JETAA Portland » JETAA Portland Volunteers http://www.jetaaportland.com Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:18:11 +0000 en hourly 1 Japanese Consulate of Portland Volunteer Opportunites http://www.jetaaportland.com/community-events/japanese-consulate-of-portland-volunteer-opportunites/ http://www.jetaaportland.com/community-events/japanese-consulate-of-portland-volunteer-opportunites/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:29:44 +0000 admin http://jetaaportland.org/?p=41
  • Volunteer Event at Portland Japanese Gardens
  • Obon at the Portland Japanese Garden – Volunteers Needed
  • Consulate Volunteers Needed
    • ]]>     Hello Portland JETAA community! The Consulate General of Japan in Portland would like to invite you to take part in any and all of the following events. Every year the Consulate has a presence at these local festivals and we are searching for volunteers to help promote Japan and the JET Program in Oregon.

    Though some of these events may last all day we are happy to accept volunteers for part of the time, or feel free to work with us all day if you are so inclined! If you are interested in volunteering please contact Natsuko Alipio at the Consulate at: nalipio@cgjpdx.org

    Japanese Speech Contest (WTC)
    - Sun 4/26    12:30 – 17:00
    - Registration desk / usher

    Richmond Elementary School’s Spring Festival (Richmond ES)
    - Sat 5/16    11:00 – 17:00
    - Consulate information desk

    Asia Fest (Oregon Convention Center)
    - Sat 5/30    11:00 – 18:00
    - Consulate information desk

    Salem World Beat Festival (Salem Riverfront Park)
    - Sat 6/27    10:00 – 18:00    &    Sun 6/28    11:00 – 18:00
    - Consulate information desk
    - Origami teachers

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    2. Obon at the Portland Japanese Garden – Volunteers Needed
    3. Consulate Volunteers Needed

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  • International School winter events
  • The International School Japanese Movie Night: Ponyo
  • Free Japanese Sing and Play for toddlers
    • ]]>     Below are upcoming events at the International School:

    THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OFFERS FREE JAPANESE “SING AND PLAY” CLASS FOR TODDLERS
    No prior Japanese knowledge required.

    What:  “Sing and Play” class, taught in Japanese by International School Japanese teachers
    For who:  Children ages 0 through 4 with a parent or caregiver.
    Cost:  Free
    When:  Fridays, 10:00-10:30am, Starting April 3 for Three weeks (Apr 3, 10, &24)
    Where:  The International School, Second building Japanese First grade Class Room
    025 SW Sherman Street, Portland, OR 97201

    Reservations are required: For information or reservation, contact Keiko in Japanese or in English at Japanese@intlschool.org or 503-226-2496 x305.

    PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
    Full immersion programs in Spanish, Chinese & Japanese

    WHAT: Preschool & Kindergarten Open House for Japanese, Spanish & Chinese total immersion programs

    WHEN: Tuesday, April 17, 2009, drop-in for tours 9am through 1pm

    WHY: For families to see and understand the total immersion program for children aged 3 years to 5th grade. Visitors will get to talk to see classes in action and talk with current parents and administrators.

    WHO: Families of children aged 0 to 6 (who have not yet started kindergarten). Children are welcome to tour with their parents.

    WHERE: In the South Waterfront area of downtown:
    • See 3-year-old preschool classes at 2717 SW Corbett Street, Portland, 97201
    • See 4-year-old preschool through 5th grade classes down the street at 2305 SW Water Avenue, Portland, 97201

    MORE INFORMATION: www.intlschool.org, 503-226-2496
    The International School provides a multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Chinese, Spanish or Japanese for preschool through fifth grade. Children become bilingual as they learn a full American curriculum with native speaking teachers and small classes. The International School was founded in 1990, and today educates 400 children. www.intlschool.org, 503-226-2496, 025 SW Sherman Street, Portland, Oregon 97201.

    LANGUAGE IMMERSION SUMMER CAMP OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT
    Programs in Spanish, Chinese & Japanese

    The International School is once again offering its popular language immersion summer camp. Children have a summer of fun while learning Japanese, Chinese or Spanish with native-speaking teachers. Campers are invited to explore a brand new language or practice one they already know. They examine a science theme and discover international culture through crafts, games, math, geography and cultural arts. There are different culture activities and science themes each session, so children can have fun attending any number of sessions.

    Each session also features special classes for senior students (age 8 to 12), swimming lessons with certified instructors and field trips (Ages 6 to 12), cultural performers, ice-cream delight, art with a specialist for the younger classes.

    SESSION 1: June 15 – June 26. THEME: “International Culture Week” & Bees

    SESSION 2: June 29 – July 10 (no camp July 3). THEME: “International Culture Week” & Penguins

    SESSION 3: July 13 to July 24, THEME: “International Culture Week” & Bears

    SESSION 4: July 27 – August 7, THEME: “International Culture Week” & Eagles

    Camp days run from 8am to 4pm; three to five year olds may choose to attend from 8am to noon.

    MORE INFORMATION: www.intlschool.org, 503-226-2496
    The International School provides a multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Chinese, Spanish or Japanese for preschool through fifth grade. Children become bilingual as they learn a full American curriculum with native speaking teachers and small classes. The International School was founded in 1990, and today educates 400 children. www.intlschool.org, 503-226-2496, 025 SW Sherman Street, Portland, Oregon 97201.

    Related posts:

    1. International School winter events
    2. The International School Japanese Movie Night: Ponyo
    3. Free Japanese Sing and Play for toddlers

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