In response to the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March, a father of a former student made a trip to Japan as a volunteer for the relief effort. He was kind enough to take the banner with our words of encourage and heartfelt messages with him on the trip. The banner was delivered to kindergarten and preschool children living in one of the many evacuation shelters. As a personal project, he asked the residents what they missed eating the most and when their answer was maguro (tuna), he took it upon himself to purchase and deliver their wish.
We are so grateful for his generous efforts in helping with the recovery. Thank you so much for delivering our message!
We had exchange program with Shorecrest High School Japanese class students on Thursday, May 26th at Seattle Megumi Hall. Children enjoyed "URASHIMA TARO" play by high school students, Megumi children sang songs and devided into mixed small groups to enjoyed conversations in Japanese.
They exchanged the gift aswell.
Seattle Megumi Zo class students went fieldtrip to Kids Quest Children's Museum on Thursday, May 19th. It was beautiful day and many of parents supported on this event. They had chance to stop by one of the park at Mercer Island for picnic.
Children also celebrate May birthday children.
March 30th, Wednesday,
Bellevue Megumi students had chance to ride big yellow school bus came to Seattle megumi hall. The children had great time play many activities with Kinoshita-sensei who is former soccer player.
The children also enjoyed own lunch they brought to school.
The yard sale which was held to support earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan was a great success. The proceeds from the fundraise events and the donations colledted amounted to $10,829.50.
PTA made donations to Red Cross and Peace Winds for victims in Japan. We really appreciated the part each of you took in the event. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families.
Megumi PTA is going to hold a yard sale at Bellevue Megumi Preschool to collect money to donate to a Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund.
Time:
Sunday, March 27th from 10am to 2pm
Yard Sale:
Books, DVDs, CDs, clothes, household items, toys, Pokemon Cards, and more!
Food Sale:
Bakes goods, takoyaki, Japanese curry and rice, karaage(fried chicken), etc...
100% of the proceeds will be donated to charitable organizations for the earthquake victims. Everyone is welcome, please come by with family and friends!
It seems that the number of victims of the earthquake and tsunami which hit Japan last Friday is increasing.
We are going to ask for donation to help relieve the suffering of the people who have been affected by the disaster.
The box for the donation is set up until this Friday and taken care of by PTA. You also can donate through Seattle Japan Relief website ( http://seattlejapanrelief.org/ )to Red Cross and Peace Winds America.
Also, all the sales from the To Go Bento sold at our Bellevue branch and food fundraising effort (next two weeks) are going to be dedicated to donation.
What each individual can do may look small, but together we can make the small contribution by individuals something really powerful and meaningful.
Please put orders for our To Go Bento as well.
We really appreciate your support in this critical time.
Yoshimi Suzuki
Owner, Megumi Preschool
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