Kindergarten Kids - 2020-2021 Merrick

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elcome to the class of 2033! Families continue to thrive despite the challenges of returning to the classroom during a school year impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether learning remotely, attending class in-person or navigating a combination of both, these kindergarteners remain resilient and are guided by their parents and dedicated teachers and school staff to enjoy a productive, safe year of learning and fun.

The Herald joins with our communities and school district partners to celebrate these children during our “new normal.” Kindergarten is still 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 and reflect on for years to come — and share with your kindergarteners when they reach adulthood!

The Herald extends a hearty thank you to the North Merrick Union Free School District for its enthusiastic support and extensive assistance with the project. We wish to acknowledge Dr. Cynthia Seniuk, Superintendent; Dr. Hillary Bromberg, Camp Avenue School principal; Howard Merims, Harold D.Fayette School principal; LauraDeLuca, Old Mill Road School principal; and, of course, all of the wonderful teachers and staff who helped us out while dealing with the ongoing educational complexities brought on by the pandemic.

With much excitement, the Herald introduces everyone to these delightful children.

Merrick Jewish Centre!

The vibrant place for all families!

We are having REGISTRATION for our K-1, once a week Exploration of Judaism, and our 2nd graders (BET) who meet two times a week.

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Our kids, our future

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K-KIDS Presented by

Mrs. Fischetti's Class

Fun Fact

Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.

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Camp Avenue Elementary School

with Mrs. Marafino and Miss Mcalpine

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Reese - Doctor • Clark - Mailman • Ryan - Police Officer • Landon - Fireman • Sebastianos - Astronaut

• Jason - Police Officer • Isabella - Pediatrician • Owen - Own lots of puppies • Max - Beekeeper and Honey Maker

• Brynn - Veterinarian • Hunter - Police Officer • Giordana - Principal • Ariana - Teacher • Ruby - Doctor

• Parker - Football Player • Ana - Teacher like Mrs. Fischetti • Nathaniel - Ninja • Beckham - Pilot

• Amanda Rock Star and Restaurant Owner • Olivia - Singer

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Mrs. Moore's Class

Fun Fact One inch of rain is equal to 10 inches of snow.

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Camp Avenue Elementary School

with Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Cancellarich, Ms. Giglia, Mrs. Boyle and Ms. Kaufman

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Mia - Doctor • Elena - Doctor - Teacher and Supermarket Worker • James - Police Officer • Robert - Teacher

• Sebastian - Soccer Goalie • Mae - Nurse • James - Engineer • Kyra - Chef • William - Race Car Driver

• Madeline - Ballerina and Artist • Craig - Zookeeper • Kieran - Army Man • Mason - Police Officer

• Matteo - Ghostbuster • James - Doctor • Bridget - News Broadcaster

• Ariana - Teacher • Matthew Undercover Cop • Zoha - Doctor

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Mrs. Sheridan's Class

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Camp Avenue Elementary School

with Mrs. Lucido

Child's photo needed

Fun Fact The most common letters in English are R S T L N E.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Ian - Builder • Shane - Builder • Natalie - Rock Star • Edward - Teacher

• Christian - Farmer • Riley - Teacher • Kira - Animal Doctor • Thomas - Garbageman

• Erina - Pet Store Worker • Gabriel - Police Officer • Batul - Animal Doctor • Nikolas - Farmer

• Nicholas - Teacher • Tyler - Police Officer • Kendall - Animal Doctor • Jordan - Firefighter

• Daphne - Actress • Valentina - Teacher • Liam - Police Officer

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Mrs. Fox’s Class

Fun Fact There is no word that rhymes with purple.

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Harold D. Fayette Elementary School

with Mrs. Hamm and Mrs. Casella

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Olivia - Artist • Jackson - Basketball Player • Abigail - Makeup Artist

• August - Baseball Player • Kacie - Veterinarian • Danielle - Ballerina

• Keira - Pediatrician • Nicholas - Haircutter • Angie - Manicurist

• Olivia - Nurse • Julianna - Rock Star • Eason - President of the USA

• Santiago - Teacher • Owen - Police Officer

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Mrs. Kuschner’s Class

Fun Fact

The first microwave oven was almost as tall as a refrigerator.

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Harold D. Fayette Elementary School

with Mrs. Sarcona

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Charles - Teacher • Natalia - Zookeeper • Melody - Teacher

• Sofia - Firefighter • Karam - Ninja • Matthew - Teacher

• Emily - Teacher • Christian - Policeman • Stella - Teacher

• Jasmine - Dentist • Ryan - Ninja • Hunter - Superhero

• Konstantina - Teacher • London - Scientist • Alicia - Artist

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Fun Fact Your tongue has 3,000 taste buds.

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Miss Romero’s Class

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Zoey - Princess Astronaut • Emmalyn - Princess Nurse

• Aaron - Architect • Connor - Police Officer

• Benjamin - Police Officer • Angelina - Superhero

• Aayan - Detective • Jason - Astronaut

• Christian - Artist • Mia - Astronaut

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Mrs. Dombrowsky’s Class

Fun Fact

Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the first computer.

with Mrs. Gomez, Ms. Taylor, Mrs. Meihoeffer, Mrs. Cimorelli and Ms. Bassolino

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Nicolas - Firefighter • Jayden - Zookeeper

• Natalie - Gymnast • Charles - Firefxghter

• Abel - Doctor • Austin - Video Game Creator

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Old Mill Elementary School

• Milan - Pilot

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Mrs. Morash's Class

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Old Mill Road Elementary School

with Mrs. Basile and Mrs. Tobia

Child's photo needed

Fun Fact Ketchup was originally sold as medicine.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Emily - Veterinarian • Anthony - Firefighter • Chase - Teacher • Anthony - Basketball Player and Daddy

• Abigail - Doctor • William - Police Officer • Christian - Police Officer and Dad • Steven - SWAT Team Officer

• Louis - Police Officer • Mickalina - Veterinarian • Alexandra - Veterinarian • Grace - Babysitter • Lucia - SWAT Team Officer

• Vivian - Ballerina • Mikaella - Accountant • Anastasia - Mommy and Babysitter

• Caroline - Dentist and Mommy • Drew - Nurse

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Ms. Vanella and Mrs. Ward's Class

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Old Mill Road Elementary School

with Mrs. Cloth and Mrs. Monniello

Child's photo needed

Fun Fact

Raindrops aren’t really shaped like drops; they are perfectly round.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Ashlyn - Police Officer • Christopher - Office Worker in big building • Constantine - Soldier in the Army

• Adam - Firefighter • Anthony - Police Officer in the Army • Ariah - Ballerina • Dylan - Police Officer

• Margo - Crossing Guard • Grace - Principal • Cormac - Monster Truck Driver • Olivia - Baker and Ice Cream Maker

• Emily - Doctor and Astrophysicist • Sierra - Singer • Henryk - Professional Basketball Player • Lowyn - Ice Cream Taste Tester

• Michael - Contractor • Cooper - Scientist • Tristan - Comedian

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Mrs. Ziminski's Class

Fun Fact

Some of the first soles on Nike shoes were made by pouring rubber into a waffle iron.

with Mrs. Sobel

What do you want to be when you grow up?

• Peter - Builder • Benjamin - Firefighter • Merary - Computer Maker • Nathaniel - Policeman

• Kaylie - Teacher • Julianna - Soccer Player • Harper - Princess and Pizza Maker • Ariadni - Doctor

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Old Mill Road Elementary School

• Marcelo - Baseball Player • Lorenzo - Police Officer • Blake - Unicorn and Teacher • Alexis - Scientist

• Ariba - Ballerina • Stella - Veterinarian • Kaitlyn - Teacher • Luca - Scientist

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