Three cheers to the MP1 students. We were very impressed with your understanding of the functions among different lobes of the human brain. “Prefrontal cortex” is a handful for a second grader to comprehend and is a joy to see students learn about learning.
Have a great year! 

State of Emergency Update
The COVID-19 Delta variant is prevalent throughout Japan, with record-high case numbers leading to strained hospital capacity and medical infrastructure in many areas. States of emergency and quasi-states of emergency are now in effect for more than half of Japan’s prefectures. 
Please be prudent during these next few weeks and stay safe.

Parent Orientation THANK YOU 
We would like to thank the teachers of HIS Niseko for an impressive Parent Orientation. The presentations were held via zoom this past Wednesday night and from all appearances, it was quite a successful event. 
Thank you parents for taking the time to welcome the teachers into your homes.. Our teachers are our school’s most valuable resource. Throughout the year, please feel free to contact any of the teachers with questions, concerns, or praise. We would love to hear from you. 

PTA Zoom Meeting this Wednesday, September 8 @ 15:45: 
The Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) at HIS is an active, open and integral part of the school’s life and day-to-day operations. All parents of children enrolled and teachers employed at the school are members of the PTA.
HIS Niseko will host our first PTA meeting on Wednesday, September 8 at 15:45 via Zoom invitation. This is the inaugural meeting of the school year. The officers of the PTA SC will be appointed by a process of nomination and open voting. 
Mr. Mernin will send the Zoom invitation on Wednesday morning. 

Reminder Emergency Form Reminder
We still have a couple of families who need to complete our Niseko Parent Signature form. The completion of this form is required. 
Please kindly write to me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Reminder
A gentle reminder to all that school starts at 08:30 each M,T,Th,F and 09:30 each Wednesday. Please help us support your children to be on time each day for school.  
Growth Mindset and Inclusion
"When a flower doesn't bloom you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower" 
Alexander den Heijer