East Lake Elementary -

East Lake News from the Nest September 29 - October 3, 2025 with Bobby and Christian
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Dear East Lake Parents and Guardians,

Please join us for East Lake's 2nd annual Give Back Back Pack Drive. During October, the With Purpose Foundation encourages you to donate last year's backpacks in good condition. These will be given to less fortunate children. You can also add new or unused school supplies inside the donated backpacks to further help support this drive. Yellow recycling donation cans with signs will be placed at the entrance of the school. Donations can be dropped off any time during the month of October.

Please read our 2nd Annual Give Back Back Pack Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1loSQWiEChWvguIfAKhIxuTEwaKT_VCeO/view?usp=sharing

Sincerely yours,
Thomas A. McKillop, III

East Lake News from the Nest September 22 - September 26, 2025 with Max and Francesco
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East Lake News from the Nest September 22 - September 26, 2025 with Max and Francesco
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East Lake News from the Nest September 22, 2025 with Max and Francesco
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East Lake News from the Nest September 19, 2025 with Taylor and Delilah
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East Lake News from the Nest September 18, 2025 with Taylor and Delilah
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East Lake News from the Nest September 17, 2025 with Taylor and Delilah
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East Lake News from the Nest September 16, 2025 with Taylor and Delilah
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East Lake News from the Nest September 15, 2025 with Taylor and Delilah
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East Lake News from the Nest September 12, 2025 with Tessa and Camila
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East Lake News from the Nest September 11, 2025 with Tessa and Camila
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Back-to School Reminder

Dear Parents,

As you are aware, Back-to-School Night is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025. The schedule for the evening is as follows:

Back-to-School Night Schedule:
Grades 3-5: 7:00 - 7:30
Special Areas / Support Staff / Magnet: 7:35 - 8:05
Grades K-2 & EAGLE:: 8:10 - 8:40

Room #s are located on page 2 of this letter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FwDR0RPrs34B4M2fNmlbjTTg__5gTJ_VJ_VH82VYMMo/edit?usp=sharing

Please remember that this is an evening for parents/guardians only. The faculty and I look forward to meeting you on this special evening.

Sincerely yours,
Thomas A McKillop, III

Hello Massapequa!

It’s that time! After nearly a year in the making, we’re proud to share a video capturing the heart, spirit, and pride of Massapequa: our students, our staff, and our community.

More than words, this is the story of our commitment — a community built on connection, tradition, and the belief that together we can unlock a world of possibility for every child. In just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, this video reaffirms our vision: “Creating Leaders… One Child at a Time.” 

I hope you enjoy it, and I invite you to share this inspiring message. Now, let’s get to the show. 💙💛

Video Link: https://youtu.be/crnazW8bCBg

All the best,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools

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

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

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.

  • Kindergarten and new students will receive their Chromebooks, sign in information, and accessories at the start of the school year, along with a Chromebook Information and Getting-Started printout.

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

Due to upcoming construction at East Lake, please avoid using the side parking lot that borders Massachusetts & Ocean Avenue during the week of July 21–25.

For arrival, dismissal and any late arrivals or early pickups, please use Door E.
If there are any changes to these procedures during the week, updates will be sent via Remind.

Thank you!
East Lake Summer Rec Directors