FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com FEBRUARY 25, 2016 • kids & education • The Courier sun 25 ▶ KIDS & EDUCATION Thomas A. Edison High School instructor Miguel Sierra, Nicholas Bhurasingh of Queens Village and Julio Pineda of Ozone Park receive a check for $2,000 from Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association Education Committee member John LaSorsa. EDISON HIGH STUDENTS TAKE TOP SPOTS AT AUTO TECH COMPETITION BY KARINA CASTILLO editorial@qns.com/@qns Two students at Jamaica’s Thomas A. Edison High School took home the top prizes during an automotive technology competition held at Whitestone’s Center for Automotive Education and Training. Nicholas Bhurasingh and Julio Pineda beat competition from the some of the state’s best high schools to earn prizes, scholarships and a chance to represent Greater New York in the 2016 National Automotive Technology Competition. Competing students were exposed to challenges that test their skills and measure their knowledge as they race against the clock. The prizes and scholarships awarded to participating students and schools are made possible by donations provided from local dealerships, major automakers, industry suppliers and automotive education programs. Bhurasingh and Pineda received $2,000 in prize money for their performance in the competition. They will go on to represent Greater New York for a chance to become “America’s Next Top Auto Technician.” The National Automotive Technology Competition will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during the NY International Auto Show this March. The winners will receive a share of $3 million in scholarships and prizes. DECIDE WISELY By Ronda Addy It’s only the second day out of school and already summer boredom is setting in. What’s a parent to do? This year, why not send your child to camp? There are a number of choices available, including some for children with special needs. Here are some pointers to ensure you pick the right camp. First, you must determine whether to send your child to a day camp or a traditional camp with overnight stays. Younger children may not be ready to spend all day and night away from home. You must also decide what type of camp would be the right fit for your child. Some camps teach new skills, while others focus on the development of special interests. Some are co-ed and involve both adults and children, while others are limited. Some are structured, while others are set by the pace of the attendees. What do you want your child to take away from the camp experience? Cost is another consideration. Traditional camps typically cost more than day camps. Some camps may have additional fees for items like uniforms and off-site trips. After you have narrowed down your camp choices, arrange to visit them so you can talk with the people responsible for the camp. Are trial stays available for a day of two? How long has the director been running the camp? Are they on-site or just check in once in a while? What kind of facilities does the camp offer? What is the camper-to-counselor ratio? What kind of training does the staff receive? What kind of instruction do the campers receive? What are the sleeping arrangements like? What kind of food is served? What arrangements are made to ensure campers’ safety in an emergency (medical or dangerous weather)? Summer camp can allow your child the opportunity to learn new skills and try new things. It combines learning with vacationing. Your child will stay busy and have fun, and you’ll never have to hear “I’m bored” again. How cool is that? CENTRAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATES WE’RE THERE WHEN YOU NEED US! February is National Pet Dental Health Month According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), by the time a pet reaches two years of age, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease. Periodontal infections have been linked to diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and other life-threatening illnesses. Bad breath in pets usually signals a buildup of bacteria — something that can easily be solved with a routine cleaning. In conjunction with National Pet Dental Health Month, Central Veterinary Associates is offering $100 off dental services, including cleanings. So come in this February and give your pet a clean mouth to kiss on Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day Special SAVE $100 OFF DENTAL SERVICES * BASED ON PHYSICAL EXA M AND DENTAL PACKAGE Must present this coupon | By appointment only | One coupon per family Expires March 31, 2016 | Not to be combined with any other offer CENTRAL VETERINARY ASSOCIATES 1.888.4CVAPET | WWW.CENTRALVETS.COM MAIN HOSPITAL & EMERGENCY (Valley Stream) OPEN 24/7/365 1.888.4CVAPET | WWW.CENTRALVETS.COM 5 OTHER LOCATIONS: BAYSIDE 718.224.4451 GREAT NECK 516.466.9191 FOREST HILLS 718.261.1231 FAR ROCKAWAY 718.327.7878 MINEOLA 516.294.6680 ! February Special
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