New sign, new slogan

The Herald, along with the East Meadow School District and the Town of Hempstead, have asked elementary schools to come up with a catchy and appropriate phrase that captures the identity of East Meadow.

The contest was coordinated through the efforts of Town Councilman Gary Hudes and Town Supervisor Kate Murray.

After reviewing dozens of entries that were submitted in June, a team of Herald editors will select finalists. The final decision then rests with you …  the readers.

In the next issue of the Herald, an edition that will be sent to every home in the East Meadow school district, readers will be able to review the finalists, and then find out how to vote for their favorite slogan.

The entry that receives the most votes will appear prominently on two new “Welcome to East Meadow” signs.

The following are some of the entries submitted by students in the East Meadow School District.

Bowling Green
- “The Place of Happiness and Hearts” — Sierra Nastasi
- “Meadow of Opportunity” — Katie Infante
- “Where there’s peace in every corner” — Nicole Posillico
- “A small community with big ideas” — Alexander Cadiff

Meadowbrook School
- “Great schools! Great people! A Great place to live!” — All Meadowbrook students

Barnum Woods

- “When you're in the meadows, you know you’re home.” and “East meadow: small town, lots of sun” — Andrew Giovanniello
- “A town for all ages” — Danielle Lew
- “Everyone is kind all the time” — Molly Bernstein
- “There’s no place like home” — Shannon F.
- “The place where we’re going green” — David Feliciano
- “East Meadow rocks my socks” — Josh Cohan
- “East Meadow: a small place, a big neighborhood” — Usman Saeedullah
- “East Meadow, where you can enjoy the beautiful Meadows”  — Stephanie Regan
- “East Meadow is the best and fun for everyone” — Kaylee Rosen
- “The best place to live in New York” — Mia Shandrew
- “A great place to go green” — Andy Gearcia
- “Best education, best jobs, best town” — Cameron Ketyer
- “East Meadow, a place where you have the best of both worlds” — Daniel Kaufmann
- “It’s a fine town” — Anushab Hassan
- “East Meadow, the friendliest place to live” — Marianna Christy
- “ Where the people shine,” “Relax, have fun, enjoy because you are in the best place!” “What time is it? East Meadow time” — Valerie Kokkonis
- “East Meadow, where we try to help the environment” — Mario Froehlieh
- “East Meadow is a great place to stay the happy way” — Ashley Petti
- “East Meadow is fine” — Franklie Ippolito
- “Welcome to East Meadow, east from the meadow,” “Welcome to the meadows” — Paul Miano
- “East Meadow: a place where all ethnic groups are welcome” Areej Moghni
- “East Meadow, the place of your dreams” — Russell
- “Welcome to the meadows” — Billy Piano

Parkway School
- “This is the pure life” — Samantha Fernandez
- “Where school is cool” —Dan Groner
- “We have the best economy in the world!” —Alicia Gonzalez
- “A place of a million dreams” — Patrick Ferreira
- “It’s the place to go” — Caroline Tighe
- “Where a kid could be a kid” — Quinn Laskowski
- “Just like home” — K. Zakrzewski
- “It’s the best town in the world” — Thomas Burke
- “Where life is restored” — Jamie MacKay
- “A great place to build homes” — Mehana Patel
- “Where you’re welcome anytime!” — Rosie Snyder
- “The town that saves the trees” — Jessica Papagni
- “Here is a place like heaven, made by Mother Nature” — Veronica Bautista
- “Don’t go west, go east” — Ji
- “Where the grass is green” — Emily Crawford
- “Where cars are driven” — No name submitted
- “The path of freedom” — Katie
- “Where a kid can play Lacrosse” — James Nigro
- “Where a kid can be a star!” — Joe A.
- “Eco friendly city .. it’s everybody’s dream” — Ariel Krinsky
- “Where our mouths move more than our cars do!” — Caity Dyne
- “The best town on earth” — Michael Pincus
- “Everyone has a smile that you can see from a mile,” “Never frown because that frown will turn upside down,” “We always make friends because we don’t doubt,” “We are one of a kind because we always shine,” “We always lend a hand because our hearts expand,” “We always work together good and we call it brotherhood,” “People love our part of the earth, even plenty of birds that chirp” — Jecket, Isabella, Aliyha and Othman (Mrs. Izzo’s class)
- “Open your eyes to a good neighborhood,” “Honesty is the best policy,” “Sticks and stones will not break your bones,” “Where the plants grow and the good scent flow,” “The town where people never fall down,” “The town where people are happy with no bullies,” Where we treat equally but not to bullies,” “You’re always going to smile so stay for a while,” “We don’t allow the word negative in this town,” “Where smiles are going a mile,” “Where there’s warm hearts,” “Where people never feel blue,” “Where people never feel left out,” “It is just truly amazing,” “Where people encourage people to do things,” “Where friendship never ends” — Ally, Maggie, Kellie, Nick R.  (Mrs. Izzo’s class)
- “Positive people love East Meadow,” “East Meadow loves newcomers,” “East Meadow, the town full of joy,” “East Meadow gives the earth a helping hand,” “Welcome to East Meadow, the sunshine town,” “Welcome to East Meadow, the town that never lets you down,” “East Meadow through time you’ll find love, Joy and care,” “East Meadow, through time, you’ll thrive to happiness” — Kyle Barker, Kadi-Ann Wong, Atakan Ozour, Ursala Khan (Mrs. Izzo’s class)
- “Home of the most beautiful smiles,” “World’s greater nature sites,” “Most enthusiastic place to be,” “Most attractive nature trails,” “All cultures welcome,” “Fun for all ages,” “Best town on the east coast” — Isabel, Kirklan, Chan and Nicko (Mrs. Izzo’s class)
- “Where flowers blossom and kids are awesome,” “Where flowers blossom and children are soaring,” “A place with love someday you’ll find a beautiful dove,” “A place with fun and a shining sun,” “Beautiful trees and wonderful seas,” “Open your eyes, East Meadow is the best prize,” “Best in the state, there is no hate,” “Where there is lots of glee and many faces to see,’ “Open your eyes, you’re about to be surprised,’ “The best place to stay, so don’t go away” — Abraham, Alisha, Jenny, Nick, Noor (Mrs. Izzo’s class).
- “We all have ideas .. each one counts” — Eisha Hassan
- “Excellence always counts!” Ryan DeRosa
- “We’re very smart!” — Chris Masoud
- “Learning makes yourself feel better and proud!” — Gianna Reyes
- “Don’t be a fool, stay in school!” — Cayla Valente
- “Students are just like shining stars” — Kaitlyn Surless
- “Everyone is talented” — Nayha Salmon