{"id":447,"date":"2021-12-31T21:22:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T04:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masawebsite.local\/?page_id=447"},"modified":"2026-05-21T16:12:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T23:12:34","slug":"annual-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miraclemindpublishing.com\/masa\/testserver2\/annual-events\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-447\" data-postid=\"447\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-447 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_oryc771 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_8wy8771 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xa22895   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Cultural Celebrations and Annual Events<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Tsumiki Preschool hosts a variety of school events and field trips throughout the year that enrich our curriculum and foster meaningful connections within our school and the wider community. These events offer children opportunities to celebrate, perform, and learn in festive and collaborative environments, supporting both their personal growth and our mission of Japanese language and cultural immersion.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>August: <\/b>Start of school year<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>September<\/b>: Jugoya (full moon) celebration<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>October<\/b>: Pumpkin patch field trip, Undo-kai (field day), Halloween party<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>November<\/b>: Thanksgiving<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>December<\/b>: Holiday performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>January<\/b>: New Year &amp; Mochi pounding festival<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>February<\/b>: Setsubun (bean throwing)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>March<\/b>: Girls&#8217; Day Hinamatsuri celebration, Cherry Blossom Festival performance (Balboa Park)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>April<\/b>: Senior appreciation performance (San Diego Keiro-kai)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>May<\/b>: Boys&#8217; Day Kodomonohi celebration, Graduation ceremony &amp; end-of-the-year performance<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>June<\/b>: Japanese Maritime Defense Force port welcoming (timing may vary per year)<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>July<\/b>: Tanabata Festival, Nagashi somen (cold noodle) &amp; watermelon party<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Annual Highlights<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Field Day \u904b\u52d5\u4f1a<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>(Undokai) &#8211; October <br \/><\/span>Families gather at a local park to enjoy a day of energetic games and friendly competition. This event is usually held at the beginning of the school year and serves as a fun opportunity for parents to meet other families and begin building a vibrant community with their children&#8217;s classmates. Children and families participate in classic Japanese field day games, relays, and activities designed to foster sportsmanship and teamwork.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Holiday Performance &#8211; December<br \/><\/b>At the end of December, before winter break, students showcase their talents in a holiday performance featuring songs, dances, and musical instruments. This celebration invites family and friends to experience the joy and progress their children have made, while students gain confidence performing on stage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b>End-of-School-Year Performance &#8211; May <br \/><\/b>The final event of the school year includes fun performances, playful skits, and a ceremony to celebrate children promoting into kindergarten. Graduating students receive recognition for completing their preschool journey, and all children participate in a closing play and musical program that highlights their achievements and growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Community Engagement<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition to school-hosted events, our children are regularly invited to participate in these events, students perform songs and dances they have been practicing, proudly sharing our appreciation of Japanese culture with the broader community. These opportunities allow children to build confidence, display teamwork, and strengthen connections outside the classroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Tsumiki Preschool&#8217;s event calendar is designed to help every child shine\u2014on stage, in community, and within their group of friends\u2014while deepening understanding of \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>and Japanese traditions year-roundvarious community gatherings, festivals, and cultural events throughout San Diego.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_85vn865 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_pc5g865 first\">\n                    <!-- module gallery -->\n<div  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These events offer children opportunities to celebrate, perform, and learn in festive and collaborative environments, supporting both their personal growth and our mission of Japanese language and cultural immersion.<\/p> <ul> <li><b>August: <\/b>Start of school year<\/li> <li><b>September<\/b>: Jugoya (full moon) celebration<\/li> <li><b>October<\/b>: Pumpkin patch field trip, Undo-kai (field day), Halloween party<\/li> <li><b>November<\/b>: Thanksgiving<\/li> <li><b>December<\/b>: Holiday performance<\/li> <li><b>January<\/b>: New Year &amp; Mochi pounding festival<\/li> <li><b>February<\/b>: Setsubun (bean throwing)<\/li> <li><b>March<\/b>: Girls' Day Hinamatsuri celebration, Cherry Blossom Festival performance (Balboa Park)<\/li> <li><b>April<\/b>: Senior appreciation performance (San Diego Keiro-kai)<\/li> <li><b>May<\/b>: Boys' Day Kodomonohi celebration, Graduation ceremony &amp; end-of-the-year performance<\/li> <li><b>June<\/b>: Japanese Maritime Defense Force port welcoming (timing may vary per year)<\/li> <li><b>July<\/b>: Tanabata Festival, Nagashi somen (cold noodle) &amp; watermelon party<\/li> <\/ul> <p><b>Annual Highlights<\/b><\/p> <ul> <li>Field Day \u904b\u52d5\u4f1a\u00a0 (Undokai) - October <br \/>Families gather at a local park to enjoy a day of energetic games and friendly competition. 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Graduating students receive recognition for completing their preschool journey, and all children participate in a closing play and musical program that highlights their achievements and growth.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><b>Community Engagement<\/b><\/p> <p>In addition to school-hosted events, our children are regularly invited to participate in these events, students perform songs and dances they have been practicing, proudly sharing our appreciation of Japanese culture with the broader community. 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