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! 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. With much excitement, the Herald celebrates this year’s Kindergarten class and introduces everyone to these delightful children. communities,
STUART RICHNER
Managing Editors
JEFFREY BESSEN
CHELSEA HIRSCH
Section Editor
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Looking for the perfect way to celebrate your child’s birthday? our Kids’ Pizza Party Package offers a fun and interactive experience for both kids and adults—stress-free for you, unforgettable for them!
What’s Included:
• Interactive Pizza-Making Kits – Each child gets to create their very own pizza masterpiece
• Chef-Led Pizza Demonstration – Hands-on guidance from our team makes it extra fun
• Delicious Treats for Adults – Enjoy our signature pizzas, Caesar salad, garlic knots, and soft drinks
• Customizable Fun – Kids can decorate their own pizza boxes (bring your own themed stickers to make it extra special!)
• Instagram-Worthy Moments – Pietro’s aprons (to borrow), chef hats (to keep), and fun props for great photo ops
• Private Dining Space – A festive and relaxed environment just for your group
• You’re welcome to bring your own cake, and our staff will happily snap a group photo in front of our beautiful green wall to capture the moment!
Optional Add-Ons:
• Fried calamari
• Mozzarella squares
• Antipasto platters, etc
• Open beer & wine bar or tabbed drink service
spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait to reserve your date! ready to start planning? reach out to us directly— we’d love to help make your child’s celebration unforgettable.
Mrs. Berry’s Class
Your heart beats about 100,000 times every single day!
• Ali - Fire Fighter
• Amirah - Heart Doctor
• Anaya - Teacher
• Arzoyi - Doctor
• Caterina - School Nurse
• Erin - Doctor
• Frank - Professional Sports Coach
• Gabriel - Artist
• Genevieve - Nurse
• Havyn - Babysitter
• Jacob - Marine
• Justin - Dad
• Justin - Polar Expess Conductor
• Khloe - Teacher
• Lauren - Doctor
• Lorenzo - Paleontologist
• Lucas - Mailman
• Mackenzie - Teacher
• Nicholas - Baker
• Norah - Doctor
• Rylie - Ballerina Teacher
• Sanjot - Marine
Barnum Woods Elementary
Mrs. Castiglia’s Class
Ms Ciminera - Teacher in photo
Baby teeth start forming before you're even born!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aaron - Ninja Actor in the Movies
• Abigail - Nurse
• Adam - Scientist
• Alex - Scientist & Astronaut
• Caleb - Garbage Man
• Elvis - Scientist
• Emily - Baker
• Esme - Teacher
• Ian - Scientist
• Imogen - Tick Tocker
• Isabelle - Doctor
• Jaxon - Computers
• Jovie - Teacher
• Judah - Construction Worker
• Justin - Garbage Man
• Kylen - Fire Fighter
• Laurel - Teacher
• Luke - Builder
• Maria - Teacher
• Naomi - Teacher
• Siana - Teacher
• William - Scuba Diver & You Tuber
Mrs. Chionchio’s Class
You blink around 20 times every minute —super speedy! Provided by
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• AJ - Fire Fighter
• Alexander - Work in a Pizza Place
• Dean - Professional Football Player
• Dylan - Construction Worker
• Eesa - Doctor
• Emily - Doctor
• Emmeline - Dancer
• Everly - Veterinarian
• Gianni - Professional Soccer Player
• Hassan - Doctor
• Justin - Professional Football Player
• Kira - Police Officer
• Logan - Professional Football Player
• London - Ballet Dancer
• Madison - Dancer
• Mia - Gymnastic Teacher
• Netti - Gymnast
• Nora - Police officer
• Sabrina - Ballet Dancer
• Sehaj - Police officer
• Vincent - Chef
Barnum Woods Elementary
Ms. Kelleher and Mrs. Roth’s Class
Vaccines are like superheroes! In 50 years over 150 million people have been saved by getting shots to keep them healthy!
What do you want to be when you grow up? and Monitors - Mrs. Eusse
• Ahrianna - Accountant
• Amari - Police Officer
• Analy - Water Instrument Player
• Anthony - Police Officer
• Anthony - Teacher
• Charlotte - Fire Fighter
• Chloe - Nurse
• Dylan - Police Officer
• Henry - Marine
• Jace - Astronaut
• Jayden - Behavior Analyst
• Jordyn - Addison the Cheerleader from Zombie 2
• Jurnee - Police Woman
• Lorelei - Astronaut Scientist
• Lorenzo - Astronaut
• Maddox - Teacher
• Myra - Teacher
• Noah - Police Officer
• Ryan - Police Officer
Ms. McKillop’s Class
Fingernails grow faster than toenails— especially your pointer finger! Provided by
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aarvi - Cashier
• Aiden - Police Officer
• Ammara - Doctor
• Andre - Hockey Player
• Amel - Hockey Player
• Bailey - Veterinarian
• Benjamin - Fire Fighter
• Cairo - Astronaut
• Chase - Police Officer
• Chloe - Dentist
• Diya - Diver
• Emily - Dentist
• Jeffrey - Builder
• Joseph - Engineer
• Kaylee - Dentist
• Kaylee - Veterinarian
• Lianna - Ballerina
• Lucas - Police Officer
• Maliha - Nurse
• Maria - Doctor
• Maryam - Teacher
• Samara - Bank teller
• Stella - Diver
Ms. Ramos’ Class
• Yasa - Engineer You have over 600 muscles in your amazing body!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Abigail - Ballet Teacher
• Alora - Teacher
• Ariyah - Doctor
• Arzoi - Pilot
• Austin - Conductor
• Bianca - Fashion Designer
• Chris - Plumber
• Emma - Ballet Dancer
• Emma - Teacher
• Ethan - Sushi Chef
• Felipe - Surgeon
• Griffin - Tennis Player
• Ian - A Dad
• Jacob - Builder
• Kyle - Fire Fighter
• Manjul - Doctor
• Mia - Ballerina
• Mila - Scientist
• Olivia - Ballerina
• Sahir - Doctor
• Usman - Chef
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. Brower’s Class
In photo Leave Replacement Teacher - Mr. DeFelice and Monitor - Mrs. Vargas
One inch of rain is equal to 10 inches of snow.
• Alessandra - Teacher
• Asiyah - Soccer Player
• Atlas - Police Officer
• Brayden - Youtuber
• Diogo - Soccer Player
• Ian - Veterinarian
• Jenavi - Teacher
• Joseph - Youtuber
• Kathryn - Still Deciding
• Liam - Veterinarian
• Lily - Rock Star
• Lindsay - Fireman
• Mackenzie - Artist
• Naser - Soccer Player
• Rebecca - Artist
• Steven - Singer
Bowling Green Elementary School
Ms. Daly’s Class
In photo Substitute Teachers - Mrs. Doyle and Ms. Sgueglia, with Monitor - Mrs. Kennedy
Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alexandra - Vet
• Amaia - Still Deciding
• Arthur - Animal Doctor
• Avleen - Still Deciding
• Claire - Police Woman
• Daniel - Police Man
• Israel - Firefighter
• Jacob - Police Officer
• Jonathan - Scientist
• Joseph - Construction Worker
• Layla - Babysitter
• Leo - Police Officer
• Melvi - Science A Space Man
• Ming - Cleaner
• Payton - Basketball Player
• Selena - Babysitter
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. Kani and Mrs. McGoldrick’s Classes
• Abina - Dancer
• Aisha - Baker
• Chester - Baker
• Gideon - Dinosaur
• Keiara - Actress
• Michael - Superhero
• Noah - Firefighter
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. Lavelle’s Class
• Almia - Doctor
• Asia - Police Officer
• Eva - Firefighter
• Jackson - Firefighter
• Ava - Veterinarian
• Emilia - Nurse
• Jolene - Firefighter
• Jordan - Police Officer
• Liam - Build a Bear worker
• Matteo - Police Officer
with Monitor - Mrs. Garcia and Substitute Teacher - Ms. Connor Your fingerprints are completely unique—no one else has yours!
• Meghna - Doctor
• Mia - Artist
• Michael - Baker
• Robbie - Ice Cream Man
• Ronald Sanchez - Teacher
• Syella - Veterinarian
• Yi-El - Teacher
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. O’Donnell’s Class
with Student Teacher - Mrs. Karaboulis
You breathe about 20,000 times a day—inhale, exhale, repeat!
• Ace - Gamer
• Ahana - Artist
• Ariel - Banker
• Ayaan - Toymaker
• Delilah - Dentist
• Hannah - Kindergarten Teacher
• Jada - ER Doctor
• James - Gamer
• Kailyn - You Tuber
• Kaitlyn - Principal
• Madelyn - Kindergarten Teacher
• Nathaniel - Banker
• Norah - Veterinarian
• Riley - Principal
• Tony - You Tuber
• Vincent - Second Grade Teacher
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. Robison and Mrs. Fauci’s Class
sleeping—stretch magic!
• Abbas - Spiderman
• Alexandra - President
• Brielle - Princess Singer
• Claire - Teacher
• Colin - Lego Builder
• Dylan - Police Officer
• Elira - Pharacist
• Elizabeth - Rockstar
• Jack - Ninja
• Karina - Actress
• Layla - Babysitter
• Marianthi - Mom
• Melody - Swimmer
• Nathan - Veterinarian
• Nola - Gymnast
• Saanvi - Teacher
• Sophia - Pediatrician
Ms. Davico’s Class
and Monitor - Ms. Anna
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?
• Anna - Dentist
• Ari - Builder
• Chloe - Teacher
• Farwah - Doctor
• Gabriella - Everything!
• Gurfateh - Police Officer
• Hailey - Vet
• Isabella - Author/Illustrator
• Jakainy - Vet
• Kevin - Dentist
• Levi - Jump Out of Plane Guy
• Mariya - Artist
• Nehemiah - Sell Lemonade
• Olivia - Doctor
• Rose - Nurse & Doctor
• Saif - Engineer
• Shayan - Engineer
• William - Police Officer
• Ze - Police Officer
Ms. Frances’ Class
Raindrops aren’t really shaped like drops; they are perfectly round.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aiden - Fireman
• Alyssa - Doctor
• Andrew - Police Officer
• Asley - Teacher
• Cole - Sailor
• Ella - Doctor
• Eloisa - Artist
• Isabella - Teacher
• Ishaan - Spy
• Jackson - Spy
• Jasmine - Teacher
• Lya - You Tuber
• Manavit - Police Officer
• Nimrat - Doctor
• Oli - Police Office or Teacher
• Saathvik - Pharmacist
• Sarah - Police Officer
• Sheaylen - Performer
• Simmi - Ninja
Ms. Jalfin’s Class
with Monitors - Ms. Frommeyer and Ms. Barsuaskas
The first animal sent up to outer space was a dog.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Angelina - Baby Doctor
• Colton - Coach
• Delaney - Train Conductor
• Drini - Police Officer
• Giovanna - Doctor
• Hafsa - Doctor
• Isaac - Teacher
• James - Fire Fighter
• Kadyn - Artist
• Leah - Veterinarian
• Lourdes - Doctor
• Maria - A Teacher who Teaches Architecture
• Michael - Bus Driver
• Michael - Chef
• Olivia - Plastic Surgeon
• Paige - Doctor
• Ryan - Teacher
• Victoria - Hair Dresser
• Yiyang - Apple Store Worker
Ms. Kay’s Class
Before toothpaste was invented some people cleaned their teeth with charcoal.
What do you want to be when you
• Aiden - Teacher & Fisherman
• Amias - Singer
• Annria - Teacher
• Arish - Meterologist
• Avery - Pilot
• Carson - Construction Worker
• Dominic - Fireman
• Ellie - Police Officer
• Emaan - Teacher
• Jaelyn - Teacher
• Jessa - Princess
• Lucas - Teacher
• Michelina - Babysitter
• Mila - Teacher
• Olivia - Teacher
grow up?
• Rehan - Police Officer
• Rosalie - Principal
• Sophia - Teacher
• Timothy - Firefighter
Ms. Kuchynskas’ Class
and Monitors - Ms. Schwabe and Ms. Moustakas and Intervention Assistant - Ms. Carboy
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?
• Alexander - Artist
• Amarveer - Fire Fighter
• Ava - Artist
• Bella - Teacher
• Celest - Artist
• David - Artist
• Denzell - Policeman
• Eliana - Dance & Singer
• Jillian - Artist
• Jonah - Policeman
• Joseph - Fire Fighter
• Lucas - Chef
• Matthew - Computer Specialist
• Maxim - Policeman
• Shanon - Music Teacher
• Sheyla - Doctor
Ms. Sloan and Ms Greiss’ Class
and Classroom Monitor - Mr. Almendarez
Popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ava - Mom
• Bella - Doctor
• Emilia - Doctor
• Galiana - Teacher
• Jeziah - Teacher
• Liam - Firefighter
• Lorenzo - Artist
• Lorenzo - Teacher
• Louis - Engineer
• Lyu - Work at a pizza place
• Rayan - Pilot
• Shifa - Artist
• Susan - Veterinarian
• Usman - Astronaut
• Valentina - Doctor
• Violet - Nanny
• William - Firefighter
• Violet - Nanny
• William - Firefighter
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Meadowbrook Elementary
Ms. Brandwin’s Class
• There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S. than real ones.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Brianna - Police Officer
• Connor - Firefigher
• Dane - Police Officer
• Elijah - Soccer Player
• Emery - Police Officer
• Erick - Firefighter
• Ethan - Iron Man
• James - Veterinarian
• Jason - In the Army
• Jayden - Police Officer
• Nazareth - Teacher
• Sienna - Doctor
• Yaritza - Chef
• Yier - Dancer
• Zenith - Nurse
Meadowbrook Elementary
Ms. Buesing’s Class
The first microwave oven was almost as tall as a refrigerator.
• Aarohi - Fashion Designer
• Alizey - Police Officer
• Eshal - Doctor
• Grace - Nurse
• Kabir - Police Officer
• Leah - Doctor
• Lena - Doctor
• Luke - Firefighter
• Muhammad - Police Officer
• Olivia - Fashion Model
• Ruzain - Paleontologist
• Samantha - Artist
• Shabaaz - Police Officer
• Vincenzo - Teacher
• Zi-Chen - Meterologist
• Zoey - Zoo Keeper
Meadowbrook Elementary
Mrs. Di Salvo's Class
There is no word that rhymes with purple.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Bradley - Police Officer
• Carlos - Police Officer
• Douglas - Police Officer
• Emma - Doctor
• Fatima - Teacher
• Harper - Police Officer
• Jefferson - Soccer Player
• Jonathan - Fireman
• Kabir - Construction Worker
• Kayden - Police Officer
• Lev - Teacher
• Lukas - Lego Builder
• Mah - Principal
• Mathew - Police Officer
• Robyn - Astronaut
• Thomas - Astronaut
Meadowbrook Elementary
Mrs. Mueller’s Class
and Ms. Cano and Ms. Jackson
Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the first computer.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ammar - Doctor
• Evie - Mailman
• Gabriella - Firefighter
• Hal - Doctor
• Johanna - Artist (Not Pictured)
• Kensley - Teacher
• Logan - Teacher
Meadowbrook Elementary Mrs. Nichols’ Class
with Teachers Assistant Mrs. Ciaramella and Monitor Mrs. Ray
The most common letters in English are R S T L N E.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Corey - Baseball Player
• Dominic - Doctor
• Emily - Firefighter
• Ibrahim - Doctor
• Jared - Astronaut
• Johan - Scientist
• Nathan - Police Officer
• Tristan - Mechanic
• Zain - Train Driver
Meadowbrook Elementary
Ms Valenti’s Class
and Teachers Assistants - Mrs. Richko and Mrs. Liz
Ketchup was originally sold as medicine.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Charlotte - A Builder
• Ethaniel - Police Officer
• Hamzah - Sanitation Worker
• Jaxon - Police Officer
• Krishiv - Doctor
• Thomas - Police Officer
• Violet - Dancer
• Zayaan - Police Officer
• Zoe - Police Officer
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Ms. Arcese’s Class
Moths can smell each other from miles away.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adab - Police Officer
• Athina - Hairdresser
• Avery - Teacher/Mom
• Benjamin - Police Officer
• Cameron - Hygienist/Dentist
• Charlotte - Horse Rider
• Doreen - Firefighter
• Harshan - Police Officer
• Insiyah - Cooking Teacher
• Jordyn - Horse Rider
• Kevin - Police Officer
• Mesias - Walmart Worker
• Myra - Nail Salon Worker
• Shaakir - Pizza Maker
• Sophia - Nail Salon Worker
• Sophia - Veterinarian
• Syra - Scuba Diver/Mom
Mrs. Banker’s Class
• Adam - Amazon Driver
• Amina - Teacher
• Athena - Doctor
• Elsie - Mom
• Jace - Police Officer
• Jasnoor - Police Officer
• Jenny - Nurse
• Luca - Teacher
• Mason - Police Officer
• Rachel - Teacher
• Ryder - Police Officer
• Saira - Teacher
• Sydney - Teacher
• Tyler - Police Officer
• Veronica - Artist
• Wilson - Farmer
• Zayid - Engineer
• Zayn - Police Officer
Mrs. Gallo and Ms. Ward’s Class
What do you want to be when you grow up? Antarctica gets less precipitation than any other continent on earth.
• Aashir - Dad
• Abyaz - Scientist
• Aurora - Veterinarian
• Balnoor - Mom
• Benjamin - Mechanic
• Charlotte - Teacher
• Chelsea - Artist
• Diego - Cleaner
• Ella - Teacher
• Ezra - Surgeon
• Gionni - Dad
• Kyson - Police Officer
• Liam - Sheriff
• Nikoletta - Artist
• Noorah - Teacher
• Peyton - Art Teacher
• Riley - Principal
• Zayd - Astronaut
Parkway Elementary
Ms. Pantaleo’s Class
Dragonflies can see in all directions at once.
• Amanda - Doctor
• Avalina - Artist
• Bella - Art Teacher
• Brianna - Scientist
• Emaan - Doctor
• Fiona - Doctor
• Jameson - Police
• Jaxon - Firefighter
• Judah - Surgeon
• Mia - Veterinarian
• Princesse - Teacher
• Ryan - Police Officer
• Shalom - Police Officer
• Stella - Police Officer
• Yarleen - Singer and Chef
• Zoha - Veterinarian
Mrs. Streek’s Class
and Substitute Teacher - Ms Resende and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Faggiano
If grasshoppers were the size of people, they could leap the length of a basketball court.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adrian - Race Car Driver
• Alina - Teacher
• Aliya - Teacher
• Daniella - Teacher
• Deklan - Police Officer
• Diana - Principal
• Dilreet - Teacher
• Liam - Teacher
• Luna - Nurse
• Max - Dentist
• Nora - Farmer
• Peyton - Doctor
• Rania - Art Teacher
• Sabrina - Teacher
• Sal - Race Car Driver
• Sehajleen - Teacher
• Yamilla - Doctor
• Zoey - Dentist
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Mount Sinai South Nassau is Improving Health Care on the South Shore
The new Fennessy Family Emergency Department at Mount Sinai South Nassau doubles the size of our previous emergency department, o ering 54 private exam rooms with clear lines of sight for physicians, nurses, and support sta . Our new emergency department also o ers a separate triage area, dedicated areas for children and behavioral health patients, and has been designed to reduce wait times and improve patient outcomes.
The Fennessy Family Emergency Department is located within the new Feil Family Pavilion, opening later this year, which will have 40 new critical care suites and nine new operating rooms, designed to support the most complex surgeries on the South Shore.
To learn more visit www.mountsinai.org/feilpavilion
