Kumon Victoria Centre Newsletters
Discovering the Hidden Value of Math
By Heather Shanks
“Mathematics is food for the brain,” says math professor Dr. Arthur Benjamin. “It helps you think precisely, decisively, and creatively and helps you look at the world from multiple perspectives . . . . [It’s] a new way to experience beauty—in the form of a surprising pattern or an elegant logical argument.”1 A powerful description, but what if your family struggles with math? How do you teach math in a way that helps your children catch that vision?
Here is a link to an article about importance of developing math skills in kindergarten and its link to later academeic success.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/dec/23/kindergarten-math-skills-...
Why Alex can’t add (or subtract, multiply or divide)
Our annual winter holiday prize week will be held starting Monday, December 12th and it should be an exciting time for everyone!
All students will have the opportunity to spend their hard earned Kumon dollars at the store, which will be set up in the waiting room. Note: Sorry, parents, but you will have to wait elsewhere this week.
After students' study sessions, they may visit the store for a few minutes to select their prizes from a large table of fabulous items! A great way to do a little Christmas shopping for family and friends! And, don't forget to get a little something for yourselves.
Happy Holidays!
Hallowe'en is an exciting day for our students and we understand that, even though Hallowe'en falls on a class day, that children will may want to skip class.
However, for those who will attend, and we hope that everyone will try to come, class will be open until 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 and children are welcome to attend class in their costumes. We will have candy treats for them. If families wish, centre visits may be shortened on Hallowe'en and those with later sessions are encouraged to come earlier.
Otherwise, students are free to re-schedule their Hallowe'en class to another day. Just speak to Angie or Jenna at the check in desk about alternative sessions.
CHILDUP BESTOF: Why our Kids Fall Behind in Math
My university math colleagues and I recently started a petition which calls on the government to raise math standards for Kindergarten to Grade 8 teachers.
We want to welcome all students to our fall program, both those who have been on vacation and those students who are new to Kumon.
We look forward to working with you this year and will be here to support you as you discover your full potential.
Students are reminded that regular attendance is very important as advancement through our curriculum will be enhanced as we work closely wtih you to make the most of your Kumon expereince.
Completion of the daily practice, which supports the class assignments, is also crritical to success. Any students who are experiencing homework challenges, please do not hesitate to come and speak to us about any problems you may have. We are always ready and willing to adjust assignments and assist you in the classroom with any curriculum challenges.
Click on the link below to read a mother's blog about her family's Kumon journey.
http://www.classychaos.com/links-topmenu-20/685-allaboutkumon
The October/November 2010 newlsetter is attached.
