BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/23/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents and Students:
Please see the attached link for important information regarding the administration of Session II of the NYS English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCUbJ1CMzvOUKmBsCG5fzl6Zd6tZJ9-y/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen & Ed Hoffman
Dear BMS Parents and Students of Algebra I,
Kindly click the link to discover the upcoming Algebra Regents review sessions at Berner.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_JLNx2fXLozZgTrMH5CBwe-Yqxa5noQ/view?usp=drive_link
All necessary materials will be distributed in your algebra class, so you’re all set to succeed!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child's Algebra teacher.
Thank you,
John Watson
Massapequa Public Schools
Math Supervisor, 6 - 12
516-308-5972
Dear 8th Grade Earth Science Students and Parents,
Kindly click on the link for information pertaining to the upcoming Earth Science Regents Review Sessions available at Berner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UvHPSBYwaqyeyl19LjvqtUH2W20l0kd/view?usp=drive_link
Thank you,
Daniel Mezzafonte
Supervisor of Science
6-12 Massapequa Public Schools
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
Please see the upcoming schedule of Review Sessions for the https://drive.google.com/file/d/1szUNt-cBjCmWatPO8OWlev9R9rLScgYC/view?usp=drive_link and the https://drive.google.com/file/d/11WDw9ZXTruXuGWAxXzpKb7S-9mhAmH9g/view?usp=drive_link . Review for the Checkpoint A German and Mandarin Exams will take place during the Teachers’ extra-help sessions.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s World Language Teacher.
Best regards,
William C. Anderson
Curriculum Associate, K-12
Department of World Language and English as a New Language
Massapequa School District
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/22/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Berner Parents, Students and Staff,
Let's start the 4th quarter off on the right FOOT! The 6th Grade Class will be selling Fruit by the Foot for $1.00 each during all lunch periods on Wednesday, April 23rd and Thursday, April 24th.
Please click for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l62550MbgfjexizssVaDwP5c7d92Sjkj/view?usp=drive_link
Thank you,
Mrs. Ferreira & Mrs. Kiley
6th Grade Class Advisors
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students,
Last week we paused our ELA assessments due to technical issues with the state. We understand this was disappointing and frustrating for everyone involved. We have received assurances that the system is ready to go, and we are committed to completing the assessment as planned.
Session II of the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment is scheduled to take place on April 23, 2025. You can expect additional follow-up from your buildings on Tuesday, April 22.
Thank you for your patience and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/11/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to thank you for your ongoing support with our new website and app! If you haven’t downloaded our app yet, please visit the Apple or Google Play store and search for the Massapequa School District.
As a reminder, our district app currently offers:
• District, school, and community communications
• Access to our spotlight, events/calendar, lunch menus, and district/school webpages
As we shared at the end of last school year and throughout this school year, we are excited to announce the launch of our “Rooms” parent-teacher communication app/website feature! After ongoing district planning and training, the “Rooms” communication feature will be ready on April 30th. With this new feature, all of our instructional staff and parents will be able to communicate through this common platform to streamline communications.
With Rooms, you’ll have access to even more exciting features like:
• Stream: A place where communication/announcements can be posted by teachers/staff
• Messages: Direct communication from teachers/staff to parents and parents to teachers/staff
We will be sharing additional information and directions on how to access your account in the near future!
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/10/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear 8th Grade Earth Science Students and Parents,
Kindly click on the link for information pertaining to the upcoming Earth Science Regents Review Sessions available at Berner: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11UvHPSBYwaqyeyl19LjvqtUH2W20l0kd/view?usp=drive_link
Thank you,
Daniel Mezzafonte
Supervisor of Science, 6-12
Massapequa Public Schools
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students, We are writing to provide an important update regarding the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) testing that resumed today, April 9, 2025. Unfortunately, NYS encountered another round of technical issues with its online testing platform this morning. Due to these issues, NYS instructed us to pause, and then later to resume testing. While many students at Berner and our elementary schools managed to complete their tests, some couldn't even start. We will contact those parents/guardians directly. Given these ongoing complications, we are pausing testing district-wide until after the break, awaiting further guidance from the state. Tomorrow, April 10, 2025, will be a normal school day without state assessments. We will provide updates on the continuation of the ELA assessment as soon as we receive details and assurances of testing capabilities from the state. This situation is incredibly frustrating due to the loss of instructional time and the time invested in preparing for this test administration. Additionally, there are now questions about the validity of this assessment which we hope will be addressed once we receive further guidance from the state. We will update the community as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Sincerely, William Brennan, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students,
We are writing to provide an important update regarding the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) testing that resumed today, April 9, 2025. Unfortunately, NYS encountered another round of technical issues with its online testing platform this morning.
Due to these issues, NYS instructed us to pause, and then later to resume testing. While many students at Berner and our elementary schools managed to complete their tests, some couldn't even start. We will contact those parents/guardians directly.
Given these ongoing complications, we are pausing testing district-wide until after the break, awaiting further guidance from the state. Tomorrow, April 10, 2025, will be a normal school day without state assessments. We will provide updates on the continuation of the ELA assessment as soon as we receive details and assurances of testing capabilities from the state.
This situation is incredibly frustrating due to the loss of instructional time and the time invested in preparing for this test administration. Additionally, there are now questions about the validity of this assessment which we hope will be addressed once we receive further guidance from the state. We will update the community as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
William Brennan, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/9/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students,
We are writing to inform you about an important update regarding the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) testing that was scheduled for today, April 8, and tomorrow, April 9.
Due to a statewide technical issue with the NY ELA testing platform, testing is postponed for today, April 8. We will follow-up with additional communication once we confirm the issue is resolved and we receive further guidance from NY State.
At this time, buildings will be resuming their regular schedules. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth testing process for all students participating in the assessment.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/8/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
BMS Homeroom Announcements 4/7/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/bmsannouncements
To All BMS Students, Parents and Families,
We are excited to begin the Berner Middle School Spring concert season! Concerts are coming up in May and we look forward to seeing our students share their talents during each performance.
The dates and times for each concert are listed below:
Thursday, May 1st
Grade 8 Band and Rockestra at 7:00 pm
Monday, May 5th
Grade 7 Band, Flute Choir and Vocal Points at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 7th
Grade 6 Orchestra and Grade 6 Chorus at 6:30 pm
Grade 7 Orchestra and Grade 7 Chorus at 8:00 pm
Monday, May 12th
Grade 6 Band and Select Singers at 6:30pm
Grade 8 Orchestra and Grade 8 Chorus at 8:00 pm
Due to the number of participants and in order for us to ensure there is a seat for each member of the audience, we ask that families limit guests to 4 attendees for each concert. With just over 800 seats in the newly renovated Berner Auditorium, we must comply with the fire safety code by not permitting standing in the aisles during performances.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Fine and Performing Arts Office at (516) 308-5085.
Thank you for your continued support.
Jason Esposito, Principal
Vincent Green, Director of Fine and Performing Arts
Dear Parents, Students, and Families of Berner Middle School,
As we strive to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all our students, we must address some growing concerns and remind everyone of our rules regarding food deliveries to the school from parents, family members, and/or food delivery services.
Sometimes, food is being dropped off for groups of students. This often creates disruption at the lunch table and nearby tables, as not everyone is able to be included in what was brought in for a particular group. Parents are reminded to only bring lunch for their own child/children.
We have also noticed an increase in the number of parents and/or students ordering food to the school from services such as Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub during school hours. While we understand this is convenient, we must remind you that we can not permit these deliveries to our school for several important reasons:
The arrival of delivery personnel during school hours is distracting both students and staff. Students are either asking to leave class to check on deliveries or leaving the cafeteria for the same purpose. When deliveries have not arrived on time, students are then asking to wait near the Visitors Entrance to get their order. We want our students to focus in school without unnecessary interruptions.
Allowing delivery drivers on campus poses potential security risks. Berner is a busy school, and it is already very challenging to monitor and verify the identity of everyone who comes onto the property and into the Visitors Entrance vestibule. Allowing delivery people, who arrive throughout the morning and lunch periods, can compromise the safety of our students and staff.
Not all students receive food deliveries, which can create feelings of inequality and exclusion among peers. This also tends to create a significant disruption in the cafeteria. We aim to provide a fair environment for all students.
We ask for your cooperation in ensuring that meal delivery services are not used by and for students while they are at Berner. We encourage students to bring their lunch from home or purchase meals from the school cafeteria.
Thank you for your understanding and support in maintaining a safe and focused educational environment at Berner Middle School.
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen