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Seattle
Japanese School PTA
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Japan there is a tradition of having a "matsuri" or festival
every fall. Come by our booth and experience Japanese culture. The
matsuri will provide an opportunity for you to enjoy the art of Japanese
calligraphy. Visitors will get to use a brush and ink to write Japanese
characters. Dress up in a "yukata", common attire worn at
a matsuri, and get your picture taken. We also have a fun fishing
game for water balloon yo-yo's. Be sure to drop by our booth sponsored
by the Japanese School PTA.
The Seattle Japanese School meets on Saturdays at Sammamish High School
(K-12th grade classes) to provide Japanese style curriculum to students
who reside in this area. Over 500 students are enrolled in the school.
Students learn Japanese language, mathematics and social studies in
Japanese with Japanese textbooks. Middle school and high school students
also study science. |
(Photos Courtesy of Seattle Japanese School PTA
Fishing "Yo-yo" Water Baloons)
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The school is financially supported by the Japan Business Association
of Seattle (JBA) and tuition collected from students. In addition,
the school is accredited by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and is headed by a principal
and vice-principal who are sent from Japan by MEXT. The campus, which
is used by the Seattle Japanese School, is rented from the City of
Bellevue. In appreciation for the support received from the local
community, the Education Tour in Japan Program is offered by JBA to
teachers in the Bellevue School District. These teachers travel to
Japan to further strengthen ties of friendship and education between
Japan and the U.S.
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