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,
JEFFREY BESSEN
CHELSEA HIRSCH Section
KAREN BLOOM
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East Broadway School
Mrs. DeLorenzo and Mrs. McKinney’s Class
• Christopher - Police Officer
• Daniel - Zoologist
• Dylan - Teacher
• Emilia - Police Officer
• Emma - Chef
• Emma - Farmer
• Genivieve - Teacher
• Jackson - Police Officer
• Juliette - Police Officer
• Kyle - Builder
• Leo - Teacher
• Madison - Firefighter
• Melody - Engineer
• Mia - Teacher
• Michael - Football Player
• Olivia - Teacher
• Robby - Police Officer
• Tony - Lifeguard
• William - Police Officer
East Broadway School
Mrs. Lingen’s Class
• Ali - Gamer
• Amelia - Dentist
• Carter - Police Officer
• Cash - Police Officer
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Stieglitz You grow taller at night while sleeping—stretch magic!
• Audrina - Police Officer
• Avery - Artist
• Bella - Dentist and Artist
• Colin - Youtuber
• Drea - Karate Girl
• Emma - Police Officer
• Ezaan - Firefighter
• Gabriella - Artist
• Graham - Firefighter
• Leonardo - Astronaut
• Luke - Mascot
• Maddy - Police Officer
• Mason - Scientist
• Matthew - Power Plant Man
• Nico - Baseball Player
• Nooriya - Doctor
• Theo - Bus Driverr
East Broadway School
Mrs. McEntee’s Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Greco and ENL Teacher - Ms. Ramos
Babies have up to 300 bones— adults only have 206!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aria - Barista
• Camryn - Teacher
• Edward - Train Conductor
• Emily - Teacher
• Emma - Teacher
• Grayson - Paramedic
• Hunter - Police Officer
• Jayce - Nurse
• John - Scientist
• Jordyn - Firefighter
• Lucas - Construction Worker
• Madison - Teacher
• Margaret - Doctor
• Margot - Teacher
• Margot - Teacher
• Mason - Police Officer
• Matthew - Police Officer
• Melanie - Teacher
• Reagan - Firefighter
• Sammy - Police Officer
• Sofia - Doctor
• Sustain - Doctor
• Tate - Police Officer
Mrs. Pokalsky’s Class
with Ms. McGhee and Mrs. Flores
Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Arya - Princess
• Ava - Cheerleader
• Axl - YouTuber
• Claire - Rock Star
• Dylan - Pizza Man
• Erik - Policeman
• Ester - Teacher
• Francesco - Marine Biologist
• Gabriella - Teacher
• Hunter - Policeman
• Isla - Cheerleader
• Izzah - Doctor
• Jack - Fireman
• Jaxon - Fireman
• Julien - Policeman
• Lorenzo - Fireman
• Nathaniel - Doctor
• Nayla - Teacher
• Riley - Princess
• Salome - Teacher
• Tomas - Policeman
• Ziggy - Dentist
East Broadway School
Ms. Preston’s Class
• Dylan - Doctor • Elena - Doctor • Isaac - Scientist • Joey - Police Officer • Joseph - Coder • Kiera - Police Officer
East Broadway School
Ms. Russo’s Class
with Teacher Aide - Mrs. Garcia
The most common letters in English are R S T L N E.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adeline - Teacher
• Andrew - Police Officer
• Aria - Science Teacher
• Cole - Builder
• Dominic - Police Officer
• Ella - Teacher
• Emilia - Veterinarian
• Everett - Teacher
• Giavanna - Doctor
• Jaelyn - Veterinarian
• Julianna - Stylist
• Katherine - Art Teacher
• Kevin - Firefighter
• Kurt - Computer Operator
• Louis - Baseball Player
• Maaz - Soccer Player
• Mason - Scientist
• Maxwell - Police Officer
• Nathan - Police Officer
• Paige - Doctor
• Shahzaib - Police Officer
• Vienna - Artist
Ms. Adams and Ms. Arnold’s Class
Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the first computer.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Amaia - Animal Doctor
• Amir - Pilot
• Arianna - Teacher and Mom
• Ava - Teacher and Mom
• Carmine - Baseball Player
• Cooper - Chef and Golfer
• Denham - NFL or Soccer Player
• Ethan - Rich Doctor
• Jason - Doctor
• Kiera - Baker And Mom
• Lily - Veterinarian and Mom
• Lucas - Scientist and Doctor
• Luke - Swat Cop
• Luna - Makeup Artist and Mom
• Mackenzie - Art Teacher
• Maya - Doctor
• Melanie - Dancer
• Nicholas - Doctor
• Noah - Chef
• Olivia - Teacher
• Rian - Swat Cop
• Samuel - Basketball Player, Plumber, and Dad
Ms. Akapnitis' Class
Ketchup was originally sold as medicine.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ariana - Teacher
• Aubrey - Teacher
• Ava - Donut Maker
• Bodhi - Dark Vader, Minion and Spiderman
• Charlotte - Doctor and Teacher
• Hamza - Onstruction Worker
• Jeremiah - Police Officer
• Juliette - Mommy and Vet
• Luca - Vet who takes care of animals on land and sea
• Mackenzie - Doctor, Nurse and Vet
• Nicolo - Sword Fighter and Policeman
• Nuno - Pilot
• Odin - Astronaut
• Sofia - Vet
• Steven - Builder of the Titanic
• Theo - A Truck Driver that fixes cars, Fireman, Policeman, Builder, Doctor and Teacher
Ms. Conte's Class
The first microwave oven was almost as tall as a refrigerator.
• Aiden - Race Car Driver
• Aria - Ballerina
• Catherine - Someone who helps people
• Colin - Catch Bad Guys
• Dominic D - Barber
• Dominic - Police Officer
• Evan - Firefighter
• Gabriella - Dentist
• Henry - Hockey Player
• Joel - Doctor
• Jude - Artist
• Layla - Veterinarian
• Lily - Doctor
• Matthew - Firefighter
• Nicholas - Policeman
• Saoirse - Ballerina
• Savannah - Princess
Lee Road Elementary School
Ms. Cascio’s Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Corso
• Angelina - Lifeguard
• Ayaan - Scientist
• Benjamin - Zookeeper
• Brayden - Veterinarian
• Caitlyn - Teacher
• Claire - Astronaut
• Dylan - Firefighter
• Holly - Ballerina
• Jonathan - Dad
• Kaira - Firefighter
• Mason - Scientist
• Matthew - Firefighter
• Penelope - Veterinarian
• Samira - Firefighter
• Vincenzo - Teacher
Lee Road Elementary School
Mrs. Marek’s Class
with Teacher Assistant - Miss Barbara
• Alexander - Doctor
• Avery - Teacher
• Breanna - Teacher
• Callan - Construction Worker
• Christian - Engineer
• Claire - Singer
• Connor - Police Officer
• Emme - Teacher
• Kylie - Teacher
• Liam - Police Officer
• Lillian - A Singer
• Lyanna - Teacher
• Maximilian - Construction Worker
• Nicholas - Firefighter
• Quinn - Singer
• Rowan - Police Officer
• Shane - Youtuber
Lee Road Elementary School
Mrs. Torre’s Class
with Teacher Assistant - Ms. Bischof
• Alora - Cheerleading Coach
• Ariana - Veterinarian
• Colin - Basketball Player
• Emma - Hair Stylist
• Hayley - Teacher
• Jack - Police Officer
• James - Army
• Jane - Ballerina
• Kyler - Miner
• Levi - Police Officer
• Liam - Chef
• Lily - Veterinarian
• Nate - Chef
• Olive - Veterinarian
• Shane - Fireman
• Stella - Hair Stylist
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Mandalay Elementary School
Mrs. Riegger’s and Ms. Kachadourian’s Classes
John
Firefighter
Patrick
Zookeeper
James
Astronaut
Nikolas
Teacher
Mandalay Elementary School
Mrs. Rogate’s Class
There is no word that rhymes with purple.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Alexa - Hair Stylist
• Angela - Police Officer
• Bodhi - Veterinarian
• Catalina - Veterinarian
• Christian - Paleontologist
• Chrysoula - Fashionista
• Demi - Veterinarian
• Dylan - Veterinarian
• Eden - Police Officer
• Irving - Artist
• Isabella - Hair Stylist
• Isabella - Nurse
• Kalli - Veterinarian
• Leo - Astronaut
• Mason - Paleontologist
• Michael - The President of The USA
• Presley - Police Officer
• Ryan - Teacher
• Theo - Police Officer
• Thomas - Astronaut
• Zuri - Doctor
Mrs. Barrett’s Class
• Ada - Teacher
• Alessia - Reading Teacher
• Alex - Astronaut
• Anthony - The Flash
• Camden-Police Officer
• Chase - Football Player
• Corey - Proffesional Basketball Player
• Deanna - Teacher
• Eugene- Sanitation Worker
• Grayson - Paleontologist
• Jack - Artist
• James - Movie Producer
• Lino - Fireman or Policeman
• Logan - Contractor
• MJ - Fire Fighter
• Melanie - Teacher
• Noelle - Dentist
Mrs. Basedow’s Class
with Teacher Aide - Mrs. Genovese
• Alessia - Kindergarten Teacher
• Cameron - Marine Biologist or Veterinarian
• Christopher - Firefighter
• Emma - Teacher
• Gavin - Nurse
• Julian - Train Conductor
• Kelsey - Firefighter
• Lucas - Kids Doctor
• Michael - Garbageman
• Nicholas - Plastic Surgeon or Pro Soccer Player
• Olivia - First-Grade Teacher
• Rylee - Veterinarian
• Shaylie - Artist
• Trey - Book Illustrator
Mrs. Espinosa’s Class
You blink around 20 times every minute —super speedy!
• Ethan - Aerospace Engineer
• James - Astronaut or Sprinkler Installer
• Kennedy - Art Teacher
• Madison - Doctor
• Matteo - Race Car Driver
• Ruby - Makeup Artist
• Sarah - Dentist
• Sienna - Dancer
• Sila - Doctor
Mrs. Jencius & Mrs. Florio’s Class
Fingernails grow faster than toenails— especially your pointer finger!
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Konstantinos - Construction Worker
• Laila - Hairstylist
• Landon - Broadway Star
• Logan M. - Doctor, The Kind With a Stethoscope
• Logan S. - Veterinarian
• Lyanna - Tooth Fairy
• Nolan - Builder
• Victoria - Princess or a Police Officer
• Wali - Doctor
Mrs. Magoloff’s Class
• Anthony - superhero
• Eva - artist
• Fatima - doctor
• Fiona - nurse
• Gianna - lifeguard
• Hunter - teacher
• John - singer
• Morgan - doctor
• Quinn - illustrator
• Quinton - paleontologist
Mrs. Bergersen's Class
The only bird that can fly backwards is the Hummingbird. FunFact
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Avianna C. - Teacher
• Carter Z. - Chef
• Daniel K. - Police Officer
• Daniel T - Artist
• Frank J. - Builder
• Hailey . - Artist
• Isabelle L. - Teacher
• Leia C. - Teacher
• Lukas B. - Firefighter
• Lyla B. - Dance Teacher
• Jack K. - Ninja Warrior
• Elias L. - Firefighter
• Emma B. - Business Woman
• Jax S. - Soccer Player
• Olivia G. - Veterinarian
• Riley B. - Teacher
• Sienna W. - Veterinarian
• Timothy M. - Astronaut and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Maney
• Mason Z. - Magician
• Matthew H. - Nurse
Gardiners Avenue School (Levittown)
Mrs. Minogue's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Stamm
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Ariana C. - Teacher
• Aubrey G. - Doctor
• Charli B. - Pastry Chef
• Connor B. - Captain of a Ship
• Desmond B. - School Bus Driver
• Ivanna U. - Nurse
• Jack C. - Farmer
• Jameson S. - Firefighter
• Madeleine R. - Baker
• Maryann M. - Teacher
• Matteo B. - Nurse
• Ronnie H - Gym Teacher
• Rus W. - Police Officer
• Sabina S. - Teacher
• Sara L. - Dance Teacher
• Savannah S. - Artist
• Taha M. - Police Officer
• Valentina T. - Nurse
Ms. Perruzza's Class
Alligators cannot move backwards.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aarya S. - Nurse
• Amir A. - Police Officer
• Camila C. - Teacher
• Joanna S. - Teacher
• Lucas F. - Police Officer
• Sebastian P. - Police Officer
• Vincenzo A. - Doctor
• William W. - Engineer
• Zoey P. - Chef / Mom
Ms. Poulos's Class
The more salt you put on ice, the more the ice melts.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Bella S. - Mommy
• Cordelia D. - Nurse
• Delaney O. - Doctor
• Elizabeth P. - Veterinarian
• Emma S. - Surgeon
• Hailey N. - Teacher
• Haruni S. - Hair Stylist
• Jaxson S. - Teacher
• Julian M. - Police Officer
• Lillie F. - Firefighter
• Melina V. - McDonald's Employee
• Meya O. - Builder
• Preston M. - You Tuber
• Radcliffe B. - You Tuber
• Rome W. - Police Officer
• Zaydan I. - You Tuber
Gardiners Avenue School (Levittown)
Mrs. Schillinger's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Porrazzo
FunFact
Honeybees have hair on their eyes.
What
do you want to be when you
• Alexandra L. - Veterinarian
• Brielle R. - Teacher
• Claire B. - Art Teacher
• Dominic L. - Baseball Player
• Elias M. - Archaeologist
• Gianna P. - Teacher
• Giovanni P. - Police Officer
• Jameson F. - Plumber
• Jason M. - Super Hero
• John D. - Pediatrician
• Madelina L. - Veterinarian
• Melina S. - Pilot
• Miles G. - Firefighter
• Naya S. - Teacher
• Saahil A. - Police Officer
grow up?
• Sawyer H. - Police Man
• Stella N. - Police Officer
• Steven I. - Drummer
• Wyatt P. - Basketball Player
Ms. Seniuk's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Minuto
FunFact
Thomas Edison, the inventor of the lightbulb, was actually afraid of the dark.
What
do you want to be when you grow up?
• Adrianna B. - Teacher
• Alan L. - Police Officer
• Alexander M. - Artist
• Alina B. - Police Officer
• Amal H. - Teacher
• Ariana R. - Teacher
• Brianna C. - Scientist
• Cole G. - Construction Worker
• Frank M. - Inventor
• Jade R. - Police Officer
• Jaskaran G. - Mailman
• Josue H. - Racecar Driver
• Kevin L. - Zoo Keeper
• Kilda A. - Police Officer
• Lucas M. - Police Officer
• Lylah M. - Teacher
• Mateo L. - Zoo Keeper
• Michael R. - Gamer and Builder
• Robert S. - Teacher
Coloring corner
Bunny Elephant Dinosaur
Puppy
Lion
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
