Students are on their way home.
Good Afternoon Bus 2 Families,
The bus arrived late this afternoon with a substitute driver. We are still waiting for route instructions from the bus company. We will follow up once students are on their way home.
We are excited to kick off the Fall festivities with our PTA Plant & Decoration Sale! Please see the attached flyer for all information and our new digital ordering form. Just a reminder that the Fall Sale is pre-orders only. All orders due by 9/16.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqAQ3GwjuyPpoW8WiLGIUMoLsWg7Znxt/view?usp=drive_link
Any questions please email us at BirchLanePlantSale@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Your Birch Lane Plant Sale Committee
Hello Massapequa!
It’s that time! After nearly a year in the making, we’re proud to share a video capturing the heart, spirit, and pride of Massapequa: our students, our staff, and our community.
More than words, this is the story of our commitment — a community built on connection, tradition, and the belief that together we can unlock a world of possibility for every child. In just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, this video reaffirms our vision: “Creating Leaders… One Child at a Time.”
I hope you enjoy it, and I invite you to share this inspiring message. Now, let’s get to the show. 💙💛
Video Link: https://youtu.be/crnazW8bCBg
All the best,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
As you know, we have a large number of students who ride their bikes to school. While we love that our students are taking advantage of the nice weather and getting good physical activity before and after school, we continue to be concerned about their safety, particularly in the area around the front of our building. We are asking all parents/guardians to please review the attached map with their children.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djys1u-322NDvqBwDqQiiqy6BPo94Jgx/view?usp=drive_link
This is an aerial map of the front of our building (Birch Lane). You will notice that there is an area highlighted in red on this map. Please explain to your children that they are not permitted to ride their bikes in this area. This area sees a high volume of traffic, including most of our buses. The street is narrow and turns are sharp. This area is extremely dangerous for students on bikes and they must avoid this area during our arrival and dismissal times. Students have alternative options. One is highlighted in yellow. This pathway starts at the playground gates and wraps around to our crossing guard, who can then cross them safely away from our building and into the surrounding neighborhood streets. If you prefer a different route, we ask that you review some safe options with your children.
We also ask for your support in reminding your children about other safety practices, such as wearing their helmets, following traffic rules, and not riding in large groups.
We thank you for your support. With your partnership, we can help ensure that biking remains a fun, safe, and healthy way for students to get to and from school.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Please enjoy the September edition of the PTA's Birch Twig.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IZH1biCrp38XnM1YiMjClzF2KkstA6lj/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
What an amazing first day of school we had! It was wonderful to see the smiles on our students' faces throughout the day and to feel the positive energy coming out of all of their classrooms. Thank you for helping to make today such a smooth and successful start!
As we look ahead to day 2, here are a few quick reminders…
We will begin our Drop and Go procedure on Nassau Street tomorrow morning during arrival. All details for this procedure were sent home in student first day folders. Kindly read through these procedures carefully and reach out with any questions you may have. The Beacon Drive entrance will be available for all who prefer to “park and walk.”
Please be sure to send a note in for any dismissal changes. If you forget to send a note in the morning, please contact the main office, (516) 308-5101. Never send an email with information regarding a dismissal change.
Our first day of kindergarten is tomorrow. The PTA is hosting a Boo Hoo Breakfast for all kindergarten parents who would like to attend. Breakfast begins at 9:30 in our GP Room.
E-scooters and/or E-bikes are not permitted on school grounds. Dogs are also not permitted on school grounds
As always, we thank you for your support. Here’s to another great day tomorrow!
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
We hope this letter finds you and your loved ones well-rested and looking forward to the start of a new school year. Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! The entire Birch Lane staff has been busy preparing for the arrival of our students. We are all so excited to begin! Just a few reminders before we open our doors on September 2nd…
Tuesday, September 2nd is the first day for students in grades 1-5 and all of our 12:1:1 and 12:1:2 classes. Doors will open at 9:15.
All snacks coming into our classrooms need to be peanut/tree nut free. More specific classroom allergy information will come home in your child's first day folder.
Kindergarten Orientation is on Tuesday as well. Student drop off for Orientation is at 10:00 a.m. (Beacon/Playground Entrance) and pick-up is at 11:00 a.m. (please have your photo IDs ready). Don’t forget your child’s school supplies and to have your children wear their lanyards!
Wednesday, September 3rd is the first day for Kindergarten. Our PTA will be hosting a Boo Hoo Breakfast after arrival at 9:30 a.m. in the Birch Lane GP Room for all kindergarten parents who would like to attend.
Kindly review all of our arrival and dismissal procedures mailed home in our placement packets. Drop and Go on Nassau Street will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd. Specific details for this procedure will be coming home in student first day folders. Any questions, just send us an email. Your understanding and adherence to our procedures will ensure that arrival and dismissal run safely and smoothly!
Please have a valid photo ID with you during dismissal. Our teachers will be checking until they get to know all of their new families. If your child will be picked up by someone other than a parent/guardian, please write a note to your child’s teacher with specifics and make sure that they have a valid photo ID with them.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend! We are looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
Stephen Aspetti, Joyce Larkin and Stefanie DelGiorno
We hope everyone is enjoying the last few days of summer! Please see the attached documents regarding medication drop off. Also, just a reminder that Mrs. Dougherty will begin the year on maternity leave. Mr. Delgenio will continue to serve as her leave replacement. Please reach out to him (jdelgenio@msd.k12.ny.us) with any questions you may have.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pvb5D-Wa3lrdGnJgoOf7Xrlre0O23RIQ/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrYKxTtzI3lu3DJ6a5w6Jwric00j-4L8/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
We hope that you are enjoying these last few days of summer and that you are as excited as we are to start a new year!
As you know, we have many procedures in place to ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all of our students. One procedure that we implement is that we allow our fourth and fifth grade walkers to be dismissed on their own with permission from a parent/guardian. Many families like to take advantage of this option, especially when they are picking up younger siblings from different classrooms. If your child is a walker and you would like his/her classroom teacher to dismiss them on their own, kindly click on the link below and complete the form.
If your child typically takes the bus, but may ride his/her bike or be a walker at times, and you would like his/her classroom teacher to dismiss them on their own on those days, you may also click the link and complete the form below. Please note, that this would be considered a dismissal change. Please remember to always send your child's classroom teacher a note indicating the change for that day.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjqR0kYKF3JVssLvC6YQkLJk19xDOAM9usEWhxE_K9FDm73Q/viewform?usp=header
As always, please feel free to give us a call with any questions
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thanks to the efforts of our technology team, the Parent Portal is now open earlier than planned for all parents and guardians. You now have access to important student information and resources, including student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, the Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more.
Parent Portal Link: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html
If you need support, please visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal or email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents/Guardians,
This is a reminder that on August 21, 2025, at the times listed below, parents will have access to the Parent Portal. The portal provides access to student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, the Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more.
MHS-Main: 9:00AM
Berner Middle School: 9:30AM
MHS-Ames: 10:00AM
Birch Lane, East Lake, Fairfield: 10:30AM
Lockhart, McKenna, Unqua: 11:00AM
Parent Portal Link: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html
If you need support, please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal or email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians:
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! At this time, we invite you to explore all of our technology resources and support information located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech. In addition, we ask that you please note the following:
Stay Connected with MSD
As the school year begins, we encourage you to stay connected by regularly accessing the following three key resources: MSD App with Rooms, Parent Portal, and Schoology. These are outlined in the mailed Stay Connected with MSD letter and available online at www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect. In addition, please take note of the following for the Parent Portal:
On August 21, 2025 at the times below, parents will have access to student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more. If you need support, please email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
MHS-Main: 9:00AM
Berner Middle School: 9:30AM
MHS-Ames: 10:00AM
Birch Lane, East Lake, Fairfield: 10:30AM
Lockhart, McKenna, Unqua: 11:00AM
Absence Notification Form: All elementary parents must use the Absence Notification Form in the Parent Portal to report absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals.
Student Document Upload Form: All parents must use the Student Document Upload Ecollect Form in the Parent Portal to submit confidential documents. (e.g., physicals, doctor notes, etc.) If you already have an Ecollect account, sign in using your email address. If you’re creating an account for the first time, it will be set up when you submit your first document. Click Sign In, enter your email and Parent Portal password, then click Register, agree to the terms, and click Register again. You’ll then be able to upload documents for all children linked to your account.
Student Chromebooks:
All students are assigned a Chromebook, charger (for home use), and carrying case. Students must use the carrying case when transporting their Chromebook to/from and in school. Parents/guardians agree to the Chromebook Learning Anytime, Anywhere agreement in the new/returning student form. For detailed resources and support, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.
Kindergarten and new students will receive their Chromebooks, sign in information, and accessories at the start of the school year, along with a Chromebook Information and Getting-Started printout.
The Clever Portal:
All online resource links are available on the Clever Portal: www.msd.k12.ny.us/clever. Students sign into the Clever Portal using their Google account (username@msd23.org) and password. Student usernames and passwords are located on the Parent Portal Student Portfolio page. For detailed resources and support, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.
We wish you all the best this school year!
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
We are looking forward to our Kindergarten Playdate tomorrow morning. Please note that due to ongoing projects around the exterior of our building, we will be moving the location into our front gym. We ask all who are participating to enter through our main entrance at 10:00.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
