To help connecting families with younger children, the PTA hosts various events specifically for families at the Early Learning Center (ELC) in Roppongi, such as the Fall Family Festival, ELC Movie Night, ELC Family Picnic and Halloween Parade. In addition to ELC Events, there are also parent socials for ELC parents.
For more information about ELC events, contact ELC Division Chair Jenna Holdgrafer at divisionevents@pta.asij.ac.jp.
Date: October 6, 2025, 10AM-1PM
The Fall Family Fest is a fun day of hands-on workshops and crafts in each classroom, where parents and children can explore activities together (siblings welcome!). Pizza lunch is provided, and parents support by bringing healthy snacks, helping with food, and assisting with cleanup. A clothing swap in the Community Room adds to the community spirit, with volunteers helping set up and staff the event.
2024 Fall Family Fest
2024 ELC Movie Festival
Fall Date: November 12, 2025
Spring Date: March 4, 2026
Held twice a year (Fall & Spring), these fun movie afternoons give students a chance to relax and enjoy a movie together. PTA provides popcorn and fresh fruit, and families can help by volunteering as chaperones and snack helpers.
Date: April 11, 2026
A fun, casual afternoon for ELC families to gather at Yoyogi Park with their own picnic blankets, food, and drinks. PTA arranges special entertainment for the kids, including a magician and balloon-making. This relaxed community event doesn’t require parent volunteers—just come and enjoy!
2025 ELC Spring Picnic
2025 Literacy Week Vignette
Date: April 16, 2026
During Literacy Week, parent volunteers bring stories to life by dressing up in simple costumes and acting out beloved children’s books for all the ELC students. This special event sparks joy, imagination, and a love of reading across the community.