26 THE COURIER SUN • KIDS & EDUCATION • JUNE 25, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com Pols help homeless children at Elmhurst shelter BY THE QUEENS COURIER STAFF [email protected] @QueensCourier s kids & education Making sure their school year gets off to a good start, children residing at the homeless shelter within the former Pan American Hotel in Elmhurst recently received backpacks full of school supplies. City Councilman Daniel Dromm and state Senator Toby Ann Stavisky handed out the packs to 200 school-aged children residing in the Boulevard Family Transitional Residence at 79-00 Queens Blvd. “As a former New York City public school teacher, I believe that all children in my district are entitled to equal access to a quality education. Equipping students with the school supplies they need in order to learn helps accomplish this goal,” Dromm said. “I am pleased to join Queens Center Mall and Senator Stavisky in delivering these backpacks, notebooks and other supplies to our neighbors in need.” Photo courtesy of City Councilman Daniel Dromm’s offi ce HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY Academic instruction and faith formation in an atmosphere built on love, trust, respect, and integrity. We welcome new families to our nurturing school community. • Half and Full Day Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten. Flexible scheduling available • Full day Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 8 • New York State Certified Teachers • Catholic faith formation coupled with academic excellence • Interactive early childhood programs with classroom learning centers • Small, safe, nurturing family environment • Early drop-off & after school programs • Successfully implementing New York State Common Core Curriculum • Italian, Physical Education, Computer Technology, Art & Music classes for Nursery - Grade 8 • Latin for Grades 7 & 8 • Well-equipped school and classroom libraries • Interactive white boards in all classrooms • Science Lab • Hot lunch program • Full time nurse • Exceed NYC, NYS, & Diocesan scores on New York State ELA & Math exams • Advanced Math & Earth Science Regents Program • Extra-curricular activities include Chess Club, Sports, Math/ELA Enrichment, Drama Club • Homework & class events available on the school website • Yellow school bus service for K - 6 • Student Support Services available on site • Scholarships and Financial Aid available • Brand new state of the art wi-fi in all classrooms • Fully air conditioned classrooms • New communication system throughout school • New classrooms and lavatories on third floor • New for September, 2015 Little Learners program for two year olds HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY A Roman Catholic School of Excellence Mrs. Barbara Kavanagh, Principal 14-45 143 Street, Whitestone, New York 11357 • (718) 746-1479 www.holytrinitywhitestone.com 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.
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