India Parent Magazine SCS 2016

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At Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School your child will be encouraged to push the boundaries of her learning. We want her to ask questions, try new things, explore areas of interest, imagine. Caring, knowledgeable teachers will guide him as he goes beyond the core subjects into the studio and performing arts, athletics, technology, Spanish, world religions and service learning. Education extends beyond the classroom into our outdoor campus spaces and our community. Come experience for yourself how our whole child approach to Pre-K through 8th grade education will provide the right foundation for your child. Contact us to schedule a visit!

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• 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

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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

Junior Manners Cotillion offers a variety of custom classes to enhance your child’s repertoire. All classes can be customized to meet the students’ needs . • Give your child the competitive edge with our special classes. • Girl Scout / Boy Scouts Class: Social Skills and Contemporary Manners

• Interview Skills Training Class: Empowering Students for Private School Interviews • College Readiness Class: A Curriculum for Food, Finance, and Other Real World Basics • Offsite Classes: Specialized Programs for Organizations Outside of JMC

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Challenger School offers uniquely fun and academic classes for preschool to eighth grade students. Our students learn to think for themselves and to value independence. The results are unmatched at any price! Come see for yourself. Observe our classrooms any time— no appointment needed. 10 Bay Area locations. To find one near you, visit ChallengerSchool.com.

An independent private school offering preschool through eighth grade © 2015, Challenger Schools • Challenger School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. Because You Know the Va l ue of Educa t i on

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Best Of the Bay Area SUMMER SPECIALS

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Living Art Studio www.livingartstudio.org www.wildwildlifecamp.com Children Discovery Museum www.cdm.org Camp Keff www.pjcc.org/camp CMT Musical Theater Camp www.cmtsj.org/camp The Music Place www.musicplace.com Winchester Mystery House

Center For Speech, Language and Occupational Therapy www.cslot.com Headstart www.myheadstart.org Elan Preschool www.elanpreschool.com Little Spirits Bay Area Inc www.littlespiritsbayarea.com Daprille-Bell Law Offices www.daprille-bell.com Law Offices of Susan Foley www.susanfoley.com Dance Attack www.danceattack.com Best in Class Education Center www.bestinclasseducation.com Twisters Sports Center www.twisterssportscenter.com Sunshine School www.mysunshineschool.com Valley International Academy www.valleyacademy.org Santa Clara Swim Club www.santaclaraswimclub.org San Jose Piano 408-275-6220 Joyful Melodies Music School www.joyfulmelodies.com Scuttlebugs Child Development www.scuttlebugscdc.com Puja Services Sriveda Vidya Peetham 1-925-915-1829 Smiley Notes www.smileynotes.com Start Organic www.startorganic.com/IPM Provines Dental Group www.provinesdentalservices.com

www.winchestermysteryhouse.com Gulugulu Preschool Summer Camp www.mygulugulupreschool.com Children Discovery Museum www.cdm.org Golden State Academy (Debates) www.thegoldenstateacademyschoolof- speechanddebate.com Vivace www.vivaceyouthchorus.org PJCC www.pjcc.org/swim Young At Art www.yaainc.net Celebrations Indian Cuisine www.celebrationsindiancuisine.com Hacienda School www.haciendaschool.com Emerson School www.emersonpaloalto.com Summer Writing Camps www,headsup.org Early Learning Preschool elpreschool.com Maki Swim School

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In This Issue

It’s Summer!

Why Summer School Matters! See See Pg 23

With the Right Foundation, Everything is Possible! Saint Andrew’s , slowly weaving its way into the hearts of Indian parents.

Golden State Academy Where Winning Debates take place! Pg. 28

See Pg. 18

Emerson School and Hacienda School The GIft of Writing

Question of the month See Pg 62

See Pg.34

Young At Art A Un ique And Nurt ur i ng Le ar n i ng Env i ronme n t !

Tutu Ballet School See Pg. 14

See Pg 30

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are an inviting place to attend class with your child or sit nearby in our comfortable waiting area. We even have a full assortment of dancewear available for purchase. Visit our website to register for a free trial class, so that you can come see what we are all about! TUTU SCHOOL CLASSES: Tutu School offers three divisions of age appropriate ballet: Tutu Toddlers (18 months to 3 years old with care- giver participation,) Exploring Ballet A/B (3 to 4 year olds,) Exploring Ballet B/C (4 to 5 year olds,) and Primary Ballet Prep (5 to 8 yearr olds.) Class membership includes monthly tuition, unlimited make-up classes, access to spe- cial Tutu School events and flexibility to cancel your mem- bership for the next month at any time during your current month of classes!

Tutu School

A whimsical ballet school, for dancers 18 months to 8-years-old

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If you have a little dancer and haven’t yet heard…TUTU SCHOOL, a whimsical ballet school, for dancers 18 months to 8 years old, with locations in PLEASANTON, REDWOOD CITY, SARATOGA AND WILLOW GLEN, is open for twirling! Tutu School is an incredibly magical place where children can have their first experience with ballet. They get to inhabit fairy tale worlds that they might see on stage and learn about classical com- posers and classical ballets that they learn from our ballet repertoire. Tutu School gives children an early introduc- tion to a world that can teach them a lot about music and movement, in a warm and nurturing environment. Ballet classes, Summer Camps, Seasonal Mini-Camps, Birthday Parties, Recitals and Special Events are all taught in ways that will delight even the youngest of dancers! Our studios

TUTU SUMMER DAY CAMP: Imagine spending fun-filled camp days exploring the enchanted and enriching world of ballet! On any given day at Tutu Camp, a child might take a ballet class, decorate costumes, learn the story of a famous ballet, or even take part in a production of their own creation. Full-day and half-day sessions are available. Each of our camp sessions focuses on a different ballet story from the classical reper- toire, and favorites include: Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, Cinderella and Swan Lake. Campers do not need to have prior ballet experience to participate, but they should be prepared for a lot of leaping, twirling, and imaginative adventures!

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With the Right Foundation, Everything is Possible! Saint Andrew’s , slowly weaving its way into the hearts of Indian parents.

apart? We believe it’s a combination of contemporary aca- demics and traditional character. Within our rigorous academic program, students are encouraged to explore, reflect and inquire—and to realize the value of moral lessons like trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship in their lives. Children are introduced early on to the concepts of com- munity service, environmental awareness and their role as citizens of the larger world outside Saint Andrew’s doors. Our students leave with a clarity about their own beliefs and traditions, and the capacity to empathize with and appreciate other viewpoints and perspectives. We’re here to help you lay the foundation for lifelong learners. When children love to learn, it shows—in their self- confidence, in their resourcefulness, in their feeling of self- worth and in their success later in life. At Saint Andrew’s, we hold that an educa-

Walk through the halls of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School in Saratoga and you’ll see something magical: chil- dren of all ages and backgrounds engaged in learning. You’ll see artists at work, musicians practicing a song, writers creating a play, scientists verifying principles and mathematicians solving problems. You’ll see students who respect themselves, their classmates and their teachers. You’ll see active, inquisitive, empowered learners who are thriving in a safe, community-oriented place. You’ll see teachers, parents and administrators encouraging curiosity, nurturing talents and promoting creativity. Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School is a small environ- ment where big things happen: questions are posed, solu- tions are explored and answers are discovered by our lit- tlest learners to our 8th graders preparing for their next challenges in high school.

tion that focuses on the whole child nurtures this love of learning. Here, we build a strong foundation of core subjects, like math, science, English and history, but go beyond into a cur- riculum that allows children to flourish in other areas. Art, foreign language, music, drama, world languages, physical education and tech- nology are all integrated into a Saint Andrews student’s life. Students graduate prepared to take on the challenges of high school, regularly placing in advanced and/or Honors classes even in their first year.

Our Families Say it Best

We chose Saint Andrew's because of the well-rounded curriculum and the school’s focus on prepar- ing our children to be good human beings with strong val- ues. We are very impressed with the dedication of the teachers. They take the time and effort to get to know each of our sons and make sure they stay engaged and chal- lenged. Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is so different from other area schools. Paromita K. I love St. Andrew's Episcopal School. My children are nurtured and well educated, flourishing in all aspects of their lives - acad- emically, physically, and morally. The teachers are exceptional and take a personal interest in each child. Melanie F.

Everyone—each teacher, administrator, par- ent and student—is here because they believe in the unique experience our school offers: an education beyond the three Rs, rich with the arts, physical activity and core values like car- ing, honesty, fairness and responsibility. Together, we help children develop the founda- tion that will support them for a lifetime, allow- ing them to grow into confident, compassionate and successful adults. Fostering creative and critical thinking is part of the Episcopal tradition. What sets an Episcopal education at Saint Andrew’s

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Meena Yeggina

Natalie Daprile

Stephen E. Von Till Vanessa Kahlon

PUBLISHERS Meena Yeggina

PHOTOGRAPHY Jill Johnson Suneel Kelkar

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gerald Cumings Jacqueline Payne Mary Buxton Mora Oommen

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Why Summer Camps are important for your Child

ence might change your child’s entire outlook. • What do you and your child want to gain from the camp experience ? Learn new skills, develop more self confidence, improving proficiency in certain areas, become more independent? • What are other expectations of the camp experi- ence? • What are the special interests that your child wants to explore? • Are there any physical, intellectual, or social limita- tions that should be considered? • What kind of emphasis will your child profit from the most? For example: Is a lot of structure desirable, is social interaction with members of the opposite sex important, or does your child need a place where he or she is encouraged to develop at their own pace? • You should take some time to consider what you can reasonably afford. • Ask for references of families who have had their child attend the camp. Speaking with these families can give you valuable insight about the camp and the families that send their children there. Finally and more importantly, involve your child in the selection process. Review your child's prefer- ences and let you child ask questions too. We, here at the IPM office, sincerely hope that you find this Summer Camp Special issue helpful. Please send your feedbacks and suggestions and we will post them online at www.indiaparentmagazine.org.

It’s a very common notion among Indians here that summer camp is only for those kids whose both parents work! I thought so too, almost 10 years ago. I heard many moms say, “I dont work. So my kids need not join any summer camp. They can just relax at home. They had a tough school year.” This notion has been proved wrong by many studies and expert verifications. Various studies seem to prove that kids at home during summer are more likely to play video games, watch TV or just lag before a laptop. With these gismos acting as their baby sitter (how long can a mother or father entertain them?) kids lose study skills and physical stimula- tion. As neighborhood play is limited to arranged hourly structured sections, they are most likely to stagnate more and play less. Please see page 32 for an expert article on this topic for more information. Summer camps need not be all study and no play. Fantastic camps which in addition to stimulating a child’s thought process are equally entertaining and fun. Destination Science, Bizsmart, Edventure More, Sara’s Science, Tech Academy, CDM, BADM are only a few very good examples. There are many more. Check this issue carefully foryour interests. These are not just ads but RESOURCES for your child. They are interested in you because they know what most of the Indian Parents want and expect from a camp. We here at the India Parent Magazine carefully selected camps that might be very interesting to all of us. Just us. Because we are very choosy. From music to dance, from science to art, we have all listed here to suit your needs. What do You and Your Child Want? This question may sound simple but explore options with your child carefully before you decide and discuss these questions with him/her before you make a decision For all you know a summer experi-

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“Ou r k i d s l o v e DACA ” Indian parents gush. Find out why.

es are designed to help introduce chil- dren to swimming skills through songs and games in a safe and warm environment. Additionally, the DACA Swim School offers an accelerated summer learn-to-swim program, Splash classes that provide flexibility in meeting your scheduling needs, a Pre- Competitive program available on nights and weekends, and specialty programs for handicapped or arthritic students and classes for children with Autistic challenges. With extended hours and availability seven days a week, the DACA Swim School has something for everyone. The DACA Pre-Competitive Program is an intro- ductory program

plishments include Zone 1 North, Junior Olympic, and Far Western Championships. The National Team has won Junior National and Sectional Championships, and has been a top- ten team at the United States Swimming Nationals. DACA student-athletes have rep- resented the United States in interna- tional competitions all over the world and have been awarded scholarships to the finest colleges in the country. With a stated team philosophy of “…our aim is not to produce champi- ons but to produce an atmosphere in which champions are inevitable,” DACA takes pride in developing stu- dent-athletes that excel in the class- room and in the pool. The DACA Water Polo Program provides every athlete the opportunity to reach individual potential while participating in a team environment. Technical efficiency is stressed, while the core values of teamwork, sports- manship, and worth ethic are strongly promoted. An unparalleled, interna- tional level coaching staff provides unmatched opportunities for DACA athletes. The skill based development programs have lead DACA athletes into consistently excellent local, regional, and national level competi- tion. With proven success in every DACA program, we look forward to continued achievement in years to come!

With an unparalleled breadth of programming and a track record of excellence, De Anza Cupertino Aquatics (DACA), has developed into the most comprehensive aquatics pro- gram in the United States. An award winning staff and state of the art facil- ities are provided in all of DACA’s aquatic programs. Complete pro- gramming includes: Learn-to-Swim and Special Needs instruction for all ages, Swim Team and Water Polo for all levels of skill and experience, Pre- Competitive Swimming for ages 5-14, and Fitness Swim for adults. Ultimately, DACA strives to provide a quality experience for every DACA member from beginner to Olympian.

designed to improve stroke and turn tech- nique in preparation for the DACA Competitive Team. Small class sizes of no more than seven swimmers of similar ability allow for

The award winning DACA Swim School has been the premier swim school in the Bay Area for nineteen years. The DACA Swim School was founded with the primary purpose of teaching infants, children, and adults to swim properly. To that end, DACA has developed a proven method of teaching that ensures skill develop- ment, a love of the water, and a healthy respect for water safety. Typical classes consist of a maximum of four students with private and semi-private classes also available. For infants and toddlers ages three months through three years, Water Babies classes are offered. These class-

first-class instruction that is both focused and personalized. Instruction in the DACA Pre- Competitive Program provides a technical skill base, igniting a love of the water and inspiring swimmers to continue on in all levels of the DACA Competitive Team. Founded in 1981, the DACA Competitive Swim Team has built a program that competes successfully at the highest level of local, regional, national, and international competi- tion. DACA age group team accom-

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Children’s Discovery Museum offers a nationally-recognized Summer Day Camp for youth entering Grades 7–10

being with kids her age, working together to improve and give back to the community. It gives her an idea of what’s out there while under supervision. And, she’s seeing what the community is like on her own terms without the input of her parents. In addition, she’s getting community service credit.” SOS is an ongoing part of many young lives. Service in the community has a deep impact on participants, who express the desire to continue working to benefit their com- munity. Many SOS graduates have developed an enduring bond with the Museum, and continue as volunteers, SOS staff, and Museum staff. Participants also have the opportunity to build friend- ships and have fun as they start each morning with active group games, and travel to a different Bay Area field-trip destination each session, as a reward for all their hard

Each year families are challenged to find activities to engage youth in for the summer. Responding to the needs of young teens, Summer of Service (SOS) at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is a unique and innovative summer program where youth entering 7th through 10th grade in the fall of 2016 can have fun, make friends, meet new challenges, and make a difference in the community. Studies show that students who participate in service- learning programs do better in school, are more likely to graduate high school and go to college, and are more like- ly to become active, engaged citizens. Participants of SOS can serve on one of five teams, each with its own unique theme of service. Themes include envi- ronment, early childhood education, museum and media, outreach and leadership. Youth in SOS perform projects while learning about their environment; serve as role mod-

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els while assisting at a local preschool; work with families at the Museum while building digital media skills through photography and film production; work in shelters and senior centers, and build leadership skills while planning and facilitating programming for SOS. Youth are given the opportunity to give back to the community while they build leadership and teamwork skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. In addition, youth learn to value their community and to see themselves as a vital asset to it. A parent recently wrote about her experience with Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose and the SOS pro- gram: “SOS is a wonderful idea. This is my daughter’s second year. The benefits of my daughter’s involvement in SOS is

Sessions offered for 2016: • Session 1: June 13 – June 24 • Session 2: June 27 – July 8 (no camp on July 4th)

• Session 3: July 11 – July 22 • Session 4: July 25 – August 5

For more information or to register go online at www.cdm.org/sos or contact the Youth Programs Educator at youthprograms@cdm.org or 408-673-2833.

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Go l d e n S t a t e A c a d e m y Where Winning Debates take place!

help create more well rounded students that will not only be successful at getting into their post-secondary institution of their choice but to be successful in interact- ing and engaging with the adult world including the corporate world where the skills we teach are a highly valued but hard to come by. Our class size also sepa- rates us from other programs as we strive to maintain an 8 to 1 student to teacher ratio. Whenever we go above that, we hire more staff to be able to help with the stu- dent workload. Our staff is a diverse mix of coaches not just coming from James Logan but from other successful programs in the region. We are an ethnically diverse group of coaches and welcome all no mat- ter what their background is, be it first gen- eration immigrant or American born. We believe that all should take our classes that have a proven record of suc- cess rate. Our students are expected during the school year to be in class for 2-4 hours a week. Our classes are two hours each and start at 4:00 PM or 6:30 PM. The days vary from lectures-on- week, to case-editing and presenting another week to having actual practice debates or performance- of-their- speech-event in front of the class with feedback NOT just from the coaches but their peers as well. Our summer schedule is a little different as depending on whether they are doing a full day camp or half day camp and in accordance to their experience, we will have students either begin with the basic skills needed for each event or jump right into the debate topic or their speech-event. Our summer classes are two- weeks long and will help get stu- dents ready for competition for the school year either with us or with their school's team. We will be having summer specials for those that sign up early, so please keep an eye out for our early bird sign up. We hope that your child joins our program. In addition to having fun in our classes and at the many competitions we go to during the school year, they will walk away feeling more confident about themselves. You won't regret them joining our class even when they begin to argue with you about everything, given their newly acquired skills!

Oprah Winfrey's show and a documentary on PBS. We all had a lot of success as com- petitors either going far into elimination rounds or winning at the State and National tournament in speech and debate in our respective events. We have now con- tinued that success as coaches at not only The Golden State Academy but at our day jobs at public and private schools in the Bay Area like Mission San Jose High School, Evergreen Valley High School, Miller Middle School and Amador Valley High School. Unlike other programs that have rigid curriculum, we are not afraid to try unorthodox approaches to getting kids not only excited about the activity but also to be successful. From playing games that get kids out of their shell to watching videos and having general discussions about what the kids believe is correct or incorrect about the debate topic, our class- es are not lectures but are a practice in dialectic. Instead of simply telling the stu- dents what is the correct or incorrect way of approaching the activity, we are not afraid to let them experiment. We let our students take risk knowing that they may fail but that they will come out stronger and more likely to succeed on their own after such failures. This has helped us cre-

The Golden State Academy is one that strictly focuses on teaching students the skills of public speaking and debate/argu- mentation. Students not only get to learn the right skills but also get to put them into use at competitions throughout the year in what has become one of the biggest events in both middle school and high school. Students from all over the nation-from middle school and high school-compete at tournaments hosted by high schools and colleges, with the biggest tournament being held at the end of the year called the National tournament. This tournament is the biggest student competition surpassing the National Spelling Bee. Our philosophy is simple; we want our students to have fun while learning the skills of critical thinking, decision-making and public speaking that have become extremely important in our world. We want them to make connections with their peers and our staff so as to feel like we are all family. I think our philosophy, our approach and the pedigree of our staff sets us apart from the rest.

Highly talented Team of Teachers

Our staff comes from different back- ground but the majority of us, especially

ate State and National champions at the middle school and high school level. We are not about creating cookie cutter mold- ed students; we are here to bring out our students best characters within them. We

the founders, have one thing in common: We all came from the nationally ranked and acclaimed speech and debate team of James Logan High School in Union City, CA. This was a team that was featured on

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Young At Art

A Un ique And

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creations. The mixed media class allows stu- dents to use more unique mediums such as wire, foam and paper mache to create interesting and exciting craft projects. We also have an advanced placement class where students can work on their portfolios or simply take their art skills to the next level. The teacher of the advanced class, Bre Enright is a talented artist who attended Pratt Institute in New York and knows firsthand what it takes to make your portfolio college admis- sions ready. She has helped many students cre- ate portfolios for prestigious art schools such as the Rohde Island School of Design and Art Center. This is a great class for any experienced artist who wants help fine tuning their skills from a gifted professional. Each class at Young At Art is from one to two hours in length and meets once a week. Every class has students that vary in skill level from beginner to advance. Class prices include instruction and the best quality materials. All the materials that the student will need are provided, so you will never be charged a hidden fee or be frantically running through the art store before class. Tuition is paid by the month and is adjust- ed depending on the number of classes in that particular month. Some of our students have been coming here for over five years and have produced incredible pieces of art. We have had students compete in multiple art shows around the bay area. Our stu- dent teacher ratio is six to one allowing each stu- dent an abundance of help geared toward their skill level. Every one of our instructors is an accomplished artist and very well educated, most having either a BA or BFA in fine arts. They are extremely talented and look forward to shar- ing their talents. Some of our teachers were even students at Young At Art themselves so they

Young At Art was started in a garage over three decades ago and has become an accom- plished, year round art school with enrollments of over 400 students per month. Young At Art encourages students to artistically express them- selves while learning in a nurturing environ- ment. We offer art classes for ages 4 years to adult specializing in oil painting, drawing, clay, and exploration with mixed media. Oil painting is our most popular class where students enjoy ref- erencing images or using their imaginations to create impressive and memorable works of art. In our drawing classes students learn important drawing techniques that are the basis for many different art forms. They learn to use pencil, pas- tel, colored pencils and other 2D mediums while drawing still lifes or creating imaginary worlds. Our clay class is new to Young At Art this month and we think that students will really enjoy this introductory class. Students will learn all about the basics of working with clay and will be instructed in making all different kinds of clay

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Classes for 4 & Up

We offer a variety of classes seven days a week. Classes are designed for you to come in once a week on the most convenient day for your schedule.

• Drawing • Painting

• Water Colors • Mixed Media

√ Advanced Portfolio √ Holiday Workshops √ Summer Camps

We are an art school for ages 4 through adult encouraging artistic expression in a nurturing environ- ment. Established in 1976 in the Cupertino area and now open in Newark, we have enrollments of 600 students monthly.

CUPERTINO STUDIO 10624 S. De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 Phone (408)255-1414 yaacupertino@gmail.com

NEWARK STUDIO 6335 Jarvis Ave. Newark, CA 94560 Phone (510)744-1759 yaanewark@gmail.com

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Young At Art provides an encouraging and nurturing environment while teaching students the basics of art as well as so much more. Art is such a great creative outlet for children and adults alike and Young At Art is a perfect place to turn artistic dreams into reality.

know exactly what the students are going through and how to help them achieve their goals. We have a small staff here at Young At Art which gives students the chance to really get to know their teachers. One of the things that makes Young At Art a unique and nurturing learning environment is the way our classes are taught. In a lot of tradition- al classroom settings, the teacher has a set lesson plan and everyone is taught the same. Unfortunately, sometimes in this environment the students who are having trouble struggle to keep up with the more advance students. At Young At Art students are not pushed into a situ- ation where they won’t be able to excel. The teacher goes around the room and helps each student individually at his or her own skill level. This way every student can progress com- fortable at their own pace. Along with our regular classes we also offer week long day camps June through August where students can learn ceramics, painting, sculpture and much more. We also have winter workshops going on December 20th-23rd, 2010. In the morning winter workshop, students will create many unique crafts that can be turned into ornaments or given as gifts. In the afternoon workshop, painting, drawing and other 2D art mediums will be used to create festive pieces of art.

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Emerson School and Hacienda School

The GIft of Writing

Every summer, Emerson School of Palo Alto and Hacienda School of Pleasanton open their doors and offer their innovative programs in a camp-like setting to outside students who want to share in the summer adventures. Students discuss literary, film, and music “texts,” produce a series of writing products in response to them, and respond to ideas and concepts our teachers introduce in conversation. At key points throughout the day the faculty provide students with individual- ized coaching in thinking, conversing, writing, revis- ing, and presentation skills. THREE DIFFERENT COURSES Three courses are offered during the summer of 2016. “Expository Writing” focuses on writing mechanics and prose forms used in school assignments. “Creative Writing” encourages the development of self-expression and imagination. “Presentation Techniques” develops public speaking skills, with an emphasis this year on the

use of persuasive appeals, tools, and techniques.

HELP STUDENTS LOVE WRITING The goal of the Write Now! program is to encourage students to love writing because the more they enjoy it, the more they will write and the better at writing they will become. This is done four ways: by (a) engaging students in intriguing material, (b) writing quickly, (c) writing a lot, and (c) only sometimes focusing on the mechanical flaws of punctuation and spelling. The absence of letter grades also helps students enjoy the whole writing process. At the end of each day, students have an opportunity to go back and complete unfinished pieces as well as rewrite pieces they like. These works are then pre- sented to the whole group in the “Authors’ Workshop.” Parents are invited and, indeed, encouraged to attend these sessions.

PARENTS ARE ASTONISHED Many parents are surprised by how much their stu-

CULTIVATING ASTONISHING POTENTIAL!

• Individualized Montessori curriculum • Emphasis on thinking skills & personal values • International curriculum (Chinese, Spanish)

• Superior academic preparation • Year-round, full-day program • Business calendar Hacienda School

Emerson School 650-263-4749 Palo Alto www.EmersonPaloAlto.com

925-302-6587 Pleasanton www.HaciendaSchool.com

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WRITE NOW!

Summer Writing Camps

2016

for grades 2-8

E very summer, Emerson School of Palo Alto and Hacienda School of Pleasanton open their doors and offer their innova- tive programs in a camp-like setting to outside students who want to share in the summer learning adventures. Expository Writing —focuses on the four subjects of the California Writing Tests, prose forms used in school assignments, the processes of selecting a topic and outlining the content, and writing mechanics (word choice, sentence structure, variety, etc.). Emerson: 7/11-7/15; Hacienda: 7/25-7/29 Creative Writing —concentrates on a variety of literary forms (e.g., stories, poems, journals, plays, autobiographies, letters), and authentic self expression, with special attention paid to descriptions of character, setting, and action, and writing mechanics. Emerson: 7/18-7/22; Hacienda: 8/1-8/5 Presentation Techniques —develops students' persuasive and analytical skills for a variety of purposes with an emphasis on making assertions with factual and reasoned support and finding the pros and cons of an argument. Emerson: 7/25-7/29; Hacienda: 7/18-7/22 HOURS 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (care available 8:00 - 6:00) FEES 1 week: $500; 2 weeks: $950; add’l weeks @$400 All courses are directed by the distinguished faculty of Emerson School and Hacienda School. Breaks are taken for snacks, lunch, physical exercise, and social interaction. Parents are welcome at afternoon presentations.

Emerson School

Hacienda School

2800 W. Bayshore Rd. Palo Alto 650-263-4749

3800 Stoneridge Dr. Pleasanton 925-302-6587

writenow@headsup.org

www.headsup.org

during the summer. They are supplemented by former stu- dents of the two schools who are outstanding writers and competent to assist during the summer camp program. The average ratio of helpers to students is roughly 1:8. FREE EXTENDED CARE The actual camp program run s from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Extended care from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM is available at no extra charge.

dents enjoy writing when given a chance to do it in a Write Now! format. In the formal evaluation that students turn in as their last writing assignment, almost all students say they would recommend the camps to a friend because they feel that their writing has improved significantly. Parents are also surprised by the high level of interest students express in very sophisticated ideas and concepts when given the chance to exercise their analytical skills fully. Rather than simply being a summer diversion for their stu- dents, enrollment in a Write Now! course is a gift that will last a lifetime and might even alter the course of a life. Students of the Expository Writing and Creative Writing camps produce a “Literary Review,” a compilation of the students’ favorite writings, that is published at the end of each week. Every student is given a copy of the review without charge. AGE GROUPINGS Students are separated into three groups: lower ele- mentary (grades 2-3), upper elementary (grades 4-5), and middle school (grades 6-8). Though there are whole-group presentations, as well as group instruction on techniques and rules, much of the work is done in smaller groups (e.g., five to eight students) that are conducted in the same way as graduate-level university writing workshops. PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS AND HELPERS Since the Write Now! program is part of the regular curriculum at the year-round Emerson School and Hacienda School, the regular teaching staff are available

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WHY CAMPS?

SUMMER CAMP- The Antidote for Summer Learning Almost all children experience some

Pic Courtesy ClubSport

degree of learning loss in the summer. Research spanning 100 years shows that students typically score lower on standard- ized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do on the same tests at the begin- ning of the summer (Council of Chief State School Officers 2006, Key State Education Policies on K-12 Education). “Summer learning loss” is a major concern to educators and national policy- makers. However, research shows that learning loss can be diminished when chil- dren participate in camp experiences. “After all, camp provides almost end- less activities and social interaction oppor- tunities, offering educational opportunities in nature’s classroom,” said Sharon Kosch of the American Camp Association (ACA) Northern California. “Camp teaches life lessons through art, music, sports, and a host of other activities. In fact, today’s camp is comprised almost entirely of teachable moments when children are actively engaged and using creativity and cognitive skills,” she continued. Increasingly research is documenting the important role summer camp plays in education. According to the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and research conducted by Johns Hopkins soci- ology professor Karl Alexander, intentional summer programs—like camp—help stem summer learning loss, providing experi- ences that challenge children, develop tal- ents, keep them engaged, and expand their horizons. The ACA agrees, reminding families that camp fosters year-round education through: Developmental Growth: Developmental growth—such as indepen- dence, self-sufficiency, and learning to overcome adversity—is the foundation for academic achievement. Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic: Camp was founded by educators. Today camps continue the prac- tice of using things like environmental studies, map reading, and habitat restora- tion to teach problem-solving, math, and biology. Camps also promote reading and writing, whether through quiet time in a

Partnerships with Schools: Camps and schools often partner to create exceptional learning opportunities, even when school is not in session. According to the ACA’s recent survey on camp-school partner- ships: • Fifty-eight percent of responding

bunk, or scheduled time for journal and letter writing. Camps specializing in math, language arts, and the sciences have grown steadily over recent years. Other camps have subtly comingled academically cen- tered skill-building activities with more traditional camp activities.

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“To succeed in school and life, chil- dren and young adults need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essen- tial skills. This is especially true during the summer months,” said Kosch. “Summer camp can help stem summer learning loss and assure that children have productive things to do.” About the American Camp Association: The American Camp Association® (ACA) works to preserve, promote, and enhance the camp experience for children and adults. ACA-Accredited® camp pro- grams ensure that children are provided with a diversity of educational and devel- opmentally challenging learning opportu- nities. There are over 2,400 ACA-accredit- ed camps that meet up to 300 health and safety standards. For more information, visit www.ACAcamps.org.

education is not a new concept. Early camp pioneers were mainly educators who recognized a need to continue learn- ing throughout the summer in an environ- ment that also allowed children to be chil- dren. In a 1928 Red Book Magazine editor- ial, camp advocate Frederick Guggenheimer stated that: “The school and the camp are complementary to each other — the one begins where the other leaves off.” Why is camp so effective as an educa- tional tool? Camp allows children to relax and just be kids. They can run, play, and get dirty. They develop friendships, have adventures, and sit on the grass and look at the stars. At the same time, they are learning hands-on lessons in math, writ- ing, problem-solving, teamwork, and independence. For those reasons, camps do an excel- lent job of extending a traditional educa- tion. Camps often fill in the blanks left by declining school budgets, providing art and music programming. Or camp is an opportunity to learn new skills, such as languages, sports or computers. Because of the hands-on nature of camp, even chil- dren who struggle in traditional educa- tional settings often excel.

camps said they partner with schools either directly or indirectly. • About 43 percent of responding camps said that they partnered with schools primarily to keep children engaged throughout the year. • Targeted programs include team- work, social skills, and problem solving. The results are promising: • 75 percent of campers report learning something new at camp (Directions – Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience. American Camp Association. 2005). • Studies showed a statistically signifi- cant growth in thinking skills in children attending camp (Directions – Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience. American Camp Association. 2005). • Summer camps can motivate students to plan and prepare to enter postsecondary education upon graduation from high school (Beer, Le Blanc, & Miller, 2008). • Summertime educational programs have shown increases in literacy (Borman, Goetz, & Dowling, 2009), reading compre- hension (Schacter & Jo, 2005), and lan- guage learning (Feuer, 2009). Camp as an extension of a traditional

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