistently paired with two to three eighth-grade students.

  • Work with students on their iSearch Career Research assignment.

  • Meet your students once a week for 8 weeks, In-Person, on campus, during the school day.


No background or expertise required! 


WCC's in-depth training provides the strategies and practices you'll need to be a terrific coach. We welcome volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, including working and retired people, parents, grandparents, college students, and community members. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate.


For more information and to register as a coach, please visit: https://www.writercoachconnection.org/coach-volunteer


To sign up or learn more, email Eddie Diaz (eriberto@writercoachconnection.org), call us at (510) 570-0454, or go to www.writercoachconnection.org.


Thank you for your consideration!


Here is a link to a google doc filled with family resources from Yesenia Moran, Family Engagement and Equity Specialist / Especialista en Participación Familiar y Equidad at King:



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Dear King Families,


As you plan for this year's Giving Tuesday on December 2, please consider a gift to the Friends of King campaign.


To date we’ve raised $52,450 towards our $125,000 fundraising goal.



We’re nearly halfway there! 


If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, we’d truly appreciate your support this week.


Fundraising is critical this year due to budget cuts and the end of COVID-era surplus. 


Donations raised today directly impact the future of many King PTA-funded programs including:


  1. Staff Salaries (Community Building Counselor, Writer Coach)

  2. The Edible Schoolyard

  3. Classroom, Science/STEM & Art Supplies

  4. Community Events: 6th Grade welcome dinners, Welcome Fair, Fall Festival, field trips & assemblies, 8th grade dance, teacher events; and other potential gatherings like Winter & Spring Festivals 

  5. Young Men of Color Program

  6. Family Engagement


We accept company and employer matching. Ask your HR or supervisor to find out if your company offers this benefit. We’re happy to help provide information you need to get this started.


We’d love your help to keep this community effort going strong. 


Any contribution makes a difference!


Please spread the word and share with friends and family. 


ps. We are a 501(c)3 registered charity and all gifts are tax deductible. Please visit our giving page to learn more. 



Fri-yay Coffee Pop-ups @ King


King Coffee is on Friday mornings during drop-off time at the corner of Grant and Rose. Hope to see you there on dry days to meet and mingle with other King parents. (Bring your own mug if you remember to.)




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