Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
We are proud to offer an additional club this year for our fourth and fifth graders. SADD stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions. The purpose of this club is to educate students and the community about the dangers of destructive decisions and to promote healthy activities and positive influences. Club meeting information is as follows:
Days/Dates/Time/Room
Mondays
11/24, 12/8, 12/22, 1/5, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 6/1
Dismissal to 4:15
Birch Lane Library
If your child would like to join the SADD club, please click on the link below and complete the form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN3UCfHVHB2q75GAG1bXEWr0OA6Jpk7MLb8J0QoYLJ2hXy0A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108862534085557650418
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
We are proud to offer an additional club this year for our fourth and fifth graders. SADD stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions. The purpose of this club is to educate students and the community about the dangers of destructive decisions and to promote healthy activities and positive influences. Club meeting information is as follows:
Days/Dates/Time/Room
Mondays
11/24, 12/8, 12/22, 1/5, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 6/1
Dismissal to 4:15
Birch Lane Library
If your child would like to join the SADD club, please click on the link below and complete the form.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN3UCfHVHB2q75GAG1bXEWr0OA6Jpk7MLb8J0QoYLJ2hXy0A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108862534085557650418
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Dear Families,
LET YOUR CHILD SHINE WITH REFLECTIONS!
This year's contest theme is "I Belong." Students can reflect on this theme through six categories: Film Production, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Literature and Photography.
Reminder - Fill out the paperwork and drop off at the Birch Lane lobby on 11/17 or 11/18, 4:45-6:45 PM.
All the guidelines and directions are attached to this email.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eqCQoTlHSGhi7mMEqRT_dczeF8JpVPNg/view?usp=drive_link
You can also visit the PTA website for more information.
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
Please contact Jenna Biancaniello with questions at Jsforza59@gmail.com
LET YOUR CHILD SHINE WITH REFLECTIONS!
This year's contest theme is "I Belong." Students can reflect on this theme through six categories: Film Production, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Literature and Photography.
Reminder - Fill out the paperwork and drop off at the Birch Lane lobby on 11/17 or 11/18, 4:45-6:45 PM.
All the guidelines and directions are attached to this email.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eqCQoTlHSGhi7mMEqRT_dczeF8JpVPNg/view?usp=drive_link
You can also visit the PTA website for more information.
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections
Please contact Jenna Biancaniello with questions at Jsforza59@gmail.com
Dear Birch Lane Families,
Individual Portraits Retakes/Makeups will be held tomorrow, October 29th! If you would like to do a retake of your child’s photo please send in your photo packet but please keep the class photo.
5th grade yearbook club, ensemble, and group photos will also be taken tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Henderson LaurenAHenderson0@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Picture Day Committee
Individual Portraits Retakes/Makeups will be held tomorrow, October 29th! If you would like to do a retake of your child’s photo please send in your photo packet but please keep the class photo.
5th grade yearbook club, ensemble, and group photos will also be taken tomorrow. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Henderson LaurenAHenderson0@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Picture Day Committee
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
As you know, Veteran’s Day, November 11th, is a day for our country to honor all of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of America. To demonstrate our gratitude and respect for our veterans, we would like to continue our tradition of creating a Wall of Honor on which we will display photos that commemorate our veteran’s heroic contribution to our country. Please click on the link below for details.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6EQHmSHZMfUxddtpAXYJPP1fr21ThMS/view?usp=drive_link
As you know, Veteran’s Day, November 11th, is a day for our country to honor all of the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of America. To demonstrate our gratitude and respect for our veterans, we would like to continue our tradition of creating a Wall of Honor on which we will display photos that commemorate our veteran’s heroic contribution to our country. Please click on the link below for details.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I6EQHmSHZMfUxddtpAXYJPP1fr21ThMS/view?usp=drive_link
Dear Birch Lane Families,
LET YOUR CHILD SHINE WITH REFLECTIONS!
This year's contest theme is "I Belong." Students can reflect on this theme through six categories: Film Production, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Literature and Photography.
Reminder - Fill out the paperwork and drop off at the Birch Lane lobby on 11/17 or 11/18, 4:45-6:45 PM.
All the guidelines and directions are attached to this email. You can also visit the PTA website for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZzD7PUPM98omlmDlKL9cRcZLo4P-6-hi/view?usp=drive_link
Please contact Jenna Biancaniello with questions at Jsforza59@gmail.com
Birch Lane PTA
LET YOUR CHILD SHINE WITH REFLECTIONS!
This year's contest theme is "I Belong." Students can reflect on this theme through six categories: Film Production, Music Composition, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Literature and Photography.
Reminder - Fill out the paperwork and drop off at the Birch Lane lobby on 11/17 or 11/18, 4:45-6:45 PM.
All the guidelines and directions are attached to this email. You can also visit the PTA website for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZzD7PUPM98omlmDlKL9cRcZLo4P-6-hi/view?usp=drive_link
Please contact Jenna Biancaniello with questions at Jsforza59@gmail.com
Birch Lane PTA
Dear Birch Lane families,
Exciting news! To kick off our Denim & Diamonds Casino Night (Thursday, November 6 at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club), we’re running a one-day Flash Sale this Monday, October 27.
🎲 Buy your tickets on Monday and receive $200 in “Fun Money” per ticket—ready for you at check-in!
Grab your tickets here: pta-denim-diamonds.cheddarup.com
All proceeds directly support the Birch Lane PTA 💙
Let’s make this year’s fundraiser our biggest success yet. Thank you for your incredible support—we can’t wait to see you on November 6!
With thanks,
Birch Lane PTA Fall Fundraiser Committee
Exciting news! To kick off our Denim & Diamonds Casino Night (Thursday, November 6 at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club), we’re running a one-day Flash Sale this Monday, October 27.
🎲 Buy your tickets on Monday and receive $200 in “Fun Money” per ticket—ready for you at check-in!
Grab your tickets here: pta-denim-diamonds.cheddarup.com
All proceeds directly support the Birch Lane PTA 💙
Let’s make this year’s fundraiser our biggest success yet. Thank you for your incredible support—we can’t wait to see you on November 6!
With thanks,
Birch Lane PTA Fall Fundraiser Committee
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Pictures are in and are being sent home this afternoon. Please check your child's backpack when he/she gets home. Also a reminder that retake day is this upcoming Wednesday.
Enjoy the weekend!
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Pictures are in and are being sent home this afternoon. Please check your child's backpack when he/she gets home. Also a reminder that retake day is this upcoming Wednesday.
Enjoy the weekend!
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. In partnership with the Birch Lane PTA, we’ll be celebrating each day with activities and messaging focused on making healthy choices. Please click on the link below for details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pig1Jigy9cH-4GKh-ue0eIyLVDEA-S0Q/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Next week is Red Ribbon Week. In partnership with the Birch Lane PTA, we’ll be celebrating each day with activities and messaging focused on making healthy choices. Please click on the link below for details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pig1Jigy9cH-4GKh-ue0eIyLVDEA-S0Q/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Dear Birch Lane Families,
The Birch Lane PTA's Wrapping Paper fundraiser “wraps” up this weekend! Sales will be open through Monday, 10/27. Place your orders today! See the attached letter to scan the QR code, look at the catalog and place your order.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vUKVf1bL5R_VowWWBnURwsZ1A8P6-TV8/view?usp=drive_link
Any questions please contact,
Vicki Abbinanti
516.376.6971
vickiabbinantibirchpta@gmail.com
The Birch Lane PTA's Wrapping Paper fundraiser “wraps” up this weekend! Sales will be open through Monday, 10/27. Place your orders today! See the attached letter to scan the QR code, look at the catalog and place your order.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vUKVf1bL5R_VowWWBnURwsZ1A8P6-TV8/view?usp=drive_link
Any questions please contact,
Vicki Abbinanti
516.376.6971
vickiabbinantibirchpta@gmail.com
Dear Parents/Guardians of K-8 Students,
We invite you to read our iReady Parent Letter that includes important information on how to access iReady resources and parent reports. Additionally, please view our Massapequa School District video - Understanding grade level learning expectations and your child’s performance.
Please note that your child’s i-Ready Parent Report will be available on the Parent Portal under the Student Portfolio tab beginning Friday, October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Birch Lane Families,
The Birch Lane PTA would love to fill a bucket (or two!) to support the GIVE BACK BACKPACK Program sponsored by WithPurpose Foundation.
Please see the flyer attached for information on how you can support this great cause!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5aqT-DW0fTNeakZuf3dgrZDJY1UNh3q/view?usp=drive_link
Birch Lane PTA
The Birch Lane PTA would love to fill a bucket (or two!) to support the GIVE BACK BACKPACK Program sponsored by WithPurpose Foundation.
Please see the flyer attached for information on how you can support this great cause!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5aqT-DW0fTNeakZuf3dgrZDJY1UNh3q/view?usp=drive_link
Birch Lane PTA
Dear Birch Lane Parents,
We’re thrilled to invite you to this year’s Birch Lane PTA Parent Night Out Fall Fundraiser — Denim & Diamonds Casino Night!
✨ Thursday, November 6th | 7:00 PM
📍 Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with casino games, dancing, raffles, great food, and drinks — all to support our children and school community!
💎 Tickets: $80 per person
Each ticket includes food, drinks, and fun money to use at the game tables.
Tickets are limited and required for entry. No refunds.
🎟 Click here to purchase tickets → pta-denim-diamonds.cheddarup.com
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
📧 jsforza59@gmail.com or teresanicolello@gmail.com
Let’s come together for a night of fun, friendship, and fundraising for Birch Lane!
Warmly,
Birch Lane PTA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Im_80cIUId6c8Uuf4bLHdztX68WVZxwd/view?usp=drive_link
We’re thrilled to invite you to this year’s Birch Lane PTA Parent Night Out Fall Fundraiser — Denim & Diamonds Casino Night!
✨ Thursday, November 6th | 7:00 PM
📍 Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with casino games, dancing, raffles, great food, and drinks — all to support our children and school community!
💎 Tickets: $80 per person
Each ticket includes food, drinks, and fun money to use at the game tables.
Tickets are limited and required for entry. No refunds.
🎟 Click here to purchase tickets → pta-denim-diamonds.cheddarup.com
If you have any questions, please reach out to:
📧 jsforza59@gmail.com or teresanicolello@gmail.com
Let’s come together for a night of fun, friendship, and fundraising for Birch Lane!
Warmly,
Birch Lane PTA
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Im_80cIUId6c8Uuf4bLHdztX68WVZxwd/view?usp=drive_link
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Please click on the following link for details about our Halloween Parade.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s92orIeZCjoc92Z2Z72SyiGqFMyajGLj/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Please click on the following link for details about our Halloween Parade.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s92orIeZCjoc92Z2Z72SyiGqFMyajGLj/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
Please see the correct link for Spirit Week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yoAcmSn3glf7KbHDQJ1iLaHlRuEGfU0e/view?usp=drive_link
Please see the correct link for Spirit Week.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yoAcmSn3glf7KbHDQJ1iLaHlRuEGfU0e/view?usp=drive_link
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Please see the attached letter for details about Family Connect Night.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cPHwKJm-Msz1384rwYTq-kKQpwqYvZgW/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti
Please see the attached letter for details about Family Connect Night.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cPHwKJm-Msz1384rwYTq-kKQpwqYvZgW/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti
Good Morning Birch Lane Families,
Please see the October edition of the PTA's Birch Twig...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ksJto7XVDdeEBLRtG1dktAjHV8UjrfqR/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Please see the October edition of the PTA's Birch Twig...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ksJto7XVDdeEBLRtG1dktAjHV8UjrfqR/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good Morning Birch Lane Families:
It was brought to our attention that our Picture Day photographer, Patken Photography, changed processing companies for their credit card payments, and the new vendor requires the CVV number to process payment. As this change was made after the forms were printed, there was not a space left on the order form for the CVV number.
For anyone whose child went today and paid via credit card, you will receive a phone call from Patken’s office for your CVV number. For anyone whose child is going tomorrow, if you could add the CVV number to the credit card payment area on the order form, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Picture Day Committee
It was brought to our attention that our Picture Day photographer, Patken Photography, changed processing companies for their credit card payments, and the new vendor requires the CVV number to process payment. As this change was made after the forms were printed, there was not a space left on the order form for the CVV number.
For anyone whose child went today and paid via credit card, you will receive a phone call from Patken’s office for your CVV number. For anyone whose child is going tomorrow, if you could add the CVV number to the credit card payment area on the order form, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Picture Day Committee
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,
Just a friendly reminder that donations for the Give Back Back Pack Drive will be collected throughout the month of October.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5aqT-DW0fTNeakZuf3dgrZDJY1UNh3q/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti
Just a friendly reminder that donations for the Give Back Back Pack Drive will be collected throughout the month of October.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5aqT-DW0fTNeakZuf3dgrZDJY1UNh3q/view?usp=drive_link
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti
Good Afternoon Fifth Grade Families,
Please note that we will be taking a full group, aerial photograph for the yearbook tomorrow afternoon at 2:15.
Best Regards,
Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
Good morning Birch Lane families:
Just a reminder that Birch Lane Picture Day is tomorrow and Thursday! Your chid's scheduled date is on the top corner of the order forms sent home. Please send them in with your child on their assigned picture day. If you need clarification as to which date your child will attend, please see the attached schedule.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19m9Ez7moamBoGsqjK4KuSl6tYCls2KkM/view?usp=drive_link
Make ups and retakes will be held on October 29th. In case of absence, your child’s portrait will be taken at that time. Class portraits, will not be made up and are only taken on the scheduled picture day. Please contact LaurenAHenderson0@gmail.com with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing your children's smiling faces!
-Picture Day Committee
Just a reminder that Birch Lane Picture Day is tomorrow and Thursday! Your chid's scheduled date is on the top corner of the order forms sent home. Please send them in with your child on their assigned picture day. If you need clarification as to which date your child will attend, please see the attached schedule.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19m9Ez7moamBoGsqjK4KuSl6tYCls2KkM/view?usp=drive_link
Make ups and retakes will be held on October 29th. In case of absence, your child’s portrait will be taken at that time. Class portraits, will not be made up and are only taken on the scheduled picture day. Please contact LaurenAHenderson0@gmail.com with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing your children's smiling faces!
-Picture Day Committee