Congratulations! Welcome back!

The school is in a cheerful spirit for welcoming new students. I trust you had a great start of the year full of hope and motivation. The change of classrooms and teachers might make you feel uncomfortable, but the beginning of the year is a great opportunity to welcome change. I hope each of you takes steps at your own pace to meet new people, learn new things, and share new experiences.

Ichizuisshin – earnest–

I learned this word, Ichizuisshin (earnest), from a Japanese TV drama. It was in a scene in which a doctor Okita was having a conversation with his father who is a sushi chef.
When the Dr. Okita came home, the father, just dispatched from a hospital, was sharpening his knife in a restaurant with no customers. The son told him what he was doing was a waste of time. The father, then, replies that a craftsman earnestly prepares regardless who the customers are. It is Ichizuisshin.
This word applies to us parents and teachers. We are earnest for our kids.
We are looking forward to working on making the school more attractive for each student with our Ichizuisshin spirit. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Parents Meetings

Three meetings are scheduled between Sunday, April 9th and Saturday, April 22nd. Since we discuss issues regarding assigning roles for each class, your participation is greatly appreciated.
Kindergarten Parents Meetings
Date: Sunday, April 9th
Time: Pre-K 9:30~10:15
Kindergarten 10:15~11:00

Orientation for New Families

We will hold a meeting for families who are new to our school. Please come to learn how to make the best learning environment through collaboration of school and families. Families who are familiar with school are also welcomed.
Date: Sunday, April 9th
Place: Multi Purpose Room (in the building for Kindergarten and First Grade)

Notes

1. The next school day is Sunday, April 9th!
2. Kanji Aptitude Test
Test Date: Saturday, June 3rd
Registration: Saturday, April 1st and Saturday April 22nd
* Registration forms are available at the staff room.
* Please fill out the form and return it with the fee to the staff room.

100 Cases of Rao Ramen from Nisshin Foods Group

Nissin Food Group in Lancaster donated 100 cases of Rao Ramen, which is now on sale in the U.S.A.. We sincerely appreciate their generous donation. The company is famous for “Chicken Ramen” developed by the founder, Mr. Momofuku Ando.