for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com may 30, 2013 • kids & education • The Queens Courier 55 ▶kids & education Photo Courtesy Rubenstein Communications Tennis yes, violence no The United States Tennis Association (USTA), and District Attorney Richard Brown, hosted about 1,000 kids and teens from Far Rockaway public schools at the 16th annual “Say Yes to Tennis, No to Violence” day. The event was developed to encourage young people to become interested in sports activities such as tennis as a constructive alternative to NEW NAME FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB It’s a new start for the South Queens Boys & Girls Club. Along with working on the first phase of the $8.5 million construction of a new building, the club is also rebranding itself The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens. “This new name will expand our horizons and give us more visibility in the Queens community and reflects that we are serving many more neighborhoods beyond south Queens,” said Carol SImon, executive director. Simon said the new building will be completed in December 2013 and will include The Helen Marshall Learning Center, The Major League Baseball & the Mets Teen Center, technology center, pre-teen recreation center, fitness center, outdoor play terrace and executive offices. The second phase of the project, which will include the renovation of the existing structure, is expected to be completed in early 2015. For more information on the club, renovations, or on how you can purchase naming rights to a room in the new building, call 718-441-6050. The Mary Louis Academy Excellence in Education for Young Women since 1936 Congratulations to the Class of 2013 • 100% attending college • 100% earned a New York State Regents Diploma with the majority earning a NYS Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation • Donated more than 90,000 hours in community service programs • 166 seniors completed one or more Advanced Placement courses from among 17 AP course offerings • 208 seniors completed one or more Honors level courses THE CLASS OF 2013 HAS RECEIVED OVER $31 MILLION IN ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS (FIGURE AS OF APRIL 2013, AWARDS STILL BEING RECEIVED. THESE ARE ACADEMIC BASED AWARDS AND DO NOT REFLECT NEED BASED AWARDS ) Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Brentwood, NY Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools 176-21 Wexford Terrace • Jamaica Estates, NY 11432 718.297.2120 • www.tmla.org Celebrating 15 years of service! If your child is not doing what other kids the same age are doing— you should ask questions…and get answers. Call us—it’s free and confidential. Our caring professionals know child development. 718-631-1110 or 888-239-0468 (Queens & Brooklyn) Pediatric therapists wanted! Apply online at www.mksalomon.com Reference WEB ID QBC101 www.mksalomon.com [email protected] The Early Intervention Program is funded and regulated by the NYS Department of Health and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to families for children birth to age 3 who meet eligibility guidelines. Summer Ballet and Theatre Arts Camp! Classes Daily in Ballet, Musical Theatre, Tap, Acting, Voice and Art. With a performance at the end of each two week session. katyasdance.com Camp begins July 1 4 two week sessions Call to reserve your spot! 917-771-0687 We also offer regularly scheduled after camp classes violence. The day featured on-court tennis activities for the students, many of whom participate in the DA’s STAR Track (Straight Talk About Risks) anti-violence program. For many of the students, this was their first opportunity to travel out of Far Rockaway since Sandy struck the area last October.
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