Lynbrook/ East Rockaway
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
When Should My Child See
American Association
Why Timing Matters.
By age 7, children have a mix of baby and permanent teeth, allowing orthodontists to detect:
• Bite and jaw alignment issues • Crowding or spacing
• Crossbites or impacted teeth • Harmful oral habits
An early evaluation doesn’t always mean treatment is needed — it helps determine the best timing for care.
Early Treatment May Help:
• Guide jaw growth
• Create space for permanent teeth
• Improve facial balance
• Prevent more complex treatment later Some children may benefit from Phase 1 treatment between ages 7–10, including expanders, partial braces, or space maintainers.
Ms. Allgier's Class
and Teacher Aide - Mrs. Barbaro
FunFact
You were born with 300 bones, but grown-ups only have 206! Some of your bones slowly join together as you grow.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adoni - Doctor
• Adriana - Teacher
• Alexander - Teacher
• Ariana - Cheerleader
• Autumn - Animal Nurse
• Ava - Painter
• Brayden - Police Officer
• Christopher - Gym Teacher
• David - Police Officer
• Emma - Firefighter
• Evelyn - Artist
• John - Dog Trainer
• Jose - Pilot
• Joseph - Karate Trainer
• Juliette - Teacher
• Leon - Race Car Driver
• Londyn - Cheerleader
• Miles - Librarian
• Ryan - Doctor
• Scarlett - Police Officer
• Vincenzia - Bird Trainer
• Zoljier - Soccer Player
Mrs. Grace's Class
and Teacher Aide - Mrs. Acampora and Special Ed Aide - Mrs. Berman
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!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Amahni - Firefighter
• Antonio - Builder
• Audra - Kindergarten Teacher
• Charlotte - Barbie Dress Designer
• Chase - Race Car Driver
• Dylan - Police Officer
• Emmy - PreK Teacher
• Frances - Vet
• Jahir - Police Officer
• Kaden - Police Officer
• Miles - Mechanic
• Nicholas - Football Player
• Princeton - Dancer
• Raelynn - Singer
• Simon - Kindergarten Teacher
• Teddy - Firefighter
• Thiago - Astronaut
• Timothy - Police Officer
• Vanessa - Music Teacher
• Zaiden - Police Officer
Mrs. Chang's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Farrell
Your skin is your body's biggest organ! It works like a superhero suit, protecting everything inside you
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Albion - Construction Worker
• Aria - Face Painter
• Arthur - Dad
• Ayana - Doctor
• Camden - Professional Basketball Player
• Christian - Painter in California
• Claire - Movie Director
• David - Construction Worker
• Edward - Teacher
• Emilia - Cinderella Mom
• Jacob - Police Officer
• Janie - Turtle Doctor
• Julian - Teacher
• Lucas - Army Man
• Luke - Lifeguard
• Manbi - Doctor
• Margaret - Movie Director
• Paige - Vet
• Ryan - Pilot
• Sebastian - Police Officer
• Susanna - Cat Rescuer & Nurse
Mrs. Eitingon's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Goldberg
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alyssa - Teacher
• Ashlynn - Hairstylist
• August - Palentologist
• Ezra - Teacher
• Frankie - Artist
• Gianluca - Drummer
• Irene - Teacher
• Jack - Racecar Driver
• Jah'Zyla - Dentist
• Kaylie - Dancer
• Liam - Teacher
• Lyra - Gymnastics Teacher
• Makah - Firefighter
• Mateo - Firefighter
• Niharika - Architect
• Noah C - Firefighter
• Noah M - Police Officer
• Ryder - Professional Golfer
• Sarah - Teacher
• Seth - Doctor
• William - Firefighter
Mrs. Genicoff's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Pitkiewicz
FunFact
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
• Aidan - Cleaner
• Aidan - Firefighter
• Ezra - Fireman
• Fionn - Policeman
• Francesca - Rockstar
• Freddy - Art Teacher
• Gregory - Firefighter
• Jade - Police
• Jake - Firefighter
• Kayla - Ballerina
• Kelleigh - Super Hero
• Leilani - Doctor
• Lucas - Train Driver
• Maggie - Princess
• Makayla - Teacher
• Miles - Policeman
• Peter - Policeman
grow up?
• Roslyn - Yoga Person
• Ruby - Singer
• William - Police
• Zoey - Construction Worker
Lynbrook K Center
Mrs. Kaplan's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Goldberg & Teacher Aides - Mrs. Chiappisi & Mr. R
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?
• Ezequiel - Dad
• Juan - Dad
• Liam - Policeman
• Peyton - Princess
• Rosalee - Ballerina
Lynbrook K Center
Mrs. Lampert and Mrs. DiMichele 's Class
and Teacher Assistants - Mrs. Pitkiewicz & Mrs. Leary
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?
• AJ - Strawberry Seller
• Bella - Teacher
• Charlie - Police Officer
• Eliselle - Vet
• Emma - Baby Unicorn
• Enzo - Police Officer
• Frankie - Teacher
• Juan - Police Officer
• Katherine - Make-up Artist
• Kilian - Fireman
• Liam - Police Officer
• Mia - Teacher
• Nasir - Police Officer
• Noa - Gymnast
• Olivia - Teacher
• Parker - Race Car Driver
• Rhea - Doctor
• Sammy - Doctor
• Theo - Teacher
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Confidence Grows
Lynbrook
Mrs. Leonard and Mrs.
DiMichele's Class
and Teacher Assistants - Mrs. Cibellis & Mrs. Leary
When you get a cut, tiny things in your blood called platelets rush the bleeding — like little bandage helpers inside your body!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alessandra - Nurse
• Ayaan - Police Officer
• Birdie - Police Officer
• Brooke - Doctor
• Dylan - Police Officer
• Finnley - Taxi Driver
• Francesca - Nurse
• Francis - Firefighter
• Giancarlo - Mechanic
• Halley - Doctor
• Jack - Art Teacher
• Jason - Basketball Player
• Lily - Princess
• Madeleine - Artist
• Margaret - Teacher
• Noah - Basketball Player
• Paul - Dentist
• Rafael - Pool Cleaner
• Scott - Monster Truck Driver
• Serena - Doctor
Mrs. Maguire's Class
and Teacher Assistants - Ms. Farrell and Mrs. Capetola
FunFact
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!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alessandra - Mommy
• Athena - Teacher
• Casyn - Astronaut
• Catalina - Dentist
• Charlotte - Scientist
• Cole - Policeman
• Emma - Teacher
• Gabriela - Teacher
• Harrison - Artist
• Jade - Doctor
• Juliette - Teacher
• Logan - Cowboy
• Natalie - Teacher
• Nathan - Football Player
• Nicholas - Daddy
• Nigel - Policeman
• Parker - Firefighter
• Perry - Scientist
• Ryan - Basball Player
• Skyler - Astronaut
Lynbrook
Mrs. Rotman's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Theodorou
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?
• Angel - Police Officer
• Aria - Hairstylist
• Bridget - Nail Painter
• Catherine - Police Officer
• Dominick - Soccer Player
• Genesis - Doctor
• Jake - Builder
• Janelle - Astronaut
• Jazlyn - Doctor
• Kaylani - Nurse
• Khai - Zookeeper
• Mathew - Firefighter
• Nathan - Ice Skating Teacher
• Owen - Art Teacher
• Taylor - Farmer
• Tonino - Gardener
• Valentina - Doctor & Mommy
Mrs. Schroeder's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Cibellis
Honeybees have hair on their eyes.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Audrey - Dentist
• Caroline - Nurse
• Cosette - Veterinarian
• Daniel - Ambulance Driver
• Daniella - Ballerina
• Declan - Police Officer
• Hudson - Builder
• Ilona - Cheerleader
• James - Singer
• Julianna - Baker
• Laurent - Paleontologist
• Leo - Builder
• Liam - Police Officer
• Nicholas - Fire Fighter
• Noah - Paleontologist
• Quinn - Veterinarian
• Ryan - Firefighter
• Sophie - Doctor
• Sophie - FBI agent
• Sophie - Scientist
• Story - Hair Stylist
Ms. Tansky's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Theodorou
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 grow up?
• Ava - Dancer
• Caleb - Dinosaur Expert
• Camilla - Firefighter
• Dylan - Undecided
• Ella - Ballerina
• Elle - Science Teacher
• Elysia - Face Painter
• Jaxson - Zookeeper
• Joseph - Hockey Player
• Kevin - Doctor
• Kyle - Police Officer
• Kyro - Construction Worker
• Lucas - Football Player
• Lyla - Teacher
• Mackenzie - Teacher
• Mila - Investigator
• Noah - Train Engineer
• Quinn - Speech Teacher
• Ralph - Construction Worker
• Tristan - Police Officer
• Xylina - Doctor
Mrs. Banducci & Mrs. Kennedy's Class
and Teacher Aides - Mrs. Gicewicz, Mrs. Owen, Ms. Eucini, Ms. Fernandez, Ms. Lerch, Ms. Murphy, Ms. Riordan & Ms. Toy
Mrs. Drummy's Class
and Teacher Aide - Mrs. Nostramo
The only bird that can fly backwards is the Hummingbird.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Amir - Firefighter
• Axel - Police Officer
• Ayden - Construction Worker
• Caelynn - Teacher
• Caterina - Doctor
• Charlotte - Veterinarian
• Elena - Police Officer
• Ellie - Police Officer
• Elliot - Detective
• Eziah - Spiderman
• Grace - Dentist
• James - Spy
• Jaxson - Police Officer
• Jaylah - Doctor
• Kamila - Teacher
• Lucas - Pizza Man
• Mia - Nurse
• Olivia - Firefighter
• Raymond - Electrician
• Sophia - Police Officer
• Timothy - Ghostbuster
• Victoria - Teacher
• William - Doctor
Mrs. Gorman & Mrs. Donovan's Class
The more salt you put on ice, the more the ice melts.
• Callum - Police Officer
• Daysha - Teacher
• Edward - Teacher
• Eliora - Teacher
• Gregory - Zoo Keeper
• Irene - Nurse Practitioner
• Jaxson - Paleontologist
• Joseph - Police Man
• Joshua - Cop
• Klea - Teacher
• Marley - Police Officer
• Maxi - Teacher
• Mia - Teacher
• Mikaela - Veterinarian
• Vida - Veterinarian
• Viktoria - Veterinarian
• Violet - Police
• Vivian - Veterinarian
• Zayn - Police Officer
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Bunny Elephant Dinosaur Puppy Lion
Turtle Duck
Dolphin Fish Shark
Your Safety is Our #1 Concern— And 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