Let’s keep smiling just like the title of the newsletter.

It is still a little bit cold in the morning but it is definitely starting to feel more and more like spring every day. Hello, my name is Eiji Kudo. I am the new principal starting April 7th. When I was in Japan, I was also a principal at an elementary school and I created a newsletter called “Smile”. This makes me feel very close to the newsletter at JLSP already. I believe smiling is critical to good communication. I always ask teachers to smile at their students when going to classes. I apologize for not keeping this schedule last month. [Smile] will be issued on a weekly basis as before and I really hope you enjoy reading it.

We want JLSP to be:

• A school where children enjoy studying
• A school where parents trust the teachers with their children
• A school that is fulfilled with improvement of teaching

My biggest wish is to have the school become a place where children enjoy learning and enjoy coming back each week. I truly hope all students always feel like “I can do so and so now,” or “I really had fun in my class today.” As parents, we all wish our children to grow up well. We cherish the opportunity to support you in this journey.
We meet once a week, 39 weeks a year. Our goal is to expand each child’s possibilities through creative teachers.

Let me introduce myself.

• Name: Eiji Kudo
• I am from Kumamoto Prefecture.
• I am good at Kendo, taiko drumming, top spinning, and calligraphy (a little bit).
• Hobbies: instrument performance (guitar, percussion), walking, golf, and spa tours (too bad I cannot do it right now!)

Communication Corner

May 5th – Saturday Class
o Communication for temporary returnees　９：３０am　～　１０：３０am
Location: Multi-purpose Room
It is a great experience to study in Japan during summer break. I look forward to your participation.

o Teacher parent conference
We look forward to sharing information of your children to assist them in learning.

May 13th – Sunday Class
o Elementary school (1st – 4th grade)[joint reading]
１０：０５～１０：４５
Location: Gym
Schedule:
1st grade 10:10am
2nd grade 10:15am
3rd grade 10:20am
4th grade 10:25am
Teachers/Staff performance 10:30am please enjoy

o Happy birthday to kindergarteners ９：００　～　１２：３０
Happy April and May Birthdays

Peace initiatives

We are progressing peace initiatives mainly in elementary school. It is an effort to remember the night of atomic bombs on August 6 in Hiroshima. Children will send their self-made lanterns to the Motoyasagawa. This should be a good opportunity to learn the importance of peace. We look forward to having many participants.

Class schedule change

• Sep 29th Sat -> Sep 30th Sun
• Mar 2nd Sat -> Mar 3rd Sun