REMINDER: Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 3-8,
We invite you to review the linked letter containing important information regarding the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-lBlLEaCDJ0JyJIZ9ssN6HUWC094bKkK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116442019154430759621&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
April is Autism Awareness month. Throughout the month, Birch Lane will celebrate acceptance and join in the efforts to increase autism awareness around the world. Please see the attached letter for details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VVJ7Vdkno9MTJFNbGdtgwcSrZn46UALh/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hA_cxS6xb7uZsPLFG2bx8rsgRqou87H4/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
April is Autism Awareness month. Throughout the month, Birch Lane will celebrate acceptance and join in the efforts to increase autism awareness around the world. Please see the attached letter for details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VVJ7Vdkno9MTJFNbGdtgwcSrZn46UALh/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hA_cxS6xb7uZsPLFG2bx8rsgRqou87H4/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
Please see the attached order form for the Spring Plant Sale.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kpgiNf1UpY5VOFZw3Le9wxjHuRwAS1pX/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Please see the attached order form for the Spring Plant Sale.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kpgiNf1UpY5VOFZw3Le9wxjHuRwAS1pX/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
Please see the attached letter from Mr. Aspetti and Mrs. Larkin.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YuQj42HYi9xc7crqMPRVtBy452RGoRgW/view?usp=drive_link
Hello Birch Lane Families!
It’s time to get your gardens ready! We are so excited to kick off the 2026 Birch Lane PTA Spring Plant Sale.
Whether you have a green thumb or just want to add some color to your porch, we have a beautiful selection of plants and vegetables available for pre-order.
How to Order:
Online (Preferred): Visit our online store here.
Paper Form: You can also fill out the paper form attached and return it to school with payment.
Important Deadline: All pre-orders must be submitted by Monday, April 13th.
Save the Date: As always, our in-person plant sale just for the kids will be held on May 6th and 7th. Keep an eye out for more details on that coming soon!
Thank you for supporting the Birch Lane PTA and helping our school grow.
Happy planting,
The Birch Lane PTA
It’s time to get your gardens ready! We are so excited to kick off the 2026 Birch Lane PTA Spring Plant Sale.
Whether you have a green thumb or just want to add some color to your porch, we have a beautiful selection of plants and vegetables available for pre-order.
How to Order:
Online (Preferred): Visit our online store here.
Paper Form: You can also fill out the paper form attached and return it to school with payment.
Important Deadline: All pre-orders must be submitted by Monday, April 13th.
Save the Date: As always, our in-person plant sale just for the kids will be held on May 6th and 7th. Keep an eye out for more details on that coming soon!
Thank you for supporting the Birch Lane PTA and helping our school grow.
Happy planting,
The Birch Lane PTA
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
School Supply Kits for the 2026 - 2027 school year are now available! The sale runs through April 17th. Pickup will be June 11th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the GP Room. Any questions, please contact Colleen Wildes and Maria Joyce at birchlanesupplykits@gmail.com. Get your kits today!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCntqO4cl30PcUagcAEQ35LYmOxm4w_y/view?usp=drive_link
School Supply Kits for the 2026 - 2027 school year are now available! The sale runs through April 17th. Pickup will be June 11th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm in the GP Room. Any questions, please contact Colleen Wildes and Maria Joyce at birchlanesupplykits@gmail.com. Get your kits today!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vCntqO4cl30PcUagcAEQ35LYmOxm4w_y/view?usp=drive_link
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
As you know the 2025-26 New York State English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science Assessments in Grades 3-8 will be administered in April and May. A letter went out from district with information about the assessment calendar. If you do not wish your child to participate in these exams, kindly complete the refusal form located on the parent portal as soon as possible. There is a lot of organization involved in administering these assessments and the sooner we have refusal information, the better!
We thank you in advance. The link to the letter is below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YN3B0771RpauUVcSxAOX46is9FKmuuXp/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
As you know the 2025-26 New York State English Language Arts, Mathematics and Science Assessments in Grades 3-8 will be administered in April and May. A letter went out from district with information about the assessment calendar. If you do not wish your child to participate in these exams, kindly complete the refusal form located on the parent portal as soon as possible. There is a lot of organization involved in administering these assessments and the sooner we have refusal information, the better!
We thank you in advance. The link to the letter is below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YN3B0771RpauUVcSxAOX46is9FKmuuXp/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,
Elementary report cards will be available on the Parent Portal today 3/20 at 4:00PM. To access your child’s report card:
Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (Report Cards not available through the Parent Portal App)
Click the Student Reports icon located in the navigation menu.
Under Archived Reports, select the report card.
If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please use the “Forgot Username or Forgot Password” link. If you continue to experience issues, email our PowerSchool support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us. For questions about classes or grades, please contact your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Birch Lane families,
Reminder: tickets for the Boys Bash are selling out quickly! Session 1 is sold out and Session 2 will be soon. Get your tickets today! Boys Bash is on Friday, March 20th.
LAST CALL for Boys Bash t-shirts! Today is the last day to order an optional shirt if you would like one.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o08rQ_74gbw3RPOD14wtah5Tv1MTt5s_/view?usp=drive_link
Reminder: tickets for the Boys Bash are selling out quickly! Session 1 is sold out and Session 2 will be soon. Get your tickets today! Boys Bash is on Friday, March 20th.
LAST CALL for Boys Bash t-shirts! Today is the last day to order an optional shirt if you would like one.
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o08rQ_74gbw3RPOD14wtah5Tv1MTt5s_/view?usp=drive_link
Staff Parking is limited. The playground gates will be open for additional parking.
Good Morning 4th Grade Orchestra Families,
Fourth Grade Orchestra rehearsal is cancelled this morning. Please follow our typical arrival procedures this morning.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Fourth Grade Orchestra rehearsal is cancelled this morning. Please follow our typical arrival procedures this morning.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good morning 5th grade families:
We are excited to announce an option for parents to personalize their child’s lawn signs, set to be distributed late May.
Personalization is $5 and entirely optional. Every graduate will receive a sign regardless of opting to personalize. Standard “Birch Lane Graduate” signs will be paid by funds collected for 5th Grade Committee. If you do not wish to personalize, you do not need to purchase or submit anything at this time.
To personalize your sign, please visit:
https://shopnewwavesports.com/bllawnsigns/shop/home
Store closes at midnight on March 23rd!
-5th Grade Committee
We are excited to announce an option for parents to personalize their child’s lawn signs, set to be distributed late May.
Personalization is $5 and entirely optional. Every graduate will receive a sign regardless of opting to personalize. Standard “Birch Lane Graduate” signs will be paid by funds collected for 5th Grade Committee. If you do not wish to personalize, you do not need to purchase or submit anything at this time.
To personalize your sign, please visit:
https://shopnewwavesports.com/bllawnsigns/shop/home
Store closes at midnight on March 23rd!
-5th Grade Committee
Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 3-8,
We invite you to review the linked letter containing important information regarding the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-lBlLEaCDJ0JyJIZ9ssN6HUWC094bKkK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116442019154430759621&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
We invite you to review the linked letter containing important information regarding the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-lBlLEaCDJ0JyJIZ9ssN6HUWC094bKkK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116442019154430759621&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Please see the March edition of the PTA's Birch Twig.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MvoT5NQU7hwWvGalRhAWAzqe5ujRclEp/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Please see the March edition of the PTA's Birch Twig.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MvoT5NQU7hwWvGalRhAWAzqe5ujRclEp/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we will be Rockin' our Socks on Friday, March 20th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RvCltxYrqO_hiOwZPJqy8p9X-ZpdTvsi/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we will be Rockin' our Socks on Friday, March 20th.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RvCltxYrqO_hiOwZPJqy8p9X-ZpdTvsi/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Dear Birch Lane families,
Get ready to light up the night at an epic Boys Bash Glowing for Gold Party! We're turning down the lights and turning up the fun at Birch Lane on Friday, March 20th!
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o08rQ_74gbw3RPOD14wtah5Tv1MTt5s_/view?usp=drive_link
Get ready to light up the night at an epic Boys Bash Glowing for Gold Party! We're turning down the lights and turning up the fun at Birch Lane on Friday, March 20th!
Please see the attached flyer for more details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o08rQ_74gbw3RPOD14wtah5Tv1MTt5s_/view?usp=drive_link
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Please see attached flyer for the MSD Best Buddies Clothing Fundraiser. Proceeds will support Best Buddies Club activities.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lDMew-YmXX3H5w6A5E3epWHQ9h2Dj1oE/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Please see attached flyer for the MSD Best Buddies Clothing Fundraiser. Proceeds will support Best Buddies Club activities.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lDMew-YmXX3H5w6A5E3epWHQ9h2Dj1oE/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Morning Fifth Grade Families,
Our committee is busy putting together our class of 2026 yearbook. Each year, we ask our students to complete a survey with the following questions:
Best school memory
Favorite subject
Favorite book
Favorite TV show
Favorite movie
Favorite musical artist/band
Favorite food
Favorite hobby
Favorite sport
When I grow up I want to be a/an…
Answers to these questions will be included next to their portraits. Please take a moment over the weekend to discuss these questions with your children. The survey will be completed next week in their classrooms.
Our committee is busy putting together our class of 2026 yearbook. Each year, we ask our students to complete a survey with the following questions:
Best school memory
Favorite subject
Favorite book
Favorite TV show
Favorite movie
Favorite musical artist/band
Favorite food
Favorite hobby
Favorite sport
When I grow up I want to be a/an…
Answers to these questions will be included next to their portraits. Please take a moment over the weekend to discuss these questions with your children. The survey will be completed next week in their classrooms.
Good Morning Birch Lane Families:
Due to Tuesday’s snow day, Bircho has been rescheduled for this coming Tuesday, March 3rd. All previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date, and no further action is required.
If you did not purchase a ticket previously, there’s still some tickets available! Please visit Bircho-2026.CheddarUp.com while they last.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CeCeZbBz_vSdhYiaqAo-28NiooeRoe6F/view?usp=drive_link
-BIRCHO Committee
Due to Tuesday’s snow day, Bircho has been rescheduled for this coming Tuesday, March 3rd. All previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date, and no further action is required.
If you did not purchase a ticket previously, there’s still some tickets available! Please visit Bircho-2026.CheddarUp.com while they last.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CeCeZbBz_vSdhYiaqAo-28NiooeRoe6F/view?usp=drive_link
-BIRCHO Committee
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Earlier this afternoon, we had a medical incident which required assistance from local emergency responders. In order to limit any unnecessary movement in our building, we initiated a “hold in place” while maintaining our instructional program. The hold in place was in effect for approximately fifteen minutes. We are proud to share that all of our students and staff performed their responsibilities beautifully during this time.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Earlier this afternoon, we had a medical incident which required assistance from local emergency responders. In order to limit any unnecessary movement in our building, we initiated a “hold in place” while maintaining our instructional program. The hold in place was in effect for approximately fifteen minutes. We are proud to share that all of our students and staff performed their responsibilities beautifully during this time.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin