Summer Time Has Ended, Reassure the importance of the time, (to make the most of time)!

Summer time was ended on Nov 4th (Sun). The last time I turned the clock back an hour was 18 years ago when I was in Mexico and it was a very interesting feeling. I actually did not know it ended at 2 o’clock in the morning on the 4th. I was talking to my son’s son (my second grandson) on the phone wishing him a happy birthday at the time. At the end of conversation, we said “what time is it..” “time difference is…” and I looked the digital clock. It was different from my cell phone clock and I said “what is going on…!?”. I looked at the clocks around the house, turned the TV on, and compared the TV programs. The more I looked, the more I was confused. “What time is it actually!?” Holding my head, I went to bed. It was in the morning I realized the summer time ended. One hour makes a huge difference. I felt that day went very calm. “Time is Money” is one of the sayings that describes time. This means that time is valuable as much as money, so spend time meaningfully. This quote was by the United States founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. In Japan, we have “autumn sun sets as quick as a bucket dropping into a well”, describing how quick autumn sunset is.

Slow sun-rises and quick sun-set, we all have same hours a day. I hope you use the time wisely.

Wonderful Origami Art!

Azuki Murata (Elementary 5th Grade) wrote an essay on “Origami Art” which she learned from her grandmother when she was home for summer.
I always learn origami from my mom or grandmother. The Origami piece I submitted for Summer exhibition was taught to me by my grandmother. Her house has a lot of ornamental paper balls (kusudama) and I learn every time I visit her. My grandmother is taking Origami lessons and does very well. The reason I choose this piece was, this is the one you can play with. I would like to make a different piece next year.

It is wonderful that she does so well on Origami, which is a part of Japanese culture. I hope you will pass on to your friends.
Azuki Murata-san (on the Picture) with her wonderful piece of work. The other picture is other origami arts submitted to the exhibition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reading award “YOKOZUNA”

Congratulation for achieving the Yokozuna award!
Kindergarten
Nentyu1 Mia Pedersen
Nentyo-2 Alyssa Usami *200 Books
Nentyo-2 Erin Bamhart *200 Books
Elementary School
1-1 Ema Kato *200 Books
1-2 Takachika Hirose *300 Books

Homemade Bento-Delicious!

~Keisyo Language Course “Fall Culture Festival”~
Japan celebrated “Culture day” on Nov 3rd, our Keisyo Language Course had a “Fall Culture Festival”. This year’s theme was “Japanese food culture”. That started with “Food Exercise” by Keisyo 1. Followed by introducing Japanese food recipes made with their mothers by Keisho 2. Processed food research by Keisyo 3, and character bento design by Keisyo 4. The students showed their daily learning that day. Afterwards, they started bento making, which everyone was looking for. Students challenged making Onigiri, Octopus shaped sausage, Crab shaped Sausage, and omelets, and Mother’s homemade dishes were added. I saw huge smiles while eating these bento, the only ones created this way on the earth.

Announcements

※Hight school “Debate Koshien※
Date: November 17th (Sat) 9:20~13:15 *Exciting active Debate!
Where: Cafeteria *We look forward as many of our visits
17th, Kindergarten is holding a Birthday Party (Oct and Nov), and Fall concert at Multipurpose room.
Please come and visit as well.

※Fund Raising Report※
Nominoichi = $981.35
Tennis Fundraising Party = $1,060.00
Thank you for your participation