日本語The News Letter / 2nd SEM. 2023 is now available online.
Dear Parents and Guardians:
I hope all of our families find this edition of our newsletter safe and warm. The first day of spring has passed, and it’s still February, but I feel that it’s starting to feel like spring. In Japan, the flowering state of “Kawazu cherry blossoms” has become a hot topic. Unlike regular cherry blossoms, they begin blooming earlier, last longer, and are graced with a vibrant pink hue. It is said that “Kawazu cherry blossoms” are beautiful even after they turn into leafy cherry blossoms, and can be appreciated for nearly a month after flowering.
In February, we started practicing for Presentation Day (Gakushu-Happyokai). It will take place on April 29th. Presentation Day is a place where children can experience the joy of learning, saying, “ I’ve become so good through practice,” and have their families recognize their achievements. It is also a place where parents can see and feel their child’s learning and growth. For the teachers, it is a place where they can show the parents the results of their teaching skills that cannot be seen on a daily basis, and also the teachers can build trusting relationships with children and parents. I would appreciate it if you could come and visit Presentation Day and give all the children a big round of applause.
Lastly, I would like to thank you for donating towards the oseibo that was presented to our teachers as a year-end gift in December. Please see the following page for the Oseibo Donor List.
I appreciate your continued understanding and cooperation.
Respectfully,
Harumi Uehara, Principal
Gardena Buddhist Church Japanese Language School
Important Dates
| 4/1 | Sat | 2nd Trimester Ends & Parent-Teacher Conference (TBD) |
| 4/8 | Sat | Spring Break |
| 4/15 | Sat | 3rd Trimester Begins & Sushi making class (afternoon) |
| 4/29 | Sat | Presentation Day (9:00 a.m ~ 10:30 a.m) |
| 5/6 | Sat | GBC Spring Market No school |
| 6/17 | Sat | 3rd Trimester Ends & Graduation + Completion ceremony |
2021-2022 Teachers
| Principal | Ms. Uehara |
| Administrative assistant | Ms. Ando |
| Nyumon | Ms. Boone & Ms. Kajiwara |
| Grade 1 | Ms. Williams |
| Grade 2 | Ms. Sugaya |
| Grade 3 | Ms. Atagi |
| Grade 4 | Ms. Watanabe |
| Grade 5 | Ms. Moriguchi |
| Grade 6 & 7 | Mr. Yashiro |
| Grade 8 ~ 11 | Ms. Miyanaga |