17日の午後は３年生の保護者による特別読み聞かせがありました。それは日本語と英語の本の読み聞かせを聞きながらポップコーンやロリポップキャンディもいただいたのです。午前中は校外学習、午後は読み聞かせイベント。何名かの生徒が「今日最高じゃん。」と言っていました。今回、素敵なポスターや手作りのしおりもありました。心から感謝いたします。ありがとうございました。On the afternoon of September 17, our Grade 3 students enjoyed a special storytelling session organized by parents. We listened to stories read aloud in both Japanese and English, while also enjoying popcorn and lollipops.It truly was an exciting day—after a morning filled with our field trip, we had this wonderful reading event in the afternoon. Some students even said, “This is the best day ever!”Beautiful posters and handmade bookmarks added to the warm atmosphere. We sincerely thank all the parents who made this possible.
9月17日は社会科の学習でうるま警察署とうるま市消防本部の見学をしました。警察署ではパトカー体験や逮捕術訓練体験をしました。自転車の安全な乗り方もお話してもらいました。消防署では35メートルまでのびるはしご車を見せていただき、アミークスからはマーク先生と、アームストロング先生がはしご車の挑戦をしました。その後は救急車に乗ったり質問コーナーがありました。警察署も消防署の方々も日々私たち安全のために働いて下さっています。ありがとうございました。On September 17, we went on a social studies field trip to the Uruma Police Station and the Uruma City Fire Department.At the police station, we had the chance to ride in a police car and experience arrest training. We also learned about how to ride bicycles safely.At the fire department, we saw a ladder truck that can extend up to 35 meters. From Amicus, Mr. Mark and Ms Armstrong bravely tried climbing the ladder truck. After that, we got to go inside an ambulance and had a fun Q&A session.Both the police officers and firefighters work hard every day to keep us safe. We are very grateful to them.
On Friday, July 18th, during 3rd and 4th periods, we held a special grade-level event organized by parents. The day began with a visit from Okinawa Ichimushi-kai, a group that protects local species like the Okinawa rhinoceros beetle and medaka fish.We explored the school grounds to learn about the Okinawa beetle, guided by Raika Shimabukuro, a former AMICUS student. His detailed explanations amazed everyone—did you know there are nine types of cicadas in Okinawa?
After the walk, Mr. Kuninaka gave us more in-depth information about the beetles. Students were excited to hear that they might receive larvae after summer vacation to try raising their own beetles!
For lunch, parents kindly prepared homemade curry, cotton candy, and shaved ice. Before eating,
Sora Kishibe’s mother, who runs a pig farm, gave a meaningful talk about the pigs used for the curry—what kind of animals they are, and why we should value them.
6月20日は小学校1年から６年生までいっしょに平和集会がありました。全体合唱の後戦後８０年を動画で振り返り6年生代表の詩の朗読がありました。それから校長先生のお話を聞き黙とうをささげました。最後は笑えることがいかに幸せかを感じてもらうため先生方によるコメディシンデレラを観ました。笑いながら何かを感じたと思います。当たり前の日常に感謝です。その後は縦割り活動でひまわりを植え、写真を撮ったりしました。On June 20th, all students from first to sixth grade gathered for a peace assembly. After a group chorus, we watched a video looking back on the 80 years since the end of the war. Then, a sixth-grade representative recited a poem. We listened to a speech by the principal and offered a moment of silent prayer.Finally, we watched a comedic version of Cinderella performed by the teachers, meant to help us feel how fortunate it is to be able to laugh. I’m sure everyone felt something while laughing. We are truly grateful for our everyday lives.After that, we participated in cross-grade group activities, planted sunflowers, and took photos together.
校外学習無事終わりました。勝連城址、暑い中でしたが一の曲輪まで上り阿麻和利が見たであろう、うるま市や勝連の景色をながめました。あまわりパークでは、ジオラマや阿麻和利をテーマにしたアニメを観たり、勝連城址から発掘された物などを見て学びました。またお昼の後はうるマルシェに移動し、スタッフさんから説明を聞いた後見学を行い、実際お金を持ち買い物をしました。うるマルシェはうるま市の特産品を応援するためにできたと聞いてみんなしっかりうるま市ものか確認をしながら上手に買い物をしていました。来週はこれを新聞にまとめます。You worked hard and did your best on the field trip.Let’s keep thinking about local food and enjoy learning about what
Today, we had Family Sports Day at Okinawa City Gymnasium. It’s been a long time since all students from 1st to 6th grade joined together. The 3rd graders did a great job in the relay and dance. The “Typhoon’s Eye” race for parents was also very exciting and lively. Thank you for your cooperation.
