Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Pilot Program 2011-12 Highlights

Tribute to the Godfather of Sudoku 

MAKI KAJI

"The man behind the Sudoku phenomenon"

Thank you for your support of "Japan in Schools

Japan Society of Northern CA welcomes Maki Kaji back to San Francisco. 
 You are a wonderful "Japan in Schools"  ambassador to the the classroom sharing SUDOKU puzzle games, history, strategies and Japanese ingenuity  with students.   You are SO popular ! 

A glimpse of Maki Kaji's presentation: 
What is the difference between a quiz, puzzle, magic and games? 
The jig saw puzzle was invented by a teacher in England for the purposes of teaching geography.
Approach Sudoku by first finding the easy starting point- there are at least 3 such entries in 
the Nikoli sudoku puzzles. 
Enjoy the process of solving a puzzle. This is what makes it fun. 
 Once you figure out the puzzle, it's no longer a puzzle. It becomes knowledge. 

Maki Kaji  and Megumi Inouye with Japanese Language Instructors
Koichi Sano (left) and Rie Tanaka Feroz (right).   Thank you for your dedication as teachers and
for coordinating a welcoming visit to your classrooms at
Lincoln High School San Francisco!
Maki Kaji shares Sudoku strategies.
Lincoln High School students ask for autographs! 
One of five Japanese language classes at Lincoln High School
who experience Maki Kaji's presentation.
Total of 180 students!
October 5, 2011
Solved the puzzle! 
Showing the Link and Chain Puzzle 
Maki Kaji at Herbert Hoover Middle School
October 4, 2012 

Sharing Puzzle Solutions with Herbert Hoover Middle School Students
November 29, 2011
Demonstrating the fun in solving challenging puzzles
Clarendon Elementary School
Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
May 14, 2012


CHERRY BLOSSOM TREE PLANTING 

May 16, 2012

Thank you Herbert Hoover Middle School and the Consulate General of Japan office
for inviting us to participate in the Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony
honoring the promotion of Japanese Language Education

"Japan in Schools" Commemorative Declaration
We will continue in our mission to support Japanese Language and Cultural Education 
in the Public Schools in the Bay Area


Deputy Consul General Michio Harada
officially begins the Tree Planting Ceremony
President of Japan Society Andrew Neuman in attendance 
 100th Anniversary:  Gift of Cherry Blossom Trees from Japan to Washington DC

(courtesy of the Embassy of Japan in the United States) 



Thank you to Rie Tanaka Feroz, Japanese Language Instructor
at Hoover Middle School! 

Andrew Neuman and Megumi Inouye
Japan Society of N. CA
Sumi Kato
Japanese Consulate 
Grace Dodgen
Japanese Language Student 



Japanese Language Students of Herbert Hoover Japanese Program 
join in the tree planting


INTRODUCING  ORIGAMI on ELECTRONIC PADS 

May 4, 2012


"Japan in Schools" facilitates Taro's Origami Studio's participation in Clarendon Elementary's School's Community Arts and Science Day 
introducing Origami using the modern technology of the Electronic Pad 




Japan Society President Andrew Neuman
impressed with the childrens ability to learn so quickly 


THANK YOU  
Clarendon Elementary School Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
Michi Kanno for your generous contribution on behalf of Taro's Origami Studio to "Japan in Schools" and students of Clarendon;  Sydney Nakamura, Chair for Community Arts and Science Day for coordinating a well organized event and support of Japan Society's participation. Yuko Hashimoto, Language Coordinator for Clarendon's Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program for all your assistance and translation help.  Thanks to your help the children had a chance to experience learning origami utilizing the modern technology of an electronic pad.  


 Michi Kanno of Taro's Origami Studio helps in the Classroom
with Andrew Neuman
Students engaged in learning origami from an electronic pad! 

Putting the final touches on the origami creations! 




CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL OF NORTHERN CA

April 22, 2012

Hebert Hoover Middle School Students march in the Cherry Blossom Festival in  San Francisco's Japantown.   Japan Society "Japan in Schools" program donates T-shirts for students to wear in the Parade in support  of their Japanese Langauge Program 




 
Japanese Language Instructor
Rie Tanaka Feroz
THANK YOU for all your hard work.  What a wonderful opportunity you organized for the students
to take part in the Cherry Blossom Festival!  Thank you for inviting "Japan in Schools" to take part!
We loved being part of the festivities.


 Board Chairman Steve Matsuura join the students in marching in the parade! 



Thank you for inviting "Japan in Schools" to be part of the parade!
We had a great time! 

Donation to Elementary Schools

Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Programs

and 

We were so impressed with the Performance Presentations of Rosa Parks and Clarendon Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Programs.
Students from all backgrounds singing, performing, making speeches in Japanese. 
These children have been introduced to Japanese language and culture from kindergarten! 

Chairman of the Board Steve Matsuura and President of Japan Society Dana Lewis present
a $1000 check to Clarendon Elementary School to support their Performing Arts Night
Principal Peter Van Court and Parent Group Committee Representative Lina Garcia.
Special thank you to Madoka Hamaoka PAC Co-Chair
December 15, 2011



JAPAN SOCIETY ANNUAL AWARD OF HONOR GALA November 5, 2011

The Gala raises over $12,000 for "Japan in Schools" through    Fund A Cause