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
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Barnum Woods Elementary School
Mrs. Berry's Class
• Adam - Fighter Pilot
• Anaiya - Doctor
• Annabelle - Swim Instructor
• Charlotte - Doctor
• Georgios - Fire Fighter
• Holden - SWAT Team Police Officer
• Joshua - Gym Teacher
• Kai - Fire Fighter
• Karter - Kids Doctor
• Katherine - Doctor
• Layla - Motorcycle Police Officer
• Max - Third Grade Teacher
• Mir - Pizza Delivery Man
• Panagiotis - Monster Truck Jam Driver
• Robin - Nurse Practicioner
• Sebastian - Professional Baseball Player
• Sidra - Vet
• Zoe - Mom
Barnum Woods Elementary School
Ms. McKillop's Class
Saturn is so light it could float in water.
• Alba - Teacher
• Alveena - Dancer
• Arneev - Teacher
• Calliope - Doctor
• Cristiano - Soccer Player
• Darien - Spy
• Isabella - Soccer Player
• Isaiah - Barista
• Jace - Starbucks Barista
• Jayden - Boxer
• Liam - Firefighter
• Miles - Firefighter
• Noah - Firefighter
• Nyjaliek - Soldier
• Shane - Airforce Pilot
• Valentino - Gardener
• Vivian - Firefighter
Barnum Woods Elementary School
Mrs. Chionchio's Class
• Alessio - Manager at a Grocery Store
• Andrew - A supervisor at Home Depot
• Arin - Engineer
• Aura - Doctor
• David - Police Officer
• Dylan - Zookeeper
• Ethan - Police Officer
• Izmah - Doctor
• Leanna - Veterinarian
• Maryam - Teacher
• Maxwell - A Spy for the FBI
• Oliver - Professional Soccer Player
• Olivia - Detective
• Ryleigh - Dentist
• Sebastian - Dentist
• Teigan - Doctor
• Winter - Doctor
• Zane - Police Officer
Barnum Woods Elementary School
Ms. Kelleher's and Mrs. Roth's (absent) Class
• Anayah - Doctor
• Anna - Zoo Keeper
• Ava - Vet
• Azlaan - Super Hero
• Beau - Baseball Player
• Emma - Police Officer
• Ethan - Spiderman
• Hamdan - Fireman
• Joseph - Police Officer
• Lucas - Cop
• Luigi - Construction Worker
• Malia - Animal Doctor
• Maverick - You Tuber
• Sakina - Teacher
• Sienna - Chef
• Vanessa - Fire Fighter
• Victoria - Police Officer
Barnum Woods Elementary School
Mrs. Castiglia's Class
• Ahreum - Police Girl
• Albin - Glass Maker
• Alessia - Make Up Artist
• Asher - Fire Fighter
• Audriana - Teacher
• Aysel - Super Star Singer
• Elianna - Ballerina
• Emma - Firefighter
• Hannah - Scientist
• Henry - Fire Fighter
• Ihsan - Pilot
• Justin - Police Officer
• Kennedy - Pilot
• Lucas - Police Officer
• Rahil - Chef
• Rhea - Fire Fighter
• Sofia - Vet
• Zayne - Police Officer
Barnum Woods Elementary School
Ms. Ramos' Class
and Teacher Aide - Mrs. Eusse
Sunlight takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aggelos - Car Racer
• Aleena - Teacher
• Ayaan - Driver
• Dimitrios - Mechanic
• Ehtisham - Police Officer
• Eily - Teacher
• Eleanor - Dancer
• Harper - Teacher
• Isabel - Nurse
• Jace - Police Officer
• Jacob - Wrestler
• Jenna - Artist
• Keira - Karate Teacher
• Lily - Police Officer
• Marco - Police Officer
• Salvatore - Superhero
• Sophia - Teacher
• Zachary - Police Officer
Bowling Green Elementary School
Ms. Borruso's Class
and Teacher Assistants - Ms. Giampietro, Ms. Principe, Mrs. Kaur, Ms. Jona
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
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Athena - Singer
• Briah - Artist
• Mathew - Astronaut
• Nihal - Marine Biologist
• Sultan - Police Officer
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. Brower's Class
• • • • Your brain never stops working — even when you sleep! It keeps busy having dreams and helping your body rest.
Alessio - Builder
Arya - Veterinarian
Aya - Ballerina
Cilynskey - Construction Worker
Dimas - Doctor
• Eitan - Library Teacher
• Elijah - Doctor
• Francesca - Kindergarten Teacher
• Giara - Art Teacher
• Hannah - Kindergarten Teacher
• Layla - Dentist
• Leo - Astronaut
• Lorelei - Doctor
• Lucas P. - Doctor
• Maddax - Police Officer
• Maria - Gymnast
• Nicholas - Police Officer
• Sienah - Doctor
• Zayaan - Fix Phones
Bowling Green Elementary School
Ms. Daly's Class
Great Red Spot is a storm bigger than Earth.
• Aahil - Police Officer
• Ananya - A Shop Keeper
• Aylin - Baby Doctor
• Catalina - Firefighter
• Dominic - Chef
• Gianna - Teacher
• Haylei - Target Worker
• Isabelle - Princess Ballerina
• Linsi - Mommy
• Liviana - Teacher
• Lucas - Police Officer
• Navraj - Office Worker
• Ralphy - Firefighter
• Samara - Scientist
• Sureen - Teacher
• Timmy - Scientist
• TJ - Police Officer
Bowling Green Elementary School
Ms. Doyle's Class
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?
• Areti - Teacher
• Autumn - Rockstar
• Carmesa - Chef
• Connor - Professional Basketball Player
• Eliana - Dentist
• Everest - Artist
• Hudson - Firefighter
• Jack - Professional Football Player
• Julian - Professional Basketball Player
• Leo - Race Car Driver
• Logan - Pirate
• Madeline - Artist
• Marcus - Dancer
• Nicholas - Video Gamer
• Rinaya - Figure Skater
• Zoe - Chef
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. Kani's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Toscano, Ms. Bartolotta, Ms. Kelly and Monitor - Ms. Tina
• Adam - Accountant • Anaya - Teacher • Gianni - Fireman • Jason - Singer • Julian - Fireman • Marielle - Artist
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs. McGoldrick's Class
Mars has the tallest volcano in the solar system, Olympus Mons FunFact
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aiden - Dad
• Amelia - Teacher
• Ayaan - Police Officer
• Bruno - Doctor
• Easton - Pilot
• Gianna - Police Officer
• Ilaria - Clothing Designer
• Leo - Zookeeper
• Lindsay - Dentist
• Lucas - Construction Worker
• Maryam - Teacher
• Melvin - Police Officer
• Morgan - Personal Trainer
• Pushti - Art Teacher
• Samantha - Veterinarian
Bowling Green Elementary School
Mrs Robison & Mrs. Fauci's Class
Uranus spins on its side like a rolling ball.
• Aisha - Doctor
• Ariah - Teacher
• Brayden M. - Racecar Driver
• Brayden R. - Movie Star
• Cole - Construction Worker
• Evelyn - Ice Cream Girl
• Hailey - Teacher
• Jaxson - Engineer
• Jayden - Builder
• Josabet - Doctor
• Luka - Work In Office
• Lyla - Dancer
• Madison - Teacher
• Noah - Builder
• Nylah - Police Officer
• Olivia - Doctor
• Ryan - Karate Teacher
• Tegh - Movie Star
• Vitoria - Babysitter
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George McVey Elementary School
Ms. Heinemann's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Ricci
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?
• Aila - Singer
• Armandeep - Teacher
• Claire - Nail Specialist
• Damien - King
• Emma - Ballerina
• Isabella I. - Singer
• Isabella S. - Dentist
• Ivy - Dentist
• Keziah - Singer
• Layne - Ninja
• Leonel - Police Officer
• Manoah - Soccer Player
• Marcus - Doctor
• Noah - Firefighter
• Samantha - Singer
• Timothy - Archaeologist
• Zarah - Firefighter
George McVey Elementary School
Mrs. Jalfin's Class
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? and Monitor - Miss P and Teacher’s Aide - Miss Annemarie
• Ali - Fireman
• Ammar - astronaut
• Athena - Nurse
• Ava - Paleontologist
• Bella - Car Salesman
• Cyrus - Police Officer
• Delilah - Veterinarian
• Elizabeth - Veterinarian
• Gurbani - Art teacher
• Isabella - Artist
• Liliana - Teacher
• Logan - Police Officer
• Luke - Baseball Player
• Mason - Teacher
• Melissa - Music Teacher
• Muhammad - Fireman
• Panos - Police Officer
George McVey Elementary School
Miss Kay's Class
FunFact
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?
• Alaina - Nurse
• Andrew - Painter
• Claire - Vet
• Ethan - Stock Car Racer
• Harnick - Police Officer
• Jacob B. - Basketball Player
• Jacob Z. - Vet
• James - Police Officer
• Jiya - Police Officer
• Kingston - Teacher
• Maeve - Art Teacher & Vet
• Prisha - Doctor
• Rhiannon - Teacher
• Rubani - Teacher & chef
• Sharon - Doctor
• Simon - Vet
• Sofia - Artist
George McVey Elementary School
Mrs. Polehinke's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mr. Belva and Monitor Miss Leah
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?
• Ava - Teacher
• Axel - Firefighter
• Cooper - UPS Truck Driver
• Fernando - Animal Doctor
• Iris - Doctor
• Isaac - Firefighter
• Joshua - Doctor
• Kenzo - Principal
• Keren - Police Officer
• Layaashri - Teacher
• Mathias - Firefighter
• Naya - Doctor
• Oliver - Teacher
• Omar - Principal
• Rebecca - Principal of School
• Ryan - Teacher
• Zoe - Teacher
George McVey Elementary School
Mrs. Sloan & Mrs. Kuchynskas' Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mr. A, The Kuchoan's
FunFact
Your skin is your body's biggest organ! It works like a superhero suit, protecting everything inside you.
• • •
What do you want to be
Aleena - Teacher
Alex - Race Car Driver
Alexander - Teacher
Aria - School Librarian
• Arzu - Teacher
• Cody - Construction Builder
• Giavanna - Teacher
• Gizelle - Teacher
when you grow up?
• Jameson - Animal Scientist
• Jujhar - Doctor
• Julianna - Teacher
• Liam - Construction Worker
• Noor - Police Officer
• Olivia - Doctor
• Randall - Firefighter
• Zoey - Nurse
George McVey Elementary School
Ms. Tuthill's Class
FunFact
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?
• Ajooni - Doctor
• Alfin - Bus Driver
• Aliya - Nurse
• Amayrah - Vet
• Arthur - Artist
• Brandon - Pilot
• Dylan - Baseball Player
• Eddie - Magician
• Ella - Vet
• Evelyn - Vet
• Harjap - Fireman
• Jack - Painter
• Kevin - Chief Of Police
• Marianna - Teacher
• Nevin - Artist
• Noah - Fireman
• Payton - SWAT
• Valentina - Doctor
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Ms. Brandwin's Class
There is no word that rhymes with purple.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Aayan - Business Man
• Brady - Artist
• Eden - Chef
• Finley - Minecraft Miner
• Gabriel - Police Officer
• Harper - Vet
• Inaya - Engineer
• Isabel - Lawyer
• Juan - Police Officer
• Julian - Police Officer
• Kate - Artist
• Kayli - Construction Worker Noah - Scientist Owen - Pizza Man Rayan - Police Officer Rose - Doctor
Meadowbrook
Elementary School
Ms. Buesing's Class
Most of today’s calculators are more powerful than the first computer.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Blake - Football Player
• Helena - Doctor
• Jackson - Soccer Player
• Jael - Artist
• Josephine - Artist
• Julian - Basketball Player
• Kelsey - Police Officer
• Matteo - Rich
• Milni - Veterinarian
• Niya - Artist
• Ryan B. - Police Officer
• Ryan C. - Singer
• Shayne - Race Car Driver
• Summer - Artist
• Tory - Police Officer
• Victoria - Superhero Actress
• Yereny - Pilot
• Zander - Firefighter
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Ms. Di Salvo's Class
FunFact
Some of the first soles on Nike shoes were made by pouring rubber into a waffle iron.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Abel - Police Officer
• Anhad - Tennis Professional
• April - Singer
• Carlos - Firefighter
• Ella - Doctor
• Jerry - Nurse
• Jordan - Nurse
• Kimberly - Teacher
• Kyler - Football Player
• Luke - Vet
• Olivia - Artist
• Ramanjot - Police Officer
• Sameed - Rock Star
• Scarlett - Police Officer
• Waasae - DJ
• Zafreen - Teacher
• Zain - Police Officer
• Zaviyan - Artist
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Mr. Grennan's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Mrs. McCray and Class Monitor - Mrs.Harvey
There are more plastic flamingos in the U.S. than real ones.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Chloe - Artist
Evan - Office Worker
Hannah - Swimmer
Jade - Teacher
Lea - Teacher
Ronan - Bus Driver
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Mrs. Mueller's Class
and Teaching Assistant - Ms. Sharma, Classroom Monitor - Ms. Cano, Intervention Assistant - Ms. Fox
The first microwave oven was almost as tall as a refrigerator.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Arvinpreet - Pilot
• Gurveer - Firefighter
• Inaya - Dentist
• Maz - Police Officer
• Noren - Doctor
• Sebastian - Police Officer
• Tayyab - Chef
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Ms. Pantofel's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Ms. Norris and Monitor - Daneille Servider
Ketchup was originally sold as medicine.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Elyon - Astronaut
• Eric - YouTuber
• Hiza - Teacher
• Jadiel - Doctor
• Jadiel - Doctor
• Justin - Firefighter
• Matthew - Firefighter
• Michael - Astronaut
• Nicholas - Teacher
• Ollie - Ballerina
• Sebastian - Spy
• Waasae - Astronaut
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Ms.Valenti's Class
with Teacher Assistant - Ms.Richko and Monitor - Ms.Liz
What do you want to be when you grow up? The most common letters in English are R S T L N E. FunFact
• Angelica - Teacher
• Ashwin - Police Officer
• Dua - Doctor
• Eli - Doctor
• Lucas - Pilot
• Matias - Police Officer
• Maxwell - Teacher
• Sienna - Dancer
• Sophia - Flight Attendant
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Bunny Elephant Dinosaur
Puppy Lion
Turtle Duck Dolphin Fish Shark
Parkway Elementary School
Mrs. Banker's Class
and Teacher Assistant - Mrs. Faggiano
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!
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What do you want to be when you grow up?
Brody - Construction Worker
Christopher - Football Player
Fatima - Teacher
Gabriella - Ballerina
• Giancarlo - Police Officer
• Harper - Cheerleader
• Isabella - Nurse
• Jaden - Police Officer
• Jibran - Firefighter
• Matthew - Construction Worker
• Matthew - Writer • Mia - Police Officer • Oliver - Racecar Driver
Ridan - Doctor • Rye - Doctor
Salome - Princess
Sofia - Face Painter
Parkway Elementary School
Mrs. Gallo & Ms. Ward's Class
and Group Monitor - Ms. Iqbal
Lightning strikes 1,000 times per second on the planet earth.
• Allen - Youtuber
• Angelina - Singer
• Aria - Construction Worker
• Averie - Police Officer
• Avery - Scientist
• Craig - Art Teacher
• Daniella - Gymnastics Teacher
• David - Artist
• Dylan - Artist
• Ikjot - Toothfairy
• Jennie - Youtuber
• Kiara - Police Officer
• LucaBella - Police Officer
• Noelia - Famous Artist
• Olivia - Toothfairy
• Samantha - Doctor
• Travis - Police Officer
• Valeria - Veterinarian
• Will - Dad
• Yiannis - Accountant
Parkway Elementary School
Ms. Pantaleo's Class
Your tongue has 3,000 taste buds.
• Alessia - Boss
• Christian - Engineer
• Emily - Teacher
• Gaby - Teacher
• Gavin - Firefighter
• George - Fireman
• Isla - Volunteer At Shelter
• Logan - Police Officer
• Natalia - Teacher
• Om - Pizza Chef
• Parthenia - Doctor
• Peyton - Veterinarian
• Sufyaan - Baseball Player
• Xavier - Garbage Man
• Ynigo - Target Man
• Yucheng - Teacher
• Zareen - Police Officer
Parkway Elementary School
Mrs. Streek's Class
One inch of rain is equal to 10 inches of snow.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
• Areeqa - Doctor
• Avyan - Helicopter Pilot
• Bobby - Policeman
• Brienne - Princess
• Daniel - Firefighter
• Eden - McDonald's Worker
• Jayce - Policeman
• Jeffery - Policeman
• Miles - Doctor
• Muhammad - Teacher
• Nathan - Astronaut
• Noah - Cooking Chef
• Noel - Policeman
• Prisha - Princess
• Rocio - Doctor
• Sherry - Doctor
• Valerie - Doctor
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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