Tel. 055-287-9577
New Life International School
Calendar 2024-2025
April 2024
5 F 9:30-5:00 Teacher's Workshop
8-10 M-W Start classes, half days 9:00-12:00 - no lunches or Japanese
11 TH First full day
19 F Assembly 9:05; Parent's Bible Study 2:00
23 T Teacher's Mtg. 3:30 WASC
26 F PSE General Meeting 2:00 upstairs. Everyone is welcome!
29 M OFF Showa Day
May 2024
3 F OFF Constitution Day
6 M OFF Children's Day
10 F Open House!
14 T Teacher's WASC Meeting 3:30
13-17 S.E.W. Spiritual Emphasis Week Theme: Romans 8:38-39 38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Special Speakers:
M 13 Takeshi and Shu Ikeda (ventriloquist puppets)
T 14 Cyprien from Rwanda
W 15 Miss Yi
TH16 Mrs. Brown
F 17 Dr. Brown
Parents and the public are welcome! 11:25-11:55 upstairs
17 & 31 F Library; English Parent's Bible Study
24 F Schoolwide Assembly 9:05
June 2024
Every Tuesday, Math Competition! 8:40-8:55, 2nd-floor cafeteria
3 - 14 Food Bank!
4-6 T-TH Standardized Testing 1
7 F Earthquake Drill
10 M Classes off/Teacher's workday WASC
12 W Field trip to Kachoen in Fujimi
13-14TH/F Personal Safety Classes
14 & 28 F Library; Parent's English Bible study
19-21 1st - 3rd grade Joy Bible Camp!
21-24 4th-5th grade Joy Bible Camp!
25-29 6th-8th grade Joy Bible Camp!
21 F Last day to turn in art!; Schoolwide Assembly 9:05
24 M Open Campus: Powerpoint presentation with a bilingual explanation and observation in classes available for prospective parents. Please call to make a reservation.
24-28 ART FAIR
28 F Movie Day (1-5)
July 2024
Every Tuesday, Math Competition! 8:40-8:55, 2nd-floor cafeteria
5 F Report Cards (1-5 only); Beach Day Fun
9 T Teacher's Meeting WASC 3:30
11 TH Library; English Parent's Bible study
12 F Students are OFF Teacher/Parent Meetings
15 M OFF (Sea Day)
18 TH Half Day School Party (outdoor water fun!)
July 19-Sept. 1 OFF Summer Holiday for NLIS students
July 29-Aug. 2 Summer School!
July 29-August 2
SUMMER SCHOOL
English summer school with fun, hands-on learning activities.
Time: Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 3:15.
Cost: 30,000 yen per student, 25,000 for NLIS students.
Grades: K3 to 7
Everything will only be in English. The students do not have to speak English but must be willing to learn.
Students must bring an obento, or they can order one from Bear's Cafe at 350 to 400 yen, which will be delivered daily to NLIS.
Call ahead at 055-287-9577 or ask an office staff to make a reservation. Space is limited to 45 students.
September 2024
2 M Welcome back!
3 T Teacher's Meeting WASC 3:30
6 F Schoolwide Assembly 9:05
13 F Camp Literacy Day
13 & 27 F Library; Parent's English Bible Study
16 M OFF Aged Day
20 F Fire Department Visit - students learn how to use a fire extinguisher
23 M OFF Fall Equinox Day
24 T Parent Observation Day - On this day, parents are asked to come to observe the classes while in session. The teachers and students don’t prepare rehearsed speeches for this day. We want you to see a normal class day.
26 TH Teacher's Meeting WASC 3:30
27 F Fire Drill; Movie Day (6-12)
Board meeting
October 2024
4 F Report Cards (6 -12 only); World Teacher Appreciation Day!
Assembly 9:05
8 T WASC Teacher's Meeting 3:30-5:30
11& 25 F Library; English Parent's Bible Study
14 M OFF Sports Day
16 W 100 days of school celebration for grades 1-5
17 TH Picture Day! Come early and look nice!
22 T Teacher's WASC Meeting 3:30
22-23 T-W Standardized Testing 2
24 TH NLIS Sports Day at Midorigaoka
28-1 M-F Spirit Week! 6-12
November 2024
1 F Fall Party
4 M Off Culture Day
8 F Assembly
8 & 22 F Library; English Parent Bible Study
15 F Movie Day (1-5)
19 T Report Card (1-5); Teacher Meeting 3:30
20 W OFF Yamanashi Day!
23 S Asahi Festival - Students will sing songs from 2:10- 2:40.
25 Food Bank
29 F No Classes Student Led Parent/Teacher Meeting
December 2024
4 W Shamisen Orientation! 1:30-2:00
6 F Library; Assembly; English Parent's Bible Study
11 & 18 W Free Shamisen lessons 3:30-5:00
13 F Christmas Program 2:00-3:00 All parents and grandparents are invited!
17 T WASC Teacher's Meeting 3:30
19 TH Class parties Half-day 9:00-12:00; no lunches
Dec. 20-Jan. 5 OFF for Holidays
January 2025
6 M Welcome back
8, 15, 22, 29 W Shamisen lessons 3:30-5:00
10 F Assembly 11:30
10 & 24 F Library; English Bible Study
13 M OFF Coming of Age Day
14 T WASC Teacher's Meeting 3:30
20-22 Standardized testing 3
28 T JHS & HS select electives (6-12)
29-30 W&TH Schoolwide writing tests; EFL testing
30 TH Student Council Voting (4-12)
31 F All school Clean Day 1&2 Field trip to Police Station
February 2025
7 F Schoolwide Assembly 9:10
7 & 21 F Library; Parent's English Bible Study
11 T OFF Foundation Day
14 F Valentine Parties; Student, Teacher, and Parent surveys
21 F Science Fair Parents are welcome!
24 M OFF Emperor's Birthday
25-28 T-F WASC visit!
March 2025
3 M PSE General Meeting; Lockdown Drill
4 T Graduation practice
5 W School-wide party! Graduation practice
6 TH Graduation Ceremony10:45 AM to 12:00 for 6th, 9th, and 12th grade
School is dismissed at 12:00