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For the safety of all, each student should bring their own pencils, abacus, etc. There will be no sharing of items during COVID-19 pandemic…
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For the safety of all, each student should bring their own pencils, abacus, etc. There will be no sharing of items during COVID-19 pandemic…
Read moreONLINE ABACUS CLASSES Others may be living in fear and not doing much during the coronavirus pandemic, but that’s not JAMS. We are working hard to make sure the learning does not stop with our online Abacus Classes! Now is not the time to stop classes. Now is the time to keep your child engaged
Read moreI divorced in June 2006. I never thought I would be the one to have this experience. But I did, and I became the single mother of three young children — a fifth-grader, a second-grader, and a kindergartner at the time. When I decided to divorce and became separated in September 2005, the first thing
Read moreIt breaks my heart to know that 2,500 students in the Beaverton School District are homeless. I’m so pleased that our school district partners with Family Promise to help end family homelessness. Most of the students at JAMS have more than they need, but they are likely to know that some peers are not as
Read moreThe Beaverton School District, like school districts nationwide, began March by celebrating Read Across America. It made me remember how much I loved reading as a child, and it made me wonder if children are still reading books these days. I am old enough to remember a time without screens. Side note: Don’t get me
Read more12 TIPS FOR RAISING RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN — NO. 5 IS BIG! Kristen Welch’s blog post may be five years old, but her words remain indelibly written on the brains of moms and dads who turned to her website out of desperation because their youngsters were refusing to take responsibility for anything that came along. This
Read moreJAMS MILESTONE: 20 YEARS AND COUNTING! I clearly remember my first Abacus class 20 years ago. It was in the living room of my old house. I had just two students, one Japanese and one American/Japanese, who are now 27 years old. Now, two decades later, I am looking back on my past as we
Read moreIt’s that time of year again! That’s right, winter is here and for most of us, that means cold weather and, of course, snow. And what does snow bring? School closings and snow days! Make the most out of your day at home with your child. If you are worried about your children’s education being
Read moreYes, you read that right. Screen time can damage your child’s developing brain. It’s no secret that, over the years, there has been increased use of television, mobile phones, and other electronic gadgets with adults and children. What you may not know is a new study now confirms that screen time inhibits brain development in
Read moreIt’s that time of the year again! The holidays are upon us. What does this mean? Christmas presents, family time, and the much-awaited winter vacation! It’s time to take a break from the usual school routine. However, if you have children, learning does not take a break. Classes might be over, but there are always
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