January Updates

Dear A-JIS Community,

January’s A-JIS Courier unfortunately did not make it to publication, as Mr. Tajima was taken ill early in the month. He has since recovered and returned to school. In the meantime please allow me to communicate the following.

Mrs. Rogers-Doi

About ten days ago Mrs. Doi Rogers was admitted to St. Luke’s Hospital with a medical condition. She wishes to convey to everyone that she is feeling better, and recovering nicely. • The 2010-2011 School Calendar is almost complete, ready for board approval and subsequent distribution in February. I would like to take a moment to thank the administration, faculty, staff, and parents who attended several meetings, sharing ideas. Working collaboratively was a wonderful experience and we think you will like the results.

Haiti

The Haiti fundraising campaign is well under way. Thank you ALL for generously donating to assist a nation in the process of recovery from this devastating earthquake. Students are creating art projects to be sent, hopefully for display in hospitals and clinics. The children at A-JIS care. I am truly touched. Please view the work currently displayed in the lobby.

Staffing

Some of our faculty members will be leaving at the end of this school year in pursuit of new horizons. The administration is in the process of identifying needs for 2010-2011. Please rest assured we are recruiting and will hire the very best. The interviewing will take place by a team, and include administrator(s), faculty, staff, and parent(s). Please contact the Principals’ office if you wish to have your name placed on the list.

Accreditation

All school personnel are working diligently to get reports ready for submission to CIS January 31st.

Lost and Found

We are happy so many items have been picked up. The tables remain in the lobby until Thursday January 28th. Thereafter the Family Community has kindly offered to donate the rest. We are still holding a watch, an iPod, and a pair of prescription eyeglasses. Will the rightful owner(s) please stop by the Principals’ Office to describe and claim these lost item(s)?

We look forward to seeing you at this Friday’s Talent Show, a fundraiser for Haiti, sponsored by the Family Community.

Kind regards,

Barbara Beaufait

Head of School