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,
Your Year of Exploration
From learning how to build a campfire to building your own business, as a Girl Scout you’ll participate in tons of diverse, confidence-building activities that will help you throughout the rest of your life.
Big adventures await you as a Girl Scout!
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School
Ms. Martins' Class
and Special Education Teacher - Mrs. Gillespie, Classroom Aide - Ms. Shevak
Your heart beats about 100,000 times every single day!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aaliyah - Ballerina
• Alina - Princess
• Carter - Teacher
• Charley - Police Officer
• Dheeran - Pilot
• Eknoor - Doctor
• Esmeralda - Nurse
• Grayson - Architect
• Gurdev - Doctor
• Hunter - Police Officer/Artist
• Jadiel - Teacher
• Jamir - Builder
• Jayden - Dentist
• Julian - Police Officer
• Lilyanna - Ballerina
• Mateo - Police Officer
• Riley - Ballerina
• Usman - Fire Fighter
• Valentina - Vet
• Zayan - Race Car Driver
• Zendaya - Fire Fighter
Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School
Mrs. Walbrecht's Class
and Classroom Aide - Mrs.Sandoval
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?
• Alaia - Gymnastic Teacher
• Alana - firefighter
• Amelia - Construction Worker
• Ariya - Veterinarian
• Declan - Police Officer
• Eli - Police Officer
• Elijah - Police Officer
• Elizabeth - Northwell
• Health Worker
• Hanna - Firefighter
• Jaheim - Police Officer
• Jake - Police Officer
• Johan - Police Officer
• Jordyn - Fire Fighter
• Mateo - Science Teacher
• Narlyn - Teacher
• Phoenix - Teacher
• Raffaele - firefighter
• Rebekah - Firefighter
• Samira - Doctor
• Sarai - Artist
• Shahmeer - Police Officer
• Sophie - Veterinarian
Mrs Aragona & Mrs. Ortiz Rizzo's Class
You blink around 20 times every minute —super speedy!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adalie - Teacher
• Arnav - Military Officer
• Benjamin - Marine
• Ethan - Doctor
• Gurjazz - Computer Worker
• Hannah - Princess
• Jahseem - FBI Officer
• Layla - Police Officer
• Leilani - Teacher
• Liah - Police Officer
• Lizbeth - Aquatic Veterinarian
• Makiya - Ballerina
• Maximus - FBI Officer
• Nadia - Princess
• Navayah - Army Officer
• Nihaal - Police Officer
• Savion - FBI Officer
• Sophia - Doctor
• Sophia - Princess
• Udesh - Fireman
• Valentina - Nurse
• Yanira - Veterinarian
Ms. Pope and Mrs. Daly's Class
Fingernails grow faster than toenails— especially your pointer finger!
What do you want to be when you
• Abdullah - Soccer Player
• Abigail - Teacher
• Allison - Ballerina
• Alyanna - Mom
• Arya - Doctor
• Chloë - Ballerina
• Ezekiel - Spy
• Ibraheem - Super Hero
• Kaleb - Soccer Player
• Leah - Baker
• Leon - Ninja
• Maia - Dancer
• Mannatjeet - Soccer Player
• Nevaeh - Astronaut
grow up?
• Raamis - Fire Fighter
• Saige - Princess
• Sebastian - Soccer Player
• Thiago - Soccer Player
• Tracy - Doctor
• Veronica - Baker
• Xavier - Teacher
Mr. Auciello's Class
with Teacher Aides - Mrs.Oneka Chan, Mrs.Regine Lamothe and Mrs. Margo Yela
Before toothpaste was invented some people cleaned their teeth with charcoal.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Cole - Cowboy
• Elmer - Geologist
• Ethan - Trucker
• Haris - Zoo Keeper
• Jacob - Scientist
• Jalen - Police Officer
• Javier - Doctor
• Kai - Police Officer
• Lukas - Sanitation Worker
• Mekhi - Police Officer
• Tearrol - Super Hero
Ms. Levit's Class
with Teacher Aides - Ms. Erica and Ms. Ari
Moths can smell each other from miles away.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adyan - Speech Teacher
• Alex - Firefighter
• Amy - Teacher
• Christopher - Police Officer
• Jace - Teacher
• Josue - Firefighter
• Vensel - Nurse
Ms. Villalobos' Class
FunFact
Popsicles were invented by an 11-year-old.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Abdul - Pirate
• Adrien - Firefighter
• Daniel - Street Artist
• Eden - Mom
• Eleanor - Dishwasher
• Inaaya - Mom
• Luka - Chef
• Nola - Teacher
• Princess - Ballerina
• Rahmier - Firefighter
• Rayyan - Police Officer
• Samantha - Doctor
Mrs.Yochai'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?
• Amin - Construction Worker
• Ayana - Store Clerk
• Caleb - Doctor
• EJ - Nurse
• Erick - Detective
• Gabby - Chef
• Heba - Chef
• Jaseen - Teacher
• Kairo - Fireman
• Kiaan - Artist
• Maira - Teacher
• Nyla - Gymnastics Coach
• Oaajj - Builder
• Paxton - Landlord
• Zayan - Dad
Mrs. Cooke's Class
• Amaara - nurse
• Callie - veterinarian
• Elizabeth - veterinarian
• Ember - therapist
• Emiko - veterinarian
• Gabriella - teacher
• Hunter - fireman
• Jasmine - doctor
• Jayleen - nurse
• Jeremiah - policeman
• Kaylin - veterinarian
• Maliah - veterinarian
• Matteo - artist
• Mustafa - doctor
• Nabiul - doctor
• Nicholas - policeman
• Noah - astronaut
• Paramveer - doctor
• Rhylee - veterinarian
• Sukhman - officer
Mrs. LaBruzzi's Class
with AIS Reading Teacher - Ms. DiBona and ICT Teacher - Mrs. Gregorek
• Abeer - Cook
• Abbad - Gamer
• Aiza - Ballarina
• Ava - Scientist
• Avneet - Teacher
• Bhavnoor - Runner
• Chikezirim - Teacher
• Dominic - Ice Cream Man
• Galilea - Dancer
• Harun - Doctor
• Hasnain - Astronaut
• Madison - Mommy
• Mila - Teacher
• Nurah - Artist
• Paulo Joey - Scientist
• Yusra - Accountant
• Zackariah - Police Officer
Mrs. Mashkow's Class
with Reading Teacher - Mrs. Mihalos, ENL Teacher - Mrs. Fandacone and Classroom Aide - Mrs. Wilson-Brockington
Your fingerprints are completely unique—no one else has yours!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ahmeda - Dad
• Anabia - Doctor
• Analiyah - Hair Stylist
• Arshmaan - Police Officer
• Daniela - Teacher
• David - Police Officer
• Eshal - Mom
• Glory - Doctor
• Gursirat - Teacher
• Hamdan - Doctor
• Japreet - doctor
• Jeter - Police Officer
• Maryam - Mommy
• Mathieu - Police Officer
• Melia - Chef
• Omar - astronaut
• Rohaam - Fire Fighter
• Sehrish - Baker
• Victoria - Singer
• Zaydena - Police Officer
James A Dever School
Mrs. DiScala's Class
with Classroom Aide - Mrs. Meyer and Student Teacher - Miss. Rose You breathe
20,000 times a day—inhale, exhale, repeat!
• Anthony - Police Officer
• Ella - Teacher
• Ellie - Veterinarian
• Galilea - Teacher
• Gitaz - Lawyer
• Haniya - Ambulance Driver
• Isabelle - Police Officer
• Jaxon - Gamer
• Joseph - Boss Builder
• Julian - Principal
• Kace - Police Officer
• Liliana - Ballerina
• Lorenzo - Police Officer
• Maximilian - Police Officer
• Mila - Nurse
• Mohammad - Police Officer
• Olivia - Police Officer
• Savannah - Computer Programmer
• Taylor - Lawyer
Miss. Perlegis' Class
with Teachers Aide Ms. Mimi
Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.
What do you want to be when you
• Aariya - Nail Shop Owner
• Abrish - Chef
• Anhad - Doctor
• Aydin - Soccer Player
• Cullen - Ice Hockey Player
• Dylan - Paleontologist
• Gavharshod - Teacher
• Gursirat - Teacher
• Kathryn - Chef
• Matteo - Wrestler
• Oghosasere - Doctor
• Owen - Truck Driver
• Rayan - Policeman
• Sara - Doctor
• Sofia - Teacher
grow up?
• Sophie - Teacher
• Thiago - Soccer Player
• Wesley - Policeman
• Yayha - Policeman
Yusra - Doctor
James A Dever School
Mrs. Ross and Ms. McCabe's Class
• Aleena - Artist
• Amayah - Nurse
• Emma - Doctor
• Evelyn - Teacher
• James - Astronaut
• John - Astronaut
• Mikaela - Police Officer
• Obiamaka - Firefighter
with Classroom Aide - Mrs. O’Connell and Mrs. Rogelin You grow taller at night while sleeping—stretch magic!
• Ava - Farmer
• Avril - Doctor
• Elisa - Gymnastics Teacher
• Fabeha - Doctor
• Guruveer - Police Officer
• Jace - Firefighter
• Karl - Police Officer
• Kellan - Police Officer
• Luca - Firefighter
• Soraya - Builder
• Theo - Firefighter
• Tyler - Teacher
James A Dever School
Mrs. Valinoti's, Ms. Kamarinos and Mrs. McCormick Class
Babies
• Anaya - Popstar
• Aasher - Teacher
• Devin - Car Engineer
• Jannat - Fashion Designer
• Maely - Dancer
• Muhammad - Police Officer
• Pietro - NFL Kicker
• Raihan - Computer Science
• Zoha - Gymnastic Star
Mrs. Healy's Class
and Classroom Aide - Mrs. Santiago
One inch of rain is equal to 10 inches of snow.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aiden - Astronaut
• Aliza - Princess
• Camila - Nurse
• Eleni - Target Worker
• Farhan - Pilot
• Gunreet - Teacher
• Jared - Sanitation Worker
• Leilani - Police Officer
• Matthew - Target Worker
• Maxon - Police Officer
• Mihi - Artist
• Renesmee - Firefighter
• Sofia - Gymnast
• Sophia - Doctor
• Sydney - Doctor
Mrs. McNamara's Class
Mrs. Otton's Class
and Classroom Aide - Mrs. Subzwari
• There is no word that rhymes with purple.
• Aminah - Artist
• Anahi - Builder
• Andrew - Teacher
• Camron - Firefighter
• Ethan - Soldier
• Gabriel - Soldier
• Gianna - Doctor
• Kiaan - Artist
• Leilani - Hairdresser
• Maggie - Bus Driver
• Mary - Police Officer
• Maverick - Nurse
• Milah - Superhero
• Nicolas - Boom Truck Driver
• Nile - Builder
• Samuel - Police Officer
• Xiara - Doctor
Mrs. Pagliaro's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Miss. McCole and Classroom Aide - Mrs. Ghosh and Mrs. Posligua
There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S. than real ones.
What do you want to be when you grow up? • Abigail - Doctor • Ayesha - Teacher • Ian - Teacher
Kyrie - Astronaut • Noah - Teacher
Valerie - Cruise Lady • Zain - Work With Animals • Zendaya - Artist
Ms. Shapiro's Class
with Classroom Aide - Mrs. Pagan
The first microwave oven was almost as tall as a refrigerator.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Andrew - Firefighter
• Anuradha - Doctor
• Aria - Anesthesiologist
• Gabriel - Doctor
• Gabriella - Veterinarian
• Hana - Gymnastic Teacher
• Haneen - Dancer
• James - Dentist
• Kam - Dentist
• Marduk - Surfer
• Olivia - Zookeeper
• Osayande - Police Officer
• Sofia - Swimming Teacher
• Sophie - Doctor for Pets
• Zaheem - Teacher like Ms. Shapiro
Mrs. Dembinski's Class
with Classroom Aide - Mrs. Ahmed
Dragonflies can see in all directions at once.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ahmed - Police Officer
• Aliza - Teacher
• Amaya - Doctor
• Ashal - Police Officer
• Avery - FireFighter
• Emir - Soccer Player
• Husnain - Soccer Player
• Inaaya - Artist
• Insiya - Doctor
• Jorawar - Police Officer
• Kayci - Teacher
• Kulnoor - Artist
• Lianna - Mom
• Logan - Soccer Player
• Mason - Sherif
• Moiz - Teacher
• Noah - Football Player
• Omayah - Teacher
• Shane - Police Officer
• Sophia - Mom
• Victor - Police Officer and Soccer Player
Mrs. Gangi's Class
with Special Education Teacher - Mr. Gianesses, Classroom Aide - Ms. Little Dawes and Aide - Mrs. Gonzalez-Belvin
A caterpillar has more muscles than a human.
What do you want to be when you
• Ariana - Singer
• Austin - Professional soccer player
• Ayaan - Doctor
• Benjamin - Police Officer
• Bolaji - Fireman
• Christian - Police Officer
• Elissa - Doctor
• Emery - Teacher
• Isabella - Ballerina
• Jayce - Firefighter
• Jazlene - Nurse
• Joanna - Police Officer
• Joseph - Doctor
• Julius - Barber
grow up?
• Logan - Police Officer
• Lucas - Police Officer
• Marlie - Nurse
• Micah - Construction Worker
• Miles - Firefighter
• Skye - Police Officer
• Valerie - Teacher
Ms. McGann's Class
with Classroom Aide - Mrs.Driscoll
Some ants make themselves explode when attacked.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aahil - Police Officer
• Ahmed - Police Officer
• Aiden - Police Officer
• Emily - Police Officer
• Emma - Police Officer
• Gurkerat - Singer
• Haniya - Doctor
• Jeremiah - Police Officer
• Joshua - Youtuber
• Kaylani - Veternian
• Lean - Police Officer
• Marwa - The President of the United States
• Mohammad - Police Officer
• MuhammadFirefighter
• Neha - A Teacher
• Olivia - Doctor
• Prabneet - Dancer
• Preston - Pilot
• Sohail - Spider Man
• Takumi - Police Officer
Mrs. Tyler's Class
with Classroom Aide - Ms. Hanif
Crickets detect sound through their knees.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Anoop - Doctor
• Bani - Teacher
• Elizabeth - Paramedic
• Gianluka - Police Officer
• Hoorain - Teacher
• Inayah - Doctor
• Isiuwa - Surgeon
• Jacob - Librarian
• Jayden - Police Officer
• Justy - Doctor
• Kayla - Doctor
• Kyson - Number Block Doctor
• Logan - Police Officer
• Mustaria - Police Officer
• Nabil - Artist
• Noah - Police Officer
• Ro-Marley - Basketball Player
• Sofia - Artist
• Sonaija - Doctor
Local School News
Wheeler Avenue, Valley Stream #13
Ms. Ianuale's Class
with Teacher Aide - Mrs. Jagnanan
Some of the first soles on Nike shoes were made by pouring rubber into a waffle iron.
What
• Angelica - Vet
• Anthony - Firefighter
• Avira - Police officer
• Ayat - Painter
do you
want to be when you grow up?
• Daanya - Dancer
• Dylan - NFL Player
• Eva - Teacher
• Filza - Doctor
• Cameron - NBA player
• Gianlucca - Teacher
• Gurmehar - Vet
• Hargun - Teacher
• Joycelyn - Vet
• Julian - Chef
• Karitas - Teacher
• Lyla - Teacher
• Matthew - Doctor
• Melani - Teacher
• Naomi - Teacher
• Noelia - Singer & Doctor
• Samael - Rockstar
• Samantha - Baby Nurse
• Zaiden - Monster Truck Driver
• Zoha - Doctor
Wheeler Avenue, Valley Stream #13
Ms. Kelsch 's Class
The first animal sent up to outer space was a dog.
What do
• Adam - Police Officer
• Aliza - Doctor
• Arya - Fashion Designer
• Azariah - Drive a Lamborghini
• Omar - Police Officer with Teacher Aides - Ms. Batol, Mrs. Campbell, Ms. Brittany and Special Education Teacher - Ms. Tulloch
you want to be when you grow up?
• Behnam - Pilot
• Camryn - Police Officer
• Chris - Teacher
• Eliana - Art Teacher
• Grace - Artist
• Imam - Police Officer
• Kariana - Vet
• Kevin - Work at a Doctor's office
• Lanier - Teacher-Big Kids
• Leena - Fashion Designer
• Leo - Doctor
• Lillian - Chef
• Luciana - Vet
• Makenzie - Doctor
• Myrah - Nurse
• Noah - Solider
Wheeler Avenue, Valley Stream #13
Ms. Roach's Class
with Special Education Teacher - Ms. Tulloch
Raindrops aren’t really shaped like drops; they are perfectly round.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adam - Teacher
• Affan - Dad
• Alessa - Doctor
• Aurora - Pop Star
• Baani - Firefighter
• Baker - Soccer Player
• Casey - Vet
• Elizabeth - Teacher
• Greyson - Monster Truck Driver
• Hailey - Teacher
• Isabella - Teacher
• Kamani - Nurse
• Mara - Police Man
• Molly - Vet
• Nicholas - Worker
• Olivia - Teacher
• Roman - Monster Truck
• Shayan - Worker
• Siyonna - Teacher
• Wali - Basketball Player
• Wes - Actor in the Circus
• Zayn - Scientist
William L. Buck School
Mrs. Evangelista's Class
and Teacher Assistant Ms. Sommella
Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the first computer.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adyan - Police Officer
• Amalia - Teacher
• Asmita - Chef
• Cassidy - Kindergarten Teacher
• Cecilia - Pediatrician
• Eleanor - Scientist
• Fatima - Teacher
• Ishraq - Soccer Player
• Jiaxi - Teacher
• Josiah - Military Man
• Leiya - Kindergarten Teacher
• Leonardo - Basketball Player
• Makenzi - Third Grade Teacher
• Martin- Lamborghini Salesperson
• Rosiemarie - Doctor
• Stefania- Teacher
• Tommy - Veterinarian
• Yousuf - Astronaut
William L. Buck School
Ms. Sloboda's Class
Ketchup was originally sold as medicine.
What do you want to be when you grow up? and Teacher Assistant Mrs. Papaliberios
• Aaron - Swimming Instructor
• Aiden - Firefighter
• Ajar - Makeup Artist
• Bethany - Christian Teacher
• Cataleah - Baker
• Diego - Pilot
• Ellamoon - President
• Gabriela - Teacher
• Gloria - Doctor
• Guibertho - Firefighter
• Hailey - Singer
• Harrison - Professional
Tennis Player
• Izabelle - Teacher
• Lucas - Police Officer
• Lyon - Chef
• Maya - Police Officer
• Naila - Teacher
• Sky - Nurse
• Yarielis - Doctor
Mrs. Cohen’s Class
with Classroom Aide - Mrs. Gilbert
The first bubble gum, made in 1906, was called Blibber-Blubber.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alessia - Singer
• Anthony - Construction Worker
• Bryan - Police Officer
• Eliana - Singer
• Ethan - Police Officer
• Gia - Teacher
• Giada - Doctor
• Isabella - Teacher
• Ismail - Police Officer
• Jacob - Police Officer
• Jasmeet - Police Officer
• Josue - Astronaut
• Kenald - Artist
• Lorenzo - Walmart Worker
• Madelyn - Kindergarten Teacher
• Mikayia - Singer
• Sahbaaj - Police Officer
• Sehjal - Doctor
• Shayan - Laptop Worker
Mrs. Moritt’s Class
with Classroom Aides - Ms. Gipson and Ms. Cascio
The first bubble gum, made in 1906, was called Blibber-Blubber.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Anahi - Spaceman
• Angela - Astronaut
• David - Football Player
• Emiliano - Veterinarian
• Everly - Doctor
• Geronimo - Policeman
• Hannah - Teacher
• Joelle - Police Officer
• Juliana - Scientist
• Layla - Doctor
• Levy - Teacher
• Luke - Pilot
• Penelope - Teacher
• Rosina - Teacher
• Salvatore - Construction Worker
• Sofia - Teacher
• Thomas - Veterinarian
• Victoria - Illustrator
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Turtle Duck Dolphin Fish Shark
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
