We are excited to invite your child to take part in Kids Vote 2026. This is a fun and meaningful opportunity for students to have their voices heard by voting on cafeteria menu options for the 2026 to 2027 school year.
Kids Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 19 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at all regular voting locations. We hope to see many of our students participate and make their voices heard.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pM4IANGgCoBNqV6vPRy6qgvKQyDZbX43/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
East Lake News from the Nest May 11 - May 15, 2026 with Aleena and Violet
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🎉 We are thrilled to present our 2025–2026 HEALTH EDUCATION NEWSLETTER! 🎉
We invite you to explore all the exciting updates, highlights, and important information by accessing our newsletter here:
👉https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CbzszNqdiJWaQNUf299r7yMg1_omq0xK/view?usp=drive_link
We hope you truly enjoy learning more about the incredible work happening within our department!
Sincerely,
Massapequa School District Health Department
Dear East Lake Parents and Guardians,
Berner Middle School and YES Community Counseling Center present A Whole New World, a discussion for incoming 6th grade parents and guardians focused on the social and emotional challenges students may experience as they transition into middle school.
Further details can be found in the attached memo, click the link below.
Letter link: A Whole New World Event Memo
Sincerely yours,
Thomas A. McKillop, III
East Lake News from the Nest May 11 - May 15, 2026 with Aleena and Violet
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East Lake News from the Nest May 11 - May 15, 2026 with Aleena and Violet
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We invite you to review the flyer from the Massapequa JrSr PTSA. It includes an invitation to attend “Are You Ready for Middle School” featuring guest speaker Mr. Esposito, the building principal.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W3bUsw0tlZJbN_6nRYgXWbrtQS_iS8bi/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
East Lake News from the Nest May 11 - May 15, 2026 with Aleena and Violet
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East Lake News from the Nest May 4 - May 8, 2026 with Lia and Mackenzie
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East Lake News from the Nest May 4 - May 8, 2026 with Lia and Mackenzie
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East Lake News from the Nest May 4 - May 8, 2026 with Lia and Mackenzie
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East Lake News from the Nest May 4 - May 8, 2026 with Lia and Mackenzie
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East Lake News from the Nest May 4 - May 8, 2026 with Lia and Mackenzie
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Dear East Lake Parents and Guardians,
Over the course of the next two weeks, your children will be involved in practicing some of our emergency drills as required by the Emergency Management Plan. The purpose of practicing these procedures is to afford your children the same familiarity and comfort level that they have with the frequently practiced fire drills.
Further details can be found in the attached memo, click the link below.
Letter link: Spring Emergency Management Plan Letter
Sincerely yours,
Thomas A. McKillop, III
East Lake News from the Nest April 27 - May 1, 2026 with Tenley and Ella
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Grade 3 Instrument Selection Begins Tomorrow at 10AM!
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian of 3rd Grade Students,
Your child will become eligible for participation in the Massapequa Instrumental Music Program upon completion of the 3rd grade. We strongly recommend that all students who show potential and interest should enroll in this program as well as the Choral program.
The orchestra and band teachers have been meeting with 3rd grade students, discussing whether your child wishes to be in orchestra or band. You should also have received a letter from your teacher. See the link below to review the letter online.
Visit the Music page on the District Website (link) to view information and complete the Musical Instrument Survey listed under Beginning Band and Orchestra heading. There is a separate form for each building.
Grade 3 Instrument Letter (link)
East Lake News from the Nest April 27 - May 1, 2026 with Tenley and Ella
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to provide a brief update regarding today's statewide computer-based testing interruptions.
This afternoon, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) reported that its testing contractor, NWEA, is still investigating technical issues that affected some schools during today’s assessments. Their team is working overnight to resolve the problem.
NYSED has made clear that the system must be fully operational for tomorrow and will update districts if anything changes.
As a result, we will not be testing tomorrow.
The Grade 5 Science Assessment will be rescheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026.
The Grade 6-8 Math Assessment will continue on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
We recognize how frustrating these disruptions are for students and families, and we share that frustration. Thank you for your patience as the state works to ensure a stable testing environment. We will share any updates as they become available.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
We are writing to provide an important update regarding the New York State testing that was scheduled for today, April 29, 2026. Unfortunately, NYS encountered another round of technical issues with its online testing platform this morning.
Due to these issues, BOCES instructed us to pause testing for those students experiencing technical difficulties. At the elementary level, our fifth grade students were scheduled for the elementary science assessment and had not begun testing when we were notified. We quickly decided to reschedule for another day to limit the loss of any instructional time given the ongoing technical issues.
At Berner Middle School, many of our students were able to log into the math assessment and actively continued testing. Some students experienced technical difficulties and were unable to continue. The Berner administration and staff quickly responded to the situation, allowing students testing to continue and those not testing to move to another location.
Given these ongoing complications, we are awaiting an update from the New York State Education Department on these technical issues and will update you as soon as we have more information.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
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