Long Beach
Our kids, our future
We are proud to celebrate the next generation that will shape our neighborhoods, schools and communities for years to come. Take a look at these delightful young students who begin their school journey with excitement, curiosity and endless potential.
The kindergarten years are filled with important firsts — first classrooms, first friendships, first lessons and unforgettable memories. This special K-Kids commemorative section captures a moment in time that families will treasure in the years ahead as these children grow, learn and discover who they are — on their way to adulthood.
Within these pages, you’ll find smiling faces, joyful personalities and the enthusiasm that makes our community so special. We are sure parents, grandparents, teachers and loved ones will treasure this opportunity to recognize and celebrate these remarkable children as they begin an exciting new chapter.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to the superintendents, principals, teachers and school staff whose dedication, encouragement and support help every child thrive. Their commitment to education and to our community makes K-Kids possible.
The Herald is honored to celebrate this year’s kindergarten class and share in the excitement of this milestone with our readers. Congratulations to the Class of 2038 — your future is just beginning! with
Long Beach East Elementary
Mrs. Snow's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Scott
Some fish have eyes that are the same size as their stomach.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Bridget - Princess Elsa
• Cameron - Ninja turtle
• Carter - Godzilla
• Casey - Fire Fighter
• Daisy - Princess Elsa
• Damien - Spaceman
• Danika - Spiderman
• Elley - Princess
• Ezra - Police Officer
• Frankie - Police Officer
• Joelle - Bulldog Cheerleader
• Miles - Spidey
• Miriya - Astronaut
• Morgan - Police Officer
• Peyton - Mommy
• Ronan - Animal Doctor
• Sadie - Doctor
• Teagan - Babysitter for Dogs and Cats
Long Beach East Elementary
Mrs. White's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Ms. Baledo and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Ghent
• Addison - Doctor
• Alaia - Mommy
• Anna - Vet
• Avery - Chef
• Azariah - Chef
• David - Police Officer
• Finnley - Police Officer
• Ian - Firefighter
• Iliana - Ballerina Dancer
• Jackson - Firefighter
• Koa - Police Officer
• Olivia - Nurse
• River - Race Car Driver
• Samuel - Firefighter
• Sean - Paramedic
• Tara - Doctor
• Theodore - Doctor
Mrs. Gioulis and Ms. Kushel's Class
and Teacher Assistants - Ms. Karounos, Mrs. Richardson, Ms. M, Ms. H, Ms. Wacks
FunFact
Your tongue is covered in tiny taste buds — about 10,000 of them! They help you tell if something is sweet, salty, or sour.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Billy - Professional Soccer Play
• Bobby - Paleontologist
• Cassandra - Police Officer
• Cole - Paleontologist
• Colton - Fire Fighter
• Ezra - Spiderman
• Gianna B. - Professional Dancer
• Gianna F. - Police Officer
• Hailey - Ballerina
• Jaden - Professional Soccer Player
• Jett - Vet
• Lilly - Police Officer
• Makenzie - Dance Teacher
• Matthew - Train Conductor
• Mylo - Archaeologist
• Stori - Teacher
• Zaria - Artist
Mrs. Lyons' Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Terri and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Low
Sneezes are super speedy!
The air from a sneeze can travel as fast as 100 miles per hour — that's faster than a race car on the highway!
• Daniella - Teacher
• Eithan - Firefighter
• Ella - Teacher
• Gavin - Policeman
• Gianna - Teacher
• Henry - Policeman
• Kai - Garbage Truck Driver
• Keely - Teacher
• Liv - Teacher
• Maddie - Teacher
• Mateo - Fireman
• Maya - Mom
• Mylie - Builder
• Siena - Nurse
• Taylor - Doctor
• Teegan - Bus Driver
• Tighe - Wrestler
• Zoe - Jewelry Maker
Lido Elementary
Mrs. Megias' Class
Your heart is about the same size as your fist! Make a fist and look at it — that's how big your heart is right now! FunFact • with Teacher Assistants - Ms. T & Ms. G and Teacher Aide - Mr. Wes
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alejandro - Soccer Player
• Ariana - Soccer Player
• Elena - Teacher
• Jack - Cook
• Jaxon - Builder
• Julian - Police Officer
• Liam - Police Oficer
• Matteo - Gym Teacher
• Stella - K-Pop Demon Hunter
• Yousuf - Fireman
Ms Yates and Ms. Harris' Class
with Teacher Assistant - Ms. Kleinberg and Ms. Valdez
You blink your eyes about 15–20 times every minute — and most of the time you don't even notice!
What do you want to be when you
• Aidan - Firefighter
• Aidan M - Firefighter
• Aleia - Princess
• Anna - Basketball Star
• Chloe - K Pop Demon Hunter
• Dennis - Jack Skeleton
• Ella - Doctor
• Giovanni - Baker
• Greysen - Lifeguard
• Kai - Policeman
• Lyric - Doctor
grow up?
• Preston - Monster Truck Driver
• Reagan - Work in an Office
• Sallie- Rose - Doctor
Confidence Grows
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Ms. Andrews' Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Franceschini and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. McGovern
You were born with 300 bones, but grown-ups only have 206! Some of your bones slowly join together as you grow.
• Avery - Princess Belle
• Brendan - Construction Worker
• Charlie - Astronaut
• Cian - Firefighter
• Connor - Police Officer
• Dominick - Astronaut
• Ellie - Artist and a Vet
• Jerry - Teacher
• Jordan - Firefighter
• Kay'Lani - Police Officer
• Lilly - Cheerleader
• Lucas - Police Officer
• Olivia - Artist
• Ryann - Police Officer
• Shea - Nurse
• Simon - Firefighter
• Tyler - Firefighter
• Vivian - Nurse
Ms. Drake's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Ms. Korotz and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Colberg
FunFact
Yawning might be contagious! Scientists think that when you see someone yawn, your brain often makes you yawn too — even reading the word yawn can make it happen!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alston - Astronaut
• Aria - Nurse
• Ava - Brain Doctor
• Bailey - Princess
• Declan - Pumpkin Grower
• Emma - Artist
• Grayson - Soccer Player
• Jack - Animal Doctor
• James - Police Officer
• Kiara - Doctor
• Madison - Doctor
• Olivia - Doctor
• Soren - Soccer Player
• Taylor - Artist
• Vivienne - Teacher
• Wolfgang - Artist
Ms. Glynn's & Ms.Rossi's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Ms. Wren and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Capozzi
Your brain never stops working — even when you sleep! It keeps busy having dreams and helping your body rest.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ashley - A doctor
• Ben - A police officer
• Bianca - A dentist
• Caden - A firefighter
• Cameron - A dad
• Cecelia - A mommy
• Charlotte - A police officer
• Emilia - A firefighter
• Enzo - A firefighter
• Evan - A police officer
• Isabella - A doctor
• Jameson - A firefighter
• Keira - A firefighter
• Kylie - A dentist
• Layla - A police officer
• Levi - A shop keeper
• Louis - A firefighter
• Vivienne - A mommy
Long Beach West Elementary
Mrs. Biscardi's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Maslioja and Teach Assistant - Mrs. Farruggio
Your skin is your body's biggest organ! It works like a superhero suit, protecting everything inside you.
• Amelia - Teacher
• Aries - Football Player
• Ayvra - Princess
• Cian - Firefighter
• Desmond - Firefighter
• Eloise - Princess
• Emmanuel - Chef
• Gabriel - Police Officer
• Gemma - Police Officer
• Giada - Teacher
• Jack - Singer
• Jameson - Police Officer
• Jude - Police Officer
• McKayla - Princess
• Ryan - Teacher
• Saylah - Veterinarian
• Valentina - Teacher
• William - Fire Captain
Long Beach West Elementary
Ms Kelly's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Barksdale
When you get a cut, tiny things in your blood called platelets rush over to help stop the bleeding — like little bandage helpers inside your body!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alaia - Police Officer
• Alianny - Firefighter
• Caden - Superhero
• Cameron - Police Officer
• Cody - Race Car Driver
• Emma - Doctor
• Henry - Scuba Diver
• Jesse - Firefighter
• Kailani - Teacher
• Kamaya - Veterinarian
• Kay - Artist
• Maeve - Nurse
• Marcella - Princess
• Matthew - UPS driver
• Michael - Doctor
• Penelope - Teacher
• Remi - Teacher
• Royal - Astronaut
Long Beach West Elementary
Ms. McGahan's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Tuccillo
Babies have a special soft spot on their head called a fontanelle. It slowly closes up as their skull grows stronger.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adrienne - Firefighter
• Angel - Police Officer
• Austin - Police Officer
• Carmelina - Fairy Dancer
• Cole - Police Officer
• Cyrus - Build a House Worker
• Duke - Dad
• Eamon - Monster Truck Driver
• Ella - Unicorn
• Everly - Artist
• Harper - Doctor
• Isabelle - Paleontologist
• Kaleb - Soccer Player
• Margot - Teacher
• Nathaniel - Police Officer
• Nuala - Bracelet Maker
• Shakyva - Police Officer
the Experts Agree
At Mount Sinai South Nassau, patient safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a standard, one we work on every day. And the experts agree.
We’ve earned national recognition for patient safety, including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group and the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.
That means better outcomes for our patients with lower risk of infections or hospital acquired conditions.
When it comes to your health, nothing matters more than knowing you’re in a place where patient safety matters most.
Learn more at mountsinai.org/southnassau