8 THE QUEENS COURIER • KIDS & EDUCATION • MARCH 26, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com s kids & education UPK COMING THIS SEPTEMBER TO MASPETH’S PRECIOUS MOMENTS A whole new universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) program in Maspeth is coming this fall. Annette Vallone-Rocchio, director of Precious Moments Nursery School and Day Care in Maspeth and Whitestone, expressed her excitement over the expansion. The Whitestone location already has a UPK program. Precious Moments’ Whitestone school opened in 1992, followed three years later by the Maspeth location. Vallone-Rocchio noted the schools opened to address the need for day care and after-school activities in both neighborhoods. Adding UPK — a city-supported program offering free education for 4-year-olds — fulfi lls yet another growing need in Maspeth, she added. Both Precious Moments locations, Vallone-Rocchio noted, will also offer expanded summer day camps featuring a variety of activities including weekly trips, acting, singing, performances, theme parks, movies, museums, paintings and music lessons. The camps are quickly fi lling up, and there are about 25 seats available at each location. “We are doing a tremendous amount of work at the Maspeth school,” she added. “We have newly remodeled rooms at both schools that are beautiful.” Looking ahead, Vallone-Rocchio hopes to add an indoor classroom at the Maspeth school. The Whitestone location’s indoor playground proved quite popular during the winter months. She offered much credit to the teachers at both locations for instilling a nurturing and caring environment, fulfi lling her personal motto and commitment to children. JOB 019-AD QUEENS COURIER 8.75 X 5.6875 LIU POST’S CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH SUMMER 2015 PROGRAM July 6-30, 2015 • CELEBRATING 35 YEARS INQUIRE ABOUT TRANSPORTATION! Admission is highly selective and enrollment is limited. Are You the Parent of a Gifted Child? LIU Post’s Center for Gifted Youth announces its 35th annual Summer Program for gifted children. The four-week program runs from July 6-July 30, 2015 and is open to gifted children entering grades 2 in September 2015. The major focus of the program is to expand students’ knowledge and develop creative and critical thinking skills. The program offers children the opportunity to learn in an exciting and accepting environment. For information call 516-299-2160 or email gifted@post.liu.edu Now find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter LIU Post College of Education, Information and Technology 720 Northern Blvd. Brookville, NY 11548-1300 Email: gifted@post.liu.edu liu.edu/post/giftedyouth Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, Director
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