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t Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest, you can feel the buzz of activity and excitement as soon as you walk in the door. Students, preschool through high school, are actively engaged in learning and understanding mathematics. Operating on the philosophy that every child can become great at math, Mathnasium has become the industry leader in supplementary math education. As owner, Jana Frank explains, “We Make Math Make Sense. Kids don’t hate math, they hate being frustrated and intimidated by it. Our job is to help our students develop number sense so they aren’t just able to do it, but actually understand what they are doing.” The staff at Mathnasium offers personalized instruction that incorporates a combination of learning styles including written, mental, verbal, visual, and tactile. “We will always adjust our teaching methods,” says Frank, “to find the one that works for each child.” Parents and students sing the praises of Mathnasium. A Hatch Elementary student
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says, “At Mathnasium, I’ve learned that I actually LIKE math!” A Julian Middle Schooler says, “I’ve learned how to understand why the solution to a problem works instead of just memorizing how to solve it.” From a parent’s perspective, “The attention paid to my children’s needs for is amazing. It has changed the way they feel about school and increased their confidence levels.” Mathnasium is now enrolling for summer! They offer short term, flexible summer only memberships to help your kids catch up, WE ARE EXPERIENCED WE ARE EXPERIENCED keep up, and get ahead while working Pre K - 12th Grade MATH SPECIALISTS MATH SPECIALISTS FREE CONSULTATION FREE CONSULTATION around summer vacations and camps. Remediation to Enrichment EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL: An in-depth look at how the An in-depth look at how the Summer is a productive time to hone Summer Slide Prevention 10%LEVELS OFF ALL Summer Programs TEACH ALLyear LEVELS Mathnasium Method works WE TEACH ALL Mathnasium Method works math skillsWE to start the school strong. SAT/ACT Prep Schedule a FREE SESSION for your during the month April and how we can meet your andofhow we can meet your OF TRIAL MATH ABILITY OF MATH ABILITY Algebra & Geometry child to see if Mathnasium is the right fit. family’s needs. family’s needs. Review/Preview Call or text SUMMER to (708) 613-4007 PROVEN RESULTS PROVEN RESULTS today, as all summer memberships are Mathnasium Oak Park/River Forest Mathnasium La Grange currently 10% off through the end of April! 1101 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 1 S. Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525 web address Your Locationlagrange@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/your web addre Your isLocation Mathnasium OPRF located at 1101mathnasium.com/your oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com Rd. 123 Any Street Rd. Chicago Ave,123 OakAny Park.Street Visit www. mathnasium.com/lagrange 800-123-4567 800-123-4567 mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest Any Town, ST 90000 or call Any Town, ST 90000 mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest 708.613.4007 708.582.6593 mathnasium.com/your web address mathnasium.com/your web address (708) 613-4007.
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Summer Gifted and Talented Program Dominican University’s Summer Gifted and Talented Program (SGAT) challenges and inspires highly motivated, academically gifted and talented students entering grades 2-8 in the fall with academic and social enrichment in Math, Science, Writing/Humanities, and Fine/Performing Arts. For program information, summer courses and application details, visit: www.dom.edu/summergifted Questions? Contact off-campus Program Director Janie Wu at jwu@dom.edu, or on-campus SGAT Assistant Janette Torres Arellano at jtorresarellano@dom.edu. Serving the gifted and talented community since 1987.
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Summer enrichment programs for like-minded students provide inspiring opportunities for both academic and social growth, and quite possibly, a life defining experience for the gifted student. The Summer Gifted and Talented Program at Dominican University is hosted on its beautiful campus, where our classrooms are buzzing with ideas because we know that academic talent must be developed, nurtured, and fed. For us, summer is the highlight of the year. It’s a time when we can feel free to be our quirky curious selves, motivated by the energy that comes with the joy of learning. Visit dom.edu/summergifted for more details about SGAT at Dominican University. Inspired Minds, Amazing Possibilities.
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• Munchkins • Playschool • Preschool (Half-Day & Full-Day) • Pre-Kindergarten (Half-Day & Full-Day) • Before & After School Programs The River Forest Community Center is located at 8020 Madison Street in River Forest. For more information about the Early Childhood Programs, call 708-7716159.
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ow in its third year, ViaClay Community Pottery Studio is gearing up for summer fun with morning and afternoon sessions for kids ages 10 and up – and for the third summer, Sarah Luepker will be leading the two-week sessions beginning June 13th. With a degree in art, certification in teaching, and more than 10 years at the wheel developing her own creative practice, Sarah heads ViaClay’s team of experienced and enthusiastic instructors. “Many of our kids will be returning for their second or third summer with us and are nearing an intermediate skill level. My job is to balance the classes to make sure everyone is motivated and challenged by their projects.” Sarah is committed to creating a fun environment while helping kids build confidence. “Throwing at the wheel is not something that you can master in one or two sessions,” says Sarah. “When I have a child who’s developed expertise quickly in other areas, they can be initially frustrated. Helping them move
through and enjoy their own learning curve with goal-oriented positive energy is one of my biggest rewards.” Supportive teamwork has been the key to the Studio’s survival during the pandemic. “Last year’s expansion was a leap of faith, but it took us to a whole new level and allowed us to hold more classes in a dedicated space,” explains studio manager John Beck. “Our roster of teachers expanded, we’ve added new equipment, and our community of members has doubled.” Neighborhood regulars are no longer surprised to find a full classroom and a busy members’ studio lighting up the block most nights. To celebrate their success, ViaClay will host a “Spring Fling” open house and pottery sale on Friday, April 1, beginning at 5pm. “One of the reasons I felt strongly about locating ViaClay on Marion Street was the obvious opportunity to partner with neighborhood retailers,” says Gabe Tetrev, ViaClay owner. “I’m excited to work with people who share our creative vision and commitment to the local scene.
For next Friday’s event, we’ll be serving tasty goods from Carnivore, Inc., Anfora Wine Merchants, and Blackout Baking Company – delicious sweets, savories, and some wonderful Italian wines should make for a great party and get people thinking about their own summer gettogethers.” Creating beautiful tableware is the focus of Gabe’s own practice, so partnering with food purveyors is a natural fit. “We’re thrilled to kick off our third summer with this event to say thank you to all the parents and patrons we’ve worked with in our first years,” says Gabe. All are welcome at the April 1 event, and the pottery sale will continue Saturday, April 2, from 10am to 3pm. ViaClay Community Pottery Studio is located just south of downtown Oak Park in the Pleasant-Home District at 208 South Marion Street. For more information on Kids’ Camps or to schedule a studio tour, visit ViaClay’s website at www.viaclay. com, or contact John Beck at john.beck@ viaclay.com or (708) 434-5848.
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