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- Teaching Elementary Students about Contemporary Japan Introducing Keiko and Yasuo  We'd like to introduce you to Keiko and Yasuo! They are part of a school visitation program designed by the Japan-America Society of Oregon called Japan on the Road : Teaching Elementary Students about Contemporary Japan. The program follows Keiko and Yasuo throughout their day. The students see them at home, in school, playing with friends and studying. And by the end of the program, the students will have gained a better understanding and appreciation of the similarities and differences that exist between Japanese and American cultures. If you would like to volunteer, please complete Volunteer Application Form, and send it to us. Thank you!  Photos from top left clockwise: "Keiko" from the JOR slide presentation, JOR volunteers Setsuko Gluhr and Yukiko Kato, "Yasuo" from the JOR slide presentation and JOR volunteer Noriko Grey with kids from Ainsworth Elementary school. The Japanese characters in the collage above are names of children at a school we visited last spring, Greg and Kelli!  JOR Volunteer Grace Kawasaki Messages from Teachers The Japan on the Road program is a "highlight" in our third grade curriculum. It is something the kids will never forget. Thank you so much for all the effort and time you put forth to make this an exceptional program. ---Lynda Loos, John McLoughlin The kids absolutely had a blast with you and your activities and learned lots of new things about Japan. The hands-on activities and slide show allowed them to stop into the world of living in Japan and I believe they got a better idea of what life is like there. Your program is very valuable to our study of Japan and would be incomplete without it. ---April Murrell, Aloha Park Jefferson Elementary School was honored to have the Japan on the Road presentations this week. The feedback from the participating classes and their teachers have been overwhelmingly positive. The enthusiasm that your team generated within our students is phenomenal. Thank you so much for coming. ---Jane McAlvage, principal at Jefferson Everything is fantastic! It really motivates students to learn more about Japan! ---Zhalih Taefy-Cross, McKinley The JASO folks were organized, professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This was so beneficial for the students. ---Jack Sullivan, Jefferson Thank you so much for the wonderful presentation! We learned SO much. We very much appreciate your gift of time. ---Karen Turner, Raleigh Hills Thank you again for a wonderful experience. You have opened our minds. ---Patty Burdick, Jefferson What a delight to see all students on task and truly taking part in your program. ---Judy Heerdt, View Acres It was wonderful - so focused, informative and age appropriate. ---Karen Bloom, Ridgewood The children were having so much fun they forgot about recess. This was one of the BEST guest presentations we've ever had. ---Maria Wickwire, Hazeldale I would like to commend your program for the second year in a row. My students were completely engaged during the three hours!! ---Mary Cay Robinson, McKinley
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