TIPS Journal Oct 2, 2023
on how the school year is going
Greetings from Tokyo International Progressive School
Finally a touch of fall in the air! Good things come to those who wait.
Picture day at TIPS is coming up on November 2. What looks best to wear? According to our photographer, Ms. Kerry Raftis of Keyshots,
- Choose clothes that look good on students, paying close attention to colors that a flattering.
- Stay away from clothes that compete for attention and take the focus away from your child's smiling face - avoid slogans, logos and big patterns.
- Choose smaller jewelry and accessories and avoid large and bulky pieces.
Kerry also mentioned that haircuts take a few days to settle in.
For those students who commute by bicycle, please read new guidelines below and submit the form to our office.
On another less exciting note, when we hold our PE classes in the gym, students need to bring their indoor PE shoes. We recommend keeping them stored in each student's locker at school.
As always, any questions, please ask.
All the best,
Lyn Sato
TIPS Principal
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Through Nov 15
Tues, Oct 3: PE in gym for some.
Wed, Oct 4: PSA meeting 1 p.m., join with the link below.
Fri, Oct 6: MS and HS volleyball teams play New International School in afternoon. Parent / Staff social at 6 p.m. in Futako-Tamagawa.
Tues, Oct 10: PE in gym for some.
Sat, Oct 14: PSA Comedy Improv Event, Counselor Open House 10 a.m.
Tues, Oct 17: PE in gym for some. Girls volleyball team plays UIA here.
Wed, Oct 18: Volleyball team plays French school.
Thur - Fri, Oct 19 - 20: 🍁🍁🍁 Fall Break, no classes. 🍁🍁🍁
Tues - Thurs, Oct 24 - 26: HS Volleyball team plays UIA here. 3:25 dismissal for report card preparation. PSA decorates the campus for Halloween.
Thurs, Oct 26: Last Day of Quarter 1; 3:25 p.m dismissal for report card preparation.
Fri, Oct 27: First Day of Quarter 2. Altered Schedule for Sports Day (rain date: Nov 17)
Mon, Oct 30: Halloween costume contest and Halloween Movie in P5 & 6, all sponsored by Student Council.
Tue, Oct 31: Campus Connect Assembly from 10 a.m., PSA Halloween Cookie Sale. PE in gym for some.
Wed, Nov 1: PSA Meeting 1 p.m., Staff represented by Ms. Xaida Zyvatkauskas. Recognition Assembly in TAP.
Thur, Nov 2: Photo Day.
Fri, Nov 3: Teacher Professional Development Day, no classes.
Tues, Nov 7: PE in gym, volleyball game vs. Shinagawa International School.
Thur, Nov 9: Parent / Student / Teacher Interviews from 4 p.m.
Fri, Nov 10: Parent / Student / Teacher interviews 9 - 1 p.m. No classes.
Sat, Nov 11: PSA improv comedy event, 10 a.m.
Tues, Nov 14: PE in gym for some.
Parent / Staff Association ACTIVITIES
PSA is organizing lots of events and workshops this year! Here is some information about an upcoming event and workshop. Contact our PSA leadership, pictured below, at psa@tokyoips.com.
PSA Sponsored Comedy Improv
Any TIPS students and their siblings who are interested in this workshop, and have not registered yet, are welcome to join the next one on 14th October!
Parent/Staff Social Party
Unfortunately, due to the inclement weather, we had to cancel the outdoor picnic event last week. Instead we have scheduled a Parent/Staff Social Party for October 6th! It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with other parents, TIPS teachers and staff. Please join us!
Date: October 6th, 2023 from 6PM to 8PM
Venue: ALLO
Rise Plaza Mall 2nd Fl, 1-15-6 Tamagawa, Setagawa-Ku, Tokyo http://allo.peace-tokyo.com/
Entrance Fee: To be decided by PSA voting (will be from 1,000 to 4,000 yen)
*Unfortunately due to space limitations, we have to make this event an adult only affair.
Please sign up to join this event!
🎃 🍎 🎃 Halloween Decoration and Treat Sale 🎃 🍎 🎃
PSA will be decorating the school with Halloween decorations on October 24th, starting at 13:20. We are seeking volunteers to join us, and we welcome any Halloween decorations they are willing to donate. Also PSA is organizing the Halloween Treat Sale on October 31st and needs your donations and help for that too. Keep an eye out for a forthcoming email containing a sign-up link. We're looking forward to having many people to join us in transforming the school into a Halloween wonderland!
🖍️🖍️🖍️ PSA Monthly Meeting 🖍️🖍️🖍️
PSA Monthly Meeting will be held on October 4th. Please join us and together, let's discuss ways to make the TIPS community better! Classroom teacher Ms. Priya Pillai will represent the TIPS staff at the October PSA meeting.
Donation
Every year, we ask each student/family to donate 10,000 yen toward PSA to help fund different activities and events hosted by TIPS PSA. You can just submit this amount in an envelope with your child's name, and have your student provide it to Ms. Junko Nakamura in the front office.
🚌 🚌 SEE JAPAN BREAK SCENES 🚌 🚌
Career Counselor Informative Website
Our Career Counselor, Ms. Saki Koh, has created a website for students and parents to keep informed about resources for college preparation and applications. It is so informative that other parents might like to take a look. The password to enter the website is 384953. Thank you, Ms. Koh!
In and Out of School This Month
TIPS students volunteer at a Hands On Tokyo event. Thanks for volunteering!
We are very proud of the TIPS team who competed with other schools at the Youth Summit on September 23. You can read more about their presentation about the benefits of diversity, here on the website they created to promote diversification in many areas of life.
COUNSELOR OPEN HOUSE
October 14 would be an excellent Saturday to drop by if you are interested in knowing one of our counselors, Mr. Shimokawa. He welcomes you, and can reserve time that day with you privately to understand your family's counseling needs. Please contact him at mshimokawa@tokyoiops.com to let him know you will be by.
Important Safety Information for Those Who Commute by Bicycle
TIPS has TALENT
A lovely painting gifted to me by a budding artist at TIPS.
An afternoon art class student impressed us all with this one.
Want to know more about TIPS? Here is the latest Wolverine Newspaper issue.
Tokyo International Progressive School
TIPS is the small and supportive international school in the Futako-Tamagawa area.
Email: tips@tokyoips.com
Website: https://www.tokyoips.com/
Location: 1-5-20 Kamata, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 157-0077
Phone: 03-5717-0511
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tokyoips