Theme

Fish and Paper

Teacher

Aimee Mizuno Sensei

Note from Sensei

Hello families and 1st graders! My name is Mizuno Sensei and I have been a Gakko teacher for almost 20 years! I've taught mostly 5th and 6th graders but I'm excited to be back for a second year teaching 1st grade! In my free time I enjoy crafting and walking in parks with my chihuahua, Daidai. I speak Japanese, English, and Spanish.

Supply List

Pencil Box (Labeled with items below in it)

• Colored Pencils
• Plain pencils
• Sharpener
• Plain white t-shirt
• Markers
• Crayons
• Pen
• Watercolor set with paint brush
• Glue stick
• Ruler
• Scissors
• Tape

Mon (Japanese Family Crest)

7-inch Mon (Japanese family crest) – Please email this to kokoronogakkowatsonville@gmail.com before the start of Gakko. If you do not have a mon, you may choose one you like. See the Frequently Asked Questions for mon ideas.

White T-Shirt for Art Project

Konichiwa! We look forward to learning Japanese language and culture while making projects inspired by fish and paper. We will fish print (gyotaku) on paper and a t-shirt. Please send in a plain (no logos or patterns) white t-shirt that is labeled on the collar with your child's name. Domo arigato goziamasu!

Closing Program Performance

Medaka no Gakko (School of Killifish)

Costume: fish-related, fish print tee shirts