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15188 NW Central Drive #219
Portland, Oregon 97229
503.520.1063
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June 2009
JAMS Taking
Early Registrations for Fall Classes!
JAMS Featured
in Japan's League of Soroban Education Web Site!
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Welcome to The News Bead!
As the school year is winding down, at JAMS, we’re gearing up for our summer camps and classes. Spaces are filling up quickly, so please call today to make sure you reserve your spot. I’m also excited about an opportunity to begin teaching in the Sherwood School District during the Summer. The opportunity to bring the Abacus to more students is one that I’m very excited about but it means that our Summer schedule will need to be modified. Check out the Summer Camps and Classes section of the newsletter. I’m also looking forward to the Fall and would like to offer a special discount on early registrations... see the special offer section for details! We're also excited about the success of all of our students who are moving up and moving on! See who's graduating and where they're headed in our special congratulations section.
I hope you enjoy this issue of The News Bead!
Sensei Miwako
Weekly Camps from June 22 through August 14
Schedule Changes
The first four weeks of morning sessions for the Summer Camp have been cancelled, but afternoon sessions for New Students are available by special arrangement. Morning sessions for the Summer schedule will be available for the weeks of 7/20-7/24, 7/27-7/31, 8/3-8/7 and 8/10-8/14.
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. Class schedule subject to change based on actual number of students enrolled.
Revised 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
Taking Early Registrations for Fall Classes!
ENROLL FOR FALL CLASSES BEFORE JUNE 12 AND RECEIVE $25 OFF EACH REGISTRATION!!!
JAMS is please to offer this great discount for all students registering early for the Fall term. All Fall registrations received by June 12 will receive a $25 discount. Call today to reserve your place for the Fall term!
JAMS Fall Schedule
Fall Tuition and Fees
Notes
• OES class will be registering through Oregon Episcopal School
• There is a $25 sibling discount on each additional child if you pay tuition
when you pay only in full.
After 7/25, JAMS will begin open enrollment for New Students, filling remaining slots on a first come first serve basis. Class sizes are limited. All fees are non-refundable.
You may mail your registration form and deposit check to:
JAMS
15188 NW Central Drive #219
Portland, Oregon 97229
OR
If you would like to pay through PayPal, I will send invoice upon your request.
(5% interest added to total amount.)
I look forward to working with your child/ren in the upcoming year! If you
have any questions, please email me at jams.info@gmail.com or call 503-520-1063.
You may also visit www.jamsportland.com to find out what parents are saying
about JAMS-PDX!
Download your Fall Registration form at www.jamsportland.com/abacus-math-class-registration.html
JAMS welcomes the following new students:
| Marielle Salehiamin | Richard Wen | |
| Alex Wen | Yosef O'Brien | |
| Misono Oshita | Neha Kaya | |
| Macgregor Arnold | Rohan Kumar | |
| Alex Duvenport | Chantal Wyatt |
Congratulations to JAMS students who are graduating to new schools this Fall!
5th Grade
Ren Morita (Health and Science School from September 2009)
Mai Bukres (Twality Middle School)
Meg Matsuzaki (Sunnyside Environmental School) )
Tiger Ameda (Cedar Park Middle School)
8th Grade
Aya Bukres (Tigard High School)
And three cheers for our Straight A Students!
Aya Bukres 8th Grade (Twality Middle School)
Ariana Ahmad 9th Grade (Health and Science School)
Natalie Ploof 7th Grade (Pilgrim Lutheran School)
Did you know... As a math tool, the Abacus has been used by the blind in Japan since its first school for the blind was established late in the nineteenth century. They were unable to use ordinary Abacus whose beads easily moved. So a special kind of Abacus for the blind was developed. In the US it is widely used at schools for the blind. In 1965, certified examinations for the visually challenged started.
JAMS
Featured in Japan's League of Soroban Education Web Site!
An interview with Sensei Miwako recently appeared on the web site of Japan's League of Soroban Education… translated, of course:
I have two reasons why
I still have a strong passion for teaching abacus no matter how difficult it
is:
First of all, I believe that abacus will experience the same boom as Sushi
did as a Japanese symbol in the US. Sushi was not sold at supermarkets 16 years
ago when I came to the US. When I told my American friends, "I love Sushi!," they
would say, "How can eat that stuff?!" Today, many of those same people
love eating sushi, which can be purchased at any supermarket. Once they tried
it, they realized how great it is. Abacus, is in much the same situation. Americans
are just now learning what a powerful tool it is, and how easy it is to learn
the basics. I believe that, just like sushi, when enough people get a taste
of it, it's popularity will grow.
Second, abacus enables me to be an American
without giving up my Japanese culture and identity. Although it was my decision
to come to the US, I was confused and wondering about living here. I hid my
identity as a Japanese native and tried to look like and carry myself like
other Americans. When I committed myself to teaching the abacus, I rediscovered
my confidence and pride in my Japanese heritage. I teach abacus to American
students as well as children and adults from all over the world. Through the
abacus, I'm teaching the importance of the Japanese heart and I'm passionate
about watching that grow in my students.
Miwako's Profile
Miwako learned at Yabe abacus school in Takaoka, Toyama in Japan where she attended lessons 5 days a week. Miwako came to the U.S. on 1993 and the abacus has given her the opportunity to make her way and to have a big impact on the lives of countless young (and not so young) students. For the past 8 years Miwako has run JAMS - The Japanese Abacus Math School. Miwako is very encouraged by the way American students and teachers, in particular, have embraced the abacus and see it as a valuable learning tool.
Sensei will be teaching classes this summer in the Sherwood School District.
JAMS to do demonstrations and have booth at Bethany Village Summer Concerts 7/16, 7/30 and 8/13.
JAMS Adds Up at Intel - On May 7 Sensei Miwako delivered abacus training to several engineers at Intel. If you are an Intel employee and would like to have Sensei come and teach you and your colleagues, let her know and she will work with you to coordinate the event.
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.
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