44 The Queens Courier • kids & education • JULY 30, 2015 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com Alley Pond Park kids clear wetland debris BY ALINA SURIEL [email protected]/@alinangelica Youngsters known as the Alley Pond Pioneers got their hands dirty in a cleanup of the park’s wetlands on July 23. The Alley Pond Pioneers are a group of children entering grades four through six who meet at the Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC) on Tuesdays and Thursdays to take part in educational s kids & education programs. APEC Executive Director Irene Scheid acted as judge to decide which team of pint-size trash collectors had the heaviest and largest pieces of garbage. The contest ended in a tie, as one team had a heavier haul but the other had collected larger pieces. Both teams went home with a prize. “We’re always glad to have the children here participating and making the park better for everyone,” Scheid said. According to APEC Office Coordinator Elizabeth Whalen, many of this year’s Pioneers have been participating in the program for three consecutive years and had been anticipating the cleanup since their first week. “The Pioneers took such pride in their efforts,” Whalen said. “They are to be commended.” Past Alley Pond Pioneer activities included tours of Oakland Lake, walks to natural springs, hiking, outdoor yoga classes and healthy cooking classes. The next cleanup is planned for August on the beach. “It’s learning about nature, how important nature is, and having it become part of their lives for the future,” Scheid said. Photo courtesy of Alley Pond Environmental Center The 2015 Alley Pond Pioneers Some of the most important learning that will ever happen has already taken place by the time a child is 4. Is your child on track? MKSA can answer your questions and guide you about your child’s development. 718-631-1110 or 888-239-0468 (Queens & Brooklyn) www.mksallc.com [email protected] com Pediatric therapists wanted! Apply online at www.mksallc.com Reference WEB ID QBC 999 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. MKSA is pleased to announce that Betty Aboff will be joining our staff as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Betty comes to MKSA with 25 years of experience in evaluating and servicing children ages birth to five with a range of speech-language delays. In addition to her clinical services, Betty has also supervised clinical fellows as well as graduate and undergraduate students. Children, parents and colleagues have benefited from her expertise, creativity, energy and enthusiasm, and describe Betty as “an excellent speech therapist, highly respected in the field, who puts 110% into everything she does; she is dedicated, loyal and always willing to help others.” Betty is very involved with Young Israel of West Hempstead and is involved in various Sisterhood committees which awarded her the Aishet Chayil Award. She also has served on many committees at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County. Betty is excited to be joining the MKSA staff and will be spearheading speech supervision in Queens and Brooklyn. Join us in welcoming Betty to our team! MKSA (a HASC subsidiary) provides a full range of early childhood and school age services. Early intervention evaluation, educational, therapeutic and support services are available for eligible children and their families throughout Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan. Preschool services are available in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and are jointly provided by MKSA and our parent company, HASC. MKSA also provides school age services in many districts throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Private pay services are available as well. MKSA’s staff and providers have more than 17 years of experience working with children with developmental delays and their families. As one of the largest agencies in the area, MKSA provides a high level of quality services, using caring dedicated professionals. We support each child’s developmental potential by providing individualized programs tailored to each child’s specific needs. Our goal is to provide prompt, accurate evaluations, effective treatment for children’s developmental and educational concerns, and support for the entire family. For more information about MKSA, call 516-731-5588 or visit www.mksallc.com (new website coming soon!)
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