Movies!

The movies listed here are organized by historical period to give you an idea of what Japan may have been like "in the old days" and how it has changed over its long history.  Check 'em out!  You can find them on Netflix.

Heian Period (794-1185):

Candy Leis

On Monday, June 6, please remember to bring:

• cellophane
• blue ribbon
• candy

to Mrs. Hartfelt's room during lunch!

La Mesa Bargain Fair in the Rain

It was wet, but our spirits weren't dampened!  We are $350 to the richer!  Great job everyone.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Here are the submissions for the t-shirt design contest so far.  If you still want to turn one in, do so soon so we can take a vote!

 

Option 1 (front)

          Option 2 (front)

Option 3 (front)

 

Option 4 (front)

Option 4 (back)

Option 5 (back)

 

Option 6 (front or back)

Option 7 (front/back)

Meet Your Partner Party

Come meet your partner live by internet!

Where: Russells' House
When: 6:30-8:00PM, Saturday, June 4.  The internet video call will be at 7:00PM sharp!
What to bring: a snack, dessert, or beverage (keep it simple).  We will be serving mochi ice cream!
What to prepare: your self-introduction!

           Hajime-mashite.
          (Name) desu.
          Douzo, yoroshiku onegai-shimasu.

Of course, families are welcome and encouraged to come.  I spoke with the Nanao chaperones yesterday and they said their group is both nervous and excited to meet us, just as much as we are!

La Mesa Bargain Fair

Here are the details regarding the Bargain Fair at the La Mesa Community Center for June 4:

• The event runs from 7:30AM to 12:00PM (we were originally told it would be 7:00AM-1:00PM)
• The event will be held rain or shine
• We are to drop off rummage/students at 7:00AM
• Any parents planning to stay through the event must get "badged" (please call Angela Brice (Daniel's mom) at 334-389-3550 if you plan to stay so she can get you one)
• If you are not staying (and it is OK if you don't), please come back for your student at 12:00pm
• If you can, please bring along some masking tape and markers for price-tagging
• I will bring a large tarp, rope, and stakes to make an open-sided tent if it rains, but if anyone has a self-supporting canopy, please bring it along!

If you have any questions, please call Angela, or me at 831-601-1592.

Homework for May 31

Research and turn in the following:

• What does “Jomon” refer to and why was it important?  How long ago?
• Who was Queen Himiko?  When did she live?
• What is a “kofun”?  Where did they come from?  How long ago?
• What was Yamato?  Where was it?  Where are we going when we first arrive in Japan?