Meet Emily!

Emily is seven-years-old. She has been in school for two years.  Her favorite part of winter break was playing in the snow – FUN!  Her favorite subject is science.  Some of Emily’s friends are Madison, Madelyn, Caleb, Johnny, and Ben.  Emily’s favorite part of the day is lunch break.  Her favorite part of morning exercises is reading the Bible. She has learned to be kind, obedient, and to love God.  She wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Her favorite thing to do at home is to play outside and play with her Playdough. Her favorite snack is yogurt.  Her favorite movie is Eloise.  Emily’s favorite thing about Pastor is his preaching.  She loves our school because everybody gets along with each other and we are one, big, happy family—awww!  Emily’s favorite family memory is when they all went to Hershey Park.  Emily’s favorite teacher is Mrs. Pratnicki. Emily’s favorite thing about her teacher is when she helps her and is kind and when they do something wrong she is forgiving.  By Annisa

Meet Justin!

This is Justin and he is fourteen-years-old and is in 9th grade.  His favorite part of school (besides going to Camp Shiloh) is that we are all friends and we all get along.  His favorite subject in school is geography and his favorite sport is hockey!  He loves tacos and likes to hunt in his spare time.  He loves the color orange and his favorite Bible verse is John 3:16. 

We asked Justin’s friends what they think about him.  Mark said, “He is a great friend and I love spending time with him; he has good sportsmanship and is very kind.”

Everyone really likes Justin Johnston.  He is funny, smart, nice, interesting, and someone who is just himself.  It is so great having him in our school—we wish him a 20-pointer!

Meet Frank!

Frank is in 12th grade and is seventeen-years-old.  His favorite part about Long Island Baptist Academy is that the student body is like a close-knit family.  His favorite color is green.  Frank's favorite thing about Christmas is the fun activities and good spirit that  people have.  Frank thinks that his teacher is an extremely knowledgeable person and shows great care for others.  His favorite food is a bacon, egg, and cheese bagel and his favorite verse is proverbs 3:5-6.

Frank is super nice to everyone - all the teachers think highly of him and Pastor says he is one of the finest young men he has ever known. One thing about Frank - he is always nice to all of the "under classmen," a characteristic that makes us all really respect him.  No one wants to even think about him graduating!  We all think our school is great and Frank just adds to that spirit of greatness!

Meet Stephan!

Stephan is in 12th grade. He’s seventeen-years-old and his favorite color is red.  He loves eating Japanese food.  This year is his last year at Long Island Baptist Academy.  Stephen really loves his PC (personal computer).  His favorite part about our school is the way the Bible permeates everything.  Stephan’s favorite part about Christmas is all the kind and loving Spirit it brings.  Stephan’s favorite Bible verse is Philippians 2:5-11.

Stephan is soooooo interesting.  Everything he does is unique and creative.  All the teachers think he is great and he’s always very respectful.  Also, along with all of these wonderful traits, he really has a great sense of humor.  We are really going to miss his good presence in our school, but we don’t want to think about that yet!  Thanks, Stephan, for making our school the wonderful place it is!

Meet Anna!

Anna is ten-years-old. Anna has been coming to school for 4½ years. Some of her friends are all the girls in her class (awww). Mrs. Graf is her teacher. Her favorite thing to do is going outside and Social Studies. Her favorite time of the day is opening exercises, the pledges, and Rules of Life. She has learned to use table manners. Anna wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Her favorite event of the school year is staying after school to decorate for the holidays (fun!). Her favorite snack is salt water taffy (yummy, but sticky). Anna’s favorite family memory is when they went to the duck pond and going to her grandma’s house for Christmas. We sure love Annaleise! She’s a great student and a great friend to one and all!

Meet Gracie!

Gracie is nine-years-old and she's been coming to our school for 3½ years! Her teacher is Mrs. Graf. Her favorite part of the school day is morning exercises, where she has learned how to have good manners. Her favorite part of morning exercises is the stories. Gracie says all the girls are her friends—how sweet! Her favorite game is ping-pong and her favorite snack is popcorn. Her best family memory is her trip to Prince Edward Island in Canada.
Gracie wants to be a nurse when she grows up. We think Gracie will be a wonderful nurse because she is always so kind and gentle to everyone! Having her in our school family is definitely a pleasure!

Meet Madison!

This is Madison Reagan F. She just turned 6. Did you know Madison’s middle name was named after Ronald Reagan the President? Her favorite part of her birthday was opening presents and the Tweety bird cake! Madison’s favorite present is her baby dolls. Their names are Elizabeth and Samantha. Madison also got a brand new bike! Madison has been coming to school for almost 2 years and is in 1^st grade. Her friends are Caleb, Madelyn, Johnny and Emily. Mrs. Pratnicki is Madison’s teacher—“Mrs. Pratnicki is a blessing to me,” says Madison. J Madison’s favorite part of the day is going outside on second break. Madisons’ favorite part of opening exercises is writing “Why We Need the Lord,” and “Rules of Life.” Madison wants to be a teacher when she grows up and her favorite thing to do in school is her school work! Madison’s favorite snack is ice-cream and her favorite family memory is when her dad sings to her at night. We are sure glad to have our adorable little Madi-girl in our school family!

Madison’s favorite verse "Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips." Psalm141:3

Meet Chris!

Meet Chris. He is 16-years-old and in 10^th grade. One of his favorite memories of school is when the senior high went to Camp Shiloh.  Chris says that Capture the Flag is an awesome game that he love to play while at camp.  He enjoys the time spent there with all his friends. His favorite type of food is Italian with pizza being one of his favorites! 

A few Saturdays ago, he shot a 6-point buck at 7:30 in the morning!  Chris has harvested plenty of other deer, but this was his first buck! Chris plans to hang the 6-point rack on his wall as soon as it's mounted. 

Chris’ favorite subject is math. He loves the school and says some of his favorite things about this school are the good teachers, kind friends, and all the good times here. Chris is a great part of our school. We all like Chris a lot. He is talented, friendly, respectful, and a great addition to our school family!

Meet Caleb!

This is Caleb Zejdlik. Caleb is 6 years old. This is Caleb’s first year in our school. Caleb’s friends are Johnny (his BFF), Ben his friend, Madison, Madelyn, and Emily. Mrs. Pratnicki is Caleb’s teacher. Caleb’s favorite part of school is gym. Caleb’s favorite part in opening exercise is “Rules of Life.” He has learned about why we need the Lord also. Caleb wants to be a builder, piano teacher, and gym teacher someday. Caleb’s favorite thing to do at school is school work. Caleb’s favorite food to eat is macaroni and cheese. Also, he is a big Yankee fan and Minnesota Vikings fan. One of Caleb’s favorite family memories is when his mom and dad took him to the tea room. He is a nice boy who says the most adorable things. He makes our school a happy place. It wouldn’t the same without him.

Happy Birthday Madelyn!

This is Madelyn Jacobs—today is her SEVENTH birthday! Madelyn has been coming to school since September. Her friends are everybody! Her teacher is Mrs. Pratnicki and her favorite part of the day is going outside with all her friends. Her favorite part of morning exercises is Rules of Life. She has learned not to raise her hand when a teacher is talking! Madelyn wants to be a teacher or a nurse when she grows up. Her favorite thing is to color pictures for everybody—so pretty! Her favorite snack is apples. Yummy! Maddy’s favorite family memory was going to her Grandma’s house. At her Grandma’s house, she has her ice cream for breakfast! (I hope Mommy and Daddy don’t know!) We are all so blessed to have little Maddy as a part of our wonderful school family! Posted by Annisa and Brooke

Meet Gracie...

Gracie is a sweet little girl at our school affectionately known as Gracey Grace. She has been a student at Long Island Baptist Academy since kindergarten and is now in third grade. Her favorite subject is Science and right now she is learning about Noah’s Ark. Grace definitely thinks that Old Bethpage Village is one of her favorite school memories. During lunchbreak, Grace’s favorite activity is to play kickball. Her hobby outside of school is to go horseback riding. She has been taking lessons for about one and a half years and her favorite horse is named Reeses. Some of the things Grace loves most about our school are the seniors, morning exercises, and gym—because she gets to see her daddy!
Mrs. Graf says that Gracie is a brilliant little student! She is quiet and shy but always very happy to be in school! She shows such great enthusiasm for everything we do, from class projects and choir songs to the various adventures which come our way. Gracie is gentle and thoughtful and has popcorn almost every day for a snack! We love having Gracie in our class!

Meet Madison!

Madison is a lovely little girl who will be graduating from kindergarten this year. Maddie says that she likes to do Math and drilling but she likes reading the best. Her favorite school activity is when the whole school went bowling. Her favorite game on lunch break is hopscotch. Maddie loves Tuesdays because she gets to be the leader of her class. Maddie loves it when her mom puts chicken salad and taco chips in her lunch. One of her favorite things about our school is walking over to school with her Gram (she especially loves to beat Mrs. Pratnicki to school in the morning!) and playing with her friends.
Mrs. Pratnicki says she loves having Madison in her class! She is a little burst of sunshine and full of happy energy and she brings lots of joy and laughs to their classroom. Madison is a sweet and kind little girl and very respectful, too. She loves school and is a good reader who works very hard. Keep up the good work Maddie!

Meet Michaela

This interview is with Michaela, who is currently in 9th grade. Michaela’s favorite subject is Math and I can verify that she is very good at it! Camp Shiloh, which is the youth camp that takes place every fall, is her favorite school activity. Outside of school, Michaela takes piano and voice lessons at which she excels. In her recent NYSMA, she received a score of 27 in her piano and 97 in her voice. Michaela’s favorite food for lunch is any kind of Italian food. Something that stands out to Michaela about our school is that we are taught about God and that everyone is like a big family. Michaela’s teacher, Mrs. Androvich, says that Michaela is a very sweet and caring student. She is always asking how she can help me and I so appreciate that! She has also developed into a very careful and hardworking student. Her neat and excellent work is something to see! I’m glad that Michaela will be in our class next year—until then, have a great summer, Michaela!

Meet Marcus!

Marcus is a sixth grader in Mrs. Graf’s class. Also known as “Wheatie,” Marcus enjoys making clay animation movies with his cousins, one of which was already published in a previous post. His favorite subject in school, other than making people laugh, is science. His fondest school memory is of Bethpage Village (what a shock!) Marcus is looking forward to spending time with his cousins and conjuring up new contraptions. His favorite player is Mark Teixeira, who also happens to play for the New York Yankees, Marcus’s favorite sports team. His favorite thing to eat? Philly cheese steaks! Marcus’s classmates think he is hilarious, talkative, happy, innovative, and smart.

A word about Marcus, from his teacher, Mrs. Graf—Marcus is known for his sense of humor and unique questions. A few years ago in class, when one little girl had the hiccoughs, Marcus said he knew of a solution, “Stand on your head and drink a gallon of pineapple juice,” he told the poor hiccoughing victim. When the class burst out laughing he said, “Or was it some other juice…” Suffice it to say that Marcus keeps our spirits happy with his funny antics and wittiness. We’re all glad he’s part of our class!

Meet our friend Annisa!

Annisa is a bright and energetic eleven-year-old student here at Long Island Baptist Academy. Her favorite subject is science because she considers it interesting and learns something new every time she does it. Going to Old Bethpage Village Fair every fall is a tradition of our school which Annisa greatly enjoys. She loves it when her mom makes her an American cheese and salami sandwich for lunch. Playing Dutch Blitz is Annisa’s favorite activity during lunch break. Outside of school, Annisa loves to build. She is proud of the fort she built with her dad’s help in their backyard and she also likes making birdhouses.
Annisa’s teacher, Mrs. Graf, says this about her student, “Annisa is a very bright student whose energy and cheerful enthusiasm add to the daily excitement of our classroom atmosphere. If I can say one thing about her that really stands out, UI would say it is her kindness and helpfulness. She is always willing to pitch in and do her part and I love her for that!”

Meet Benjamin!

Today I would like to introduce to you Ben! Ben is a first grader in Mrs. Pratnicki’s class. His two favorite subjects are Bible and History. Ben loves playing baseball when he has some free time. When he is old enough, he wants to use his recurve bow to go deer hunting. Ben’s favorite day in school was Civil War Day. His favorite show is Robin Hood. Ben is looking forward to summer vacation because he might join either a baseball or a hockey team. Ben’s favorite thing about our school is the activities that we do. His favorite sports player is Brandon Dubinsky of the New York Rangers. Ben also made some friends at the softball tournament last Saturday. He met Jesse, a player on the Mighty Warriors! Ben’s friends think he is nice, a good friend, sweet, kind, athletic, has a great laugh, and is funny! Mrs. Pratnicki, Ben’s teacher, says that it’s a joy teaching Ben! He’s smart and a good student who is FULL of energy. He loves school and he loves his friends. Ben has an enthusiastic school spirit too!

Meet Annaleise...

Our interview today is with Annaleise, a nine-year-old girl who is in fourth grade. She is an excellent student and we love having her in our student body. Her favorite subject is science since she loves learning about the earth and especially about animals. Annaleise cannot decide if she likes the Christmas activities or the Valentine’s week better. Once the weather gets warmer, Annaleise will be playing soccer outside during lunch break since it is her favorite activity. She loves it when her mom makes her pepperoni and cheese sandwiches for lunch. When Annaleise is outside of school, she loves to draw and read. Her favorite book is Nancy Drew and The Boxcar Children, and since she loves animals so much, she would like to be a veterinarian some day. Annaleise is a very cheerful girl and our school would not be the same without her.

Mrs. Graf says, “Annaleise is one of my fourth grade students and one of the best students I have ever taught! She is an excellent student and a very conscientious worker. Her cheerful, pleasant ways add so much happiness to our class. She is quite the little artist and a cheerful friend to one and all. Another wonderful thing about “Annie” is that she is so enthusiastic about everything we plan in the school! Keep up the great work and the fantastic school spirit!

This interview is with a lovely girl named Bella. Bella is in her last year in elementary school and will move up to Mrs. Androvich’s class next year. One of Bella’s fun memories of her time in elementary school is when she and Brianna would slide on the floor. Bella loves to do math in school since she loves to solve problems. But when Bella is not in school, she loves to do scrapbooking and ride her bike. Bella, just like her sister Annaleise, loves to eat pepperoni and cheese sandwiches for lunch.

Fall is Bella’s favorite season since it’s not too cold or too hot.
From Mrs. Graf: “I have had Bella in our class since 1st grade. For years Bella was the “class-mother,” always looking out for and helping others by her kind ways and helpful spirit. Now I quickly see she is ready to move onto Jr. High School! She has been a good student and a good friend to the entire class. Also, she has faithfully and diligently managed our school snack shop, keeping excellent account books and cheerfully serving all of her customers.
I just know Bella will do well when she leaves our class—but we’ll all miss her pleasant ways, her great sense of humor, and her great class spirit!”

Meet Justin!

Justin, a sixth-grader, loves to do math. One of his fondest school memories is our annual class trip to Bethpage Village. Justin is sometimes referred to as J&R’s Steakhouse, Jaybird, or the Steak by some of his peers. Justin enjoys playing baseball, basketball, and chess with his friends. He is also an aspiring artist who loves to draw in his leisure time. Of all the things he likes to eat, tacos are his favorite! JR, a huge sports fan, loves to watch his favorite players, Mark and Mariano Rivera. Something that Justin admires about our school is opening exercises and the friendly spirit that we all share. Justin also wanted to add that he greatly appreciates our teachers!
Justin’s friends say that he is a good friend, a good listener, a great chess player, athletic, and caring.

Mrs. Graf says, “Justin is a wonderful young man and I’m sorry to see him leave our class. He is respectful, kind, and fun-loving with a terrific sense of humor! He comprises one third of the “River Boys” in my class—all of whom contribute to making our classroom a very exciting and, at times, hilarious place! Justin is so tender-hearted and, as a teacher, I have often been the recipient of his kindness and helpfulness. I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to teach him for as long as I have.

This is an interview with Bernhard, a sixth grade student who excels at science and math. Bernie has high expectations for himself because he either wants to be a doctor, a cook, or a politician. Bernhard enjoys reading and playing with his siblings when he has some free time. In school, Bernie really loves challenging his classmates in a nice game of chess. Bernhard, a chess phenom, participates in chess tournaments frequently.

Bernie’s favorite school activity is the Christmas party. His meal of choice would be a malt milkshake and pizza! That’s quite a unique dish, huh? Bernie believes that our school is different from other schools because we are taught the Bible and we focus on loving the Lord.

Bernhard’s friends think he’s funny, a good friend, kind, and fun to be around.

Mrs. Graf says, “I have been Bernie’s teacher all throughout elementary school. It’s sad for me to think this is his last year in my class. Bernie has added so much fun to our lives. He has so many varied interests which make him a really interesting guy! I have beaten him at chess, though he would rather admit it, and even after all these years of being in my class he still doesn’t like chocolate! Bernie is one of the nicest, funniest boys you will ever meet. I am glad I’ve gotten to know him!"