Wanted: A slogan for East Meadow

There is something missing from two new “Welcome to East Meadow”signs that are scheduled to go up in the near future.

The Herald, along with the East Meadow School District and the Town of Hempstead, asked elementary schools to fill in the blank.

Some students were given the task of creating a catchy and appropriate phrase that captures what makes East Meadow tick.

After reviewing dozens of entries that were submitted in June, a team of Herald editors will announce the finalists.

The final decision then rests with you … the readers.

In the Oct. 10 issue of the Herald, an edition that will be sent to every home in the 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 signs that will welcome visitors to the East Meadow community.

In the issues leading up to Oct. 10, the Herald will publish some of the entries that were submitted from elementary school students from across the district.

The following are entries submitted last spring by Mrs. Pellegrino’s third-grade class at Barnum Woods.

Welcome to East Meadow …

“Where our parks our great,” Elias Alfau.
“Where we all call for the environment,” Ali Amin.
“Our schools are very educational,” Derek Angueira.
“Where we keep on recycling all we can to make the Earth clean and a better place,” Brooke Bowsman.
“Here everyone is happy. Green grass grows,” Erikalyn D’Amato.
“Our schools are great,” Justin DeNicola.
“Where everyone matters,” Christina DiBlasio.
“The melting pot of Long Island,” Ryan Goldstein.
“We love to be healthy,” Kezia Jose.
“Come visit us. We care,” Kelsey Lacks.
“Where we are all friendly,” Ashley Mates.
“Friendly faces, good places,” Danny McLoughlin.
“We’ll treat you like you’re number one,” Gianna Monroy.

“Where everybody is twice as nice,” Alexia Moustakas.
“Where we care for each other no matter what happens!” Jenna Piano.
“The sportiest town in Long Island,” Liam Rivera.
“You will love our community,” David Rudolph.
“Our schools are great!” Christina Saladino.
“Big parks for big adventures!” Marcus Sambar.
“It’s a very special place with good restaurants, shops, houses and parks. You’ll love it here,” D’Jimon Sharp.
“The most helpful, happiest and healthiest suburb ever,” Joshua Savan.

“Where you’ll always have a smile on your face!” Daniela Vukelic.
“Where we love to recycle!” Cosette Wrynn.