Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families,

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
6 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Afternoon Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,

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



6 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School

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

6 months ago, 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

6 months ago, 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.

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

6 months ago, Massapequa School District
Good Morning Kindergarten Families,

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
6 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
To Our Massapequa Family, As summer approaches, I’m filled with deep gratitude for all we’ve shared this year. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of joining many of you—cheering at championship games, celebrating at concerts and field days, honoring milestones at moving-up ceremonies, and rejoicing at graduations. Each of these moments has been a powerful reminder that Massapequa is more than a district—it’s a family. Please click to read my full message to the Massapequa community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GvEf-FXn8fbddIpkRDGcRrK_9eRXU-io/view?usp=drivesdk Sincerely, Dr. Brennan, Superintendent of Schools
8 months ago, Dr. William Brennan
Good Morning Birch Lane Families, Tomorrow, we will be clapping out our fifth graders. If you would like to join in with us, please gather on the Nassau Street grass between our two arrival doors. We ask that you please keep the walkway between that area clear as our students will be walking that path. The clap out will begin at 10:00 am. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Dear Birch Lane Families and Incoming Kindergarten Parents, The PTA is hosting a brief Zoom meeting tonight June 25th at 7:30pm, with information about joining Committees for next year. Please join us to learn more about the many volunteer opportunities! Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86247124189 If you are already familiar with our Committees, please feel free to fill out the attached Committee Interest Sign Up sheet! https://forms.gle/zUJPVWw9ABzktzLo8 Best regards, Christine Rose PTA President
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, As the weather has gotten nicer, we have seen an increase in the number of students who ride their bikes to school each day. With this increase in bikers, we have also observed a number of potentially dangerous situations take place that we would like to bring to your attention. Many students cross over our bus driveway, riding west on Beacon Drive towards Birch Lane. This is extremely dangerous with the number of parked cars and buses driving through that area. We ask that you please talk to your child about avoiding this area and discuss alternate routes that can be taken. Many students are riding without helmets. Please remember that it is our expectation for all students who are riding their bikes to wear a helmet. In New York State, bicyclist's 14 years old and younger are required to wear a helmet when riding a bike. Our bus drivers and crossing guards have also shared concerns about groups of students riding through the neighborhoods unsafely. As you know, the health and safety of our students is our top priority. If you have a child who rides to school, we ask that you take a few moments to review bicycle safety with your child. Please visit the link below for additional bicycle safety tips. https://www.dot.ny.gov/display/programs/bicycle/safety_laws/safety-tips Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, Please see the following information from our nurse's office regarding medication pick-up and request forms for administering medication in school. Any questions, please reach out to the health office. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NoVNt4oe0iTJiV5wp_4Utiz8nWwm-OMP/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xrYKxTtzI3lu3DJ6a5w6Jwric00j-4L8/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Dear Fourth Grade Parents, Every year, a committee is selected by building administration to plan and coordinate all of the end-of-year activities for the moving up class. This committee is composed of two chairpeople and members. Planning for the Class of 2026 will need to begin shortly and will then carry over into the 2025 - 2026 school year. If you have any interest in serving as a committee chair or member, please access the following link to complete the volunteer form; https://forms.gle/Ff1EaCQijacy1GhP7. Submissions must be in by June 25th. Committee chairpeople and committee members will be selected and notified by me. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, We are so excited for the Summer Kickoff Carnival this afternoon. Just a few reminders before the bash begins... All guests must enter at the gate on Whitewood Drive starting at 4:00 If you didn’t get tickets and would like to attend, we will have the link to purchase available at the gate. Bikes are not permitted at this event There will be trash receptacles around the field. We kindly ask that all guests make an effort to help keep our field clean We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you all this afternoon. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Dear MSD Parents/Guardians, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding how we communicate with you about unverified student absences. In our ongoing efforts to improve communication and ensure easy access to notifications, we are transitioning from phone message alerts to text messages and emails for unverified absences. What This Means for You: • If your child is marked absent and the absence has not been verified, you will receive a text message and email instead of a phone call. • This new system will allow for quicker, more convenient communication and help ensure that you are promptly informed. As a reminder, all parents are asked to complete the Student Absence Notification Form located on the Parent Portal to inform the school of a verified absence. Thank you for your continued support with our communications. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District
8 months ago, Massapequa School District
Good Morning Birch Lane Families, The PTA committee link sent out last week was not working properly. Please use the following link to complete the form if you are interested in joining a committee for next year. https://forms.gle/9DxvZcYKdN5fEvbL6 Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Morning Birch Lane Families, Previous experience has taught us that many children move from our school during the summer months. Having this information early on helps us in planning for the following school year. Please take a moment to click on the link below and complete the information on this form for your youngest/only child. https://forms.gle/UBQv3u8vT1keAFaJ9 Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Morning Birch Lane Families, Please see the attached letter regarding early dismissal days. A hard copy will be coming home in backpacks this afternoon. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TcgYKmb85GYKw33my461OSM_ACsOpmt5/view?usp=drive_link Best, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Afternoon Fifth Grade Families, We have just a few more events before we send our fifth graders off to Berner. Please look over the dates and details below. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Yearbook Breakfast: Tuesday, June 17. We will use the same order that was placed for the Crestwood Breakfast. Students are asked to wear their fifth grade shirts. Berner Orientation and Moving Up Rehearsal at MHS: Friday, June 20th. Buses will take students to and from both. Again, students are asked to wear their class shirts. Yearbook Signing: Monday, June 23rd. Students will have time to walk around the building and have their teachers sign their yearbooks. Moving Up Ceremony: Tuesday, June 24th. Click on the link for all details. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VrsIZdT2fsICnBnte0vClgEdvy1Kauo03_nuuFMDIr4/edit?usp=sharing 5th Grade clap out: Friday, June 27th. All parents/guardians who are interested may join in on the Nassau Street sidewalk. Students will begin walking around 10:10 a.m.
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Good Afternoon, Please see the correct links for the PTA class parent and committee interest sign up forms... https://forms.gle/eHqbUrDSYCnf1qDh8 Class Parent Sign Up https://forms.gle/zPeheFgtcXPL5bG96 Committee Interest Sign Up
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School
Dear Birch Lane Families, We are already beginning to plan for next year! Please see the following information and sign ups for class parents and committees for 2025-2026. We will hold a brief information zoom meeting on Wednesday June 25th at 7:30pm if you have questions or want to learn more about volunteer opportunities! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IjFvJEPzY8ykb3CAGgZjwMdrlaLZyNGpi3FkPO-g_TI/edit?usp=drive_link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1p_bVXHpPCNbsTRjHF6E_BPbRlM86QejD5O9jDW_tyI0/edit?usp=drive_link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PU-kYHM4tD6GmVt3bb5_-SLjsDQpxoW52tV2ct0OZjc/edit?usp=drive_link https://docs.google.com/document/d/128NBeAYEciAc3Dm8ZqEAcjOQJEopEq48_I4srfdotXc/edit?usp=drive_link -Birch Lane PTA
8 months ago, Birch Lane Elementary School