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  • Pay It Forward

    The other day, I watched a movie called “Pay It Forward” released in 2000. I love it not only for the story but also for the Nevadan air in the movie, which…

    January 24, 2018
    Service

  • It’s Vacation Time Again!

    (Website Admin apologizes for the delay in posting this blog by Ms. Linda. We hope that the holiday season has been a relaxing and blessed time.)   I, too, as a parent…

    January 6, 2018
    General, Tips for Parents

  • A STAR is born!

    Accreditation is the process of giving official authorization or approval to an institution or organization. These organizations are leaders in their given field. In the case of a school, accreditation means that…

    November 30, 2017
    Academics, Administration

  • Play Yard Construction

    During summer vacation this year, the YCS administration deemed it necessary to resurface a portion of the play yard under the large play structure. We are thankful to have the expertise of…

    November 17, 2017
    Service

  • Have Fun this Mid-Term Break!

    With Mid-Term Break Coming up, here are a few things going on in Yokohama to pass the time. Some are free and others are not, but I hope the information proves useful.…

    October 19, 2017
    General, Tips for Parents

  • Helpful Hints: How to help your child write

    As an elementary parent or teacher, have you ever had any concern with your own child or a certain student regarding messy and illegible hand writing? You probably thought that the child…

    October 18, 2017
    Academics, Tips for Parents

  • How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

    Sleep. All humans, young and old, need sleep. We all know what a lack of sleep looks and feels like, or do we? Most first time parents are amazed at how much…

    September 19, 2017
    General

  • Summer Reading List

    Parenting Help We can always use a little help from our friends. Why try it alone… Some recommended books to read over the summer. My First, Second & Third Attempts at Parenting …

    June 23, 2017
    General

  • The Sights, Sounds, and Smells of the Classroom

    Life is experienced through the five senses. They’re the sight and smell of lemons, the taste of a fresh lemonade, the tinkling of sound boxes being sorted and matched, and the soothing…

    June 7, 2017
    Academics

  • Assessment Practices at Yokohama Christian School

    Why is assessment important? Assessment is important in determining whether the stated goals of a curriculum are being met. Parents, perhaps, are most familiar with paper tests, both teacher-developed and standardized, however,…

    March 6, 2017
    Academics