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We’re very excited to be growing and that our landlord has provided us with the extra space to accommodate additional students. Recently we opened the wall in our classroom to add more than 300 square feet, six tables and an additional 18 seats, as well as 8 new computers. As mentioned, it’s exciting to have
Read moreAs we head into cold and flu season, please be mindful of your child(ren)’s health, and that of their classmates. If your child is sick, please keep them home until their illness passes. It’s very important that we all take necessary steps to keep all of our children/students healthy and ready to learn. Thank you
Read moreDuring weeks 3 and 4 this term we offered Booster Weeks for Intermediate level students. During these weeks, intermediate students had the opportunity to participate in the Advanced class. We tested this concept and it was very successful. The Advanced students became mentors for the Intermediate students, helping them with work as well as modeling
Read moreJAMS will be holding a Winter Camp from December 13-16 of 2016. This camp will focus on the practical application of abacus math skills for everyday and school use. Students will receive a math workbook corresponding to their Abacus / Anzan level. Tuition: $195 (includes a math workbook) Beginner: Tuesday – Friday: 3:30 – 4:30
Read moreStarting with the Fall term of 2016, JAMS students will be taking the League for Soroban Education of America Examinations. This will replace our in-house exam and will be given to Advanced, Pre-Advanced and Intermediate students. The exam will be administered from November 29 through December 2, 2016. We’ve made this decision because it offers
Read moreNew Term and New People – We hope everyone enjoyed their summer break! With the new school year started, we’re beginning a new Fall Term at JAMS. We’re looking forward to an exciting new term with our new and returning students and new teachers! Recently, our new teachers Tim Sensei and Setsuko Sensei joined JAMS
Read moreJAMS will be holding a Winter Abacus Camp from December 13-16 of 2016. This camp will focus on the practical application of abacus math skills for everyday and school use. Students will receive a math workbook corresponding to their Abacus / Anzan level. Tuition: $195 (includes a math workbook) Beginner: Tuesday – Friday: 3:30 –
Read moreNew! Prep class for all the new students: 9/12 Monday, 5:00 – 6:00 New! Intermediate (multiplication/division) boosting weeks: Week 3 and 4 8/26 Fall Term Registration Ends & Tuition Due 9/13 Fall Term Starts 10/18 Winter Term & Camp Registration Begins 11/15 – 11/19 Final Week of Regular Scheduled Classes 11/18 Winter Camp Registration Ends
Read moreSensei Tim Migaki was born and raised in Oregon and is a fourth-generation Japanese-American. After becoming interested in Japan, Sensei Tim began studying Japanese in 2003 and has been doing so ever since. He attended Willamette University to study Japanology and upon graduating, he went to Japan in 2010 to teach English with the Japan
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