IPM School Special 2017

IPM School Special 2017

www.indiaparentmagazine.org • School Issue 2017

WHEN YOU CAN’T WAIT FOR KINDERGARTEN

WHY ASIANS PREFER PRIVATE PRE-SCHOOLING AN INDEPTH REPORT

MV Kids Dentists & Braces a unique Dental Facility!

Why the Bay Areans are pitching in to make AAP win Punjab & Goa

Introducing Warrior Code Taekwon-Do

Ready. Set. Enroll. Stratford School nurtures

OPEN HOUSE March 25 10:00 a.m. –1:00p.m.

the joy of learning in children . Enroll your child in a school that inspires children to become tomorrow’s creative problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders. REGISTER NOW for our Open House StratfordSchools.com/NorCalOH

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Preschool State License Numbers: 073402482, 013417816, 013420588, 434404890, 434408056, 434407977, 434404336, 434406722, 434408877, 384001837, 434410807, 434410816, 073406680, 013420939, 414004014, 434413440. ©2017 Stratford Schools, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

AppleSeed Montessori School M ONTESSORI I NSPIRED C URRICULUM / E XTENDED D AY C ARE / E NRICHMENT A CTIVITIES

• Experienced staff • Cheerful, bright, organized, well-prepared classrooms • Sensory-rich hands-on exploration • Distinct curriculum - robust foundation for inspired learning • Caring, nurturing and warm atmosphere • Art, music, culture integrated program • AMS Affiliated Schools

PROGRAMS: 7 AM TO 6 PM

• Infant Care: 2-18 months (Dunford Campus ste 500 only) • Toddler: 18-36 months ( not available at Dunford Campus ste 800) • Preschool • Pre-K • Kindergarten: 2.5 - 6 years (all Campuses) • Bilingual Programs (Chinese/English): 2.5 - 6 years (Not available at Warner Campus) • Kindergarten - 1st grade (Dunford Campus ste. 500 only) • Enrichment Activities: Foreign Language, Keyboard, Chess, Gymnastics, Music, Soccer, Art, Dance, Field Trips

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The secret of good teaching is to regard the child’s mind as a fertile field in which seeds may be sown to grow under the heat of flaming imagination –– Maria Montessori

N OW E NROLLING - ALL LOCATIONS

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM 12 Noon to 6:30 PM

• After School Care: 5-12 years (Dunford Campus ste 300 only)

AppleSeed Montessori School 1302 Warner Ave, Sunnyvale CA 408-245-7338 www.appleseedmontessori.com

AppleSeed Montessori School 1095 Dunford Way, Ste 800, Sunnyvale, CA 408-985-7333 www.appleseedmontessori.com

AppleSeed Montessori School 1095 Dunford Way, Ste 500, Sunnyvale CA 408-260-7333 www.appleseedmontessori.com AppleSeed Affiliated Schools: AppleSeed Almaden Montessori School 5200 Dent Ave, San Jose CA 408-264-7333 www.appleseedalmaden.com

AppleSeed International School 1095 Dunford Way, Ste 300, Sunnyvale CA 408-260-9333 www.appleseedinternational.com

Sunshine Montessori School 1321 Miller Ave, San Jose CA 408-996-0856 www.sunshinemontessorischool.com

The best care. The right way.

For a FREE in-home consultation, please call us at (650) 328-1001 or visit careindeed.com.

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Calendar Pg 32-33 To view full length Calendar please visit www.indiaparentmagazine.org

In This Issue

SPECIAL STORIES

IPM’S INDEPTH REPORT! When You Can’t wait for Kindergarten Why Asian-Indians prefer private pre-schooling

Pg 24

By Jo Ann Daugherty

EXCLUSIVE The Bastard-Child of Indian Politics, Aam admi Party (AAP), fights Tooth and Nail to win Punjab & Goa Assembly Elections Why the AAP USA Bay Area Chapter is mak- ing sure that it does! By Meena Yeggina Pg 46

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DEPARTMENTS INTRODUCING SCHOOLS -Academy of Fencing Masters -Emerson School and Hacienda School -Institute For Mathematics & Computer Science (IMACS) -Elan Preschool

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-Maybeck Highschool

-Step One School -Stratford Schol

-Warrior Code Taekwon-Do

IN FOCUS MV KIDS DENTAL

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UC Davis MIND Institute joins SPARK Groundbreaking

initiative combines web-based registry with DNA analysis to accelerate autism research 30

OPINION Why I loved Interning with AAP By Sindhu Ravuri 58 Divide and Rule

It's not what Modi is saying about Muslims, it's why he shouldn't say it at all By Ashok Swain

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False Pride When Jauhar is treated as “bravery” of a woman and “prestige” of a community By Meena Yeggina 64 MOVIE REVIEW Jolly LLb 2 By Meena Yeggina 38

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Join SPARK – a free study with a simple mission: speed up research and advance understanding of autism.

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SPARK: Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge

SPARKPrimary Investigator:WendyChung, MD, PhD Protocol Number: 20151664 Western Institutional ReviewBoard

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REGISTER FOR SESSIONS NOW CLASSES ALMOST FULL

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every child should know what it feels like to dance This is the founding principle of Tutu School. We believe that motor skill development is infinitely enhanced by Tchaikovsky and Bach, that young imaginations benefit immensely from exploring the enchanted worlds of swans and sugar plums, and that twirling should be a fundamental part of any childhood.

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IPM Ad Index

In Order of Page Appearance Startford Schools www.stratfordschools.com Appleseed Montessori School www.appleseedalmaden.com www.appleseedmontessori.com www.appleseedinternational.com Care Indeed www.careindeed.com Ohlone College www.ohloneforkids.com/iparent Delores (Real Estate) www.deloresgragg.com Care Indeed www.careindeed.com UC Davis Mind Institute www.sparkforautism.org/UCD Delphi School

www.susanfoley.com Dance Attack www.danceattack.com Provines Dental Group

CMT www.cmtsj.org The Music Place

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www.musicplace.com Winchester Mystery House 21 www.winchestermysteryhouse.com Step One School 21 www.steponeschool.org Gulugulu Preschool Summer Camp www.mygulugulupreschool.com Children Discovery Museum 17 www.cdm.org Vivace 25 www.vivaceyouthchorus.org PJCC 25 www.pjcc.org/swim Young At Art 27 www.yaainc.net Celebrations Indian Cuisine 29 www.celebrationsindiancuisine.com Hacienda School 30 www.haciendaschool.com Emerson School 30

www.provinesdentalservices.com www.provinespcfi.com www.provinesppi.com

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www.mysunshineschool.com Valley International Academy www.valleyacademy.org Santa Clara Swim Club www.santaclaraswimclub.org San Jose Piano www.marvegos.com/ipm Puja Services Sriveda Vidya Peetham 1-925-915-1829 Start Organic www.startorganic.com/IPM Smiley Notes www.smileynotes.com God’s Unfailing Love sharkysswimschool.com Step One School www.SteponeSchool.org Sharky’s Swim School 408-275-6220 Marvegos (Art)

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www.delphicampbell.org Little Spirits Bay Area Inc www.littlespiritsbayarea.com Tutu School

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www.emersonpaloalto.com Early Learning Preschool elpreschool.com Maki Swim School www.makiswim.com Sutton Swim School www.suttonswim.com Paces www.paces.solutions Golden Apple Learning Store www.goldenappleLS.com Headstart

www.tutuschool.com Kids Park www.kidspark.com PJCC www.pjcc.com/swim Homeroom Education

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www.Homeroomeducation.com Mad Science www.thebayareamadscience.org Mad Science www.mtdiablo.madscience.org IMACS www.IMACS.org/Indiaparent Warrior CodeTaekon Do www.amazingmartialarts.com Success Learning Center www.successlearningcenter.org Living Art Studio www.livingartstudio.org www.wildwildlifecamp.com Children Discovery Museum 17 www.cdm.org 13 13 15 16 17 16

Maybeck Highschool www.maybeckHS.org Twisters Sports Center

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www.twisterssportscenter.com COVERS BACK MV Kids Dentists & Braces www.mvkidsdentistsandbraces.com DACA Swim School www.daca.org Academy of Fencing Masters www.AcademyofFencingMasters.com Challenger School www.challengerSchool.com The Ivy Advisor www.theivyadvisors.com

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www.myheadstart.org Elan Preschool www.elanpreschool.com Cathedral Of Faith, Milpitas 43 Shree Veda Vidya Peetham 44 My School 44 Daprille-Bell Law Offices 45 www.daprille-bell.com Law Offices of Susan Foley 45 41

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Institute For Mathematics & Computer Science (IMACS): How it changed entrepreneur Thibault de Chatellus’ life

engaged. The self-paced computer enrichment curriculum is designed for third to ninth graders. It develops advanced prob- lem-solving skills and builds a strong foundation in programming and computer science. Why should parents consider math and computer science enrichment? More and more jobs in today’s knowledge-based economy require a mastery of mathematics and strong critical thinking skills. Unfortunately, US students are falling further behind. Today, they rank 35th in mathematics and 27th in science com- pared to other countries in the most recent PISA test. More than ever, education needs to emphasize the development of skills, instead of the acquisition of knowledge, which can quickly become obsolete. Why did you send you son to IMACS? Like all parents, I wanted the very best for my child. Our son was in one of the best schools in the area, but we were not sure that it was enough. Giving my son advanced math education and problem-solving skills was important. We signed up for a free IMACS class and were immediately impressed by the teaching methods. IMACS was so different from anything we had ever seen. What were the results? The power of IMACS is not that it taught my son how to solve specific problems. Rather, it taught him how to think logically and creatively, so he could approach any problem. He became an out- standing student – not only in math – and approached all of his studies with poise and confidence. He graduated with the highest GPA in his high school, graduated from an Ivy League college and now works for one of the top management consulting firms in the country. Why did you invest in IMACS? I had reached a point in my professional life where I wanted to pursue something that would truly make a difference in the lives of others. Knowing how much IMACS benefited our son, I thought it should be more widely available and decided to bring the program to the Bay Area. How can parents get their kids started in the program? All parents and their children are invited to attend a free class. Because IMACS groups students by ability, not by age or grade, the class allows IMACS to determine the right starting point for each child. For more information on IMACS and to reg- ister for a free class, go to www.imacs.org/bayarea or call 408.702.2447.

Two years ago, businessman and entrepreneur Thibault de Chatellus decided to follow his passion: He invested in a math and computer enrichment program to teach children the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century. As a young student, his son took classes at the Institute For Mathematics & Computer Science (IMACS), a unique enrichment program that transformed his life. Recognizing how it could do the same for others, Thibault decided to bring IMACS to the Bay Area. The first IMACS center opened in Sunnyvale at 719 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road in July. Excerpts from an IPM interview with Thibault de Chatellus, President, IMACS California What exactly is IMACS? IMACS is an extraordinary math and computer enrichment program. For over 20 years, IMACS has helped thousands of bright children reach their highest potential. This innovative pro- gram, designed for bright elementary and middle school students, develops logical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills rarely taught elsewhere. More than 4,500 students in the U.S. and abroad attend IMACS classes or study its online courses each year. IMACS students have gone on to elite colleges and have won numerous awards in math and science.

“Like all parents, I wanted the very best for my child. Our son was in one of the best schools in the area, but we were not sure that it was enough.”

Why is IMACS unique? IMACS teaches students by ability, not age or grade. As a result, IMACS students are never held back from reaching their full potential. Additionally, our curricula are developed by a long- standing team of mathematicians, computer scientists, engineers, and educators, who draw on an average of over 25 years of expe- rience teaching talented students. Rather than accelerating the pace of standard material or teaching tricks without understand- ing, IMACS designs original curricula that engages bright chil- dren on a deeper level. What programs does IMACS offer in Sunnyvale? IMACS offers five levels of math enrichment for students starting as early as first grade. Classes are taught by highly quali- fied teachers using challenging games, logic puzzles and mathe- matical problem-solving activities that keep students highly

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IN EVERY CHILD, THERE IS POTENTIAL WAITING TO TAKE OFF. IMACS’ Math and Computer Enrichment Programs teach elementary and middle school children the logical reasoning and creative problem-solving skills they need to excel in STEM - and in life.

ATTEND A FREE CLASS WITH YOUR CHILD. Sign-up here: IMACS.ORG/INDIAPARENT

MATH ENRICHMENT • COMPUTER PROGRAMMING & VIRTUAL ROBOTICS

NOW IN SILICON VALLEY

719 SUNNYVALE-SARATOGA ROAD • SUNNYVALE, CA 94087

IMACS.ORG/INDIAPARENT • 408.702.2447

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After School Help

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www.SPARKforAutism.org, call 916-703-0299 or email [email protected]. ABOUT SPARK SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge) is a national autism research initiative that will connect individuals with a professional diagnosis of autism and their biological family members to research opportunities to advance our understanding of autism. SPARK’s goal in doing so is not only to better understand autism, but to accelerate the development of new treatments and supports. SPARK was designed to be easily accessible to the entire autism community and was fashioned with input from adults with autism, parents, researchers, clinicians, service providers and advocates. Registering for this first-of-its-kind initiative can be done entirely online in the convenience of one’s home and at no cost. DNA will be collected via saliva kits shipped directly to participants. Once the SPARK participant’s family has returned their saliva samples and provided some medical and family history information, the SPARK participant will receive a $50 gift card. SPARK will provide access to online resources and the latest research in autism, which may pro- vide participants and families with valuable information to help address daily challenges. For researchers, SPARK pro- vides a large, well-characterized cohort of genetic, medical and behavioral >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80

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