Our kids, our future
Welcome to the Class of 2037!
As these irresistible kids begin their school journey with hope and excitement, take a look at the next generation who will make their mark on our communities, the nation and the world.
This is a magical time to be cherished — and that’s what the K-Kids commemorative section is all about. Enjoy the faces and the enthusiasm of your children as they embark on their school years.
These are photos to look back on and reflect upon for years to come — and to share with your kindergarteners when they reach adulthood!
With much excitement, the Herald celebrates this year’s Kindergarten class and introduces everyone to these delightful children. communities,
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Superintendents, Principals, Teachers, and Administrative staff whose dedication and support made it possible to highlight every child on these pages. K-Kids would not exist without your unwavering commitment and collaboration.
Mrs. Bell's Class
The most common letters in English are R S T L N E.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Arlo - Architect
• Axel - Policeman
• Charlotte - Mom
• Cody - Superhero
• Delaney - Teacher
• Gabrielle - Teacher
• Harper - Mom
• Hunter - Police Officer
• Jayden - Teacher
• Jovan - Police Officer
• Joy - Dentist
• Liam K - Spiderman
• Liam Z - Police Officer
• Marleigh - Nail Salon Worker
• Ryann - Zookeeper And Builder
• Shea - Farmer And Jewelry Designer
• Sophia - Store Owner
• Steven - Veterinarian
• Timothy - Firefighter
Babylon Elementary School
Mrs. Brook's Class
One inch of rain is equal to 10 inches of snow.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Amelia - Nurse
• Annie - Mom & Vet
• Benjamin - Teacher
• Benjamin - Police Officer
• Calder - Scientist
• Carter - Fisherman
• Cora - Vet
• Emilia - Lifeguard
• Harper - Vet & Mom
• Henry - Boat Builder
• Hudson - Principal
• Joseph - Fisherman
• Julia - Teacher
• Kallen - Artist
• Lyla - Cheerleader
• Mikayla - Chef
• Nora - Vet
• Paige - Kindergarten Teacher
• Ryan - Army
• Savannah - Doctor
• Valentina - Teacher
• Vivian - Vet
Mrs. Chen's Class
There is no word that rhymes with purple.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alanna - Veterinarian
• Charles - Electrician
• Colin - Fixer
• Ella - Doctor
• Ellie - Firefighter
• Evan - Scientist
• Francesco - Police Officer
• Hallie - Artist
• Hampton - Drift Car Driver
• Harper - Artist
• Irene - Veterinarian
• Jack - Paleontologist
• Jaileen - Artist
• Jubilee - Astronaut
• Leilynn - Teacher
• Lucas - Rockstar
• Oliver - Astronaut
• Reese - Teacher
• Sydney - Police Officer
• Vanessa - Turtle Doctor
• Zensou - Police Officer
Babylon Elementary School
Ms. Rahner's Class
Your tongue has 3,000 taste buds.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Benjamin - Race Car Driver
• Charlotte - Pediatrician
• Chloe - Teacher
• Elias - Join The Army
• Emma - Pediatrician
• Evangeline - Doctor
• Everly - Pediatrician
• Kelvin - Police Officer
• Landon - Fisherman
• Lily - Mom
• Luke - Professional Athlete
• Mackenzie - Pilot
• Mickey - Carpenter
• Nathaniel - Fireman
• Peter - Super Mario
• Quinn - Police Officer
• Santino - Lawyer
• Sawyer - Princess Who Escaped A Tower
• Sienna - Doctor
• Valentino - Scientist
• Zensi - Nurse
Babylon Elementary School
Mrs. Ryczek, Mrs. Roiland and Mrs. Marinelli's Class
Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.
• Alexander - Police Officer
• Avianna - Teacher
• Christopher - Pilot
• Dominic - Policeman
• Ella - Teacher
• Gunnar - Candy Man
• Hailey - Teacher
• Isaac - Teacher
• Jesse - Police Officer
• Lucas - Race Dar Driver
• Maeve - Artist or Nurse
• Maeve - Nurse
• Mikayla - Teacher
• Natalie - Work at Lululemon
• Nellie - Science Teacher
• Nora - Artist
• Raeya - Teacher
• Russell - Builder
• Yumoni - Nurse
Bayview Elementary School
Mrs. DeGirolamo and Mrs. Florea's Class
Some of the first soles on Nike shoes were made by pouring rubber into a waffle iron.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Adria - First Grade Teacher
Alivia - Vet
Antonina - Vet
Antonio - Police Officer
Calogero - Police Officer
Camden - Bug Doctor
Cece - Gymnast
Daxton - Movie Maker
Dexter - Soccer Player
Elijah - Football Player
Ella - Doctor
Francesca - Kindergarten Teacher
Harper - Kidz Bop Singer
Helen - Soccer Play
Mackenzie - Artist
Madison - Teacher
Odin - Biologist
Sophia - Teacher
Violet - Bug Doctor
Yohan - Bug Doctor
Bayview
Mrs. Fogarty's Class
Raindrops aren’t really shaped like drops; they are perfectly round.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Arya - Doctor
• Ava - Firefighter
• Avery - Nail Lady
• Belle - Teacher
• Brielle - Mom
• Christopher - Basketball Coach
• Connor - Fireman
• Gavin - Ping Pong Player
• Gracelyn - Mom
• Hannah - Pet Vet
• Jonathan - Firefighter
• Marlique - Fireman
• Mason - Fisherman
• Maya - Teacher
• Mikhail - Dad
• Nicolas - Race Car Driver
• Nora - Vet
• Quinn - Scientist
• Savannah - Painter
• Vita - Doctor
• Willow - Mom
Bayview Elementary School
Mrs. Pasetti's Class
The first animal sent up to outer space was a dog.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alana - Teacher
• Audrey - Artist
• Caliann - Veterinarian
• Christopher - Police Officer
• Emmett - Doctor
• Gabriella - Painter
• Gianna - Teacher
• Isla - Teacher
• Kinsley - Teacher
• Liliana - Painter
• Luke - Police Officer
• Mackenzie - Veterinarian
• Makenna - Artist
• McKenna - Veterinarian
• Nicholas - Miner
• Nikolas - Fisherman
• Peter - Scientist
• Robert - Ninja
• Ronald - Fire Fighter
• Teresa - Nurse
• Tessa - Teacher
Paul J. Bellew Elementary School
Mrs. McElhinney's Class
If you could live on the planet Mercury, a year would only last 88 days.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Benjamin - Super Hero
• Chase - Pilot
• Grace - Work at Circus
• Jason - Police Officer
• Landon - Police Officer
• Madison - Kindergarten teacher
• Mason - Construction Worker
• Mikayla - Teacher
• Olivia -A Mom
• Olivia R. - Teacher
• Parker - Cake Decorator
• Robert -Police Officer
• Rosie - Veterinarian
• Thea - Gymnast Coach
• Thomas C.- Police Officer
• Thomas R - Firefighter
• Violet - EMT, Ambulance Driver
• Viviana - Hair Dresser
Paul J. Bellew Elementary School
Mrs. Pitt's Class
Popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• August - Artist
• Avery - Doctor and Teacher
• Bennett - Police Officer
• Brody - Fire Fighter
• Chase - Fisherman
• Emmy - Dentist
• Gavin - Fire Fighter
• Gianna - Ballerina
• Grayson - Police Officer
• Hailey - Mom
• Hudson - Dad
• Joanna - Pediatrician
• Kyrie - Teacher and Dad
• Olivia - Mom and Artist
• Peter - EMT and Dad
• Peyton - Secretary
• Ryan - Teacher and Mom
• Sienna - Artist and Cashier
• Thomas - Architect
Paul J. Bellew Elementary School
Ms. Rooney's Class
with Teacher's Aides - Ms. Comer, Mrs. Smith, Ms. Sicinski, Mr. Ruffini
Moths can smell each other from miles away.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Chase - Athlete
• Dean - Firefighter
• Joseph - Waiter
• Oliver - Secretary
• Samantha - Ballerina
• Serena - Police Officer
Paul J. Bellew Elementary School
Mrs. Solnick's Class
Before toothpaste was invented some people cleaned their teeth with charcoal.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Arya - Doctor
• Blayke - Teacher
• Charlie - Gym teacher
• Daxton - Firefighter
• Dylan - Veterinarian
• Finn - Police officer
• Freya - Hair stylist
• Genevieve - Veterinarian
• Greyson - Police officer
• James - Police officer
• Julia - Mommy
• Kelsey - Veterinarian
• Landon - Police officer
• Luke - Police officer
• Melanie - Teacher
• Olivia - Pediatrician
• Sean - Art teacher
• Sienna - Mom
• Ty - Veterinarian
Paul J. Bellew Elementary School
Mrs. Squillante's Class
You blink your eyes over 10,000,000 a year. FunFact
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Bennett - Dentist
• Bryce - Hockey Player
• Camryn - Teacher
• Clara - Vet
• Delaney - Hair Stylist
• Ella - Teacher
• Finley - Nurse, Doctor, Teacher, Astronaut
• John - Construction Worker
• June - Elf On A Shelf
• Kole - Hockey Player
• Kyle - Firefighter
• Natalie - Either A Person Who Helps Mom When She Is Old or a Ballerina
• Olivia - Nurse, A Doctor and a Teacher
• Peyton - Disney Princess
• Robert - Video Game Maker and a Dad
• Ryan - Cooker
• Sal - Firefighter
• Salvatore - Monster Truck Driver
Belmont Elementary School
Ms. Maresca and Ms. Sussman’s Class
Some ants make themselves explode when attacked.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alaiah - Firefighter
• Anaya - Doctor
• Andrew - Police Officer
• Aurelia - Teacher
• Aydin - Business Man
• Brody - Teacher
• Dominick - Mechanic or Bulldozer driver
• Faith - Teacher
• Gianna - Doctor
• Gino - The President
• Isiah - Police Officer
• Jonah - Principal
• Joshua - Artist
• Julian - Doctor
• Kai - Artist
• Luca - Police Officer and
Monster Jam Truck Driver
• Luwdik - Teacher
• Michael - Dad
• Olivia - Veterinarian
• Rylee - Firefighter
• Sofia - Nurse
• Thomas - Police Officer
• Zahir - Electrician
Belmont Elementary School
Ms. Valdemira’s Class
Almonds are a member of the peach family.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Arianna - Singer
• Autumn - Teacher
• Brianna C - Doctor
• Brianna R - Gym Teacher
• Elijah - Police Officer
• Frederick - Principal
• Gianella - Hair Stylist
• Jeshua - Nurse
• Jessie - Police Officer
• John - Mechanic
• Julinha - Art Teacher
• Justin - Construction
Worker/Builder
• Kaylee - Artist
• Kody - Animal Doctor
• Ludmaely - Teacher
• Marcos - Eye Doctor
• Mason - NFL Football Player
• Noah - Firefighter
• Oliver - Doctor
• Omar - Police Officer
• Robert - Nurse
• Thomson - Policeman
• Vincent - Fireman
Belmont Elementary School
Ms. Yezzi’s Class
The first bubble gum, made in 1906, was called Blibber-Blubber.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Abdur - Fire Fighter
• Alexsandro - Builder
• Bawensly - Builder
• Catherine - Singer
• David - Policeman
• Joseph - Policeman
• Mackenzie - Police Officer
• Mia - Zoo Keeper
• Nicholas - Builder
Mrs. Beck’s Class
It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
Mrs Rebholz’s Class
with Para Proffesionals - Ms. Moreno and Mrs. Grace
Most people fall asleep in seven minutes.
Mrs. Stone’s Class
The adult human skeleton has 206 bones.
Mrs. Tittel’s Class
with Para Professional - Ms. Kumi
Camels can down 30 gallons of water in just 13 minutes.
Mrs. Captuo's Class
Dragonflies can see in all directions at once.
Manetuck Elementary School
Mrs. Lerardi’s Class
Crickets detect sound through their knees.
Mrs. Mane's Class
A caterpillar has more muscles than a human.
Manetuck Elementary School
Mrs. O’Hara's Class
If grasshoppers were the size of people, they could leap the length of a basketball court.
Oquenock
Mrs. Berger's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Lagunas-Keogan
There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S. than real ones.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aaira - Police Woman
• Arisha - Teacher
• Ashley - Teacher
• Caleb - Veterinarian
• Genesis - Princess
• Gianna - Teacher
• Gracie - Teacher
• Jack - Football Player in the NFL
• Jack - Paleontologist
• Jackson - Astronaut
• Juliette - Teacher
• Kailyn - Teacher
• Mason - Doctor
• McKayla - Teacher
• Oma - Fireman
• Richard - Zoo Keeper
• Shelton - Excavator
• Trevor - Construction Worker
Oquenock Elementary School
Miss
Bolin's Class
and Kindergarten Aide - Mrs. Lagunas-Keogan
The first microwave oven was almost as tall as a refrigerator.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Austin - Police Officer
• Brayden - Police Officer
• Charlotte - Nurse
• Evan - Teacher
• Hailey - Pre-K Teacher
• Joseph - Yankees Baseball Player
• Kali - Doctor
• Krystal - Ballerina
• Kyle - Hockey Player
• Landon - Basketball Player
• Lena - Princess
• Lilliana - Like Mommy
• Logan - Pirate
• Luciano - Construction Worker
• Lucy - Cheerleading Coach
• Margaux - Doctor
• Mason - Race car Driver
• Olivia - Makeup Artist
• Penelope - Cheerleading Coach
• Sydney - Makeup Artist
Oquenock Elementary School
Miss Quinn's Class
Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the first computer.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alessia - Vet
• Amelia - Make-Up Artist
• Amora - Barbie
• Ayan - Police Officer
• Cecelia - Vet
• Charlie - Doctor
• Devlynn - Cheerleader
• Emma - Still Deciding
• Gabriela - Doctor
• James Fireman
• Kaylee - Doctor
• Laelyn - Police Officer
• Logan - Daddy
• Mila - Cheerleader
• Niko - Police Officer
• Noah - Vet
• Nolan - Basketball Player
• Olivia - Vet
• Salahuddin - Firefighter
• Timothy - Firefighter
Oquenock Elementary School
Mrs. Simonton and Mrs. DiMaio's Class
with Teacher's Aide - Ms. Tammone and Mrs. Moran
Ketchup was originally sold as medicine.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Franklin Giannotta - Teacher
• Gavin Torini - Daddy
• Jason Mathurin - Pirate
• Joseph Holecek - Teacher
• Michael Gallo - Fisherman
• Tristan Fall - Astronaut
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Mrs. Arteaga’s Class
A row of corn always has an even number.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Abigail - Doctor
• Annika - Cheerleader
• Daniela - Teacher
• Dennis - Builder
• Dylan - Police Officer
• Emiliano - Soccer Player
• Franklin - Teacher
• James - Lawyer
• Joshua - Soccer Player
• Katalyna -Teacher
• Logon - Police Officer
• Mateo - Scientist
• Matias - Rockstar
• Paola - Police Officer
• Samantha - Doctor
• Sebastian - Police Officer
• Sydney - Nurse
• Zaliyah - Police Officer
• Zyrinn - Fire Fighter
Parliament Place Elementary
Mrs. Cox’s Class
If you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground it can’t hop.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aaron - Firefighter
• Alan - Dentist
• Aleena - Doctor
• Amelia - Teacher
• Ava - Scientist
• Christian - Police Officer
• Inaya - Singer
• Julia - Ambulance Driver
• Kingsley - Artist
• London - Doctor
• Luna - Doctor
• Marly - Teacher
• Muhammad - Dunkin
Donuts Owner
• Naomi - Illustrator
• Peter - Police Officer
• Peyton - Doctor
• Rebecca - Teacher
• Remy - Police Officer
• Royalty - Teacher
• Ruben - Firefighter
• Subaita - Doctor
Every second, a bee can flap its wings 11,000 times.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aiden - Firefighter
• Alina - Police Officer
• Arya - Teacher
• Atfi-Police Officer
• Ava - Police Officer
• Ayan-Police Officer
• Dedan - Ambulance Helper
• Enzo - Builder like Dad
• Jalexa - Pizza worker
• Jayden - Pizzeria owner
• Julian - A Nurse and A Mommy
• Liam - Firefighter
• Liam - Teacher
• Marlen - Doctor
• Mehrsa - Builder
• Melanie - Doctor
• Oliver - Fireman
• Roman - Marine
• Tyler - Firefighter and Police Officer
• Zarah - Vet
• Zayyan - Store worker
Marion G. Vedder N. Babylon Elementary
Mrs. Hovanec’s Class
Dolphins can hear sounds underwater from 15 miles away. FunFact
What do you want to be when you grow up? with Para Professional - Mrs. Handel
• Alston - Cleaning Lady
• Amar - Police Officer
• Amber - Singer
• Analysse - Teacher
• Brandon - Monster Truck Driver
• Caitlyn - Vet
• Daniel - Fire Fighter
• Ephraim - Athlete
• Finn - Police Officer
• Hafsa - Teacher
• Ibrahim - Priest
• Isabella - Fire Fighter
• Jayden - Chef
• Jevontae - Police Officer
• John - Police Officer
• Korbin - Engineer
• Mason - Fire Fighter
• Mia - Chef
• Miray - Doctor
• Muhammad - Pilot
• Owen - Truck Driver
• Saad - Doctor
• Tiffany - Artist
• Valery - Doctor
Marion G. Vedder N. Babylon Elementary
Mrs. Larkin’s Class
with Para Professional - Mrs. Maiorino
If you run in the rain you will get about 50 percent wetter than if you stand still. FunFact
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aaron - Police Officer
• Aaryan - Policeman
• Adrian - Cop
• Ariel - Teacher
• Aurora - Doctor
• Avari - Singer & Author
• Cayden - Still Deciding
• Christian - Gamer
• Christopher - Police Officer
• Derrien - Police Officer
• Ean - Second Grade teacher
• Eleni - Cheerleader
• Ja'Meiris - Police Officer
• Juwariyah - Doctor
• Kaiden - Tow Truck Driver
• Keilani - Ballet Teacher
• Leilani - Nurse & Hairdresser
• Luke - Still Deciding
• Noah - Army Officer
• Ryan - Police Officer
• Scarlett - Dentist
• Valerie - Builder
• Victoria - Teacher
• Yohann - Police Officer
Mr. Johnson’s Class
Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Amir - Police Officer
• Anthony - Plumber
• Atif - Police Officer
• Avarie - Teacher
• Avery - Ballerina
• Aydin - Police Officer
• Cassidie - Firefighter
• Everly - Swimmer
• Hafsah - Teacher
• John - Teacher
• Kensington - Police Officer
• Lilyana - Unicorn
• Mateo - Train conductor
• Metteo - Police Office
• Moverick - Police Officer
• Muhammad - Doctor
• Rihanna - Cowboy
• Zakariyah - Astronaut
• Zorich - Gymnast
Woods
Ms. Lucchetti’s Class
with Paraprofessional - Mrs Zinnah and Ms Romero
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Anha - Nurse
• Anthony - Fire Fighter
• Ayla - Veterinarian
• Christopher - Police Officer
• Emerson - SpongeBob Square Pants
• Garvens - Fire Fighter
• Gianna - Veterinarian
• Isabella - Princess
• Judith - Princess
• Justin - Doctor
• Kai - Police Officer
• Kingsley - Falcon (Super Hero)
• Laila - Ballerina
• Matthew - Police Officer
• Mia - Teacher
• Nate - Fire Fighter
• Nicholas - Lawyer
• Niko - Boat Racer
• Noah - Millionaire
• Shreya - Teacher
• Wilenny - Teacher
Woods
Mrs. Padrone & Mrs. DeLuca’s Class
Your tongue, eye, and jaw muscles are among the strongest muscles in your body.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adrian - Police Officer
• Andrew - Police Officer
• Anthony - Fire Fighter
• Asiya - Teacher
• Bria - Doctor
• Enes - Police Officer
• Evan - Dentist
• Evolet - Police Officer
• Liam - Police Officer
• Nicholas - Police Officer
• Ocean - Teacher
• Patrick - Police Officer
• Penelopi - Taxi Driver
• Raegan - Police Officer
• Royal - The Flash
• Ryan - Doctor (to help you!)
• Sincere - Teacher
• Sirae'e - Singer
• William - Bunny
• Zara - Astronaut
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