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Dear Parents/Guardians, Please find the last edition of the World Language Newsletter at this link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGbEqjJIFg/FRg9wjq6C8XOCh9Knq5TCQ/edit Best regards, William C. Anderson Curriculum Associate, K-12 Department of World Language and English as a New Language Massapequa School District

Dear Massapequa Community, The Massapequa Board of Education cordially extends an invitation to all community members who would like to serve on the Board's Athletic Advisory committee. The Board has established this committee to provide input and guidance to the Board regarding the development, maintenance and improvement of the District’s athletic programs and facilities. The committee will serve as an advisory body, offering recommendations on how to strengthen the athletic program while fostering positive sportsmanship, community engagement and student-athlete development. The Athletic Advisory Committee will be comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders representing the District’s interests. The committee members will be appointed by the Board of Education based on an application process and will include: 1-2 Board of Education Representative 7 School District Staff Members 2 Community Members representing parents of student-athletes 2 Student Athletes (one male and one female) 1-2 At large participants with specific expertise in athletics such as coaches or referees. If you would like to serve on this committee or would like further information, please contact the District Clerk, Anne Marie Bellizzi at (516) 308-5001 or by email at abellizzi@msd.k12.ny.us no later than February 14, 2025. The Massapequa School District

Dear Parents/Guardians, Our Parent University registration is now open at https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu - Please view the linked MSD Parent University Workshops and Registration Flyer or visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity to learn more about the workshops and the registration process. As a reminder, our Parent University will be held at Ames Campus School on February 26th. Doors open at 6:30 PM for a Meet and Greet. Parents and guardians are welcome to register for two workshops: • Meet and Greet: 6:30 PM • Session 1: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM • Session 2: 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM All parents are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Sincerely, The Massapequa School District Workshops and Registration Flyer Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mSrt9lhq1wyimrr6Aw4BAFgauOS1vhYs/view?usp=drive_link

Dear Parents/Guardians, For all those who ordered World Down Syndrome Day socks in honor of Fallon Brown, SEPTA will be distributing them in the Massapequa High School Cyber Cafe (Room 139) from 10-1 on Saturday, February 1st. If you cannot arrange for pick up that day, please email msdsepta@gmail.com. Thank you, The Massapequa School District and SEPTA

Dear School Community, We are excited to announce that the new Massapequa School District website and app are now live! Please note that it may take up to 24-hours for the website changes to fully propagate across the internet. If you don't have access yet, you will soon! We invite you to watch this video featuring our students and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William Brennan: www.youtube.com/massapequaps Be sure to visit our new website at https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ and download our new app by searching for "Massapequa School District." Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

Dear Massapequa Community, Earlier today, we received a report that a child was approached near Birch Lane Elementary School. We take these situations very seriously and immediately worked with the Nassau County Police Department to investigate. After a thorough review, authorities determined that the report was unfounded. That said, this is a good reminder to talk with your child(ren) about staying aware of their surroundings, not engaging with strangers, and always reporting anything that feels unsafe to a trusted adult. We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow! Sincerely, William Brennan, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

As previously shared, we are excited to launch our new Massapequa School District website and app on January 30th. Our new website will still be located at www.msd.k12.ny.us. Additionally, our new app will be available in the Apple and Google Play stores by searching for “Massapequa School District.” If you need help navigating our new website or app, please call your child’s school and ask to speak with the technology team. After you visit our new website and download our new app, we encourage you to complete this brief survey (https://forms.gle/k6duFMwyx4dCc7gs6) to provide us with input about how we can further support you and general feedback information.

Dear School Community, As a reminder, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Massapequa School District website and app, going live on January 30th! At this time, we invite you to watch a preview, including how to set notification preferences, of our new school district app on our district YouTube Channel located at www.youtube.com/massapequaps. Here are some highlights of our new app: • Our new app will be available on January 30th in both the Apple and Google Play stores – Search for “Massapequa School District” o The app was developed with input from stakeholders • App preferences (Settings) o Set notifications and subscriptions to district, school(s) and/or community groups • District, Schools, and Community Selection Feature o Toggle between the district, school(s), and community groups • Communications o View district, school, and community messages o Please note, staff and parents will still receive emails with district and school messages and text messages for emergencies • Spotlight o See all the great happenings around the school district • Events o View, save, and/or share important district and school calendar events/dates • School Lunch o Quickly access the daily and monthly lunch menus • Connect with MSD o View all the easy ways to connect with the school district • Coming Soon - Spring 2025 o The app will have a new teacher/parent communication feature We will send another reminder about our new MSD website and app prior to the launch date on January 30th. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

Dear School Community, As a reminder, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Massapequa School District website and app, going live on January 30th! At this time, we invite you to watch a preview, including navigation, of our new school district website on our district YouTube Channel located at www.youtube.com/massapequaps. Here are some highlights of our new website: Our new website will still be located at www.msd.k12.ny.us / Schools and Community Selection Feature (+ Available on the App) / Updated Site Menu / Image Gallery / Button Bar / Communications (+ Available on the App) / Featured / Spotlight (+ Available on the App) / Events (+ Available on the App) / School Lunch (+ Available on the App) / Connect with MSD (+ Available on the App) We will send more information about our new MSD app prior to the launch date on January 30th. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

The Massapequa School District's Kindergarten registration process is now open. The Kindergarten online registration form and instructions are available at www.msd.k12.ny.us. Click on the Kindergarten Registration diamond to complete the 2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Form. Children turning age 5 by December 1, 2025 are eligible. Parents/Guardians are requested to register their child no later than February 28, 2025 for the District to best prepare for our incoming kindergarten class. If assistance is needed, please contact the central registrar at centralregistrar@msd.k12.ny.us or (516) 308-5094 with questions or concerns.

Dear Parents, For all those who ordered World Down Syndrome Day socks in honor of Fallon Brown, SEPTA will be distributing them in the Massapequa High School Cyber Cafe (Room 139) from 10-1 on Saturday, February 1st. If you cannot arrange for pick up that day, please email msdsepta@gmail.com Thank you, The Massapequa School District and SEPTA

Dear School Community, We are excited to announce the launch of our new Massapequa School District website and app, going live on January 30th! We have been committed to providing you information about this transition through communications and detailed updates on our current website. The process started last school year with your input, a target group of parents and educators, and ongoing collaboration! Please mark your calendar for January 30th! On this day, we will be launching our newly designed district website and app. What do you need to know for January 30th? • Website: Our Massapequa School District website will still be located at www.msd.k12.ny.us The newly designed website will have detailed Board of Education, District, Departments, Academic, Athletic, and Community information. The website will also include updated district and school communications, spotlight/news, events/calendars, and lunch menus. • App: Our Massapequa School District App will be available for both iOS and Android. The new App will have district, school, and community communications. The app will also include spotlight/news, events/calendars and lunch menus. In the Spring of 2025, the app will have a new teacher/parent communication feature. • Additional Information: o Parents/Guardians: The Massapequa School District will continue to email all district and school communications. In addition, the district will continue to send text messages for emergencies. o Community Members and Organizations: The Massapequa School District will post all community and organization communications in the “Community” section of the website and app. We will send more information about our new website and app prior to the launch date on January 30th. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District