Korea Town, here we come!
Come and check out Tokyo’s Korea Town in Shin-Okubo! We’ll enjoy an early lunch at one of the amazing Korean restaurants, then break up into smaller groups to explore the world of k-pop, skin care and make up, street food, and supermarkets full of Asian spices. If you’re interested in getting a foot massage at…
2022 December Pizza – Volunteers
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 Lunch Times: K – 2nd Grade: 11:50 – 12:25 3rd – 5th Grade: 12:50 – 13:15 MYP: 13:15 – 13:40 Grade Time Name KA 11:40 – 12:20 VACANT KB 11:40 – 12:20 Allison S. 1A 11:40 – 12:20 Amy W. 1B 11:40 – 12:20 Megan R. 2A 11:40 – 12:20…
Japanese New Year Cooking Class
Osechi is the traditional Japanese food enjoyed on New Year’s Day. An assortment of colorful dishes packed together in special boxes. Each dish has a special meaning in welcoming the New Year. Sign up for a class and learn more about it. We are making an easier, plant-based and healthier version! Amaze your family and friends…
Healthy Lunch, Healthy Snack / Nutrition Workshop
By Matt Eisenhauer, TIS teacher Healthy eating is essential for our children’s well-being, growth and development. Setting healthy habits in childhood means that they will have less struggles with food-related issues, feel better and enjoy life more. Let’s inspire our children to learn about nutrition and the importance of conscious eating through our own dietary…
2022 November Pizza – Volunteers
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Lunch Times: K – 2nd Grade: 11:50 – 12:25 3rd – 5th Grade: 12:50 – 13:15 MYP: 13:15 – 13:40 Grade Time Name KA 11:40 – 12:20 Haruka T. KB 11:40 – 12:20 Lizzie M. 1A 11:40 – 12:20 Marina L. 1B 11:40 – 12:20 Carmen M. 2A 11:40 –…
Creating or Consuming? Technology and Your Child
By Dave Secomb, TIS Whole School Principal You may be familiar with YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, but what about Omegle, Discord and 4chan? In this workshop we will discuss the role and impact of technology in our lives and the lives of children. Topics that will be raised include: screen time, social media, digital…
2022 Our explorers’ adventure has begun!
Our inaugural exploration took place on October 25, 2022. We enjoyed a walking tour from Yoyogi-Uehara to Shimokitazawa. We visited the Camii & Diyanet Turkish Center and mosque, as well as the wonderful halal supermarket next to it! (nobody left empty-handed 😆). We wandered down the newly renovated rail trail down to Shimokitazawa, a neighborhood popular…
Reading in the Primary Years
By Ellie, TIS Learning Support Teacher In this workshop, you will learn evidence-based strategies to help your child improve their reading abilities. We will also discuss different types of reading difficulties and how to advocate for your child. This workshop is aimed for parents of students in Kindergarten to Grade 3. Date: Wednesday, November 2,…
2022 Halloween Popcorn – Volunteers
We will be offering popcorn during recess time directly after lunch. If your child wishes to purchase popcorn to support us, please send them into school with ¥100. Date: Monday, October 31, 2022 Recess Times: K-2nd Grade: 12:25 – 12:50 3rd – 5th Grade: 13:15 – 13:40 MYP: 12:50 – 13:15 Time Name 11:20 – 12:50…
MYP Assessment at TIS
By Catherine, MYP Coordinator The TFC invites MYP parents to attend the MYP Assessment Workshop coming up after October Break. In this workshop, Catherine, the MYP Coordinator, will provide an in-depth look at assessment in the MYP including: Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022 Time: 8:30 – 10:00 Location: 2F Multi Purpose Room