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W. OLYMPIA KUMON DISPATCH
January 2017
WEST OLYMPIA KUMON CENTER NEWS
Closure
We will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 16th.
AWARD CEREMONY!
It’s time for our Winter ASHR Awards
Ceremony! Students who have reached a
new honor roll level by January will be
awarded their medals, and fun and merrymaking will commence at 7pm, Thursday, Jan.26st at our center. Award
recipients’ families will be emailed at the beginning of the month. Please don’t
forget to RSVP!
Achievements!
DECEMBER READING STUDENT OF THE MONTH: PRIYA E!
Over the past year, this (now) 2nd grader mastered the 3rd- and 4th grade-equivalent Reading levels, and is now working her way through
the 5th-grade Reading levels. Not only is Priya quite intelligent, she’s
incredibly self-disciplined and hard-working; as time goes by, it seems
that she only grows more so. This is the second time we’ve honored
Priya ad student of the month in Reading – and for good reason! Keep
up the good work, Priya and family!
DECEMBER MATH
STUDENT OF THE
MONTH: MADHU N!
We are very impressed
with Madhu's progress and attitude! Since she started with us this
past September, she has completed an average of a level per month.
She has just reached the first Level of the Advanced Student Honor
Roll. We couldn't be happier with her hard-working attitude, her
easy-going personality, and the fantastic support she gets from her
family. We hope to see her reach the GOLD! Keep up the awesome
work, Madhu and family!!
ARTICLES
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 dualcredit 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 BioPark, 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.
RRL Book of the Month: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Curtis
RRL F, reading level: 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.