SAVE THE DATE | January JCC Meeting is Thursday, Jan 16th!
/The January JCC meeting will be held on Thursday, January 16th, from 9-10am. Please read on for more information, we hope you can join us.
Read MoreThe January JCC meeting will be held on Thursday, January 16th, from 9-10am. Please read on for more information, we hope you can join us.
Read MoreAs you know, the JCC hosts Japanese Art Week every year to celebrate and share Japanese stories with the entire school. We've been working hard to collaborate with Mrs. Welles to put on this fun project, but we are still in need of some additional volunteers to make sure that each class of students gets to have a rich experience. This includes ALL classes, not just the JI classes! Please read on for more information and consider signing up to help in your child’s class. Thank you!
Read MorePlease join us for the next JCC Monthly Meeting in Room D125 on October 10th from 9:00A M to 10:00 AM. During this meeting, we will be recapping the activities held in September, and discussing the upcoming event, Onigiri Action, in October. We will also introduce the various committee activities and the members who have joined so far. If you're interested, we’d love for more people to get involved in our different activity committees. We look forward to seeing you there!
Read MoreWe invite and welcome all parents to our Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) meetings, held the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9:00 am - 10:00 am in our school cafeteria. We look forward to getting back to our regularly scheduled meetings so we can work together to plan 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, please be on the lookout for future emails with updates and volunteer opportunities. Please read on for more information.
Read MoreThe Japanese Cultural Committee is overwhelmed with the outpouring of interest and support for our upcoming Matsuri Children's Festival event on May 10th. Due to an overwhelming response, the 300 child wristbands have been sold out through Givebacks. Unfortunately, due to building capacity, no additional wristbands will be sold at the door. Thank you for your understanding as we manage safety and fun!
Read MoreThe 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 on Friday, May 10th from 6:00 pm to 8:30pm at Fox Mill Elementary School. Please read on for the sign-up genius links!
Read More2024 Matsuri will be held on Friday, May 10th at Fox Mill ES. Wristbands for children are required for admission ($5 pre-order, $10 at the door) The quantity of wristbands is limited; please order one before it sells out! Adult supervision is required, but there is no cost for adults to enter the event. Meals from Mari Sushi is available via pre-order only. Please read on to view the flyers for more details and to place your orders. The deadline to order food and wristbands is this Thursday, May 2nd.
Read MoreThe Japanese Cultural Committee needs volunteers and bakers in Fox Mill ES! We will have a Bake Sale at 2024 Matsuri this Friday, May 10. All proceeds go to the Fox Mill PTA, so please know that your contribution is very valuable and appreciated! Please read on to find out how you can help make this great event a success!
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MorePlay 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.
Read MoreThe 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!
Read MorePlay 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreAfter 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.
Read MoreThe Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) is seeking local crafters in our community. This is a great opportunity to showcase your hobby or individual business to Fox Mill ES families. Please read on for more information.
Read MoreSave 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.
Read MoreCalling 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.
Read MoreCalling 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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