48 THE QUEENS COURIER • KIDS & EDUCATION • NOVEMBER 26, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Maspeth’s Martin Luther School expanding into Bayside BY ANTHONY GIUDICE agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport After 56 years in Maspeth, the Martin Luther School (MLS) is expanding s kids & education into northeast Queens, as the school will be bringing its mission and ministry to the Lutheran School of Flushing & Bayside (LSFB) next February. Beginning Feb. 1, 2016, MLS will oversee the academic and extracurricular programs for middle school students, grades fi ve through eight, at LSFB. It will also begin a new program designed for high school students in grades nine and 10 as well. “We are thrilled to be expanding our ministry into the Bayside community and entering into this partnership with the LSFB family,” said Randal C. Gast, MLS executive director. “We have been so incredibly blessed to see growth at our Maspeth campus, and look forward to building a new and vibrant ministry in Bayside.” Current LSFB students in grades fi ve through eight will experience a seamless integration into the Martin Luther School – Bayside (MLSB) family beginning in February, with an expansion of curriculum and activities scheduled to begin at The Martin Luther School will join with the Lutheran School of Flushing & Bayside starting in February 2016. the start of the next school year in September, 2016, including programming for high school students CFGY in grades nine through 12. “It’s a collaboration between the Martin Luther School and the Lutheran School of Flushing & Bayside. They are looking to branch out and we are looking to collaborate with them,” said Marian Haselbach, principal at LSFB. “We are trying to make more opportunities and resources available. We are working to enhance both our programs. The main reason is to keep out ministry and mission alive and make it more accessible. I’m very excited about it.” LSFB and MLSB will host an open house on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the LSFB Photo courtesy Martin Luther School campus, located at 36-01 Bell Blvd. in Bayside. Families are invited to come and learn about the curriculum, extracurricular programs and the application process for both schools. For more info or to receive an application packet, call the Martin Luther School at 718-894-4000, ext. 133. QUEENS COURIER HALF PAGE 8.75 X 5.6875 LIU POST’S CENTER FOR GIFTED YOUTH SPRING 2016 SATURDAY PROGRAM Jan. 30-April 23, 2016 Are You the Parent of a Gifted Child? Admission is highly selective and enrollment is limited. LIU Post’s Center for Gifted Youth announces its 36th annual spring program for gifted children. The spring program runs on Saturdays from January 30 to April 23. The program is open to gifted children entering kindergarten 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 • liu.edu/post/giftedyouth Now find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter LIU Post • College of Education, Information and Technology • 720 Northern Blvd. • Brookville, NY 11548-1300 liu.edu/post/giftedyouth • Dr. Lynne Manouvrier, Director Ad i i i hi hl l
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