Berner Middle School -

Dear Parents, Students and Staff,
Please join us in supporting the 7th & 8th Grade Cheer Club by stopping by our Bake Sale Fundraiser on Monday, December 22 from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the Gym Lobby!
We'll be selling delicious cookies, cakes, brownies, and more all proceeds go directly to the Cheer Club.
Kindly click on this link for more information: Berner 7th & 8th Grade Cheer Club Bake Sale 2025
We appreciate your support!

Jada Scott
7th & 8th Grade Cheer Club Advisor

Dear Berner Parents, Students and Staff:

The Berner Builders Club is currently collecting toys for the John Theissen Children's Foundation Toy Drive until Monday, December 22.

Any new, unwrapped toys for children between the ages of one and 17 can be dropped off in the front lobby at Berner and placed in the Toy Drive collection box. All donations will help to brighten the holidays for sick and underprivileged kids on Long Island.

Kindly click here for more information: John Theissen Children's Foundation Toy Drive 2025

Thank you for your support.
Mike LaBella
Builders Club Advisor

Dear Berner Parents and Students,
The 6th Grade Class of 2032 will be selling jolly ranchers for 10 for $1.00 during all lunch periods on December 16 through December 18 while supplies last.  All proceeds will go to the Class of 2032 for future activities.
The 6th grade class wishes you a HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY!
Kindly click here for more information: Holly Jolly Rancher Fundraiser 2025
Thank you,
Ms. Ferreira and Ms. Kiley
Class of 2032 Advisors

Dear Berner Parents, Students and Staff:
The Berner Builders Club is currently collecting toys for the John Theissen Children's Foundation Toy Drive until Monday, December 22.
Any new, unwrapped toys for children between the ages of one and 17 can be dropped off in the front lobby at Berner and placed in the Toy Drive collection box. All donations will help to brighten the holidays for sick and underprivileged kids on Long Island.
Kindly click here for more information: John Theissen Children's Foundation Toy Drive 2025
Thank you for your support.
Mike LaBella
Builders Club Advisor

To all Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students,

We invite you to please read the important Grade 9 Courses letter.

Grade 8 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-pE1GWZv34Hf-HKHeqDra9t8PCyG_Ex_8k4LQPCzfg/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you,
The Massapequa School District

To all Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade Students,

We invite you to please read the important Grade 8 Course Requests letter. After, please note and save the course selection date.

Grade 7 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmLNuhgDcPd62KZNpYEFWXDpg2SHISwy3dRm0Tu-GVg/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Berner Parents, Students, and Staff,

Presented by the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade class officers, Berner will be holding a Holiday Spirit Week beginning Monday, December 15th through Friday, December 19th.

Please click the link for more information: Berner Holiday Spirit Week 2025

Happy Holidays!
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Class Advisors
Berner Middle School

Good Morning!!

The application process for students to be considered for Introduction to Science Research is now officially open.

Introduction to Science Research is an elective course for 8th grade students. Current 7th grade students should be in Accelerated Science with a minimum of a 90 average in both math and science. Students who are motivated and interested in the program should be encouraged to apply. Current eighth grade students who are NOT in Introduction to Science Research but are interested in taking Science Research I at Massapequa High School - Ames Campus must also apply for consideration. Please access the course description by clicking on the link below.

Introduction to Science Research Course Description

Here is the link to the application that needs to be submitted no later than Friday, January 16th.

Science Research Application 2026-2027

The link to the application can be found directly on the BMS webpage.

In addition to completing the application, students need to have 2 teacher recommendations - one must be from a CURRENT science teacher. The link to the recommendation is embedded in the application. The link can be found below.

Science Research Recommendation Teacher Form The link can be copied so that students can share it directly with his/her teacher.

Applications will be considered incomplete without the 2 letters of recommendation.

All applications will be reviewed, and notifications will be emailed no later than the week of January 26th.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Have a great day!!
Daniel Mezzafonte
Supervisor of Science, 6-12
Massapequa Public Schools
4925 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 308-5973 (office)

Dear Berner Parents/Guardians,
The Fall 2025 FitnessGram Physical Fitness Reports for all Berner students are now available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal on both the student and parent accounts.
If you do not know your username or password for the Parent Portal, please contact the Berner Guidance Office at (516) 308-5730.
How to View Your Child’s Report:
Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Click on the “Student Portfolio” icon on the lower left-hand side of the screen.
Select the dropdown arrow next to “FitnessGram” (upper left-hand side).
Click on the “2025-26” link to view the report.
This coming week, all students will review their individual FitnessGram reports with their P.E. teacher. We encourage you to take a few minutes to review the report with your child and discuss their fitness assessment results.
If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact your child’s physical education teacher.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting health and wellness!
Berner Physical Education Department
Ed Hoffman, CAA
Berner MS, P.E. Chair and Athletic Coordinator
Massapequa School District
Nassau County Challenger League Coordinator
Office: (516) 308-5725
Email: Ehoffman@msd.k12.ny.us