Announcements

I’m sure many of you were excited to see some old friends (I certainly was!) and perhaps had the chance to chat with some of our new moms and dads (I hope so!) The fact that, once again, the TAC lights had to be turned off and I had to awkwardly ask so many of you to start making your way toward the exit at the end of the event tells me a lot. Most importantly, it tells me that we genuinely enjoy being together!

And although, with all this rain, the days have seemed a little murky lately, the Spirit Day chairs are already working hard to make sure we bathe in sunshine on October 3! If you have good connections to weather gods or simply lots of good spirit, join them! I certainly will. (I’m still obsessed with how much I enjoyed grilling those burgers last year!)

Keep checking your PTA calendars regularly, and I look forward to seeing you again soon — hopefully with a cup of coffee or tea in hand!

Enthusiastically,

Indre

PTA President

Divisional Events

MS Parent Coffee - Sep 9 at 9:30AM

Join us tomorrow,, Sep 9 at 9:30AM at Azabu Gardens to kick off the new school year with new and returning Middle School parents. Swap summer break stories, trade tips on raising an almost (if not already) moody teenager, and chat over coffee and condiments. Sign up now! For questions, contact MS Social Coordinators: Monika and Sabina at mssocial@pta.asij.ac.jp.

ES Welcome Parent Coffee - Sep 16 at 9:30AM
Kick off the school year with coffee, conversation, and community! All new and returning Elementary School parents are warmly invited to join us on September 16 at 9AM for a relaxed morning of connecting with old friends and meeting new faces in your child's grade. Please sign up here. For questions, contact ES Social Coordinators: Gwen, Eva, and Nicole at essocial@pta.asij.ac.jp.

ELC Back to School Night Social - Sep 25 at 7:30PM
ELC PTA is excited to invite you to our Back to School Night Parent Social Dinner! After the Back to School Night Teacher / Classroom Sessions, come join us in the ELC Community Room at 7:30PM for a catered dinner with drinks. Let’s kick off the year with community, conversation, and a whole lot of fun! ¥5,000 per person. Click here to sign up! Questions? Contact Maiko, Keiko and Josh at elcsocial@pta.asij.ac.jp

Volunteer Requests

Senior Parents and Donuts Needed for Senior Donut Day 2.0 - Sep 14

Senior Donut Day has been rescheduled for Monday, Sep 14! All parents of the Class of 2027 are warmly invited to come celebrate on campus with your seniors! We need donut donations as well as parent volunteers from 9:45AM–11:45AM for setup, distribution, and cleanup. Full event details and volunteer shifts are available on the sign-up form. For questions about senior activities, email Meg and Nancy at senioractivities@pta.asij.ac.jp and don't forget to join the ASIJ Class of 2027 Whatsapp group for updates all year long!

Community Gratitude

Our ASIJ community is the best around! Help us honor our unsung heroes by nominating a community member who lets their Mustang Spirit shine. Each week, we’ll highlight your shout-outs. Submit an anonymous message here.

Thank you to Stephanie Lee for leading the efforts to host the Columbia University Women’s Basketball team at ASIJ in August. The time, passion and energy you devoted to this event made it a huge success for all involved and will inspire more incredible speaker series at ASIJ.

Parent-Led Clubs

New to ASIJ, new to Tokyo, or want to share a hobby? The PTA is here to help you start, manage, and promote your own club! Have an idea or questions? Contact our Parent-Led Clubs Chair, Shino Torigoe-Yeh, at parentledclubs@pta.asij.ac.jp. You can also view the full directory and photos on our website.

Flower Arranging Club - Sep 10 at 10AM (Azabudai Hills)

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, our skilled florist Nakaba will be with you to nurture your love for blooms. The cost is ¥7,000 pp (cash) including flowers and materials. Sign up here.

Run Happy Walk Happy Club - Sep 14 & 21 at 8AM (Nogawa Park)
A friendly Monday morning run or walk right next to ASIJ. All fitness pHappy aces are welcome, with an optional post-workout breakfast. Sign up here.

Explore Tokyo Club - Sep 15 (Ginza)
Today Ginza is an internally renowned shopping district. Explore the neighborhood to learn about how Japan embraced the West and modernity while keeping touch of its traditions and past. Sign up here.

Brisk Walk Club - Sep 24 (Roppongi to Omotesando)

Enjoy a beautiful walk through a Tokyo neighborhood while meeting new friends! Meeting at the Maman Spider Sculpture at Roppongi Hills, then walking through Aoyama and Harajuku, ending in Omotesando. Sign up here.

Grapevine Club - Sep 25 at 7PM (Macchan, Roppongi)
Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, laughter, and good company! Enjoy a 2-hour all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink dinner featuring sushi and a variety of Japanese specialties. ¥5,000 pp (cash). Sign up here by Sep 23 at 5:00PM!

Jazz Club - Sep 26 at 6:30PM  (B Flat, Akasaka)
Join us for an evening of jazz standards and vibrant Latin rhythms featuring Jeff Torchon quartet and special guest  Cuban trumpeter Luis Valle! Doors open at 6PM and the group will gather at 6:30PM before the 7PM show. Cover is ¥4,400 for adults and ¥2,200 for students, plus one drink. Sign up here by Sep 22!

Grants and Speakers Program

Did you know the PTA has funds to bring unique projects and guest speakers to ASIJ? If you are a teacher, staff member, parent, or student group with an innovative idea that goes beyond the standard curriculum, we want to help fund it! Review the GSP guidelines and apply here. 

Columbia University Women’s Basketball Visit, August 2026

Thanks to the PTA’s Grants and Speakers Program, ASIJ recently hosted the Columbia University Women’s Basketball team and coaching staff for a powerful series of events, including an on-campus panel for 90 attendees, a clinic for high schoolers, and an exhibition game. D1 Head Coach Megan Griffith and her student-athletes shared invaluable insights on academic-athletic balance, mental resilience, and sports industry careers—leaving a profound impact on our community. Beyond providing our families with a rare real-world perspective on elite athletics, this event successfully laid the groundwork for future visits from world-class organizations. Have an innovative idea of your own that goes beyond the standard curriculum? Check out the GSP guidelines and apply for a grant today!

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