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<\/a><\/p>\nEaster<\/strong>, which is a Christian celebration meaning new life, fell on April 16th this year. \u00a0The class\u00a0drew designs on their eggs, wrapped in\u00a0hen covers hand-crocheted by Ms. Mimi’s friend\u00a0at church, and put in a basket that was\u00a0made out of paper cups, which the children\u00a0decorated with tissue papers and pipe cleaners for handles.\u00a0 The annual Food Fair<\/strong> on April 29th, Saturday, was a great success, under\u00a0beautiful spring weather conditions, attracting\u00a0many people to a day of international food and great family fun. \u00a0The parents worked very hard helping out, cooking and having prepared a wide variety of cuisine, reflecting the global family at Saint Maur, in the numerous\u00a0food booths on campus. \u00a0Their support\u00a0added much to the festivity, and was greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n The Montessori children sang in a\u00a0mini-concert as part of the live\u00a0entertainment outside\u00a0the Fine Arts Center. \u00a0We also were responsible for\u00a0two of the game booths, Lucky pencil and Fishing<\/strong>, located on the Recreation lot. The older children took\u00a0shifts. \u00a0The Montessori\u00a0games sold a total of 1,207 tickets altogether (one ticket worth\u00a0100 yen).<\/p>\n The highlight of the Fair was the fundraising\u00a0Raffle<\/strong>. \u00a0This year, the proceeds\u00a0will be used to help the construction of the new gym and cafe. \u00a0Did you know that the “first prize” was won by one of our classmates? \u00a0Iris’s family took home a Bicycle, YC & AC 1 Month Family Membership, American House Dining Voucher, 2 Pairs of Sunglasses, Brooks Brothers shirt, Baseball Game Tickets for Two, and a Basketball. \u00a0Congratulations to the top lucky winner!<\/p>\n Then came the month of May. \u00a0For Children’s Day<\/strong>, May 5th, Friday, the children made a kabuto<\/em> (helmet) with koinobori<\/em> (carp streamers). This day was a national holiday as well as a school holiday.<\/p>\n The school year is passing by quickly. \u00a0Recent hightlights include … Some are learning how to write numbers and words. The children are learning to work cooperatively together and helping each other. \u00a0They enjoyed “Show and Tell”\u2014showing and telling what they brought from home.\u00a0Some children are loosing their tooth. The children enjoyed their creativity building things. \u00a0They can play games taking turns and learning to be patient.<\/p>\n The children love going to the school library in the main building to choose their own books. \u00a0Our parents are encouraged to do so as well. The children had Movement classes twice a week where they learned to move their bodies, work on their\u00a0coordination skills, and learn to dance to the music.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our Easter display by\u00a0the window of our\u00a0classroom includes what the children made\u00a0in the pink boxes. Easter, which is a Christian celebration meaning new life, fell on April 16th this year. \u00a0The class\u00a0drew designs on their eggs, wrapped in\u00a0hen covers hand-crocheted by Ms. Mimi’s friend\u00a0at church, and put in a basket that was\u00a0made out of…<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>\u00a0On April 27th, Thursday, the Montessori children who have been\u00a0taking Ballet Classes<\/strong> after school gave\u00a0their mini-recital, along with the Elementary ballet dancers, in the Fine Arts Auditorium. \u00a0Six children from our class participated and performed on stage with confidence.<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> \u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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