Spirit Week is finally here!

Starting next Monday, there will be all sorts of different events and activities to participate in each day of the week, with Friday being a national holiday. Every day will have a different dress-up theme for all students and staff to participate in. Here is an overview of what will be going on during Spirit Week:

Monday, June 29th

Dress-up Theme: 90s Day

Dress like it's the 1990s. This can be American 90s fashion or Japanese



Tie-Dye Party: Come join SSD at from 3:30-4:30PM in the patio area outside the sunroom to make your own tie-dye bandana. This activity is open to up to 50 students, and only a few spots are left. Click here to sign up.

Corsage Making: Join the RCCs at 7:00PM in the Student Center to create a beautiful corsage to go with your Prom outfit! Limited to sign ups only.

Tuesday, June 30th

Dress-up Theme 1: Rainbow/Colorful

Wear the brightest, most colorful outfit you own. The more colors, the better!

or...

Dress-up Theme 2: Sports Day

Show off your favorite team's cap, jersey, etc.

BBQ Lunch: There will be a special BBQ lunch in the patio area outside the sunroom.

Wing vs Wing Dodgeball Tournament: We will have a wing versus wing dodgeball tournament on the tennis courts from 12:30-2:10PM​. The winning wing will get a pizza or ice cream party by Showa. Show your team spirit by wearing your wing's color. Wing colors are as follows:

Wing 3 -​ Pink

Wing 4 - Green

Wing 6 - Yellow

Wing 7 - Orange

Wing 8 - Purple

Wing 9 - Black & White

Wing 10 - Blue

Slumber Party: Join the RCCs from 7:00PM in the Student Center for a slumber party! There will be popcorn and soda provided to enjoy while you watch a movie. No sign up required!

Wednesday, July 1st

Dress-up Theme: ~fashion~

Wear your finest attire, whatever that may be. Today is your chance to dress as nice as you’d like. Be fancy, be fashionable, be you.

Special Dinner: A special dinner with steak, shrimp, and more will be served in the cafeteria prior to Prom and is open to all students, whether you are attending the event or not.

Red Carpet Photoshoot: You will be able to have your picture taken on the red carpet in the front lobby by Rainbow Hall.

Prom: Prom will start at 7:00PM and will take place in Rainbow Hall. Masquerade masks will be provided for all students.

Thursday, July 2nd

Dress-up Theme: Red, White, & Blue

Wear your patriotic best in celebration of July 4th

Bingo: SSD will be hosting Bingo in the sunroom at 11:00AM and 11:30AM. You can win tickets for the Raffle by winning in Bingo.

Raffle: Following Bingo, we will have a Raffle, where you can put your tickets toward prizes of your choice. Prizes include various gift cards and Showa goods!

Karaoke: From 4:00-6:00PM in Rainbow Hall, we will have a karaoke party. All students are welcome to join, even if you don't want to sing!

Showa Spirit Tickets

These tickets can be used toward gifts cards or Showa goods at the Raffle on Thursday. You can receive tickets from:

• Wearing an outfit that matches the Spirit Week Dress-up theme of the day
• Winning in Bingo on Thursday morning (11 & 11:30AM)

To receive your Dress-up ticket, please see Jake in Student Services. Each student may only receive one ticket per outfit per day.

As you likely already know, the 4th of July is a very important holiday in America. As such, you will have the day off from classes. However, because it's such a big day for so many people, many places in the city will be extremely crowded. So make sure to take some extra precautions and remember these important rules:

• You can stay out to watch the fireworks past regular curfew without a special permission form. However, you must be back on campus by 2 AM. ​
• You MUST travel with other students while you're in the city at night.​
• Your cell phone MUST be turned on and charged. ​
• When you return to campus, you MUST check in at the security desk to let them know you've returned. ​
• All shuttles will depart and arrive to the front lobby on July 4th. ​
• If you are NOT going out on July 4th, you still need to check in at the security desk at or before roll call time. If your plans change and you decide to leave campus, you must let security know.

Boston Harborfest Schedule

Boston Pops Firework Spectacular Info

From now until Tuesday, the Summer Interns will be arriving at Showa. They will be living in Wings 3, 4, 7, and 9.

The Summer Interns will be assisting with some of the programs we will be running during the summer. Please welcome them to our campus!

As you prepare your final assessments for your courses in the following weeks, please be reminded of the Showa Boston Academic Honesty Policy.

As a Showa Boston student, you must be honest in your academic work. All your written work and presentations must be your own. According to our academic honesty policy, using AI tools dishonestly may result in failing the assignment in which you were dishonest, or failing the course in which you were dishonest. If you are not sure whether you can use an AI tool, please ask your teacher!

昭和ボストンの学生として、学業に誠実な姿勢で臨む 必要があります。全ての課題やプレゼンテーションは学生本人がこなさないといけません。昭和ボストンのアカデミックポリシーは、AIツールを不正に使用した場合、不正を行った課題の減点、またコースの単位が取得できない可能性があります。 AIツールが使えるかどうか分からない場合は、必ず先生に確認してください。 

It is extremely important that you attend the classes when your SLO assessments are due. If you skip class without getting an excused absence or notifying your teacher, you risk failing the assessment. Please contact your teacher if you are having difficulty or need extra help to finish your assessment.

• The touch panel located outside the Showa Tech office has updated links to places to go in Boston. Check it out!

• Remember to not leave your devices unattended! We have seen a few laptops left in classrooms. Luckily, we were able to return them to their owners. That may not always happen, so be careful.

• Do you know how to scan a document and make it a PDF on your iPhone? Click here to learn about this cool feature!

• Meta has announced a $299 pair of Smart Glasses. Take a look and see for yourself (pun intended)!

• The folding iPhone Ultra is going to be expensive and will lose a lot of value after the first year, according to the experts!

• With the upcoming iPhone iOS 27, you will be able to “track your money” in the Apple Wallet. Learn more here.

Last week’s “tricky pic”… What is not correct about this picture?

Answer: →

Try and guess what’s wrong with this week’s “tricky picture.” Is it the color of the curtains? The woman’s hat? The handbag?

Answer next week!

This photo, taken by Jessica Teneoglu from the Academic Department, shows students participating in the first-annual Hospitality Summit on campus. In the photo, students listen to a guest discuss specific hospitality topics while other students explore in the background.

Travel Request vs. Special Permission

You need to fill out a travel request form when you:

• Are staying at a location overnight.
• Are leaving Massachusetts; even if it is only a day trip!
• Are taking a flight or bus to get to your destination.

You need to fill out a special permission form when you:

• Are attending a ticketed event, such as a sports game or a concert.
• Want to stay out past 12 AM but will return to Showa Boston.

Please make sure you are filling out the correct form for your activity. If you need help, visit Student Services!