Heartfelt Thanks for an Amazing Matsuri!

Thank you all for your incredible support in making this year’s Matsuri such a success.

Thanks to your dedication, the flow of the event was noticeably safer and smoother, and most importantly, our students truly enjoyed the experience. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and engaged participants throughout the evening.

We were especially encouraged to have 97% of our volunteer slots filled—compared to around 20% in previous years—and to welcome so many new faces who supported us behind the scenes throughout the preparation process. Your willingness to step in, collaborate, and contribute made a tremendous difference.

A special note of appreciation to our student volunteers—many of whom are Fox Mill Elementary School graduates—who showed remarkable initiative, even seeking out ways to help during their breaks and after the event. Your leadership and energy truly embody the spirit of our community.

We would also like to recognize our 1st grade and 4th grade performers, as well as Otsuka Sensei and Janin Sensei. Their performances were truly magical, and we applaud their dedication and commitment in practicing throughout the entire year.

We are also grateful for the strong presence and support of our parent community throughout the event, which added greatly to its energy and success.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to our school administration and teachers for their continued support and guidance, which made this event possible.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive and engaged community.

As we transition into Teacher Appreciation Week, we would love your continued support. If you are available to assist the TAW committee, we would sincerely appreciate it.

With heartfelt thanks,
Japanese Cultural Committee