01/23/2012

Request:

Encho sensei is going to be visiting the Tsunami devastated town of Kesennuma, Miyagi over the spring break. She will visit Shishiori elementary school in Kesennuma city to show our continuing support. Encho sensei will be carrying our donation with a message, “we still care, and we are here for you”. We hope you participate in the following fund drives:
1) CD sale-CDs by Ms. Tatsuki
We sold her ”Bless You during the fund drive last year.
This year we will be selling both this album and her new album “He Loves You” as the second album dedicated to the cause. We hope you make a purchase to enjoy Ms. Tatsuki’s wonderful music.

2) Handmade Calendars by the children in Sakura class
The children in Sakura class have made calendars.
The project has not gone as expeditiously as we were a little under prepared and also because we have had to wait for some children to come to school and finish their project, so it looks like the January calendar will not be usable by the time the products are ready for purchase. However, the art work by the children who worked on the January calendars is noteworthy so please enjoy them as well. The cost of each calendar will be $2 .
Please spread the word to your friends so that we can sell a lot!

01/14/2012

Setsu bun mame maki (soy bean throwing to eliminate the evil)

Starting on Saturday, January 28th, we will have special activities in anticipation of the Setsu bun day on February 3rd . The Setsu bun activities will include Mame Maki (bean throwing) to fight and get rid of the evil (as expressed in the form of an ogar), making an ogar mask, and eating the same number of beans as the age of the child as they pray. This will help drive out the numerous form of evil from one’s mind. We will welcome the coming of the spring season with our mind clean and clear.


Setsu bun schedule
Saturday January 28th : Saturday Japanese classes
Wednesday, February 1st :Renge and Kiku classes
Thursday, February 2nd : Momo and Sakura classes
Friday, Februaru 3rd : Sumire and Ume classes

12/18/2011

Mochi-tsuki Event Notice

With support from many of us related to Kodomo-no Ie, this “Mochi-tsuki” (making rice cakes) event has been held annually at the beginning of the new year in hope that our children may learn an aspect of Japanese culture.
We believe it would be a memorable experience for the children as they make mochi by pounding on sticky rice with a large mallet and forming round cakes. With its huge success of last year, Taiko drum performance will kick off the event this year as well. Please join us with your family members and friends and enjoy the fun and exciting experience!

When : Sunday, Jan.8, 2012 1:00 ~ 3:30pm
( It will be held in the church hall in case of rain)

12/01/2011

Invitation to the KNI Christmas Program

Our annual Christmas party will be held on December 17, 2011.
Please save the day for this event and bring all your family and friends!

9:00am - 10:00am --- Christmas Service in the Church Sanctuary
10:00am - 10:30am --- Refreshments will be served in the courtyard next to the fellowship hall
10:30am - 12:00pm --- Christmas Celebration in the Church Sanctuary

11/05/2011

Thanksgiving celebration

The children were busy chanting, "Grow big! Grow big!" this morning,
cheering on the tiny daikon buds that sprouted in our vegetable garden.
Autumn is finally here, and the children are enjoying the change of season,
going for walks and collecting acorns.

As we informed you earlier in the newsletter, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving
on the following dates:

Nov 18 (Fri):
Sumire - 10:00 a.m.
Ume - 2:00 p.m.

Nov 22 (Tue):
Momo - 10:00 a.m.
Sakura - 3:00 p.m.

Nov 23 (Wed)
Renge - 10:00 a.m.
Kiku - 2:00 p.m.

Please have your child bring one food item, such as a vegetable, a fruit,
a small bag of rice, or any kind of canned food. We will display these food items
and celebrate Thanksgiving with Rev. Tom from our church.
You are welcome to join us for the celebration. The event will last about 30 minutes.

Kodomo no Ie will be closed on Nov. 24 through 26.

10/18/2011

Invitation to the Open house

It is almost a month since school has started and I believe
children have established thier routine.
We have scheduled our first Open house this year.
For this yearly event, because it has been only a short time
since the new term started, we would like to make this day for not only children but also parents.
We would like you to enjoy making a one of a kind costume together with your child.
I would also like to have class meeting while children go back to the
school building and get ready for going home.
I hope this will become an opportunity to deepen our relationships
while sharing class observations and listening
to your questions and concerns.


Oct 27 (Thu) Momo, Oct 28 (Fri) Sumire, Oct 31 (Mon) Renge
9:00 - 10:00　　 Kodomo no Ie(Exercise,Snack)
10:00 - 11:00 Fellowship Hall at church
11:00 - 11:30　 Class meeting

・Please join children in costume making.
(Starts about 10:20 for moning class)
・All materials will beprovided.

Oct 27 (Thu) Sakura,
3:00 - 4:30 Fellowship Hall at church
4:30 - 4:45 Class meeting

Oct 38 (Fri) Ume, Oct 31 (Thu) Kiku
1:30 - 2:30 Fellowship Hall at church
2:30 - 3:00 Class meeting

* Sakura will make Halloween bags (3:00 - 4:30 )
* All parents need slippers.