Good afternoon, Massapequa families! 🎉
We have exciting news! After selling out our Harlem Wizards fundraiser in under 12 hours, we were able to secure a larger gym space—which means more tickets are coming!
We will be reopening the ticket box office first for families on the waitlist, followed by the general public. Class parents and the Fifth Grade Committee will be sharing the official date and time tickets go back on sale very soon, so stay tuned!
Thank you so much for your patience and incredible support. We can’t wait to see everyone at what is sure to be an unforgettable event! 🏀✨
Fairfield's Fifth Grade Committee
Final REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
The window for entering requests for the Music and World Language courses you would like your child to take at Berner Middle School next year closes tomorrow Friday, January 9, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
Select a Music Course and World Language Course
If you have any questions about the Music programs, please contact Mr. Green at 516-308-5085. If you have any questions about the World Language programs, please contact Mrs. Kirschner at 516-308-5774. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Tomorrow, Friday, January 9, is recognized across the country as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.).
To show our gratitude and support for the dedicated officers who serve and protect our community, we invite all students and staff to wear blue. Since it is also FFE Friday, it is a perfect opportunity to show our school spirit and our appreciation for law enforcement simultaneously.
Thank you for helping us honor our local heroes!
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Dear Parents -
Please click below to read the MSD Career and Technology Education Department's Winter 2026 Newsletter. This newsletter gives you an opportunity to see what our students have been learning this Semester in their Business, Technology and Family and Consumer Science courses. In addition, you will see the other extracurricular opportunities offered to BMS, Ames and MHS students.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lDC5gSVUeJJ0vpiMPYa3hH3tVNUjihcJ/view?usp=sharing
Regards,
Patricia LiVecchi
CTE Supervisor
Massapequa School District
plivecchi@msd.k12.ny.us
(516) 308-5975
Dear Massapequa Students & Families:
Please see the link below for information on our K-8 Science Discovery Fair to be held at Berner Middle School on Saturday, March 21st - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Discovery Science Fair Flyer
Registration is now open and will close on March 6th - We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank You,
Katie Fasano
Supervisor of Elementary STEM
Massapequa Public Schools
Important REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
The window for entering requests for the Music and World Language courses you would like your child to take at Berner Middle School next year closes this Friday, January 9, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
Select a Music Course and World Language Course
If you have any questions about the Music programs, please contact Mr. Green at 516-308-5085. If you have any questions about the World Language programs, please contact Mrs. Kirschner at 516-308-5774. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Fairfield Families & Staff,
Click the link below to access our December Paw Print Press!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BStsg054GqW62X_eusnE7gleh1WTIses/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Dear Fairfield Families,
Please click the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BXtDp4Tz3kUGzG3_XwBaEdVxZkRQCs_e/view?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
To ensure a healthy and productive learning environment for all our students and staff, we want to share a quick reminder regarding our "stay-at-home" health guidelines. We know it can be a tough call sometimes, but keeping your child home when they are unwell helps prevent the spread of illness throughout our classrooms.
Please keep your child home if they exhibit any of the following:
Fever: A temperature greater than 100.4°F (without the use of fever-reducing medication).
Stomach Issues: Any vomiting and/or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
Severe Sore Throat: Especially when accompanied by a fever and feeling ill for more than 48 hours, or after a known exposure to Strep throat.
Skin Concerns: Unexplained sores around the nose or mouth, or a new rash on other parts of the body.
Respiratory Symptoms: Severe cold symptoms (coughing, congestion) that will disrupt their ability to focus or participate in class.
Ear Distress: Severe ear pain or any fluid draining from the ear.
Headaches: A severe headache, particularly if it is accompanied by a fever.
Eye Irritation: Red, draining, or excessively itchy eyes.
When can they return?
Generally, students should be symptom-free (and fever-free without medication) for at least 24 hours before returning to school.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students and community healthy and strong!
Thank you,
Dr. Gerhard and Ms. Pavlick
Dear Fairfield Families and Students,
Get ready for some festive fun! We are excited to announce Fairfield’s Holiday Spirit Week 2025!
Join us from Monday, December 15th, through Tuesday, December 23rd, to celebrate before the winter break.
Full Spirit Week Schedule:
Mon 12/15: "Mad for Plaid!" Wear your best holiday plaid.
Tue 12/16: "Holidays are the Topi!" Wear a holiday headband or hat.
Wed 12/17: "Sleigh All Day!" Wear your holiday best.
Thu 12/18: "Ugly Sweater!" Wear your best ugly sweater.
Fri 12/19: "Fairfield Spirit Day" Wear your Fairfield colors.
Mon 12/22: "Bling in the Holidays!" Wear your lights or things that sparkle.
Tue 12/23: "Cozy Up for the Holidays" Wear your coziest pajamas.
We look forward to a spirited week!
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,
Elementary report cards will be available on the Parent Portal today 12/12 at 4:00PM. To access your child’s report card:
1. Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (Report Cards not available through the Parent Portal App)
2. Click the Student Reports icon located in the navigation menu.
3. Under Archived Reports, select the report card.
If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please use the “Forgot Username or Forgot Password” link. If you continue to experience issues, email our PowerSchool support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us. For questions about classes or grades, please contact your child’s teacher.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,
We invite you to please read the following revised elementary report card letter with corrected Report Card Posting Dates – 12/12/25 at 4:00PM (Updated), 3/20/26 at 4:00PM, and 6/26/26 at 10:30AM.
Updated Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yo21Vt-luqFxOiISIi9C7bbHp2RIe0jMPSXoCqv-TTc/edit?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Fairfield Families,
Get ready for an evening of unbelievable basketball tricks, hilarious comedy, and high-flying dunks!
The world-famous Harlem Wizards are coming to Massapequa to take on our very own Fairfield Teachers!
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
This is a fantastic event for the whole family, and a great opportunity to see your favorite teachers face off against one of the most entertaining basketball teams in the world!
Ticket Information: Tickets will go on sale in January.
We will send out another announcement with a link to purchase tickets and more specific game details soon!
Please see the flyer attached.
Best regards,
The Fifth Grade Committee
To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
As stated in the letter sent home with your child last week and emailed/posted on our website and app, the Parent Portal is now open for you to enter course requests for the Music and World Language courses your child will take at Berner Middle School next year. The window for entering requests is today, Monday, December 8th through Friday, January 9th.
Grade 5 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
Select a Music Course and World Language Course
If you have any questions about the Music programs, please contact Mr. Green at 516-308-5085. If you have any questions about the World Language programs, please contact Mrs. Kirschner at 516-308-5774. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
We invite you to please read the important Grade 6 Music and World Language Course Requests letter. After, please note and save the course selection date - Monday, 12/8/25.
Grade 5 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Grade 5 Parents/Guardians,
On the morning of Wednesday 12/3, we will be completing a scheduled Grade 5 student password update. As such, your child’s classroom teacher will be distributing a new password at the start of the school day.
Please note the following:
Students will not be able to sign-in on 12/3 with their old password.
If a student is absent from class on this day and needs access to their account, please visit the Parent Portal Portfolio Tab to access your child’s password.
Thank you for all your support. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or your building Computer TA.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
We invite you to please read the important Grade 6 Music and World Language Course Requests letter. After, please note and save the course selection date.
Grade 5 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Click the link below to access our November Paw Print Press!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OCIGKuya4FLBeQy9lgYD4_tt9oB7cCq8/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Dear Fairfield Families,
Please see the attached letter in the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13dR45wfJ_o2-sg2FzSB51GkaldY4PItZ/view?usp=sharing
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!
With gratitude,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
LAST CHANCE! Popcorn Sale CLOSES TODAY at 6 PM! 🍿
Our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser is coming to an end TODAY, Wednesday, November 19th, at 6:00 PM!
Every bag sold helps the fifth grade students reach their goal! Whether you need stocking stuffers, holiday treats, or just a delicious snack for yourself, now is the time to click the link.
CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW (Sale ends 6 PM!):
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/3ai3o4s8?utm_source=seller_share&utm_medium=qrcode
Thank you so much for your support!
Fairfield's Fifth Grade Committee