Thursday, March 26, 2020

Update About Homework

Dear Kumon Families:

Thank you to those families who have already filled out the Homework Pick Up / Delivery form.

For a couple of reasons, we want to get new homework distributed as soon as possible.
  1. We are concerned that BC may impose more lock-down measures, which will make it difficult for us to open the center and/or make deliveries next week.
  2. We want the homework distributed before next week, so we can focus our efforts on the Online Support.
The centre will not be open next week for homework distribution.


For those who have already asked for Delivery:
Deliveries will start on Friday or Saturday.  You will receive your work before the end of Monday.

For those who have already asked for Pick Up:
The center will be open on Thursday (TODAY) and Friday (TOMORROW) between 3:00 - 6:00pm.  However, to minimize crowding and waiting, we will call you to let you know which day you should come,

For those who have NOT completed the form:
You will also receive a call when your work is ready.  You can choose to pick up from the center, or provide delivery instructions.  Two week of homework will be prepared unless you complete the form to request more.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM

If you are picking up work from the centre, please remember:
  • The centre door will be open during the centre hours, no need to touch the door.
  • Only 1 family is allowed in the centre at a time.  Please wait patiently outside, maintaining a 2m distance from others.
  • All homework will be sorted by name and laid out on tables in the front Parent Waiting Area.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

COVID-19 Update

Dear Kumon Families:

We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy during this Spring Break. The BC government has announced today (March 17) that schools K-12 will be suspended indefinitely (see GlobalTV) .  Despite schools being closed, the Kumon Centre is here to help keep students on the path of learning.  But with the current circumstances, we are making the following changes at Kumon:



  • Classes will be suspended until further notice.
  • The centre will OPEN on alternating weeks for Homework Exchange only.


  • During the open weeks, students will pick up 2 weeks work and drop off the previous homework for evaluation.  We recommend this routine, so that we can continue to monitor students progress. If you want to pick up work longer than two weeks, please let us know.  We will accommodate your request.
  • During regular class hours (3:30-7:30pm on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 2-4pm on Saturday), we will provide Online Support (using Skype), the technical details will be announced later.
  • For families who have travelled out of Canada during Spring Break, and need to undergo self-isolation at home, we will provide a Homework Delivery service, within 5 km from the Centre.  More details on this will be provided later.

Working together, we can get through this time of crisis.  We will certainly do our best to support families at this difficult time for the benefits of all of our students. In the face of so much uncertainty, we hope Kumn can remain a stable and strong force in children’s learning. When schools are out, learning continues. 

Please do not hesitate to contact us at 604-635-1165 or email svkumon@gmail.com.

Stay well and strong.
Ms. Ran and Ms. Katlyn