TNK is pleased to announce that we are going to have a hybrid version of our TNK meetings this year. We will be meeting in person at the Sand Lake Library but will also try to have a Zoom option for parents that want to participate virtually. The Zoom info and link is below. The Read More >>

It is with an abundance of caution that TNK is cancelling the Fall Dinner this year due to the high number of COVID positive people in our community. We will be exploring other ideas for events that can bring together the Japanese Immersion community and serve as fundraising opportunities for TNK. Please join us on Read More >>

Thank you so much for all of your donations these past few weeks! Thanks to your generosity, we have lots of wonderful items available to bid on in our first ever Tomo No Kai Online Auction! You can click the link below to get started bidding on some wonderful holiday gifts for your family and Read More >>

The Anchorage United Nations Day Run is a fundraiser for the Anchorage School District (ASD) language immersion programs. This is a fun 2K/5K run along the coastal trail open to all wishing to celebrate the cultural and linguistic diversity of the ASD and Anchorage community. Find more info at http://www.anchorageunrun.org

Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A48ADA629A3FA7-tnk2022 Meals must be ordered in advance online - Deadline for orders is October 1; Meals are $16 each; Options include Katsu Chicken, Teriyaki Beef, and Yakisoba Noodles. Includes the main entree, rice, tempura, 2 dumplings, 4 California roll pieces and sauces served in a bento box. Meal Orders are now Closed. Read More >>

Attention Japanese Immersion Families! As many of you know, the school board is proposing to cut the high school immersion programs which would be a disservice to all our children’s education. This decision could be made as early as DECEMBER! So what can we do?! Please attend our planning session on Monday, 14 November, 2022 Read More >>

ALASKA NIHONGO CONTEST: This Saturday, March 25th   Tentative Contest Schedule: Registration/Check-In: 8:30am-9:15am (must register in person) Group Skit: 10:00-11:15 Poetry: 10:00-10:15 Original Poetry: 10:15-10:40 Haiku: 10:40-11:05 Speech: 10:00-11:25 Song: 11:20-12:15 *There will be Cultural Demonstrations throughout the day (more TBA).   PLACE: UAA  3416 Seawolf Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508 AWARDS: TBA (I’ll be in touch Read More >>

From Kamimura Sensei: Hi 4th and 5th grade families, I would like to announce that we will have an information meeting for the Chitose inbound (January 2024) and outbound (June 2024) trip on Wednesday, April 5th at Sand Lake library. We will share the schedule, timeline, expectations, and outlook of both inbound and outbound exchanges. Please join Read More >>

To be announced 2024!

Join us for an evening of family fun - K-12 Student Songs Taiko Drumming Crafts / Games Food For Purchase   Open to K-12 All ASD Students and Families are welcome to attend. Mears Middle School Friday, April 28, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Admission: $3 Per person (4 and under free)