ボストンSAKURAキッズについて
About Us
On March 14, 2020, schools began closing across Massachusetts as the state started entering lockdown. As children started distance learning, they lost valuable opportunities to bond with peers, strengthen their academics, and enhance their soft skills. For English Language Learners, they lost the chance to immerse themselves in their second language, a critical factor in improving their conversation skills. Students at our Japanese Language School lost the authentic Japanese environment that kept them connected with their culture.
To address these three needs — the need for structure, English language learning, and Japanese culture interaction — Yurika Tarui and Karina Peak founded Boston SAKURA Kids.
Boston SAKURA Kids’ mission is to provide children in the Greater Boston area with the opportunity to learn English and Japanese language and culture through interactive virtual activities to foster cultural understanding, diversity, and appreciation. Through age-appropriate storytelling, physical activity, and games, Boston SAKURA Kids aims to create a fun environment for children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our program, which is run by middle and high school students, aims to connect these mentors with younger children to foster a supportive, connected Japanese community.
白井希空
Sora Shirai
Co-Lead Director
日本語学校卒業生。趣味はバイオリン、
サッカーとアカペラ。ボストンSAKURAキッズを
通して、生徒に日本語、英語、数学などを教えるのが大好きです。
Sora is a JLS graduate. She loves teaching younger students Japanese, English, Math, and more through BSK! She also plays violin and soccer and loves to sing a cappella.
ディレクター
Directors
武内結
Yui Takeuchi
Co-Lead Director
10年生で、日本語学校の高校一年生。好きな科目は数学で、趣味は読書。子供と触れ合うのが大好きで、ボストンSAKURAキッズでのボランティアを
いつも楽しみにしています。
Yui is a rising tenth grader and a high schooler at JLS. Her favorite subject is math, and she likes to read in her spare time. She loves to be around other kids no matter their age, so she loves being a part of Boston Sakura Kids!
アーバンシック サブリナ 桜
Sabrina Sakura Urbancik
JLC Director
Cambridge Rindge and Latin School の12年生。
音楽が大好きで聴くのも、歌うのも、
バイオリンとハープを弾くのも好き。
科学が好きでガンの研究に興味があります。
Sabrina goes to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School as a 12th grade. She loves music and sings and plays the violin and harp. She loves science and is interested in cancer research.
ボランティア
Volunteers
木村美亜
Mia D'Souza
Newton South High Schoolでは9月から11年生、日本語学校では高校2年生。趣味は読書で、新体操をやっている。皆さんどうぞよろしくお願いします!
Mia is a rising junior at Newton South high school and a second year high school student at JLS. She loves to read and does Rhythmic Gymnastics outside of school. She is looking forward to meeting new people through the program.
遠藤咲良
Sarah Endo
中野裕希乃
Yukino Nakano
ボストン日本語学校の中学２年生。趣味はアクセサリーを作ること、絵を描くことで、空手をしている。
Yukino is an eigth grader at the Japanese Language School of Greater Boston. Her hobbies are jewelry-making and drawing, and she takes karate.
岡庭亜弥
Aya Okaniwa
Newton South High Schoolの10年生で、日本語学校の中学3年生。趣味はランニングと絵を描くこと。音楽を聞くことも好き。
Aya is a rising tenth grader at Newton South High School and a third year middle school student at JLS. She enjoys running competitively, drawing, and listening to music in her free time.
宮下和佳
Waka Miyashita
Newton North High School の12年生で、日本語学校卒業生。クラリネットと競技百人一首かるたを習っている。趣味はお菓子作りと音楽を
聴くこと。
Waka is a rising senior at Newton North High School and graduated from JLS in March. She likes to play the clarinet and competitive karuta. She also bakes and listens to music in her free time.
ソララ舞
Solara Mai
峯岸来乃加
Konoka Minegishi
カーライル公立学校の 7 年生で、ボストン日本語学校6 年生。サッカーとフルートを演奏するのが大好き。公立学校の図書館でボランティアをしたり、小学校のクラスのお手伝いをしています。
Sarah is a 7th grader at the Carlisle Public School, and 6th grader at JLS. She loves to play soccer and the flute. She also enjoys volunteering at her school library and helping out with elementary school classes.
ボストン日本語学校の高校二年生。趣味はバレエと絵を描くこと。将来は弁護士になろうと思っています。
Solara is a rising high school junior and JLS high schooler. Her hobbies are ballet and drawing. She hopes to become a lawyer one day.
インターナショナルスクールの高校2年生。課外活動はヴァイオリンとボランティア。特に子供の支援を行っています。
Konoka is a rising junior at an international online academy. Outside of school, she plays the violin and enjoys doing volunteer work, especially for helping kids.