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  • Dare To Dream

    May 9, 2013 - 2:08pm

    As written by Ms. Warren, East-West School Math Teacher and Dare To Dream Director:

    For members, this club aims to develop high self-esteem, a positive self-image, and confidence through the performing arts.  Students are required to analyze music from their favorite bands, connect the lyrics to their lives, and create a singing and dancing performance that will be showcased at Muster.

    According to Vicki Zhang, Olivia Villafane, Jae Cheong, Pauline Chen, and Lei Lei (2012), “One Direction has inspired many of their fans with their personalities and their songs…Their song ‘Little Things’ helped girls realize that they may not be perfect but it’s still okay…There are many talented students at East-West but some are afraid to show their talents. One Direction inspired us and many other fans and we believe that they would inspire the students to not be afraid to express their talents to the East-West community. We will do performances of showing these talents like dancing or singing. We will have group discussions of how One Direction inspired us. We will find the meaning of lyrics and explain how we can relate it and what does it mean to us personally. Therefore, this is just an overview of what we are going to do in Dare to Dream.” The founders of this club are extremely excited and dedicated. They drafted an initial proposal and have had multiple meetings with administration to start this club.  I believe middle school boys and girls are looking for a way to express themselves artistically in a safe setting.

    Click here to view Dare To Dream performance at Muster

    Dare To Dream Club

  • Learning the Art of Ikebana

    May 3, 2013 - 2:57pm
    Ikebana is commonly referred to as the Japanese art of flower arranging. Ikebana is commonly referred to as the Japanese art of flower arranging.
    Ms. Yasuko Otsue shared her expertise in Ikebana Ms. Yasuko Otsue shared her expertise in Ikebana

    Ms. Otsue, a Japanese language teacher at St. Ann's School in Brooklyn, is a member of the Ikenobo School of Ikebana and regularly conducts Ikebana workshops.

    Approximately 30 East-West students, parents, and faculty members attended Otsue-sensei's workshop Approximately 30 East-West students, parents, and faculty members attended Otsue-sensei's workshop
    Our students had the opportunity to design and build their own plant and flower arrangement. Our students had the opportunity to design and build their own plant and flower arrangement.

    All participants gained a first-hand appreciation of the zen values inherent in traditional Japanese arts such as Ikebana.

    Many of our students were amazed at how much complex meaning lies in a seemingly simple art form. Many of our students were amazed at how much complex meaning lies in a seemingly simple art form.

    This cultural experience is at the heart of East-West's School Mission and also relates to each of the four pillars of the East-West School.  The four pillars of East-West, Honor, Excellence, Curiosity, and Celebration, are infused in our teaching and learning environment.

    This workshop was fully funded through our Sakura Grant program, which aims to bring hands-on experiences to students in East-West's Japanese language program.

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    Japan program
    Sakura Grant

  • Korean Class Cultural Tour of MET and Koreatown

    May 3, 2013 - 11:18am
    Korean 2 students visit Metropolitan Museum of Art Korean Class visit Metropolitan Museum of Art
    Students explored the Korean Arts section at the MET. Students explored the Korean Arts section at the MET.
    DSC00002 Feasting at Keun-Jip, a Korean restaurant located at Koreatown
    DSC00010 Next is a behind-the-scenes tour of an importing company where our students learned about the day-to-day operations of a wholesale business.
    DSC00022 Followed by a tour of JJFD Interior Designing Company and viewed sample designs and architectural projects.
    Mrs. Rhi and Ms. JJ Falk, a 1st generation Korean, CEO of JJFD Interior Designing Company Mrs. Rhi and Ms. JJ Falk, a 1st generation Korean, CEO of JJFD Interior Designing Company
    At SM Institute where students enjoyed refreshments and toured the academy. At SM Institute where students enjoyed refreshments and toured the academy.
    Lastly, our students enjoyed a guided tour of Lee Young Hee Museum of Korean Culture, a small privately owned museum.
    Group photo with Ms. Young-Hee Lee in the Hanbok exhibit where our students viewed traditional Korean clothing and accessories.

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    korean program

  • Japanese Language Program attends Harumatsuri

    April 26, 2013 - 3:22pm
    25 students in East-West's Japanese Language Program attended Harumatsuri. 25 students in East-West's Japanese Language Program attended Harumatsuri.
    The event, which means "Spring Festival," is a day-long Japanese culture event attended by over 400 high school students in the NY area. The event, which means "Spring Festival," is a day-long Japanese culture event.
    Over 400 high school students in the NY area attended the event. Over 400 high school students in the NY area attended the event.
    Students participated in hands-on cultural activities... Students participated in hands-on cultural activities...
    8M4A8140 feasted on Japanese obento lunch boxes...
    8M4A8039 watched music performances, speeches, and skits in Japanese.
    Our students were able to speak in Japanese throughout the day. Our students were able to speak in Japanese throughout the day.

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    Japan program

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