Ivy Review’s Popular College Entrance Seminar will be conducted on:
9/9 (Saturday) at Residence Inn Pleasanton at 4PM; Register here.
Ivy Review seminars are packed with practical information about what colleges look for and how you can prepare yourself to get into your dream college. This event is suitable for 7-12th grade students and their parents.
Please sign up early to reserve your place. https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=36800634689
Regards,
Aditi Kapadia
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We are also enrolling students for our College Application Coaching program in our Pleasanton office. If you have a child that is a rising senior and needs help with college applications, make sure to contact us at aditi.kapadi…@i…com.
Moving near Murray elementary school
We are thinking to move near Murray Elementary school, any one please share your opinion about the area & murray school.
New school year National math contest prep class
- Challenging math curriculum to prepare your child for national and international contests
- Engaging math students love to do
- Very limited spots available in small group classes in Pleasanton
- Teacher with a Ph. D. and author of two books.
Contact teache…@m…com
Nurture Kids 5th Annual Debate Competition
Debate Workshop Details:-
Commencing April 1st 2017
Saturdays 11am – 12.30pm Thursdays 6pm – 7.30pm at Fremont Hub
Saturdays 9am – 10.30am Newark
6 Workshops comprising 9 hours total
More Details
Need feedback on Walt Disney Elem and Lydiksen Elem
Hi All, We are looking for home in Tri-valley area of Pleasanton, Dublin and San Ramon. Could someone provide some feedback on Lydiksen Elementary school in pleasanton and Walt Disney elementary school in San Ramon. Both the schools have rating 9 out of 10, however their test scores are way less than schools like Donlon Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary. How do parents feel about these schools in terms of quality of education such as teacher’s quality, amount of effort teachers put to motivate kids etc. as compared to school with ratings 10/10.
Thanks,
Richa
MathCounts Sum Fun Tournament and other math fun
Koolmath Academy is pleased to offer MATHCOUNTS Sum Fun Tournament on February 26th morning in San Ramon. We also offer fun math olympiad classes as well as AP statistics courses. Spring sessions start in March. These are popular, fun classes with excellent record of success in national math competitions. For further information, please email to enjoyingmat…@g…com
Tutor available for Mathematics and science
Hi, I am master’s student and available for home tuition. I love teaching and enjoy interacting with children. I have good knowledge in Maths and Science subjects so providing Tuition in Maths and Science Subjects from Elementary , Middle to High School Students around Dublin/Pleasanton area.
Available from Dec 20 to Jan 26. If interested please contact.
Rishi mobile : 925 – 361 – 2863
Join us this Sat – Nov 5th at ICC Milpitas for the Festival of South Asian Children’s Content
The Festival of South Asian Children’s Content will be a not-for-profit event held in the Bay Area (ICC Milpitas), California on Saturday, November 5th, 2016 from 10am – 4pm.
The idea is to bring together like-minded creators in the South Asian Children’s Content space to collaborate, network and reach out to the larger community to spread awareness about quality content that is available. At the same time, the event will be open to the public to purchase books and
6 pm onward – Interactive Q&A Sessions with the content creators. Followed by a networking dinner.
We want to extend an invitation to you all to this Free event to experience books, apps and other forms of content that focuses on South Asia.
We also hope you will support us by helping us spread the word about the event.
Some links for more details –
Our Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/631118623719386/
and our event – https://www.facebook.com/events/1766432996970323
Site: http://www.imcmarketplace.co/FSACC
Short Link – http://bit.ly/fsacc16
— Team IMC
San Ramon Elementary Science Olympiad
Hello all, The San Ramon Elementary Science Olympiad (SRESO) will be starting soon.
The informational session by Rithvik Ramesh will be held on October 11 (Tuesday) between 6:00-7:00 pm in Hidden Hills Elementary School. Here is the website: http://rameshrithvik.wixsite.com/sreso
If you have any questions, please contact Rithvik at rr.sres…@g…com Regards, Radhika
Festival of South Asian Children’s Content – FSACC’16
Join us this winter for a unique festival – A first of its Kind Festival for Children’s Content of South Asian origin.
“We believe representative media is important for everyone and especially for children as it directly helps build their self-esteem and sense of identity. We all want to see ourselves reflected in books and other forms of content.”
Indian Moms Connect proudly presents – FSACC ’16 (Festival of South Asian Children’s Content) on November 5th at ICC Milpitas.
The Festival of South Asian Children’s Content will be a not-for-profit event held in the Bay Area (ICC Milpitas), California on Saturday, November 5th, 2016.
The idea is to bring together like-minded creators in the South Asian Children’s Content space to collaborate, network and reach out to the larger community to spread awareness about quality content that is available. At the same time, the event will be open to the public to purchase books and more, participate in storytelling and craft sessions and interact with the authors and publishers.
- 10am – 4pm – Public Event
- 6 pm onward – Interactive Q&A Sessions with authors Mitali Perkins and Nandini Bajpai
- Followed by a networking dinner.
We want to extend an invitation to you all to this free event to experience books, apps and other forms of content that focuses on South Asia.
We also hope you will support us by helping us spread the word about the event.
Some links for more details –
Our Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/631118623719386/
and our event – https://www.facebook.com/events/1766432996970323
Site: http://www.imcmarketplace.co/FSACC
Short Link – http://bit.ly/fsacc16
We look forward to your support, presence and participation.
— Team IMC
India-West College Education Expo Oct. 2
India-West, in collaboration with McDonald’s, will hold its Annual Education Expo on Sunday Oct. 2, 2016 from 11 am-6 pm at Fremont Marriott Hotel, 46100 Landing Parkway, in Fremont. Learn what it takes to get accepted into the top universities; Understand the college admissions process; Get insider knowledge on how to improve your chances of getting admitted; and Get guidance on financial aid and scholarships. 3 Grand Prizes will be awarded in a raffle drawing from registered students—an HP laptop, Apple iPad4, and wireless headphone. Winners must be present to claim their prize. Entry and registration is Free. To register, log on to www.indiawest.com/collegefair, or send an email to [email protected]. Those interested in a booth or becoming a sponsor, email [email protected] or call 510-383-1147.
pooja viDhi & puruSha sooktha Courses at Livermore Temple
Please check out the 2016 Fall Courses Starting From This Sunday (September 11, 2016) at Livermore Temple.
Course Starts on Sunday, September 11, 2016
Day: Sundays
Number of Classes – 15 – 18
Pooja Vidhi 9.30 am – 10.30 am
Purusha Sookta 10.45 am – 11.45 am
Sri Sookta 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm
Conducted by Sri. Kumar Padmini
Venue: Gangotri
Limited Seats – Maximum 25
Courses are offered in English – Ages 18 and above
This Event is Free
Details here: http://www.livermoretemple.org/hints/content/html/2016/vedanta-and-pujavidhi.pdf
Alternatively, email your interest to omtatbrahm…@g…com
Kumar Padmini
Abacus Math for kids – now enrolling
Hi, Pioneer Abacus Academy is a home based Abacus learning center where your child will learn fast arithmetic calculations using Abacus in a small group of kids. Abacus tool along with class work and home work will be provided to work at home.
We are now enrolling for classes starting from September 12th. Take advantage of early registration. Registration fee is waived off for first 10 enrollments . Please contact me for more details.
Alameda County Math Tournament
Alameda County Math Tournament is a competition offered to middle schoolers on October 30th under the guidance of National Math Olympiads organization-MOEMS. Questions are similar to year-around MOEMS contests offered by the same organization. It has a format consisting of individual round, team round and a tie-breaker round that is more fun for students.
We offer a small group coaching class for this and similar contests and an opportunity to take part in this contest. This is good alternative for students who do not qualify for school MOEMS teams. It is also a good preparation class for those taking part in school MOEMS teams as well.
For information, contact teache…@m…com
Nurture Kids Pleasanton – After School Learning Center
Hello Parents, After having a successful year of After School Program 2015-16 and Summer Camp, we are excited to introduce you with our 2016-17 After School Program. We’ll have Homework Help, Academic Enrichment Packets, Public Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Creative Writing, Theater, Spelling Bee, General Knowledge Enrichment, Math Olympiad, Lego Robotics, Chess, Yoga, Table Tennis & Bollywood Dance. All of the above for a starting price of $450. Our’s is an all inclusive program. We don’t charge extra for any activities that we conduct at our Learning Center. Snacks are inclusive of the fees as well. Registrations have begun, and spots are limited. Call to know more about our Program, Staff and Schedule. We pick up kids from Schools and provide Hot Lunch:)
Nurture Kids Pleasanton – Where Learning is Fun 🙂
4460 Black Avenue, Suite A, Pleasanton, CA – 94566
Email : nurturekidspleasanto…@g…com
Contact # 925 549 4424
Website : www.wenurturekids.com
New school year National math contest prep class
- Challenging math curriculum to prepare your child to win national and international contests
- Word math in practical situations such as – Does Super Lotto or Mega Millions have better odds of winning the big prize?
- Engaging math students love to do
- Money back guarantee
- Very limited spots available in small group classes
- Teacher with a Ph. D. and author of two books.
Contact teache…@m…com
SK Education Consulting Group Inc. (College Admissions Consulting)
At SK Education Consulting Group Inc., we take a different approach to College Admissions.
It is about the student and our process is based on this unique mindset. With our 1:1 sessions with our students we are able to take this difficult and stressful time and turn it into a time of excitement and introspection.
We work with students from all backgrounds and academic achievements and have the results to prove our success.
If you would like to schedule a consultation with our expert team, please feel free to contact us via phone or email.
We look forward to working with you to produce the best results for your student!
Thank you,
David Kang Education Director
(925) 361-3637 admi…@s…com
San Ramon Summer Camps at Camp Central
The City of San Ramon’s Camp Central Program is in its 7th year of offering a flexible and convenient summer camp options. Camp Central fits into any San Ramon family! Do you need activities for your children this summer that are fun, active and foster learning? Are you looking for the convenience of an all-day program, or do you want to pick and choose based on a changing schedule? Camp Central is the answer to all these questions and more!
Camp Central offers 15-20 different camps each week include arts, dance, theater, science, engineering, academic, sports, and traditional day camps. Full day or half day programs with extended care are available. Try something new each week.
We have camps such as Adventure Club which is a traditional outdoor camp where campers play games, activities and crafts around a weekly theme. Some themes this year include superheroes, Minecraft, pirates and the Wild West. We also have our Crazy 4 Sports program where campers play 4 different sports or sport variations such as crab soccer, water balloon volleyball, and capture the flag. We also have water games every Friday! The camps offered at Camp Central are fun, exciting and help develop campers socially and mentally.
There are 2 locations to choose from: Central Park utilizes both the San Ramon Community Center and Iron Horse Gym, and Dougherty Station utilizes the Community Center and Windemere Ranch Middle School.
For more information on weekly camp offerings visit www.SanRamonCampCentral.com or call the San Ramon Community Center at (925) 973-3200.
| 7:30 – 9:00am | Morning Extended Care |
| 9:00am – 12:00 pm | Specialty Camps |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Noon Extended Care |
| 1:00 – 4:00 pm | Specialty Camps |
| 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Afternoon Extended Care |
For information on all the summer camps offered through the City of San Ramon Parks & Community Service Department visit www.sanramon.ca.gov/camps or call the San Ramon Community Center at (925) 973-3200.
Common core Mathematics Classes
Common Core Mathematics from Grade 1-5 available. Maths enrichment classes using Vedic Mathematics.Interested contact:-925-997-4911
Summer Camp : June 13th to August 25th 2016
Hello Parents, If you are looking for a well balanced enrichment program and a professional camp where your child would learn hands on, look no further and contact us at Nurture Kids Pleasanton. This Summer. we will have a STEM based Camp where your child would be learning through the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We’ll have fun themes like Harry Potter, Amusement Park, Space Wars, Minions and many more integrated into the program so that its not all work and no play for kids. In the course of 11 weeks, we’ll have exciting outdoor field trips, dance performance on stage at India Day Parade and a Chess, Public Speaking, Theater, Creative Writing, Math Olympiad, Knitting as well as learning coding through Lego Robotics. All of this starts at $150 per week. To know more and reserve your spot please call Nurture Kids Pleasanton @ 925 549 4424 or email us – nurturekidspleasanto…@g…com.
Nurture Kids Pleasanton
4460 Black Avenue, Suite A,
Pleasanton CA 94566
Need advise on Apartments and Schools in Dublin/Pleasanton ca.
Hi Friends, This is Mahalakshmi and my husband got a job in SF downtown and are moving early July 2016. I have 1 kid who is 5 years old. We are moving from NewYork and request information.
- Please suggest us good Indian community apartments where we can find families with kids and also close to Elementary and Pre Schools(which doesn’t have lottery, heard we cannot move to fremont because of lottery based admission).
- We are open to both Dublin and Pleasanton.
- I don’t drive a car so must be able to drop the kids to preschool and kindergarten by walking.
Please provide us some information and you can reach me on [email protected].
Thanks for your help in advance
Mahalakshmi.
Which is better school district for autism kid- San Ramon or Dublin?
Hello, We are from Fremont, looking to buy a house either in San Ramon or Dublin. We have two boys. Our older one is 4th grader and the younger is a 5 yr old autistic child who would go to special need kindergarten in the fall 2016. He needs OT, Speech. I would like to know if there’s anybody here who has a special need child going to either San Ramon school district or Dublin school district. How are the services? Which school district is better. I would really appreciate if anybody out there can come forward and give me more details. You can either give reply to this post or send me email to priyamsid…@g…com.
Thanks.
Job-Oriented IT QA Testing – Automation JAVA Selenium Course
Bay Area needs lot of QA Automation testers by the Product, Banking and retail clients.
New JAVA Selenium – QA Training batch in-person class starts next week in Pleasant location.
If you are manual testers, non-IT or interested in learning JAVA Automation, this is the course for you.
On-line class on Tue/Thursday evening 6:30 PM also available to learn at your place @ your pace. Feb. batch is starting in a week.
Please contact eastbaytrn…@g…com or (925) 322 3131 for further details.
Thanks!
Additional advantage with our training:
Free Tools/Software installation support
Interview Questions
Resume Preparation
Mock Interview & Placement assistance
Homework/Assignment will be added after each session.
Spandana Spelling Bee 2016 – Registration Open!
Spandana Spelling Bee 2016 Registration Open!
20th February 2016 (Saturday) at San Ramon, CA
Junior Category (1st-3rd grades)
Intermediate Category (4th-5th grades)
Senior Category (6th-8th grades) .
There will be 3 winners in each category and we will also announce winners in each grade. For more information, guidelines, registration, please visit http://www.spandana.org/spellingbee2016.html
10% of the registration fee will be given to your public schools/PTA if they support this event. Please ask your PTA to call the organizers.
Thank You
Spandana Bay Area Team
MPM – After school math class at Lotus Learning Center
Hi Neighbors, HAPPY NEW YEAR:-) Hope you all had a relaxed winter break.
If you are looking for extra math work for your kids,then you are at the right place. We have few more spots available in our after school MPM Classroom in Windemere at Lotus Learning Center.
For those who are new to MPM, MPM is a well-sequenced math program designed around the concepts of Multi-Process and Multi-Model mathematics for K to 6 grade students. It helps students to develop their skills in problem solving and independent logical thinking.The program is in-line with Common core mathematics.
If you are interested in MPM math for your kids and have any questions, please contact me.
Also visit our website for more information www.lotuslearningcenter.net
Thanks
Indu Naidu
5682 wells Ln, San Ramon CA 94582
lotuslearning.cente…@y…com 408-437-5407
Gurukul Pleasanton Pre school Half day program
Gurukul Pleasanton is excited to announce the preschool program for toddlers (age 3 – 6 years) from the first week of Jan 2016. This is a half day program for kids to develop social, learning and motor skills with the emphasis on academics. Tuition $375 per month.
Close to Mohr Elementary School, Chocolate St, Pleasanton, CA – 94588
Email: gurukulpleasanto…@y…com
National Math Contest Coaching classes start January 10th
Looking for weekend math class with advanced math curriculum that is fun for your child ? Do you want your child to get recognition in national math contests?
Exceptional track record in changing student attitude towards math and of success in national math contests.
Small group classes on Sundays in San Ramon. Training for national contests including Noetic Learning,
MOEMS, Mathcounts, AMC8.
Teacher with 12 years of experience in coaching for national math contests.
New year classes for grades 3 to 8 start on January 10th.
Contact [email protected] for additional information.
Math Olympiad (MOEMS) Opportunity
Math Olympiad (MOEMS) is a popular national math contest consisting of five tests during the year that is offered to students from grades 4 to 8.
About 100,000 students nationally take part in this contest consisting of challenging math problems. For local students who are in schools without MOEMS program, Koolmath will offer an opportunity to take part in the contest as a part of Koolmath Institute Team.
We also provide coaching for national math contests. Contact teache…@m…com for information.
Free Seminar – Using Big Data to predict college admission
Calculate Your Chance of Admission to the Top 100 Universities!
Sunday, December 6th – 3:00PM (Pleasanton) – Free admission, seating is very limited – Sign Up Today!
Our College Admissions Consultants will show you why the admissions process is no longer a game of chance – we have the formula to get your child into top colleges! Register for an exclusive opportunity to use our Admissions Optimizer Algorithm.
Keynote Speaker- Steven Ma
CEO of ThinkTank Learning & Secretary of the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs
Topics:
Find out how big-data is being used to get your child into top colleges
Starting your signature project with the environment in mind.
The importance of team sports and building a well rounded portfolio.
Guest Speakers
David Nguyen, Ph.D. in Endocrinology, UC Berkeley
Marta McFarland, M.A. in Environmental Management, University of Warsaw
Our programs help students do better academically, and give them the confidence to attain and exceed their collegiate goals.
Noetic Learning National Math Contest Nov 15
The Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC) is a national math problem solving contest for elementary and middle school students.
The goal of the competition is
- to encourage students’ interest in math,
- to develop their problem solving skills,
- to inspire them to excel in math.
National contest recognition can motivate students to excel in the math. Our center in San Ramon offers Fall NLMC 2015 contest for grades 3 to 8 on November 15th.
Contact teache…@m…com for information.
English classes for academic success.
Give your child the life long gift of language. Small, focused English language lessons to aid them in academics. Articulation and effective communication is a life skill every child needs. Holistic approach towards learning the language in the way it is supposed to be learnt. Lesson plans are tailored to include overall development in language arts with special focus on essay writing, editing skills and building good vocabulary and a clear thought process.
Qualified and experienced teacher with a penchant for learning and love for teaching. Catering to the learning needs of all grade levels. Conveniently located in Dublin.
Please contact Laxmi addanki at laxsara…@h…com or text/call 925 209 1642 for detailed info and spot availability.
Thank you:)
Vedic Maths Classes for Kids in San Ramon
Individual Vedic Maths classes in San Ramon for the kids having knowledge of multiplication.
Kindly contact Surbhi.
(925)997-4911
Get kids excited about Coding and Technology – Free Event
Come and experience how you can take advantage of Raspberry Pi, Robotics, Games, etc. to get kids excited about technology and innovation.
Free Event –Very Limited seats.
Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PDT), Pleasanton, CA
Register at: http://youngwonks-open-house-18.eventbrite.com 
Will showcase:
Raspberry Pi
Automation possibilities with Raspberry Pi
Robotics with Raspberry Pi and Python Programming
Scratch Programming
3D Modelling
Raspberry Pi is a credit card sized computer which can be used to create cool electronics projects. We use Python programming for all Raspberry Pi projects. Its a great way to develop interest in technology and learn coding.
Parents/Guardians are required to be with their kids at all times.
To know more about YoungWonks or the programs we offer call 855-966-5756 or inf…@w…com
National math contest training for grades 3-8
Looking for weekend math class with advanced math curriculum that is fun for your child ? Do you want your child to get recognition in national math contests?
Exceptional track record in changing student attitude towards math and of success in national math contests.
Small group classes in San Ramon. Free trial, assessment and advice.
MOEMS, Mathcounts, AMC8.
Teacher with Ph. D. and author of two books.
Contact teache…@m…com
Experienced tutor – Hindi English German
Hello and Namaskar!
I am a language instructor with over 15 yrs of experience.
I have taught HINDI as well as ENGLISH and GERMAN as a foreign language to international groups — students, adults, corporate professionals, seniors. My focus is on a practical combination of reading, writing and conversation, which encourages the use of the language in everyday life.
If your children need help with schoolwork or the elders in your family need help with English conversation, please feel free to call me. Besides formal training in English and German linguistics and literature, I have practical experience of teaching diverse groups in USA, Germany and India.
In language teaching, I make it a point to bring in cultural references and anecdotes to make language learning fun and closer to practical reality.
Call me at 925-353-4164 or write to varupigupt…@y…com to discuss how we can collaborate to reach your or your children’s language goals!
Looking forward!
Varupi
Feedback on Alisal Elementary School – Pleasanton
Hi All, please provide your feedback good n bad on Alisal elementary.
We are planning to move to Pleasanton and my older son will be starting kindergarten in fall.
thanks,
SV
Brain O Wave Courses available in Pleasanton
Enroll your children between the ages of 5-15 years in the world renowned Mid-Brain Stimulation program pioneered by the eminent Japanese Professor Makoto Schichida. First time ever in the Bay Area brought to you by Oxford Education.
Beneficial effects include:-
* Improvement in Speed of Reading
* Memory Retention
* Improved grasp of Languages and Mathematical Concepts
* Better Focus and Attention
* Increased Confidence
Visit www.brainowave.com or call 510-362-2447 for more details. Sessions commence in August in Fremont & Pleasanton.
Chess Lessons available
Hi Parents,
If your kids are interested in playing chess, here is a great opportunity! We are offering chess classes on Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 2:00 to 3:30 pm taught by International Master. E-mail me if you are interested.
Trivalleya…@g…com
Math and Chemistry Classes near Kolb
I am in Dublin, (near Kolb elementary) and I am helping Elementary n Middle school kids with challenging problem, math benders and puzzles that help them in Olympiad, math count and other math and Science competitive test. We study strategies and attempt problems beyond the ones you typically encounter in a math class. I can help your kids for Cogat and other tag test preparation. If you are interested in our Math and Chemistry Enrichment Classes contact at salonisinh…@g…com or (503)-419-6398