Birch Lane Elementary -

Dear Parents/Guardians, We are happy to announce that we will be holding our traditional Flag Day ceremony at Birch Lane tomorrow morning. As in years past, the Massapequa Elks will be joining us for this moving and patriotic celebration . Our celebration will be held for students in grades 3 through 5 and take place outside (weather permitting) in front of our main entrance. The program will include a presentation of the history of the American Flag from members of our student government and the Elks along with the playing of patriotic music performed by our advanced band, orchestra, and chorus. The celebration will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m. and parents/guardians are welcome to join us. In the event of inclement weather, we will hold a smaller ceremony inside for students only. Unfortunately, if the ceremony needs to be moved inside, parents/guardians will not be able to join us. We hope to see you tomorrow morning! Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Hello Families, If you ordered a school supply kit for next school year, pickups will be on Tuesday, June 17th from 4 - 7 pm in the GP room. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Wildes or Maria Joyce at birchlanesupplykits@gmail.com. Thank you! School Supply Kit Committee

Good Afternoon Fifth Grade Families, Just a few notes for tomorrow's trip... All students are asked to wear their class shirts All students should wear sneakers. Kanes are not allowed. Arrival is at 8:10 tomorrow morning Students must be dropped off by a parent/guardian. They are not permitted to ride their bikes to school due to the change in arrival cell phones are not permitted on the trip Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, Please see the attached flyer for the PTA's Summer Kickoff Carnival. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P4zwRVZGtlrflgJ2z6I9hSU6RYnOKvDS/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Fifth Grade Families, Our celebratory trip to Crestwood Day Camp is scheduled for tomorrow! Please note that students are to report to Birch Lane at 8:10 tomorrow morning for a quick bagel breakfast. Arrival will be through the main entrance (GP Room doors). All details for the trip are included in the attached letter. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kKSw8Z5b0AuouUCx7ptDDrKLiHdP6O4KaVdd5xcDlpM/edit?usp=sharing We are looking forward to a fabulous day! Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Afternoon Fifth Grade Families, Just a friendly reminder to complete the Crestwood Breakfast form by the end of the day today. https://forms.gle/ULAPKPXwkpMzbCedA Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Afternoon Fifth Grade Families, Our celebratory trip to Crestwood is next week. Please see the attached letter for all details. The breakfast form for the morning of the trip must be completed by tomorrow afternoon. Link to complete the form is included in the letter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JDH-4DySAUV_JfQO1wwNaAfaAsKAeZ1h/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti

Good Morning Kindergarten Parents, Our Kindergarten Recital will be taking place on Friday, June 20th. The celebration will begin at 9:45 in our General Purpose Room. Due to space restrictions, two guests are permitted for each student. Kindly click on the link below to complete our guest form. https://forms.gle/i8NkXugv5zUctkBt8 Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, We apologize for the late notice, but if possible, we are requesting for students to avoid riding bikes to school today. Most of our field is being utilized for Field Day activities and there won't be much room to park bikes on our grounds. Of course, if this is their only option today, we will find a place for their bikes. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, Please see the June edition of the PTA's Birch Twig. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lBbY60ts2p61TRVr5eCzLQWK98V9Pd6F/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, Please see the attached letter regarding head lice in the building. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nDOfDdhxsh7FvaM3GYQA2ay8_NiuOphz/view?usp=drive_link

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, We hope this message finds you all enjoying this beautiful weather! We are writing to inform you of an important safety procedure regarding the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) on school property. To ensure the safety of all students and staff, e-bikes and e-scooters are not permitted on school grounds at any time. We have all observed an increase in the use of these vehicles, and while we understand their convenience, they pose significant safety risks in a busy school environment. Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone! If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Grade 3 Instrumental Music Meeting- Dear Parent(s)/Guardian of 3rd Grade Students, There will be an informational meeting for parents of beginner students today, Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm at the Massapequa High School Band Room (room 105). The Instrumental Music Program will be explained and there will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions of the instrumental music staff. We look forward to seeing your child take part in this exciting musical adventure. Respectfully, Vincent Green, Director of Fine and Performing Arts

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, One clarification...The Field Day Snack Form should only be filled out by parents who have children with food restrictions. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, We are super excited for Field Day next week! Our PTA has worked hard to organize a fun-filled day for our students! Please carefully read through the attached letter for information about this day, including the special treats that are being offered. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szn2K7eI6xbgIl0tX3IQfgAuPOUcaov-/view?usp=drive_link As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns. Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Evening Fifth Grade Families, Our Moving Up Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th at Massapequa High School. Please see the attached letter for all details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C348qNBxzs5foCDXgeBOv39SHmxcBvkk/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Dear Grade 4 Parents/Guardians, All Grade 4 students will be exchanging their currently assigned Chromebook for a new Chromebook in the coming weeks. Please note the following: If applicable, please remove any personal protective cases from the Chromebook. Students need to bring their current fully charged Chromebook and charger to school on the date indicated by their classroom teacher. Students will keep their current Chromebook bag. The new Chromebook will have a district-issued protective cover that must remain attached at all times. (This is in addition to their Chromebook bag that must be used when the Chromebook is not in-use.) The new Chromebooks may have limited/no battery charge. Teachers have been informed and will plan accordingly. Thank you, The Massapequa School District

Good Morning Fifth Grade Families, Just a reminder that we will be going to Marjorie Post Park tomorrow for our Fifth Grade Picnic. A few notes for tomorrow… All of our students are asked to wear their class of 2025 t-shirts. Students may bring a labeled water bottle with them. Water will also be served for lunch. The Kool Kat Ice Cream Truck will be there. Students will choose between soft-serve ice cream and frozen ices. Classroom teachers will be reaching out to parents today with any allergy concerns to make sure all students are enjoying a safe snack. It is highly recommended that you apply sunscreen to your child prior to the start of school and have your child wear protective clothing such as a hat. Rollerblades, skateboards, hard baseball/lacrosse balls, baseball bats, or lacrosse sticks are not permitted. All parents are invited to join us at the park. We hope to see all of you tomorrow as we kick off our 5th grade celebrations!

Good Evening Birch Lane Families, We invite all students to wear red, white and blue tomorrow as we honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Dear Parents, Important parking notice regarding our Beginner Concert tonight… As you know, today is the Massapequa School Budget Vote. As a result, concert parking in the student parking lot is prohibited. This is the parking lot that is directly next to the Town Bagel store. Concert parking will be open in the administrative parking lot. The entrance to this lot is directly across from the funeral home. We would like to remind you of drop-off locations where students will report upon their arrival. Locations are as follows; 4th Grade Orchestra will report to room 104 4th Grade Band will report to room 105 4th Grade Chorus will report to the Little Theater Mrs. Gill’s class will report to room 100 Ms. Nemes’s class will report to room 106 Ms. Rifkin’s class will report to room 101 Mrs. Vazquez’s class will report to room 107 Ms. Verity’s class will report to room 102 All performers should report at 7:00 with the exception of our beginner orchestra members who are asked to arrive at 6:45 in order to tune their instruments. Staff will be on hand to direct all students to these rooms. Also, a reminder that your child may bring a book or quiet activity to occupy their time while waiting to perform. Electronic devices and phones are NOT permitted. All performers will be dismissed to a parent at the end of the concert. Specific dismissal instructions will be given to you at this time. We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation with our concert procedures. We look forward to a fantastic show! Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin