December 2016
Level Up
Set your goal! Stay enrolled through the winter months (Nov.16 – Jan.17) for a chance
to win an iPad mini or a $30 Amazon gift card. We have set some goals for the
students and have sent the information home. Please check your child’s Kumon bag
for the Level Up information.
Kumon Plus
Students must sign up for the Kumon Plus program to earn points. These points can be
redeemed for prizes!
Sign up at https://www.kumonplus.com/
Register with your Student ID. The Student ID is the 10 digit number located in the
upper right hand corner of your “Homework Organizer”.
You must register to redeem your points for any prize.
If you have any questions, or experience difficulty with your Kumon+ login, please
call 1-800-711-0584 or send an email to [email protected].
New Kumon International Standard (KIS)
In the fall, Kumon North America will transition from the current Honor Roll System
(ASHR) to the new Kumon International Standard (KIS).
Kumon also has a new system for awards, and students can earn more than ever before.
To pursue student potential, Kumon’s instructional goal is to reach Level J by grade 6.
J by 6 students will experience the full benefits and value of advanced study. They will
receive a J by 6 globe and a new J by 6 clip for their black pouch.
Congratulations to our first Jx6 student!
Aneesh Swaminathan
Winter Break (12/22-1/2)
The Medina Center will be closed from 12/22-1/2 for Winter Break. Students will
receive enough assignments to carry them through the next class day.
Medina Kumon
5145 Highway 101N,
Suite 1035
Medina, MN 55340
763-205-4933
Center Hours
Monday & Thursday
3:00PM – 7:00PM
Tuesday
4:00PM-6:00PM
Vacation Notice
If you wish to take time off or can’t make it to class, we ask that you please submit a
Vacation Notice Form at least 2 days in advance.
Short notice submissions and phone requests are disruptive to class time. Please let us know
of absences as soon as possible by submitting the notice to the front desk. Vacation forms
submitted on short notice will be resolved the following day.
Forms are available in the waiting area or can be downloaded from our website at
www.kumon.com/medina, in the Resource tab.
From Struggling Student to Kumon Dual Program Completer
Despite having autism spectrum disorder, Dylan was an exceptional Kumon Student. His parents enrolled him at the
age of 10 when a teacher informed them he was several grade levels behind in school. Six years later, Dylan became
the first dual-subject completer at his Kumon Center and is excelling in the classroom. He even takes dual-credit
classes at a community college while attending high school.
Dylan shared with us some insight into his journey of completing the Kumon Math and Reading Programs.
1. What did it mean to you to finish the programs?
Completing them has helped me approach any challenge I come across with a positive attitude. I learned that
with hard work and concentration, I can accomplish anything! I feel more confident both in and out of the
classroom. It meant so much to me to see how proud my parents were of my achievements.
2. What obstacles did you have to overcome? And how did you stay motivated?
The Kumon Program really increased my confidence, but there were still times when I found the work to be
very challenging. The higher math levels became very difficult and I had trouble staying focused, but I never
once thought about quitting or giving up. My parents and Instructor supported me in every possible way.
3. What advice do you have for other Kumon students trying to become program completers?
The biggest piece of advice I have is to never give up and to do a little each day. It’s not going to be easy and
you may hit a few bumps in the road, but as long as you keep a positive attitude and work at your own pace,
you will feel so proud when you cross the finish line.
Dylan has two passions outside of the classroom – a love for wildlife and art. Already an active volunteer at the
Albuquerque Bio Park, he hopes to become a marine biologist, artist and wildlife photographer when he grows up. In
fact, Dylan is already an award-winning artist, having been recognized with many regional and national awards.*
How Parents Can Develop Engaged Learners
Establishing a strong academic foundation and keeping your child motivated to learn are essential to developing
engaged learners. When parents are involved in their children’s education, kids tend to do better and have more
positive feelings about learning.
There are many fun ways for parents to support learning engagement such as the following:
Capitalize on your child’s interests. Children are naturally motivated to learn about topics and activities that interest
them.
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Incorporating math lessons into a love of sports is easy. For example, if your child likes baseball, learn
together how batting averages are calculated.
For children who like trains, encourage learning about the different types of trains, how fast they go, their
routes, and even calculating the minutes between trains on a schedule.
If your child likes stuffed animals, offer to watch your preschooler put on an imaginary play starring the
animals and help your school-age child research the different types of bears, penguins, or big cats.
Promote active learning at home. Turn daily routines into practical learning opportunities.
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Teach your child new vocabulary and meal planning at the grocery store. Cooking together builds math skills
through measurements, science knowledge through understanding chemical and physical reactions, and
problem solving skills by doing a few things at once.
Sing songs and play musical instruments to build memorization skills.
Incorporate learning and fun by hosting a weekly family game night. Educational board games like Monopoly
encourage children to read, interact, and count with currency.
Read books for enjoyment. Learning to read is not just an important milestone in a child’s education, it opens doors
to a lifetime of entertainment and enrichment.
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Encourage your child to read independently while you read independently.
Ask your child to read to you and praise them. Turn reading sessions into a fun and engaging activity.*
*Source: Kumon North America
RRL Book of the Month: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Curtis
RRL Reading Level F: Grades 4 to 6
When orphan, Bud, learns that he is being sent to live with yet another foster family, he chooses another route. Bud
has always believed that his true father is the famous musician Herman E. Calloway, so he runs away to Michigan to
find him. The rules Bud has made for himself give the reader a look into the tough-minded philosophy that keeps him
going. This book is recommended for teachers to read aloud to, and discuss with, students in grades 4-5 through the
Common Core standards for ELA Appendix A.
Congratulations to the following students who advanced to new levels last month!
Math Students
Reading Students
Audrey A,
Maya L.
Aaryan A.
Shariq S.
Kabir A.
Elizabeth L.
Ramit A.
Saanvi S.
Sanjay A.
John L.
Pranav A.
Varsha S.
Victoria B.
Mounika M.
Sanjay A.
Mira S.
Major B.
Tanishka M.
Archisha B.
Bhavya S.
Aryan C.
Yuv M.
Jervis B.
Aneesh S.
Sahasra C.
Mark M.
Saiharsha C.
Tanush T.
Aiden C.
Ojal M.
Aidan D.
Shreya U.
Prajval C.
Ben N.
JayJay D.
Kashyap V.
Srijani C.
Leo O.
Kunal D.
Nithya V.
Ryann C.
Maya O.
Ethan G.
Warren W.
Aarian D.
Ashlee O.
Hayden H.
Jane Z.
JayJay D.
Vishaka P.
Mahirul H.
Audrey Z.
Sarah F.
Yesh P.
Isabel J.
Sreejit G.
Viplav P.
Gurbani K.
Ethan G.
Kirill P.
Dylan K.
Abby H.
Gargi P.
Anish K.
Steven H.
Abhinav R.
Catherine L.
Gabriela H.
Thiago R.
Angela L.
Zayan H.
Armaan S.
Jessica L.
Anjali I.
Samreet S.
Ryan L.
Nameer I.
Haricharan S.
WeiLi L.
Danny J.
Daniyaal S
Jonathan L.
Macee J.
Rafael S.
Tanishka M.
Matthew J.
Kate S.
Ria M.
Pranav K.
Arjun S.
Maya O.
Jaishna K.
Arthi U.
Ashlee O.
Shravya K.
Shreya U.
Sonja P.
Purab K.
Nithya V.
Manas R.
Hanut K.
Abhiram V.
Shreni R.
Arjun K.
Kristin V.
Janie S.