Dear Parents/Guardians,
Have you signed up for the Massapequa School District’s Parent University yet? There’s still time!
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Parent University hosted by the Massapequa School District on Wednesday, March 4th at the AMES School Campus. This special evening brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school. If you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to do so today! Please review the informational flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including the keynote session, workshop descriptions, and student activity room information.
Register today: www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 3rd annual Massapequa School District Parent University, taking place on Wednesday, March 4th at the AMES School Campus. This special evening brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school.
Please review the linked flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including the keynote session, workshop descriptions, and student activity room information. When you are ready, please register at www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu.
Linked Informational Flyer: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e7CYF6qB-SNIGVmIVDpGoyCyhMxLp65f&usp=drive_fs
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
The Massapequa Fine & Performing Arts department would like to announce the 2026 Massapequa Philharmonic Inside Out Informance. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the Berner Middle School Cafeteria at 1:00 pm. Third grade students will soon have the opportunity to select an instrument to begin playing next fall. The Inside Out Informance by the Massapequa Philharmonic is a wonderful way for your child to begin to explore possible instrument choices.
The Inside Out Informance is an opportunity for third grade students to sit inside the orchestra with the musicians and to experience what it is like to be in the ensemble. Following the Inside Out Informance, students can participate in the Instrument Meet and Greet; a time to speak with teachers and students, see the instruments up close, and ask questions.
The full schedule is:
12:45 pm: Students Arrive
1:00 pm: Inside Out Informance
1:30 pm: Instrument Meet & Greet
Seating is limited to 115 third grade students and a parent escort. To sign up your child for this exciting program, visit https://forms.gle/u6Tr2tLrofPGW58t9 to access the registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you to the music performance program here in Massapequa.
Musically yours,
Vincent Green
Dear Parents/Guardians of K-8 Students,
We invite you to read our iReady Parent Letter that includes important information on how to access iReady resources and parent reports. Additionally, please view our Massapequa School District video - Understanding grade level learning expectations and your child’s performance.
Please note that your child’s winter i-Ready Parent Report will be available on the Parent Portal under the Student Portfolio tab beginning today, February 11, at 3:00 PM.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
To Parents/Guardians of Students in Grade 5-11,
The ability to view your child's 2026-2027 courses via the "Class Registration" icon in the navigation menu on the Parent Portal has been enabled. You may access this on the web portal located at: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public. Please note, if your child has an IEP, all recommendations will be discussed and course selections finalized at your child’s CSE annual review meeting.
Parents of Students in Grade 5:
If you have questions regarding a recommended reading support class, please contact your child’s current 5th grade teacher or Mrs. Patricia Quinn-Hendry, Comprehensive Literacy Chairperson K-12, at 516-308-5153. Any other schedule questions or concerns can be made directly to the Berner Guidance Department by Friday, February 13, 2026.
Parents of Students in Grade 6:
If you have questions regarding recommended support classes, please contact your child’s current sixth grade teacher. Any other requests for a course change must be made directly with the Berner Guidance Department by Friday, February 13, 2026. Important - Please note, acceleration class notifications and schedule updates will be sent home starting on March 25, 2026.
Parents of Students in Grades 7-8:
Any questions or concerns should be directed to your child's guidance counselor. Requests for a course change must be made Friday, February 13, 2026.
Parents of Students in Grades 9-11:
Parents will not see any requests in the parent portal until after their child meets with their counselor. As a result, course requests may not be viewable until February 12, 2026. If you have any questions after reviewing the listed course requests, please contact your child’s guidance counselor as soon as possible.
If you have any questions in reference to the scheduling process, please do not hesitate to contact the guidance office at Berner, MHS - Ames Campus or MHS - Main Campus. For questions about the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Elementary and BMS Parents,
We invite you to view the following communication from our Science Department.
Discovery Fair Information/Registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yh-WbyqyRmvIdip2Bq6QFaA0_djgbo0t/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108182737150405836077&rtpof=true&sd=true
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our highest priority. To ensure that our school community is prepared and confident in our emergency procedures, we are writing to remind you that we will continue to conduct safety drills throughout the remainder of the school year.
These exercises are an essential part of our preparedness program. Our drills include fire evacuations, bus safety, lockdown drills and more. Students will be informed by their teachers prior to the start of any drill.
Regular practice allows us to identify any areas for improvement in our response times and protocols while helping students become familiar with the procedures.
We appreciate your partnership in keeping Fairfield a safe place to learn and grow.
Best regards,
Dr. Gerhard
Click the link below to access our January Paw Print Press!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QW-Aqi6jw61WD6O1HNn9szpMX7XIQNEs/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce our 3rd annual Massapequa School District Parent University, a wonderful opportunity for parents and educators to come together for an evening of learning and connection.
Please review the linked information or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity and save the date - March 4! Details about the keynote, workshops, and registration will be shared in the near future.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Linked Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyO05mbHOJgBGA9lENSEjT8Wr3TpDwCb/view?usp=sharing
Dear Fairfield Families,
We are so excited to announce that Fairfield will be celebrating P.S. I Love You Day with a special Spirit Week from February 9th through February 13th. This beautiful movement is dedicated to spreading kindness, fostering mental health awareness, and ensuring that every student feels supported and loved.
We are also incredibly honored to welcome Brooke DiPalma, the founder of P.S. I Love You Day, to Fairfield on Thursday, February 12th. She will be holding a brief assembly for all of our students to share her inspiring message of hope and the importance of looking out for one another.
Spirit Week Schedule
Monday 2/9: Mindful Monday – Wear comfy clothes to remind ourselves to be soft and gentle with ourselves and others.
Tuesday 2/10: Team Up Tuesday – Wear your favorite sports attire or jersey to show we are all on the same team.
Wednesday 2/11: We Are The Light Wednesday – Wear bright or neon colors to represent how kindness helps others feel seen.
Thursday 2/12: Thoughtful Thursday – Wear something with a positive message, heart, smiley face, or peace sign.
Friday 2/13: P.S. I Love You Day! – Wear purple, our uniform of unity, to show that bullying has no home at Fairfield. Each dot in our sea of purple is someone who is seen, loved, and looked after.
Throughout the week, students will participate in various activities designed to strengthen our community and spread joy. We look forward to seeing our hallways filled with purple and positivity!
Thank you for your continued support in making Fairfield such a warm and welcoming place for our children.
Warmly,
The P.S. I Love You Day Committee at Fairfield
🎉🏀 Good Morning, Fairfield Families! 🏀🎉
We have some exciting updates regarding Harlem Wizards Fundraiser ticket sales — and even bigger news to share! ✨
📍 NEW LOCATION:
Due to high interest, the event has been moved to a larger gym at Berner Middle School so we can welcome even more families!
⭐ Waitlist Families:
If you added your name to the waitlist, keep an eye on your inbox! You’ll receive an email from the Harlem Wizards this Thursday and will have 24 hours to purchase your tickets.
🎟️ Each waitlist entry guarantees ONE ticket — so if you signed up multiple times, you’re eligible for that same number of tickets (for example, 3 entries = 3 tickets).
📣 General Admission:
General admission ticket sales will open Saturday at 7:00 AM. While we don’t anticipate selling out, we strongly encourage you not to wait — just in case!
This is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of fun, laughter, and basketball magic for the entire Fairfield community. We can’t wait to see you there! 💥🏀✨
The Fifth Grade Committee
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