Look back on the first half of the year and connect it to the second half!
The temperature is starting to drop after each rain fall. The sound of insects are pleasant to the ears and it is much cooler in the evening.
At JLSP, the feeling of summer vacation is long gone and it is nice to see that the children are studying calmly and participating in the class.
Did you enjoy the children’s summer projects displayed at the multi-purpose room two weeks ago? It was filled with impressive art works, researches and writings. I could feel that they had a fulfilling summer break. I appreciate the warm support of the parents.
Looking at the school year from April to March, September is the middle of the year. At JLSP, Kindergarten, Elementary / Middle school, Japanese heritage language course divides 1 year into 2 phases, from April to September as the first term, from October to March as the latter term. In Japan, the number of schools have also shifted from the conventional 3 semester system to the 2 semester system in recent years. (Some schools have returned to the original 3 semester system.) The high school and adult courses are based on a three semester system.
Kindergarten, Elementary / Middle school, Japanese heritage language course students receive their grades at the end of the first phase. September is an important month to look back on the first half of the school year.
In Japan, Typhoon 21 caused many damages and Hokkaido had suffered from a major Earthquake. I would like to pray for the ones affected by the disasters and early recovery and restoration.
Book Report by Ryoto Maruyama 3 rd grader
Continuously from two weeks ago, we’re introducing a heartwarming book report by a third grader.
『図工室の日曜日』を読んで ３年 丸山 諒仁
ぼくがはじめて、この本の表紙を見たとき、いろんな図工室にある道ぐに顔がかいてあって、おもしろい
なと思いました。とんかちだけおこった顔をしていたから、気になりました。
図工室では、ねん土でできたきょうりゅうがずっとまどの外を見ています。きょうりゅうは自分を作ってくれ
た男の子をまっているからです。この本は、小さなライオンと図工室のみんなでいどう動物園に行くお話で
す。きょうりゅうは、男の子に会えるかと思って、うれしそうでした。
動物園に行くと、きょうりゅうは、園長さんのアイディアで、おりに入ってはたらきました。男の子がおりの
前に来ると、
「小学校で作ったのとそっくり。ひとりぼっちで、さみしくないかな。」
と、きょうりゅうのことを思い出したのです。きょうりゅうは、むねがぎゅんとなりました。きっと、自分のことをお
ぼえていてくれたから、すごくうれしかったと思います。１０年もまってすごいなと思いました。ぼくだったら、
すぐあきらめると思います。きょうりゅうは、男の子と会えて本当によかったです。
※ The pleasure of dinosaurs reunited with the boys is honestly expressed in the book report.
NOTICE (Inportant)
Here’s the list of traffic/security personnel next four weeks.
Please be sure to fulfill the role. (Titles are abbreviated.)
September 22: Munton, Benjamin, Murata, Horiguchi, Mountney, McGaek
September 30: Maruyama, Mangos, Benioff, Day, Takayama, Fujiki
October 6: Miyanaga, Sudo, Tanzawa, Horio, Moller, Motoyama
October 13: Morihata, Tanigawara, Laplessiosa, Yamaguchi, Yoshikawa, Yoshimura
３０年度当番リスト
Sunday classes: 9/30, 11/11, 3/3
Read this book, too!
On September 8 th , Heritage Japanese course 4 students read to Heritage Japanese course 1 students. After reading the picture books selected from the library, there are
more requests from Heritance 1 students. It was a warm interaction between the students from different age groups and language skill levels. Reading sessions like this
periodically take place in the Heritage Japanese course. It is fun and fruitful learning activity for everyone participate in it.
More “Yokozuna” of reading challenge were born this week. Reading is a fountain of knowledge. Here is the list of achievers.
Congratulations on your achievement to be a “Yokozuna” of reading challenge!
Kindergarten
1 st year Sho Miyagi
2 nd year Chiaki Barnes
2 nd year Ayame Barnes
Elementary School
1 st grade Kalina Goda
Middle school
1 st grade Ana Brotherstone
Heritage Japanese Course 2
Karina Benjamin