Grow the Body and Soul with “Experiential Activity” Over the Summer Break
After the end of today’s (10th) and the classes on the 16th, our awaited summer break starts. Some children may already have their minds half away, with thoughts of the mountains, the beaches, recreation centers, or overseas.
The duration of the summer break in Japan is about a month, but here in the U.S., it is an extended break, about twice as long. Summer breaks are fun for everyone but depending on how one spends it, it can result in large differences in growth. Don’t drag the days with unscheduled time, and instead create schedules for daily routines and plan out the two-month long break. Especially, incorporate many “experiential activities” such as getting in touch with nature, trying out a new sport, or participating in a volunteer program. Matters that one witnesses, touches, and feels with the body gives us “strength to live” and nurtures our body and soul to grow. Don’t spend too long in the air-conditioned indoors but make sure to go outside and break a sweat.
Keisho Class 3 “Woodpecker’s Business” Reading Play Presentation
On May 26 (Saturday), the students of the Keisho Japanese Class 3 presented the reading play (ondoku-geki) “Woodpecker’s Business.” The audience was the students of the Keisho Classes 1 and 2, and the parents. It was a good opportunity to raise the students’ Japanese expressions through sounding the animals’ manners and “reading out loud with emotion,” and to taste the joy of presenting in public.
Reading Award “Yokozuna”
Continuing from last week there is good news of the Reading Award “Yokozuna” (achieved 100 books).
Congratulations on Achieving “Yokozuna”!
Pre-School
Nenchu1: Seima Kato
Nencho2: Haruki Ato
Nencho2: Erin Barnhart
Nencho2: Kuiha Kusachi
Elementary
2nd grade: So Akamatsu
There are many students who are achieving the “Yokozuna” Reading Award. Students can borrow up to 10 books before the summer break, so let’s dive into reading over the summer and aim for “Yokozuna.”
Huge Success of the Flea Market with Lots of Goods!
On June 2 the Flea Market, organized by the Fubokai with the interest of exchange between the parents and fundraising. Thank you for those who supplied and purchased goods, and the board members and parents who assisted. We will announce the fundraise amount in the next newsletter.
Announcements
From the Library
(1) In advance of the summer break, each student may borrow up to 10 books on June 10th and 16th. Let’s read many books during the break!
(2) Please note the following process for the books check-out. After scanning the barcode on the book, some are forgetting to push the “cart” button. If the “cart” button isn’t pressed, the check-out process does not finish. Please let the library attendants know if you have any questions about the check-out process.
Activities on June 16th
• Adult Course Graduation from 11:00am at Multipurpose room. *There is no one applicable in the upper class this year.
• Pre-School “Tanabata/Birthday Ceremony (June and July)”
• Upper Class Reunion 12:45-1:45pm at Rex Linton.
Change of Class Day (due to an event by the Friends School)