March 2nd, 2022
US Together: UST
Welcome to the UST Middle School page! It is my pleasure to share our new program with you. My name is Gregory Aiello, and I am the Principal of the middle school division. In today's newsletter, you will get the first look through a window into the world in the Middle School Building. Whether this is your first time dropping into our page, a parent of one of our students, or a teacher researching our program for employment, we are happy that you can join us for this ongoing newsletter!
In our first publication, I caught up with Ms. Emma Hawes. Ms. Hawes is the Middle School Humanities Teacher, and therefore is responsible for both English Language Arts and Social Studies. Here's a look at the interview:
At UST, we go beyond learning and into the development of the whole child. Recently, the school hosted Japanese Culture Day, and it was a huge success in building a connection with Japan through cultural experiences and activities. Students experienced a lesson in calligraphy, learned how to fold paper cranes, discovered the art of paper cutting art, and made some delicious mochi. Students also made presentations about the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as part of an ongoing project connected with their Japanese Language class; and very impressively translated each presentation from Japanese to English!
This has been just the first look into our program, and there will be more postings like these to come. You can expect to meet more of our teachers and get a snapshot into our classrooms. Next time, we will meet our STEM Teacher,
Mr. Scott Hernalsteen, and later on this month we will cover more topics like Power Hour, our gym, and the electives.
Stay tuned! See you next time!
Mr. Scott Hernalsteen, and later on this month we will cover more topics like Power Hour, our gym, and the electives.
Stay tuned! See you next time!
Quick look: Our Teachers
Emma Hawes - G6/G7 HumanitiesEmma will enter her 14th year as a teacher when she joins UST. She has experience as a MS and HS teacher in the US and Japan and has taught humanities, AP Literature, and special education. She has previously designed curriculum for English/Humanities courses, organized students for poetry competitions, and led students in designing costumes for the school play. Outside of school her interests include photography and quilting. Emma joins us from the American School in Japan.
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Scott Hernalsteen - G6/G7 STEMScott has 13 years of experience as an educator in America and Japan. He was a middle school science, math, and technology teacher in Oregon, and has a passion for robotics, gardening, and STEM. He is deeply experienced with both the American and IB/PYP curriculum. Outside of school, he is involved in the theater and is a performer for Tokyo International Players. Scott joins us from Chiyoda International School (Tokyo), and his children will join UST in the 1st and 3rd grades in the fall.
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US TOGETHER: UST
Quick Look around the Middle School
Location & ContactUnited School of Tokyo Middle School
151-0063 Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Tomigaya 2-19-10, MS Bldg. Tel. 03-5738-8850 msoffice.ust@gmail.com |
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The UST Middle School program will utilize Edsby as it primary portal for communication with parents, posting assignments, as well as posting classroom videos and photos. Please log into your Edsby parent account to stay up-to-date with assignments, assessments, and classroom events.
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