Kumon Math and Reading Center of Birmingham

Hello, everyone! Just a quick announcement that our Zoom account is having technical difficulties. We had some issues yesterday as well. We apologize to those that have tried to sign on! We are trying to resolve this issue with Zoom as soon as possible!

Are you searching for fun activities for your kids to get involved in this season? This fall, consider incorporating a mix of indoor and outdoor activities that are fun for the whole family. Check out this list we put together sharing some fun and affordable fall activities that you can start doing this weekend! 🍁 https://bit.ly/3lrdbbd KUMON.COM Fun & Affordable Fall Activities for Kids - Kumon

The Kumon Program is individualized to meet each child's needs. That means students can move through the levels as quickly or slowly as they need, progressing at their own pace. That flexibility was the key to Adam's success in the program. Having struggled in school due to his Tourettes, ADHD, and Aspergers diagnoses, Kumon gave him the structured support and confidence he needed to get ahead. Here's Adam's story. https://bit.ly/3ljKOvC KUMON.COM Meet Adam - Kumon

The key to Taarun's success has been his ability to set clearly defined goals and manage his time to complete them. Kumon has shown him that time is limited and one must know what tasks are urgent. With this mindset, has has already accomplished goals in and out of the classroom. At age 11, he is already a Reading Program Completer and is on his way to complete the Math Program this year! https://bit.ly/3laFrPc KUMON.COM Goal Setting and Time Management are Key to This Student’s Early Success - Kumon

85% of your child's brain development happens before age 5. Make the most of this important period of growth with Kumon. Our engaging, colorful worksheets introduce your early learners to important math and reading skills — even pencil holding exercises! You'll prepare your child to enter school with a great head start and a strong foundation. Learn how Kumon's Early Learner program can work for your preschooler. * Due to COVID-19, the operations at our centers have changed. Children are socially distanced at desks six feet apart and masks are required at our Centers. To meet the needs of families, the majority of our Instructors are offering both in-center and virtual classes. Please contact your local Center to learn more about the options available to you. https://bit.ly/30rTNTD KUMON.COM [Video] What is the Kumon Early Learner Program? - Kumon

Georgia is inspired by her ancestors and their bravery through every challenge. She has dedicated herself to her academics and developing a future for herself. Whether she becomes a neurosurgeon, an astronaut, or teacher one day, she feels confident in the legacy she wants to leave behind. https://bit.ly/3kUtH3w KUMON.COM Inspired by her Family, Kumon Student Aims to Create a Lasting Legacy - Kumon

Our Fall 2020 Bucket List is full of indoor and outdoor activities to get involved in this season. Cross out each item once the activity is completed and let us know which were your favorites! 🍂🍁🎃🍎

Happy Kumon Day! Today marks the 62nd anniversary of Kumon's founding.

A few students from last year’s Kumon Student Conference shared some words of motivation for current Kumon Students. At Kumon, we help students advance in reading, writing, and math. But most importantly, we instill intangible qualities like independent learning, grit, dedication, and consistency. https://bit.ly/2T4fHs2 KUMON.COM Monday Motivation: A Message to Kumon Students - Kumon

Hanrong moved with his family to the U.S. at a young age. Faced with the challenge of learning a new language and navigating a Tourette's syndrome diagnosis, he persevered. His fearless nature and determination continue to shine through, both in and out of the classroom. Learn how Kumon helped Hanrong gain independence. https://bit.ly/3lpSnko KUMON.COM Young Student's Fearless Nature Helps Him to Remain Resilient in the Face of Adversity - Kumon

[edit: this post was originally meant to be posted on Wednesday, November 11th. Due to technical difficulties, it was not. Our apologies!] Well, in typical 2020 fashion, our last center newsletter seems to be almost prophetic. We found out yesterday that one of our Kumon students has tested positive for Covid-19. We will be contacting each family via email or phone call today, but we also want to post here that we will be closed for class so that we can disinfect the classroom and so that Mr. Phil and staff members can get tested immediately. As mentioned before, Mr. Phil’s last Covid-19 test was on Saturday, November 7th, and it was negative. He is scheduled for another test this Friday. Once those results are in, we will know what we plan to do moving forward. Tentatively, it is possible that we could re-open as soon as Monday or stay closed until December. Regardless of that outcome, we will start distributing work for the rest of November today. All our Kumon families can stop in to pick up work during class hours. We will also be utilizing our plastic bins outside and putting each family’s work in a sealed ziplock bag with the last name of the students written on it. You can stop by at any time to pick up work as well. We are sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we believe this is the safest way to move forward. We want to make sure we aren’t the reason why the virus spreads in our community. Zoom sessions are still available and just in case you forgot, here is our virtual classroom ID: 852 133 0502 Please log in with your first and last name. Mr. Phil has a waiting room feature that requires approval by him to enter the classroom. To prevent unwanted guests from entering our virtual classroom, Mr. Phil only admits names that he recognizes. If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email Mr. Phil at philkwon@ikumon.com Thank you and stay safe and healthy! The Kumon of Birmingham Staff

Kumon isn't always easy, and it isn't always fun—but it works. That's what Diana Rodgers, Ed.D discovered as a Kumon Mom. In her guest post, she shares how Kumon helped her daughter transition to remote learning this spring and why she's enrolling her younger child in the program this fall. Read the full story for more! https://bit.ly/2KcvJPe KUMON.COM How Kumon Helped My Child During the Pandemic - Kumon

Well good hello, Kumon families! Very briefly, we want to announce a few things: First, Mr. Phil has tested negative for Covid-19 on Friday, November 13th, 2020. This is a great sign because Mr. Phil had direct contact with the student who tested positive for Covid-19. This means that the safety measures we have been using at our center have been very effective. Second, Gov. Whitmer has issued some new protocol for a statewide lockdown starting this Wednesday, November 18th. Even if Kumon of Birmingham is still on the list of businesses that are allowed to stay open, we will remain closed for in person learning until the lockdown is lifted on Wednesday, December 9th. This decision is based on advice from several healthcare professionals, as well as Mr. Phil's own research into this specific pandemic and how it has affected families in the metro Detroit area. He understands that we have been really lucky to have not had a major outbreak out our center, and is taking this opportunity to make sure it stays that way. Many families have already picked up their homework for the rest of November. We have prepared work for every student over the weekend and you can stop by to pick up assignments at your convenience. We will also prepare homework for the first two weeks of December after Thanksgiving. We are hopeful that we can re-open after the three week lockdown is over. However, it's been made clear that contingency plans for this pandemic are always necessary. We will continue with virtual learning for as long as we need to.

From creating masks for local art teachers, to starting a club for high schoolers with the mission to help others, Gabrielle has made a huge impact within the community. Her passion for art and compassion for others can be seen in the projects she is involved in. Learn more about how she's giving back to those in need. https://bit.ly/36EQFGi KUMON.COM Kumon Student Uses Her Creativity to Give Back to Those in Need - Kumon

Today we're highlighting how Kumon’s independent curriculum supplements your child’s elementary school learning. Our worksheet-based program is carefully planned by an Instructor to help students reach their next academic level. Students move at their own pace through our program, ensuring they're always at the "just right" level. Click through to learn about Kumon’s elementary school levels. https://bit.ly/3liGvRz KUMON.COM How Kumon's Curriculum Supports Elementary School Learning - Kumon

Well good hello, Kumon families! It has been quite a few months since our last update as things have gotten much busier at our center with our re-opening after the lockdown and also our move to fully open on all class days in September. So, we apologize for the lack of updates on our blog. Things are moving along and we have been able to help many of our students adjust to the "new normal." This year, Kumon of Birmingham will be closed for Thanksgiving starting Monday, November 23rd, through Sunday, November 29th. We will resume our normal office and class hours on Monday, November 30th. However, Mr. Phil wants you to know that this is tentative. Looking at the rise in new Covid-19 cases reported each day, it's clear we are in the middle of a huge spike. We had more new cases on Monday, November 9th, than we have ever had before (more than double the amount we had back in June). There is a good chance that we could close down earlier and stay closed for longer. Mr. Phil has been in touch with a Kumon parent who is an epidemiologist (infectious diseases) and has been receiving great advice on PPE, safety measures, Covid-19 protocol, and an outlook for the winter season. The biggest concern is that, with flu season now upon us, that virus coupled with Covid-19 could be very dangerous for any person of any background of any age. Our goal is to keep our families safe. Many of you may have already heard from schools about possible closings or extended periods of virtual learning only and no in person learning. Mr. Phil has been keeping a close eye on these numbers and taking into consideration every safety precaution that he can. If there ever was a case of exposure at our center, as mentioned in a previous post, our center will close down immediately until Mr. Phil can at least confirm that he is negative for Covid-19 (the center will remain shut down if Mr. Phil tests positive). Then, he will inform parents of ways to pick up homework and access our Zoom classroom that is available Monday through Thursday from 3-7 p.m. Kumon of Birmingham operated under these conditions for 3.5 months earlier this year, so we are confident that we can do even better if we need to. Please keep in mind that there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding something like this because we could also receive a local or federal government mandate to shut down again. Of course, we hope this is not the case. Don't hesitate to email Mr. Phil if you have any questions or concerns.

Dear Kumon Families, It was brought to our attention that a staff member who attended the center last week has come in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. While the staff member has not currently tested positive, we want to err on the side of caution and will close the center on Monday, February 8th to allow for the center to be professionally deep-cleaned on that date. Any student who normally attends on Monday is welcome to attend on Wednesday, February 10th and will be given their Kumon homework at that time. This includes rescheduling Zoom sessions to Wednesday as well. We are committed to the health and safety of all students, staff and families. After speaking with local health officials, we will close the center on Monday to allow for the professional cleaning to ensure a safe learning environment for the following class session. We will provide you with more information as soon as it is available. If you have any questions, please let us know at birmingham_mi@ikumon.com . We apologize for the inconvenience, and look forward to safely seeing you again soon! Putting the safety of our Kumon families is our highest priority, and hence the short center closure period. Best Regards, -Kumon of Birmingham-

At the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, students across the country were tasked with quickly adjusting to learning at home. Despite the uncertainty, three extraordinary Kumon Students from New Jersey decided to take on an additional challenge: educating their peers through the power of social media. Read more about Aarav and Pranav’s podcast for kids, and Darsh’s educational YouTube Channel. https://bit.ly/3anuOVD KUMON.COM Kumon Students Aim to Educate Peers Through the Power of Social Media - Kumon

We're still celebrating Kumon North America's #6 ranking in the overall Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500® List! It's also the 20th year in a row that Kumon was ranked #1 in the list’s tutoring category. http://bit.ly/3pEVSWU KUMON.COM Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Kumon in the Top Ten of the Franchise 500 List

To wrap up our Seven Days of Kumon series, we would like to highlight Program Completion. Students who complete the Kumon Program develop self-learning skills that will benefit them throughout their school years and beyond. Learn more about program completion at Kumon and read some inspiring stories from a few of our program completers. https://bit.ly/3pyVklf KUMON.COM Program Completion: Seven Days of Kumon - Kumon

Ever wonder what sets Kumon apart from other supplemental learning programs? The answer to that and more is in today's Seven Days of Kumon roundup! https://bit.ly/3oxnw6T KUMON.COM Supplemental Learning: Seven Days of Kumon - Kumon

Self-learning is a core component of the Kumon Program. Learn all about how we help our students develop this key skill. https://bit.ly/2M42rDZ KUMON.COM Self-Learning: Seven Days of Kumon - Kumon