Show your school spirit at Matsuri with a special edition Matsuri t-shirt that features both the 2022 “Year of the Tiger” and the 2020 “Year of the Rat” winning designs. Read on to find out who won the design contest, what the t-shirt design is and how to order it!
Read MoreFox Mill families - welcome to Matsuri 2022 on May 13th, 6-9pm, at Rachel Carson Middle School! This year's event will be offered FREE of CHARGE, however we need your help to estimate our head count and plan for supplies. In a few weeks you will receive more information about how to order t-shirts and bento boxes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Read on to find out how to RSVP for the event.
Read MoreDine with us at Matsuri, choosing one (or MORE) of our delectable Japanese dishes from local restaurants. Please note that we are selling via ADVANCE order only! We will not be selling on site for cash. Please read on to see your meal options and how to place your order!
Read MoreShow your school spirit at Matsuri with a special edition Matsuri t-shirt that features both the 2022 “Year of the Tiger” and the 2020 “Year of the Rat” winning designs. Read on to find out who won the design contest, what the t-shirt design is and how to order it!
Read MoreFox Mill families - welcome to Matsuri 2022 on May 13th, 6-9pm, at Rachel Carson Middle School! This year's event will be offered FREE of CHARGE, however we need your help to estimate our head count and plan for supplies. In a few weeks you will receive more information about how to order t-shirts and bento boxes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Read on to find out how to RSVP for the event.
Read MoreStudents and parents are invited to submit an entry for the 2022 Japanese Festival (Matsuri) T-Shirt Design Contest. Each year, the Japanese Cultural Committee (JCC) prints t-shirts to celebrate both Matsuri (Japanese Festival) in May and the zodiac year. 2022 is the Year of the Tiger. All entries are due by Thursday, March 24, 2022. Please read on to find out how to submit your entry today!
Read MoreFox Mill families - welcome to Matsuri 2022 on May 13th, 6-9pm, at Rachel Carson Middle School! This year's event will be offered FREE of CHARGE, however we need your help to estimate our head count and plan for supplies. In a few weeks you will receive more information about how to order t-shirts and bento boxes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Read on to find out how to RSVP for the event.
Read MoreThe Japanese Cultural Club is excited to partner with a group of South Lakes High School students to facilitate HANDS ON learning about Japanese art and culture! During the months of March, April, and May interested students will receive a ziplock bag with the necessary supplies and the link to an instructional video. There is no cost to participate as it is being funded through JCC. The only supplies parents need to provide will be markers or crayons, scissors, and glue. If your child is interested in participating, please read on to find the sign up genius link!
Read MoreThe Japanese Cultural Club is excited to partner with a group of South Lakes High School students to facilitate HANDS ON learning about Japanese art and culture! During the months of March, April, and May interested students will receive a ziplock bag with the necessary supplies and the link to an instructional video. There is no cost to participate as it is being funded through JCC. The only supplies parents need to provide will be markers or crayons, scissors, and glue. If your child is interested in participating, please read on to find the sign up genius link!
Read MoreFox Mill families - welcome to Matsuri 2022 on May 13th, 6-9pm, at Rachel Carson Middle School! This year's event will be offered FREE of CHARGE, however we need your help to estimate our head count and plan for supplies. In a few weeks you will receive more information about how to order t-shirts and bento boxes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Read on to find out how to RSVP for the event AND to find out more about the Matsuri 2022 T-shirt design contest that begins today!
Read MoreFox Mill families - welcome to Matsuri 2022 on May 13th, 6-9pm, at Rachel Carson Middle School! This year's event will be offered FREE of CHARGE, however we need your help to estimate our head count and plan for supplies. In a few weeks you will receive more information about how to order t-shirts and bento boxes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Read on to find out how to RSVP for the event AND to find out more about the Matsuri 2022 T-shirt design contest that begins today!
Read MoreFox Mill families - welcome to Matsuri 2022 on May 13th, 6-9pm, at Rachel Carson Middle School! This year's event will be offered FREE of CHARGE, however we need your help to estimate our head count and plan for supplies. In a few weeks you will receive more information about how to order t-shirts and bento boxes. We cannot wait to celebrate with you! Read on to find out how to RSVP for the event AND to find out more about the Matsuri 2022 T-shirt design contest that begins today!
Read MoreWHAT: An outdoor social event to reunite with old friends and welcome new families to our community
WHERE: Frying Pan Park Farm Park Picnic Shelter (behind the Visitor Center) 2739 West Ox Road Herndon, VA, 20171
WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2021 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
WHO: ALL are welcome! We hope this will be a reunion for many, and a chance to meet new friends for all!
Please check out the flyer HERE for more information!
Read MoreDo you have a Kindergartener or Rising Kindergartener and want to learn about the possibilities at Fox Mill Elementary school? We have an amazing immersion program in Japanese! The kids learn math and science from a Japanese teacher half of the day, and then learn English and social studies in their English class the other half of the day.
If you would like to get our newsletters from the Japanese culture committee, please email jccfoxmill@aol.com. It’s a great way to meet other parents and do some Japanese culture activities for the entire school.
Please pass this along to anyone that might be interested. Thank you!
JCC Coordinators
Looking forward to seeing you this week at our March JCC Meeting! We'll be talking Matsuri, Matsuri, Matsuri! Only 2 months left till the big day!
WHAT: JCC Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, March 11, 9 am
WHERE: Fox Mill Cafeteria
WHO: All are welcome!!
Read MoreMatsuri is on May 1st and the JCC needs your help! Please read more and see if you can help make this event a success. Thank you!
Read MoreWe hope to see you next week at our February Japanese Cultural Committee Meeting!
WHAT: JCC Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, February 12, 9 am
WHERE: Fox Mill Cafeteria
WHO: All are welcome!
Read MoreWe have an exciting Japanese Art Presentation planned for ALL FOX MILL students in their regular art class with Mrs. Welles this week. This is always a great time to come in and volunteer, PLUS learn about Japanese traditions/culture and interact with the kids. There are people needed to present the slideshow and story, manage the slideshow on the computer (non-speaking role), and extra helpers.
Read MoreEmail foxmillptacommunications@gmail.com to get your event or school related information out via Fox Prints, the Newsletter, Facebook and more to Fox Mill parents.
