May 2010

From Sensei

Summer Schedule and Details

Fall Term 2010 - Save Your Space Now

5th Annual Fun Meet & Competition

Bethany Summer Concerts

Refer a Friend and SAVE!

Follow JAMS on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn...

Abacus Art

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From Sensei

Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ with some beads! OK, well, you get the idea. It’s not too late to register for Summer sessions. We had a great time at this year’s Fun Meet and Competition and are proud of all our participants. And, it’s never too early to register for Fall classes - you’ll want to note some of the important changes we’re making beginning this Fall. Have a great Summer - we hope you’ll spend a part of it with us - and we hope you enjoy this issue of The News Bead!

Sensei Miwako

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Summer Schedule and Details

JAMS will be offering two Summer School sessions. Each session is 4 weeks. Students can sign up for one, or both sessions. All fees and tuition need to be paid in full and discount of “X” percent will be applied when registering for both sessions. If you are not able to come for entire 4 week session, please see the weekly rate below.

Session 1: June 28 - July 23
Session 2: July 26 - Aug 20

Both sessions will meet on the following times and days.

Pricing:
Beginner - $185 per month ($350 / 2 months); $50 per week
Intermediate - $165 per month ($310 / 2 months); $40 per week
Advanced - $145 per month ($270 / 2 months); $35 per week
(Includes books)

New Student : Registration fee, Abacus, Abacus Cards and Anzan Book : $139

Available Discounts:
- Register & pay in full for both Summer sessions - save $20
- Register for 2010 Summer term by May 15 - save $20
- Sibling discount - save $25

All fees and tuition must be paid in full prior to the first day of class. Because Summer Time is a time for travelling, please let us know if you need special arrangements.

Make-Up Policy:
Students will receive one make-up class per session.
There are no refunds once children are paid and registered.

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Testimonial

Our son has only been taking Abacus classes for a few months now and we have been amazed! At first I was skeptical because I couldn’t see how learning Abacus math could benefit him. It only took a few classes for me to see the benefit!!! My son is learning mental calculations which helps with his brain development but is also learning fundamental study habits and how to focus. Our son doesn’t even look at the classes as math - he thinks it’s a really cool game and loves going to class! As an educator, I’m amazed at Miwako sensei’s ability to motivate and keep the children engaged each class session. The kids come away with a greater desire to learn more and more!
-- Kevin McKinley

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Fall Term 2010 - Save Your Space Now… and Other Things You Need to Know…

Summer’s here, so now is the time to reserve your space in our Fall 2010 classes!

Many students will be travelling abroad and have notified us about that and that’s a great help! If you are travelling this Summer, and have registered for Fall classes, let Sensei know if you’d like a study packet to help you keep your skills sharp until classes resume.

Class Promotions
This Fall, some Intermediate students will move up to Pre-Advanced Class, and some Beginner students will move up to Intermediate. You will be informed of the changes before they take place.

Fall Schedule
Classes meet ONCE PER WEEK. You do have the option to attend twice per week (see Tuition below).

1 - Wednesday Advanced class meets from 4:45-7:00.
2 - Thursday Pre-Advanced class meets from 4:45-6:30.

Fall Term
The Fall Term will be 3 months (10 weeks) long. When each term is done, we will have one week of down time to accommodate approved make up classes .

Tuition & Fees
All Levels : $435 (Includes tuition, materials fee**, Fun Meet)
Twice per week tuition = $770 per term.
**New Student One Time Fee (Abacus, Card, Anzan Book) = $125**

Discounts
- Register by 6/11/2010 and receive a $25 discount.
- Register and pre-pay for 2 terms and save $25
- Register and pre-pay for 3 terms and save $50
- Sibling Discount - $25 per child per term

If you register in mid-term, JAMS will pro-rate your tuition at a $25 discount for the balance of the term. Tuition due in full at time of registration.

If you’d like to contact us to register early, you can reach Rebecca and Jill at the following numbers, or download the registration form and turn it in at the school:

Rebecca : 503-840-9653
Jill Phone : 971-226-1805

If you have any questions, please hold them until you are contacted, or E-mail Rebecca, jams.accounts@gmail.com.

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5th Annual Fun Meet & Competition

Our annual event was held during the weekend of June 13, and all had a great time. A smaller event than previous years, as our California guests were unable to attend, we still had a great opportunity to show off our skills and share some fun memories with all of our JAMS families.

Congratulations to all who worked so hard to sharpen their Abacus skills for the event! Here are the top three scores from each group:

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Testimonial

Your introduction to Abacus was a real pleasure for my class. I was not sure how my students would react to the new skill, as math is not very entertaining to most of my kids. As you progressed into the content of the lesson students were excited to find that, with the Abacus, the task of adding and subtracting multiple numbers can be entertaining. In fact it became fun, and for this I, as an alternative teacher, am very glad. It also hit me that this approach to math calculation was both a cultural and academic mental field trip. The students were benefiting in a very big way. The connection that you made with the students was because of your dynamic and inclusive teaching style. Thanks very much!
-- Ron Cooper, Special Ed Teacher, Hood River

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Bethany Summer Concerts

Once again, JAMS will be participating in the Bethany Summer Concerts on July 22nd, August 5th, and August 19th. Come out to stop by our table and listen to some great music… we may even be on stage demonstrating our skills!

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Refer a Friend and SAVE!

The highest compliments we can receive at JAMS are your referrals. If you know of anyone who can benefit from learning and mastering Mental Math, we are asking you, our dedicated Abacus Families, for your referrals. As a thank you, for each referral you provide who registers, we will provide you with a $25 tuition credit! And the student who brings in the most referrals will receive a ONE TOUCH ABACUS ($100 value)! AND... for every 5 referrals turned in the student will be entered in a drawing for a gift card!

Simply provide us with contact information and we will invite your friends/family to participate in a free/no obligation trial class. That’s it! If they register, you receive the credit!

Pick up your referral forms at the school, or download them here.

Thank you for supporting your child(ren) and for helping us get the word out about JAMS!

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Testimonial

Since enrolling, we have witnessed improvement in our kids’ memory skills. They memorize spelling words and long piano pieces almost instantly and process complicated information quickly and logically. We’ve observed a boost in our daughter’s creativity and sharpened concentration and comprehension skills in our son. Our only logical answer for these developments is the abacus training they have received. I recommend JAMS to everyone. JAMS is superb, and Sensei Miwako is a loving teacher who has a passion for teaching abacus and motivating children to develop their mental gifts.
-- Danielle Cox

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Follow JAMS on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn...

You can now follow JAMS on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Here are the links:

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We encourage you to join our Facebook Fan Page and if you’re so inclined, submit a testimonial there. Thanks and we’ll see you in the networks!

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Abacus Art

Miwako sensei found this artwork on a wall at PSU...

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