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April 2009

 

From Sensei

 

Welcome to The News Bead!

 

A lot is going on at JAMS these days! We're gearing up for our 2009 Summer Camp and Classes - registrations are being accepted, looking forward to the Fall 2009 term and bringing Abacus skills to people of all ages and skill sets. Fun Event 2009, earlier this month, was a great success and I truly appreciate all the help from the volunteers who made that happen! Next year will be the 5th year for the event and I'm hoping to make it bigger and better than ever… and next year will be our 10th Anniversary, so there will be other fun things to look forward to in celebrating that milestone!

 

Enjoy The News Bead and I hope to see you at our Summer Camp and Classes!

Sensei Miwako

 

In the Community

 

May 7th - JAMS at Intel - On May 7th, Sensei Miwako will be delivering an Abacus Skills Workshop for Intel employees, proving that you can indeed teach an old engineer new tricks! Intel is hosting the brown bag workshop, which is already full, and Sensei is looking forward to it. If you are an Intel employee and would like to participate in an Abacus workshop, let us know and we'll put the bug… or bead… in the ear of the right people.

 

May 21 - Annual OES Abacus Afterschool Performance - Sensei Miwako will be presenting on stage at The OES Annual Afterschool Performance on May 21st from 5:00 to 6:00pm (at approximately 5:15pm).

 

If your child would like to participate (preferably Advanced students), I would like to provide the opportunity for them to perform their mental calculation skills on stage with me.  Please let me know if you and your child are interested. I will also be bringing one of our 1st Grade students to the event.

 

Thank you for your support and if you have any questions, please let me know!

 

May 27 - Japanese Cultural Fair, US Fish & Wildife - On Wednesday, May 27 at 11:00am Sensei Miwako and JAMS students will be presenting their skills at the Japanes Cultural Fair, sponsored by the US Fish & Wildlife Department. The event is at 911 NE 11th Avenue in Portland - it's next the the Lloyd Center where parking is available and just off the Max line. Hope to see you there!

 

Abacus for Seniors - I'm also looking for Retirement and Senior communities to teach Abacus skills to. If you know of any that would be interested, please call me (503.520.1063) and let me know.

 

Fun Event 2009 Top Performers

 

The following students were the top performers at the 4th Annual Fun Event:

 

Grade 9-11
1st Place : Ivy Huang
2nd Place : Kevin Liou & Vicky Ro

 

Grade 7-8
1st Place : Alvin Yu
2nd Place : Jimmy MacHale & Scottie Wan

 

Grade 6
1st Place : Joshua Tsuei
2nd Place : Neil Tagare & Justin Yen

 

Grade 4-5
1st Place : Ethan Chen
2nd Place : Austin Chang & Michael Liou

 

Grade 3
1st Place : Daria Wong
2nd Place : Raymond Le & Christopher Allen

 

Grade 2
1st Place : Hannah Park
2nd Place : Abhishek Goel & Lauren Elder

 

Grade K-1
1st Place : Felix Tse
2nd Place : Nicole Hopman & Kathryn Melvin

Check out a video clip from the event...

 

 

Abacus Summer Camps & Classes

 

Weekly Camps from June 22 through August 14
It’s not just your child’s abacus anymore!

 

JAMS is offering an introductory class this Summer that's ideal for everyone in the family - Mom and Dad included! You've seen the amazing things your children are able to accomplish with the abacus, and now you can too! Anyone, at any age, can master basic math calculations no matter what your current skills are in a proven, fun and exciting environment.

 

The Summer introductory class will provide you or any other family members with the basics to get you going on the road to mastering mental calculation. Register for one week or the entire Summer session today!

 

Space is limited to 12-20 students per class. Students are separated by age group when possible.

 

Summer Camp Class Schedule

Download your Summer Camp Registration form.

 

Special Pricing & Discounts
Register before May1 and save $25
Sibling Discount - $10 off total amount for second child
Register for the full Summer session and save $120*
Register for 6 weeks and save $50*
Register for 4 weeks and save $25*
* Applies only to 9-11:30 and 12:30-3pm classes

 

Cancellations/Refunds
Cancellations must be submitted in writing (mail) and will be processed as follows:
• Each class registration is held to a $25 cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between 30–11 days prior to the start of camp or class, half of the total fee will be refunded.
• If you cancel 10 days or less prior to the start of camp or class, no amount will be refunded.
• Registrations and fees are nontransferable between applicants.

 

Mail or hand deliver (during school hours) your Registration/Payment to the address below.
Payment method : Check/Cash/PayPal (5% interest)

 

JAMS – Where your child’s success really adds up!
Call JAMS today at 503.520.1063 to schedule your no obligation preview of our Abacus math classes!