GBC JLS/NAKAYOSHI PRESCHOOL SCHOOL-PTC NEWSLETTER

3rd term 2018

Notes from Nakayoshi Preschool!
It feels like early summer in the air. The Nakayoshipreschool children’s completion and graduation
ceremony is coming soon.

Messages from the Teachers
Daily 2-year-old classrooms
Looking back over the past year, our children
separated from their parents/guardians, played withteachers and friends, and laughed with each other.
Sometimes they got into a fight, but always
apologized afterwards. By spending time on many
projects, we think that the children learned aboutsharing, taking turns, walking side-by-side, doing
things by themselves, asking for help, and so on. We
are looking forward to their continued growth nextschool year.

I feel very happy about the children’s remarkable
growth through this year. When I go to the young
children’s classrooms, the children who did not say
much before now say, “Good morning” and come togreet me. In the classrooms and the hallway, there isa lot of artwork such as colorful paintings of birds
and butterflies made on construction paper. Our
children say, “Let’s play together” and respectfully
play with friends. There are also the bigger children
who move fast and shoot a basketball through a hoop
one after another. I have seen, heard, and felt thechildren’s growth. There has been so much growth, I
can’t write it all.

Daily 3-year-old classrooms
Our children have grown significantly over the pastyear. They learned the importance of having friends.
They cherished creativity and they were able to makeindividual work. They became interested in Hiragana
letters through play. In addition, they are looking
forward to moving to the next grade.

We live far away from Japan; therefore, we may feel
more wonderful about Japanese culture and customs.
I hope the children who are graduating from theNakayoshi preschool will cherish what they havelearned from our school and have fond memories. Inaddition, I hope that the children who are advancing
to the next grade will continue to learn a lot fromtheir teachers and friends.

Daily 4-year-old classrooms
We are practicing for the upcoming graduation
ceremony. Regarding to learning new songs, thechildren who are able to read Hiragana lettershummed by looking at the lyrics. We feel their
growth because they can rapidly memorize the lyrics.
We hope that the children will continue their
Japanese education at home from now on.

To the parents/guardians of the graduating children,
I am grateful for your understanding andcooperation. I hope that your child continues ahealthy growth. To the parents/guardians whosechildren will return next school year, we eagerly await
your child’s continued growth and look forward to
your continued support.
Director Keiko Damiata!

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Saturday 3-year-old classroom“What color are strawberries?” or “What color arerabbits?” Our children have learned many colors
through foods and animals. We have painted bigrainbows. The rainbows have many colors that ourchildren like. Now they are able to sing loud and well.

June School Calendar
June 11 (Mon) Daily classes!
Fun Jump
June 15 (Fri) Daily classes
3rd Semester ends, Graduation Ceremony
No classes in the afternoon
June 16 (Sat) Saturday classes
3rd Semester ends, Graduation Ceremony
Pizza Party
June 25 (Mon) ~Aug 17 (Fri) Daily classes
Summer Session

Saturday 4-year-old classroom
Our graduation is coming soon! We practice songs
and words of farewell. The children of Kiku-gumi arein a relaxed way and full of energy. We hope that thechildren will able to speak more in Japanese. Good
luck in kindergarten!

July School Calendar
July 4 (Wed) Daily classes
Independence Day School Closed
July 6 (Fri) Daily classes“Tanabata-Matsuri” (Star Festival)

To the PTC Representatives
We would like to give a thank you to Ms. Yoko Godinez(PTC president), PTC representatives, Ms. Mieko
Bilbrey (daily representative), Ms. Stacey Toyoaki(Saturday representative) as well as PTC classparents. They organized many fun events this schoolyear.
We purchased the ice cream shop, a basketball hoop(young children also can play with it), food toys forthe house play, helmets, and construction paper
organizers using the PTC membership fee that all ourfamilies contribute to every year. The children
enjoyed playing store using the new toys; as well as
playing basketball outside. Thank you very much foryour support.

August School Calendar
August 2 (Thu) Daily classes“Watermelon Breaking” Game (Fun Day)
August 13 (Mon) Daily classes
Obon Carnival Clean Up School Closed

Important Announcements
Ms. Shoko Cilano, who has been working with us for
two years, is leaving our program at the end ofAugust. Thank you for your dedication and working at
the 2-year-old classroom (Risu-gumi) as an assistantteacher.

Children areplaying at theice creamshop.!

1) There will be no classes in the afternoon on
June 15th (Friday) after the 3rd semester ends
with the graduation ceremony.

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To the GBC Volunteers

2) School will be closed on August 13th(Monday) due to the Obon Carnival clean-up.

We would like to say thank you to Mr. Tsuge, Mr.
Imada, Mr. Miwa, Mr. Nakamura, Mr. Yuki, Mr.
Iwamoto, Mr. Nishida, Mr. Nishihira, and Mr. Yokota
for your volunteer service this school year. They
made wooden shelves for teachers and a wood board
for graduation ceremony, assembled new tables andadjusted old tables, replaced fluorescent bulbs,
planted flowers in the playground, and supported
other things. In addition, Mr. Nakatani, the Churchadvisor, supported us with an audio system at theSports Event.

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3) Teachers, classmates, and class names maychange in September.
Regarding name tags,
please use the ones that you were given lastsemester for this coming summer.

School Year 2018 – 2019 Starts:
Daily classes – September 5th (Wednesday)
Saturday classes – September 8th (Saturday)

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