Dear Fairfield Families,
Please click the link below regarding information about Field Day bracelets that were distributed today.
Field Day Letter
Thank you!
Dr. Gerhard and Ms. Pavlick
Please refer to the important letter below containing important information in reference to health examinations for students entering Grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 in September 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the school health office.
Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nvSPZ5XyTB26g6CbApgbwK36DOAmXPaB/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Please refer to the important letter below containing important information in reference to the Tdap vaccine and its requirement for students entering Grade 6 in September 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the school health office.
Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r4l1qiOKCNIHWucIlplUoureyxKQp1Di/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
In our school district, students receive new Chromebooks in grades K, 5, and 9. For students entering 5th grade, devices are usually distributed at the end of 4th grade.
This year, due to delays in device availability, your child will receive their new Chromebook at the beginning of 5th grade.
We will share more information after the start of the new school year.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are writing to bring your attention to a dangerous trend that has recently emerged on social media. This trend encourages users to microwave gel-filled toys, such as NeeDoh and similar products. These actions can cause the toys to rupture or explode, potentially resulting in serious burns and injuries.
As a community, it is important that we stay informed about emerging trends that may unknowingly put our children at risk. We believe it is essential to make you aware of this particularly hazardous behavior involving popular toys so that you can discuss it with your child or children, if appropriate. The safety of our students remains our top priority.
As always, we encourage parents and guardians to maintain ongoing conversations with their children about responsible social media use, the importance of sound judgment, and the potential risks and consequences associated with participating in viral challenges.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
We are writing to inform you that there was an ambulance on our school campus to assist with a staff medical situation in the cafeteria. Students were moved to their classrooms for lunch.
The situation was handled with the utmost care and efficiency. We understand that seeing an ambulance at the school can be concerning. We want to emphasize that the safety and health of our students and staff are our top priorities. We are grateful for the response of the emergency services and the cooperation of our school community.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard and Ms. Pavlick
Dear MSD Parents/Guardians,
As a reminder, please visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/summerprograms to read our 2026 Summer Programs letter. Be sure to mark your calendars with the registration dates and times.
Summer Fine Arts, Summer Lego Robotics, Summer VEX Robotics: May 20 at 10:00 AM
Summer Sports: May 21 at 10:00 AM
Summer Recreation: May 26 at 10:00 AM
Camp Invention: Open
Under the Lights Basketball: Open
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
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
🎉 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
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
Good morning! I am writing to share some exciting news regarding our activities at Fairfield today.
In honor of Police Week, Fairfield Elementary is proud to host several local law enforcement units throughout the day. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet these dedicated professionals, learn about their roles in our community, and express our gratitude for their service.
Please be advised that you will see a significant presence of police vehicles and uniformed officers on school grounds today. There is no cause for concern; they are here exclusively to celebrate with us and engage with our students in a fun, educational environment.
We look forward to a day filled with learning and community spirit!
Have a great day!
Dr. Gerhard
Dear Fairfield Families,
Please click the link below to access a letter about spring school attire.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dank0YLZhpexhXMIIJOVt2FVIsHBP9F6J2KtYXNYkfU/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
Dear Fairfield Families
The Fairfield PTA, Fairfield staff, and students are excited to celebrate National Police Week from May 11th through May 15th. This is a special time for us to join together in honoring our local law enforcement heroes and showing our appreciation for all they do to keep our community safe.
To show our support, we invite all students and staff to participate in the following Spirit Days:
Monday, May 11th: Wear blue or a police shirt.
Friday, May 15th: Wear red, white, and blue.
Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing our school filled with color as we celebrate our local heroes!
Warmly,
The Fairfield PTA and Fairfield Staff
Dear Fairfield Families & Staff,
Click the link below to access our revised April Paw Print Press!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X199kR7Juqn7MN7AJ0RnEK1tSPlpEDbT/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick
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)
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
Dear Parents of Grade 2 Students,
We invite you to read the following communication regarding the CogAT screening (formerly InView) scheduled for the week of May 4, 2026.
Link to Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3PS2ad-vYqVna27DZTh5CvS4EsC7jEpM3-Imu_ZmbU/edit?tab=t.0
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
During a scheduled recess period, a vehicle stopped near the perimeter of the school grounds. A few individuals exited the vehicle and were looking at the basketball court from outside the school gates.
Our on-site security team noticed the activity immediately. They approached the individuals, assessed the situation, and followed all standard safety protocols. Security determined that there was no threat to the students or the school.
We are proud of our security team's quick response and the effectiveness of our safety measures. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the front office.
Best regards,
Dr. Gerhard