Outline
- No clubs next Thursday
- HIS Idol
- Madame Butterfly
- MUN Conference
- Student-Teacher-Parent Conferences
- Summer Program
- PYP Parent Representatives for the Re-evaluation Visit
- Family Soccer Lesson with Ange Violet players
- PTA News
1. Principal’s Message
Dear HIS Community
Thank you to the PTA for all of the work that you have been doing in the Garden. We even had a group of college students come in for three days to do some of the heavy work and thank you to Ms Ganse for organizing that and also for the parents who came in to cook up a delicious lunch for everyone. It is a great project and is making a wonderful improvement in that space. Thank you.
Kind regards
Damian Rentoule (Principal)
Crane Video
3. No Clubs next Thursday
4. HIS Idol on Thursday next week
Just a reminder. See you on Thursday evening at International House.
5. Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences next Wednesday
Just a reminder that you will have received an email regarding the Student-Parent-Teacher conferences next Wednesday. There are no regular classes this day or buses running. Also, as you can see on the HIS calendar Friday is a holiday.
6. Summer Program at HIS
Registrations for our Summer Program are open.
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Dates:
– Week1: July 23rd – July 27th 2018
– Week2: July 30th – August 3rd 2018
– Week3: August 6th – August 10th 2018
Time:
– 8:50am – 3:20pm (Regular HIS hours)
– ￥20,000 / child / week
– Bus fee is ￥10,000 / week
7. Madame Butterfly
Congratulations to all our secondary students who participated in the opera, Madame Butterfly last weekend. It was a great show and a unique experience to work with a troupe of professional actors and opera performers. That took courage. Well done.
8. MUN Conference
The MUN conference is now over and we are getting ready to head back to Hiroshima after the little reception that was organized for delegates. Our students did extremely well, pushing themselves to participate in debates and helping each other research the issues discussed in the General Assembly.
9. PYP Parent Representatives for the Re-evaluation Visit
Date: Friday 30th March
Numbers: 8-10 parents would be ideal!
Please confirm with Eriko or me by Thursday 22nd March if you are able to attend.
We eagerly look forward to your replies.
10. Family Soccer Lesson with Ange Violet players
Date: Saturday, 24th March
Schedule:
- 10:30 Reception starts
- 11:15 Soccer practice with Ange Violet players
- 12:15 Lunch
- 13:15 Mini Soccer games
- 15:00 Finish
Venue: Coca-Cola stadium (2-11-124 Kannonshinmachi, Nishi-ku)
*This event is for the students from G3 to G6 and the parents
*Please bring comfortable clothes, towel, drink and lunch.
*Parking is available.
*The participants can observe Ange Violet players’ practice from 9:00 am.
Here is some information in Japanese. チラシ（サッカー教室）2018
11. PTA News
(日本語は以下に）
HIS Parents and Staff – your friendly neighborhood PTA here!
We’ve got a lot of announcements, and we do apologize if our tone is not always as polite, clear or welcoming as you expect. We are working in a few different languages, with the obvious limitations and confusion that accompanies this. Also, there have been some concerns that sometimes people feel that they are missing information and communications from the PTA; you might be, we are sorry about that. Several parents have really gotten motivated and active, especially with the garden and playground, but be assured, no one is actively being closed out, it is more that things are happening quickly. The PTA has really grown this year and we are getting a lot of things done, but we are also having “growing pains”, mainly with communication. Our apologies!
Please understand that the “official” PTA communications will happen via direct email (from Makkie-san in the office) or in the weekly Crane. All the other communication is just extra, and you are welcome to join in, we’d love to have you join in!
There are many parents who are communicating with each other, the methods used are HIS Facebook, HIS PTA Facebook, and two LINE pages (one in English and one in Japanese – and I recommend joining both, even if you don’t read one of the languages, because at least you can see something is up), and there’s even one lonely person on What’s App. Please join as many as you feel comfortable with, and understand that you might miss some daily communication between members otherwise.
We are trying to create a more active, yet less pressured feeling PTA, and it seems to be working out this year, join when and where you can… and have fun.
14 April Festival
* The Festival posters have been printed and will be available on Wednesday the 21st (Parent Teacher Conference Day) at the front lobby. If you need a few and cannot attend, please email the PTA, and we will get them to you.
* All Festival communication will be by email or Crane. Please look out for updates, and we appreciate your flexibility with any changes.
*We need more volunteers!
Even if you are busy, volunteer work can be done in a short time (only one or two hours is all you need).Thank you very much for people who have already signed up.
This is the current volunteer list for the International Festival. Please add your name to one of the blank spaces if you have not already done so. If you cannot do so, please contact the PTA via email. Thank you.
* There will be a parking permit sheet for the Festival provided later this month. People who have already signed up on the volunteer sheet will be given priority. Please sign up as soon as possible.
*There are some changes for the festival from previous years, please read the following and take note!
* We are getting HIS logo t-shirts!
There will be an email update about HIS t-shirts for parents, staff, and alumni. The the main points are: The shirts will be different from the children’s PE shirts. They will feature the new origami crane HIS logo. You will be requested to order in advance and can pay at school on Wednesday the 21st (Parent Teacher Conference Day) or by Thursday, sending in the money with an envelope. The cost will be ¥1800. New colors will be bright purple or maroon. You don’t need to own one, but the cool kids will. 😉
*Tickets selling
To avoid the congestion in the festival, we sell a game ticket in advance.
It is 100 yen/piece, but only a prior receptionist makes 11 pieces for 1,000 yen.
The person who wants to buy, put your name and your child’s grade on an envelope include money by 28th, and please bring it to the office.
It will be used at Bouncy castle, a cotton candy, a game corner and more!
*PTA-OFF(Bazaar)
* This year the International Festival Bazaar is being renamed as “PTA-OFF” (like Book-Off, I hope they don’t sue – humor). We are still looking for donations, please continue to send things in. We do request the following though: put items in a bag or box, make sure that items like puzzles or games are complete, and try to clean items beforehand. We really appreciate it!
Also, on 21st of March, for the parent-student-teacher meetings-feel free to leave Bazaar contents in the entrance hall box. If you can’t get them into the box, please leave items on the carpet area.
Thank you very much for your kind understanding and cooperation!
* The PTA space on the balcony above the gym is going to be ready for the festival towards the end of the month. We will be getting rid of lots of clutter there. Of course, one person’s clutter might be your “incredibly valuable” item that you placed there three years ago. If you have any personal property on the balcony, we encourage you to remove it by Wednesday the 21st or at least contact us to let us know. Thanks!
* We still are looking for book reviews and new family introductions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!
Next meeting
28 Mar 9-11 conference room
Up coming events and deadlines
*T-shirts ordering : 22 Mar
*Tickets selling in advance : 28 Mar
The International Festival on Saturday April 14th (we still need volunteers, ask how you can help, it’s genuinely a fun day). June’s PTA meeting is set for the 16th, and will have a thank you luncheon for parent volunteers.
*We are changing the date for the Kagura Tour, and there was an overlap with the Peace Concert
ＰＴＡニュース
Festival（４月１４日）
＊フェスティバルのポスターやチラシは２１日のカンファレンスの日、エントランスに置きます。ぜひお持ち帰りください。ポスターについてはダブりを防ぐためにどこに貼る予定かを記入して下さいませ。
＊フェスティバルに関することはＣｒａｎｅやE-mailでお知らせします。いろいろと更新されますのがよろしくご対応お願いいたします。
＊まだまだボランティア募集中！！
今現在のボランティアの状況です。まだまだ足りません。
直接名前を入力していただいても構いません。また、入力できないかたはメールをください。２１日カンファレンスの日、エントランスにリストを置きます。そちらに書いていただいても構いません。
よろしくお願いいたします。
駐車場許可書は今月末頃にお配りします。駐車スペースには限りがあり、ボランティアにサインナップされた方が優先されます。どうぞ早めにサインナップお願いします。
＊去年のフェスティバルと変更点がありますので以下必ず目を通してください。
＊ＨＩＳロゴ入りTシャツを作製します！（大人用）
詳しくはあらためてメールをします。取り急ぎお知らせです。
現在のお子さんのＰＥシャツとは違うデザインになります。
新しいロゴ（折り紙の鶴）が胸にワンポイントで入ります。
事前注文を承ります。２１日のカンファレンスの日、または翌日の木曜日までに封筒に名前とお子さんの学年を記載し、丁度のお金を入れてオフィスに届けてください。サイズはまたご案内します。
金額：１８００円（消費税込み）
新しい色はブライトパープルとえんじ色になります。必ずしも購入する必要はありませんが、着用する機会は何度もあります！フェスティバルでも着用をお願いしています。
＊チケットの事前販売について
当日の混雑を避けるため、チケットの事前販売をします。１枚１００円ですが事前販売のみ１０００円で１１枚とします。ご希望の方は封筒にお名前と学年を書き、丁度のお金を入れてオフィスに届けてください。
チケットが使えるのは、バウンシーキャッスル、綿あめ、ゲームコーナー、セカンダリーのアクティビティなどです。
締切は 3月２８日（水曜）です。
＊PTA-OFF(バザー）チームより
バザーのための寄付をお願いいたします！！
ご家庭にある不用品を学校に持ってきてください。
☆コンディション等、悩むものもがありましたら、相談していただくかとりあえずお持ち頂いても良いです。こちらで判断させてもらいます。
※寄付してもらった物について
これからボランティアが作業をしていくのに、商品として使用できないと判断した場合は、処分をすることがあります。価格もボランティアで判断させてもらいます。しかし、粗末に扱うことはしませんので、ご理解をお願いします。
※最終的に売れ残ってもリサイクルショップに査定してもらい、無駄にならないようにします。
☆大型の物でも相談していただけたらと思います。
☆不要な紙袋や緩衝材(当日のレジで使用するため)もお持ちください
☆3月21日のカンファレンスにお越しの際にお持ちいただいた方は、玄関の段ボールにお願いします。入りきらない場合は、玄関のカーペットの部分の端から寄せて置いて頂けたらと思います。
ご協力をよろしくお願いします！
＊フェスティバル準備のためバルコニーの整理をします。
長期間使用されずに置いてあるものは処分いたします。私物を置いている方引き取りをお願いします。またバルコニーに保管しておいてほしいものがあれば３月末までにご連絡ください。
*本のレビューやファミリーインタビューも引き続き募集中です！
次回のミーティング
３月２８日 ９時から１１時 カンファレンスルームにて
各イベントの締切など
*ロゴ入りＴシャツ ２２日まで
*チケット販売 ２８日まで
*４
月１４日 フェスティバル
*５月２７日に予定していました神楽ツアーはピースコンサートの日程とかぶってしまったため、変更いたします。決まりましたらご案内いたします。
*６月１６日はＰＴＡミーティングと同時にボランティアに参加してくださった保護者の方へのお礼のランチ会を行う予定です。
＊＊＊どんな小さな質問でも構いませんのでご不明な点等ございましたらどうぞお気軽にＰＴＡへメールをください pta@hiroshima-is.ac.jp （日本語は渡辺か山城がお答えします）
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