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1 Yujin Gakuen he%koh%key airplane Japanese Immersion Elementary School April 02, 2015 Send your newsletter submissions to Diane Brock or Debbie Wetherald 250 Silver Lane NancySenseisubmi.eda$500grantproposaltotheKendallTeacherGrant Programfor16ukulelestobeusedbyallgradesformusicinstrucBon.Last year sygmusicserieswithmarypoppinsusingtheukeswassosuccessful the childrenfeltasenseofimmediateaccomplishmentusinginstrumentsthatfit theirhandsandsimpleenoughchordstoplaysongsthefirstday.the instrumentswillbeagreataddibonaltothemusicalatmosphereatyg.kendall willannouncethe20grantwinnersinmidlmaybutnext%week%theywillhavea kickloffforthecontestandaward$500tothethreeareaschoolswhohavethe biggestturnlouttotheevent. Thecelebra*onwillbeatKendallSubaruonTuesday,April7that5:30. Thanks to Nancy Sensei and all the parents, friends, and kids who can turn out for YG next Tuesday Maybe we can double our ukulele supply

2 Ticket'Prices'to'' Remain'at'$25' We veheardfromyouandseenfromour planningnumbersthatitwouldbebestto givemorepeopletheopportunityto a8endthisevent.so,voila therewillbe noextracostforaddingyoursmilingface tothecrowdatshadowhillsintwo weeks. But'we'will'thank'our'early':cket' purchasers' 'since'it'helps'with' an:cipa:ng'food'costs' 'by'offering' a'few'fun'incen:ves' If'you'buy'your':cket'by'6'pm' Wednesday,'April'8 th '' you'will'be'entered'into'a'drawing'for' some'fun'prizes' 'take'a'look'below' Buy Tickets Online or in the office Earlybird*cketbuyersgettheworms andmanyotherprizes Thenext20peoplewhobuya*cket(star*ngThursday, April2 nd )geteugenecityswimpassesgoodforfamily entranceintoanypool. Andeveryonewhopurchasesbefore6pmonWednesday, April8 th isenteredintoaprizedrawing: OnenightstaywithbreakfastatValleyRiverInn Two*cketstoseetheWillisClan,afamilyofamazing musicians,)dancers,)and)ar-sts)at)the)hult)center(4/25) Freepizzasatseverallocalspots Andahandfulmoreofourcollectedgoodies we llshare detailsontheygfacebookpage,solikeyujingakuento seemorewinnersannouncedinnextweek'snewsle[er. We)want)to)see)you)at)the)Auc-on)&)Dinner))

3 W hy does Y G h ave a n auction? This%fundraiser%brings%in%funds%needed%to%support%addi2onal%staff%for%Japanese%and% math%instruc2on%at%the%school.%the%staff%funded%by%the%pto%offer%instruc2onal%2me%to% our%children%that%is%not%otherwise%available%with%our%4j%school%staffing%allotment.%% % Another%reason even%if%you%are%not%comfortable%bidding%on%things%or%you%don t%like% wearing%black%&%white your%afendance%shows%your%support%for%the%school%by% contribu2ng%to%our%community.%having%a%nice%meal%in%a%relaxed%atmosphere%and% talking%about%our%kids% %it s%one%of%the%simple%joys%of%parenthood.%% % We%know%everyone%cannot%volunteer%or%go%on%field%trips%or%serve%on%the%PTO,%but% we d%love%to%see%as%many%of%the%450+%parents%and%grandparents%and%friends%that% make%up%this%community.%we welcome you with open arms Start Planning Here are some of the great things you will find at this year s auction bring a friend and split the costs of a vacation package or grab your child a spot at one of our teacher led outings: A week in Palm Springs - chase those winter blues away Laser Tag with Patrick Sensei spots are limited so be there to grab one Designer chair with matching pillow from Edgewater Home Furniture New woman s bike helmet from Paul's Bicycle Way of Life (safety first) Summer camps Jordan Kent, River Road Parks & Rec, and more Awesome cooler with certificates for 10 gallons of DariMart milk Calcium And check out the next page for the one thing every parent will want at the auction Wine Pull & Growler Grab Bring in contributions (or talk to your friend who at Falling Sky) Empty growlers would work as well, since it may be easier for us to get the liquid without asking for a bottle too Drop off your donations with Diane. Bake for the Dessert Dash Contact Diane in or Wendy

4 ABlack&WhiteSurpriseforYou Thisyear,theauc:oncommi=eewillbringthe267YGkidstothe auc:onnightwithus intheformofan8x10photoofeachofour funkloving,japanesespeakingchildren Theywilldecoratetheroom, remindingusofthereasonwearegathered. Theywillbeforsaletoo (Whenwasthelast:meYOUprintedoutapictureofyourkid?) Classroom Auction Baskets Forideasanddetailsonhowyoushouldcontributetoyourchild sclassroombasket, pleasecheckinwithyourchild steacher. Teamingupwithanotherfamilyisalwaysawinningidea BiggeritemshavemoreIMPACTsoaskafriendtoshareexpensesduringdropKofforpickKup. Cashdona:onsareacceptedtoo we llgladlyhelpdotheshoppingforyou TIMEISSHORT PLEASEDON TWAITTILLTHELASTMINUTE Kindergarten: Mommy & Me or Daddy & Me activities 1 st Grade: Restaurant Gift Card Basket 2 nd Grade: Summer Fun Basket 3 rd /4 th Grade: Lucky Lottery Basket 4 th /5 th Grade: Oregon Duck Basket

5 Children'sDay YGishos7ngChildren'sDayalongsidetheAsian Council'sKiteFes7valonSaturday,May2ndfrom noonto5pm.therewillbegamesandcraxsfor kids,aswellasperformancesthroughouttheday. Comesupportourschoolandcommunitypartners whilehavingfun ThePTOwillbehavingabakesaleduringtheevent, sowearelookingforwonderfulygparentbakersto donatesomethingsweetvolunteersarealsoneeded tohelpkidswithcraxandkitemaking,facepain7ng, andtakingshixsonacoupleoffieldgames. Pleasecontactusifyouarewillingtohelp Wednesday,April8 th Lastdaytojointheauc7on rafflepool buya7cket Friday,April17 th AnnualYGDinner&Auc7onat ShadowHillsCountryClub Thursday,April23th PTOMee7ng childcare available Friday,May1st PlanningDay noschool Saturday,May2nd Children sday&asiankite Celebra7on,12R5pm, YGCafeteria PTO MEETING April 23 rd 6:30 pm Mee$ngintheCafeteria at6:30pm.childcareprovided. S7lllookingforpopcorn volunteers ContactDiane APRIL&15 th & &LAST&DAY&TO&BUY&A&2015&YEARBOOK&&