REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri is Coming, Volunteers and Donations are Needed!

REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri is Coming, Volunteers and Donations are Needed!

The JCC is gearing up to prepare for our biggest event of the year: a Japanese Children’s Day Festival called “Matsuri”. We are coordinating with the PTA, School admins and JI teachers for the event, however, Matsuri will not be a success without support from parent and student volunteers! We have various activities to cover! Please consider volunteering for a time-slot so that everybody will have a great time. The event is Friday, May 10th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Fox Mill Elementary School. Please read on for the sign-up genius links!

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REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri | Wristband Sale and Meal Pre-Order started on Givebacks!

REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri | Wristband Sale and Meal Pre-Order started on Givebacks!

Play and dine with us at Matsuri! Wristbands for children are required for admission ($5 pre-order, $10 at the door), and will give children access to games, crafts, calligraphy, trying on kimonos, Japanese traditional dance, and more. Adult supervision is required, but there is no cost for adults to enter the event. Choose one (or MORE) of our delectable Japanese dishes from our local Japanese restaurant. Please note that we are selling food by pre-order only! Please read the attached flyers for more details. Please read on for more information and to see our food options available. Deadline to order food and wrist bands is Thursday, May 2nd. 

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2024 Matsuri is coming! Volunteers and Donations are needed

2024 Matsuri is coming! Volunteers and Donations are needed

The JCC is gearing up to prepare for our biggest event of the year: a Japanese Children’s Day Festival called “Matsuri”. We are coordinating with the PTA, School admins and JI teachers for the event, however, Matsuri will not be a success without support from parent and student volunteers! We have various activities to cover! Please consider volunteering for a time-slot so that everybody will have a great time. The event is Friday, May 10th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Fox Mill Elementary School. Please read on for the sign-up genius links!

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2024 Matsuri | Wristband Sale and Meal Pre-Order started on Givebacks!

2024 Matsuri | Wristband Sale and Meal Pre-Order started on Givebacks!

Play and dine with us at Matsuri! Wristbands for children are required for admission ($5 pre-order, $10 at the door), and will give children access to games, crafts, calligraphy, trying on kimonos, Japanese traditional dance, and more. Adult supervision is required, but there is no cost for adults to enter the event. Choose one (or MORE) of our delectable Japanese dishes from our local Japanese restaurant. Please note that we are selling food by pre-order only! Please read the attached flyers for more details. Please read on for more information and to see our food options available. Deadline to order food and wrist bands is Thursday, May 2nd. 

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REMINDER | Order the Year of the Dragon Shirts Online NOW through THURSDAY, April 18th!

REMINDER | Order the Year of the Dragon Shirts Online NOW through THURSDAY, April 18th!

After students and staff voted, the JCC is excited to announce this year's t-shirt contest winner--Yuki Meehan!  Her design will feature on 100% cotton Bella + Canvas tees, for pre-orders are going on NOW!.  Shirts are $20; color preview and sizing will be on the sale site. Sales run through THIS THURSDAY, 4/18.  Please read on for more information.

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REMINDER | Order the Year of the Dragon Shirts Online NOW through April 18th!

REMINDER | Order the Year of the Dragon Shirts Online NOW through April 18th!

After students and staff voted, the JCC is excited to announce this year's t-shirt contest winner--Yuki Meehan!  Her design will feature on 100% cotton Bella + Canvas tees, for pre-orders are going on NOW!.  Shirts are $20; color preview and sizing will be on the sale site. Sales run through Thursday 4/18.  Please read on for more information.

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Year of the Dragon shirts are coming! Order Online NOW through April 18th!

Year of the Dragon shirts are coming! Order Online NOW through April 18th!

After students and staff voted, the JCC is excited to announce this year's t-shirt contest winner--Yuki Meehan!  Her design will feature on 100% cotton Bella + Canvas tees, for pre-orders are going on NOW!.  Shirts are $20; color preview and sizing will be on the sale site, opening 3/21. Sales run through Thursday 4/18.  Please read on for more information.

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Year of the Dragon shirts are coming! Order Online Starting Thursday, March 21st!

Year of the Dragon shirts are coming! Order Online Starting Thursday, March 21st!

After students and staff voted, the JCC is excited to announce this year's t-shirt contest winner--Yuki Meehan!  Her design will feature on 100% cotton Bella + Canvas tees, for pre-order starting this Thursday, 3/21.  Shirts are $20; color preview and sizing will be on the sale site, opening 3/21. Sales run through Thursday 4/18.  Please read on for more information.

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Save the Date! 2024 Matsuri will be on Friday, May 10th

Save the Date! 2024 Matsuri will be on Friday, May 10th

Save the date! The 2024 Matsuri (Japanese Children’s Festival) will be held on Friday, May 10th, from 6-8:30pm at Fox Mill Elementary School.  All Fox Mill families are invited.  Wristbands for children are required for admission ($5 pre-order, $10 the day of), and will give children access to games, crafts, calligraphy, trying on kimonos, Japanese traditional dance and more. Adult supervision is required, but no cost for adults to enter the event. Wristband pre-order sales will start April 11th.  More details to follow.

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REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest ENDS Wednesday, Feb 21st!

REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest ENDS Wednesday, Feb 21st!

Calling all Fox Mill artists! The t-shirt design contest to celebrate Matsuri and the Year of the Dragon is open. All Fox Mill students are invited to submit an original design and the winner will receive 1 free t-shirt. Please see the flyer for design requirements and other contest details. All entries are due by THIS Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

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REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest Happening NOW!

REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest Happening NOW!

Calling all Fox Mill artists! The t-shirt design contest to celebrate Matsuri and the Year of the Dragon is open. All Fox Mill students are invited to submit an original design and the winner will receive 1 free t-shirt. Please see the flyer for design requirements and other contest details. All entries are due by Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

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REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest Happening NOW!

REMINDER | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest Happening NOW!

Calling all Fox Mill artists! The t-shirt design contest to celebrate Matsuri and the Year of the Dragon is open. All Fox Mill students are invited to submit an original design and the winner will receive 1 free t-shirt. Please see the flyer for design requirements and other contest details. All entries are due by Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

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REMINDRE | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest

REMINDRE | 2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all Fox Mill artists! The t-shirt design contest to celebrate Matsuri and the Year of the Dragon is open. All Fox Mill students are invited to submit an original design and the winner will receive 1 free t-shirt. Please see the flyer for design requirements and other contest details. All entries are due by Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

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2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest

2024 Matsuri Festival T-Shirt Design Contest

Calling all Fox Mill artists! The t-shirt design contest to celebrate Matsuri and the Year of the Dragon is open. All Fox Mill students are invited to submit an original design and the winner will receive 1 free t-shirt. Please see the flyer for design requirements and other contest details. All entries are due by Wednesday, February 21, 2023.

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Japanese Art Week Returns - Parent Power is needed January 8-12!

Japanese Art Week Returns - Parent Power is needed January 8-12!

The JCC hosts Japanese Art Week every year to celebrate and share Japanese stories with the entire school. We collaborate with Mrs. Welles to find an imaginative story, design special projects, and obtain supplies. We need extra parent power to ensure that our children have a rich experience. Please read on for the volunteer links for each day of the week of January 8th, so that you can join us on your student's art day.

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REMINDER | JCC Meeting THIS Wednesday, 11/8 @ 8 pm & Thursday, 11/9 @ 9 am

REMINDER | JCC Meeting THIS Wednesday, 11/8 @ 8 pm & Thursday, 11/9 @ 9 am

We invite and welcome all parents to our Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) meetings.  We are excited to continue the planning process for some of our favorite Japanese cultural events like Japanese Art Week and the Matsuri festival for our students and their families.  We have a variety of ways you can volunteer to help plan and facilitate these special events.  Please read on for more information!

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Japanese Cultural Committee Meeting: Wed, 11/8 @ 8 pm & Thurs, 11/9 @ 9 am

Japanese Cultural Committee Meeting: Wed, 11/8 @ 8 pm & Thurs, 11/9 @ 9 am

We invite and welcome all parents to our Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) meetings.  We are excited to continue the planning process for some of our favorite Japanese cultural events like Japanese Art Week and the Matsuri festival for our students and their families.  We have a variety of ways you can volunteer to help plan and facilitate these special events.  Please read on for more information!

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REMINDER | JCC Meeting THIS Thurs, 10/12 @ 9:00 am & Mon, 10/16 @ 8:00 pm

REMINDER | JCC Meeting THIS Thurs, 10/12 @ 9:00 am & Mon, 10/16 @ 8:00 pm

We invite and welcome all parents to our Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) meetings, generally held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in our school cafeteria.  We are excited to continue the planning process for some of our favorite Japanese cultural events like Japanese Art Week and the Matsuri festival for our students and their families.  We have a variety of ways you can volunteer to help plan and facilitate these special events.  If you're not able to attend the JCC meeting in person, consider our optional online meeting in October and please be on the lookout for future emails with updates and volunteer opportunities. Please read on for more information.

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