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
Fourth Grade Orchestra rehearsal is cancelled this morning. Please follow our typical arrival procedures this morning.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
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 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Dear Parents/Guardians,
There’s still time to sign up for the 3rd Annual Parent University hosted by the Massapequa School District!
Join us on Wednesday, March 4th - 6:30 PM at the AMES School Campus for a special evening that brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school.
Registration is still open, and we encourage you to secure your spot today. Please review the informational flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including keynote session information, workshop descriptions, and student activity room offerings.
Register today: www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Please click the link below for information about Dr. Seuss Week at Birch Lane
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tN7RZ7nUVQ5rrmMuXpTXdEjlzq4QPwCT/view?usp=drive_link
Also, a reminder that our book drive will continue through the end of next week. Please click the link below for details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GotY1WSuY1lKuoQ1n5EGfOeFE9hPnGso/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
We are excited to inform you that the LI Herald will be showcasing our Kindergarten classes in a special K Kids Edition! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to be featured in the newspaper.
The LI Herald will take pictures of all our Kindergarten classes and their teachers on Monday, March 2nd. Each child will also answer the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Please note that the paper only uses first names and does not place names near the pictures of the children.
If your child is camera-shy or you prefer they not participate, please reach out to your child's teacher, and we will ensure they are not included in the photos.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
We are excited to be collecting baby photos for this years yearbook. These photos will be featured in our special “Look How They’ve Grown” section, a favorite tradition that beautifully highlights how much the students have changed over the years.
Please submit a clear photo of just your child, ideally taken between 6–12 months of age. Be sure only your child is in the picture, and it is focused mainly on their face as the pictures will be cropped to fit.
Deadline: Please submit your child’s baby photo by February 28th.
How to Upload Your Photo:
Visit: https://photos.jostens.com/Y7BMV2
Click “Browse” and select your child’s image. Enter your child’s full name as the description.
Check the terms and conditions box, then click “Upload Chosen Images.”
✅ Photo Tips:
JPG files only
Maximum file size: 50MB
If prompted for a user ID, please enter: 0b6CeAR8VYDSXo20F2gri_A (all zeros, not the letter “O”)
Please also include your contact information so we can reach you if any additional details are needed.
Thank you so much for helping us create a meaningful keepsake for the students!
Warm regards,
The Yearbook Committee
bleyearbook2026@gmail.com
Dear 5th Grade Families,
Good news — yearbook ad sales are now live again for a limited time.
As of today, February 23, due to inquiries from parents that missed the deadline, ad sales have reopened and will remain available for the next 7 days. This is a great opportunity to purchase a congratulatory ad to celebrate your child’s 5th grade graduation and recognize their accomplishments, friendships, and memories from elementary school.
If you were hoping to place an ad or missed the earlier deadline, now is the time to do so before sales close again.
Please be sure to submit your ad within the 7-day window to ensure it is included in this year’s yearbook.
Thank you for helping make the yearbook so special for our students!
Warmly,
Lauren Carollo
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Have you signed up for the Massapequa School District’s Parent University yet? There’s still time!
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Parent University hosted by the Massapequa School District on Wednesday, March 4th at the AMES School Campus. This special evening brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school. If you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to do so today! Please review the informational flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including the keynote session, workshop descriptions, and student activity room information.
Register today: www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 3rd annual Massapequa School District Parent University, taking place on Wednesday, March 4th at the AMES School Campus. This special evening brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school.
Please review the linked flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including the keynote session, workshop descriptions, and student activity room information. When you are ready, please register at www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu.
Linked Informational Flyer: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e7CYF6qB-SNIGVmIVDpGoyCyhMxLp65f&usp=drive_fs
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
The Massapequa Fine & Performing Arts department would like to announce the 2026 Massapequa Philharmonic Inside Out Informance. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the Berner Middle School Cafeteria at 1:00 pm. Third grade students will soon have the opportunity to select an instrument to begin playing next fall. The Inside Out Informance by the Massapequa Philharmonic is a wonderful way for your child to begin to explore possible instrument choices.
The Inside Out Informance is an opportunity for third grade students to sit inside the orchestra with the musicians and to experience what it is like to be in the ensemble. Following the Inside Out Informance, students can participate in the Instrument Meet and Greet; a time to speak with teachers and students, see the instruments up close, and ask questions.
The full schedule is:
12:45 pm: Students Arrive
1:00 pm: Inside Out Informance
1:30 pm: Instrument Meet & Greet
Seating is limited to 115 third grade students and a parent escort. To sign up your child for this exciting program, visit https://forms.gle/u6Tr2tLrofPGW58t9 to access the registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you to the music performance program here in Massapequa.
Musically yours,
Vincent Green