Dear Lockhart Families: Time for spring cleaning! Clean out your closets, your attic, your garage and help raise money for our 5th graders. The 5th Grade Committee is running a Clothing Drive Fundraiser but is also collecting other household items like backpacks, handbags, table cloths, sheets, and more! Drop off will be at Lockhart on Thursday, 4/20 from 2:30-5:30 by the Kindergarten Playground. Get rid of some items and help a great cause! Below is a link to the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GKIjOnTMZvFj7N2AOrIhcMV0CitiJKWw/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: As some of you may have noticed, the area around the tree by the Kindergarten and 1st grade dismissal door was recently redone. We are so grateful for the Massapequa Maintenance Crew and the hard work they put in to rebuild the old, rotted wooden box around the tree, plant flowers inside, and reseed around the area. With that, we would appreciate if you do not let your children walk through the box, so our beautiful flowers can grow. We are also going to rope off the immediate area around the tree so the grass can grow. Thank you for helping to keep Lockhart a beautiful place.
Dear Lockhart Families: Below is the link to our iReady Stars for the month of March. These students have worked exceptionally hard on their MyPath and continue to learn and grow. Congratulations to our stars!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17qnbHG8jQV03p-2WLY-RxPa3g6djCpv7/view?usp=sharing
Dear Fifth Grade Families: We are very excited for the Advanced Concert on Thursday. This is our 5th graders final concert, and although they have a few other things for the end of the year, the final concert is always bittersweet. We know they will have a great performance at both the school performance and night performance. At 9:30am, our musicians will put on a show for students and staff in the GP Room. This is a great way to showcase their talents and prepare for the parent show at night. At 7:00pm at McKenna, our musicians will perform for all families. A memo was sent home with instructions for the night, including arrival times, concert dress, and dismissal procedures. Please remember a few things. The concert will begin promptly at 7:00 and last about 1 hour. Doors will open for families at 6:45. There is plenty of seating and not a bad seat in the house, so do not panic if you are towards the back of the line. The line of guests will form outside the front door of McKenna and we will only let in our students at the time they are designated to arrive. Chorus will be let in first at 6:15, followed by Orchestra and Band students at 6:30. We will have a staff member at the door to let them in. If you have someone in your family that will physically struggle to wait in line, please email me and we will let them sit in the vestibule. No one will be let into the auditorium prior to 6:45 as the students will be rehearsing. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to a great show!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W-GUPwhY_eiIXVsOTGfOw4Xmvaf50Oid/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Below is the link to the PTA Spring Spiritwear sale! Check out the new items and designs and shop all things Lockhart and Massapequa!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ugMpVtov6wmvku2hAlHGqaImjx2A7fWN/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: With the warm weather coming, we love seeing all the students riding their bikes to school. With that, please speak to them about bike safety and proper usage. This morning, we had a number of older students riding their bikes all around the back lawn and we had to ask them to vacate the grass. Please speak to your kids about riding on the blacktop path, parking and locking their bikes, and safely walking to their arrival door. We love when students ride their bikes but we want them to respect the property as well. Thank you for your help with this.
Dear Lockhart Families:
We hope this email finds you well. Around 1:00pm today, the building went into a Shelter In Place due to a report of an unrecognized person in the area. Our Administration and Security Team immediately investigated the manner and deemed there was no threat. During the Shelter In Place, instruction remained and the hallways were kept clear. In less than five minutes, the building was clear and returned to normal activity. We are proud of our staff and students for following protocols to ensure a safe environment.
Dear Lockhart Families: Below is the link to the PTA Plant Sale. You can purchase plants online using the QR Code that can be picked up on May 7 from the front of the school. Every year, our PTA does an amazing job selling some of the most beautiful plants you can purchase. It is a great way to decorate your house for the spring season and get ready for Mother's Day! Our in school Plant Sale will be Friday, May 8. We hope you continue to support the PTA?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEY_tStdcQHSUGs55G1vItQgiVBmxCeY/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Below is the link to the PTA Plant Sale. You can purchase plants online using the QR Code that can be picked up on May 7 from the front of the school. Every year, our PTA does an amazing job selling some of the most beautiful plants you can purchase. It is a great way to decorate your house for the spring season and get ready for Mother's Day! Our in school Plant Sale will be Friday, May 8. We hope you continue to support the PTA?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEY_tStdcQHSUGs55G1vItQgiVBmxCeY/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Attached are two communications from our PTA. One is the April Newsletter filled with important dates, links, and information. Please be sure to check it out so you are in know on all upcoming events. The second is our yearly PTA Plant Sale flyer. Every year, our PTA does an amazing job selling some of the most beautiful plants you can purchase. It is a great way to decorate your house for the spring season and get ready for Mother's Day! Our in school Plant Sale will be Friday, May 8. All online orders placed using the QR code on the flyer can be picked up on May 7. We hope you continue to support the PTA!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mSlmxvwj3ULLTOTB7qjOSMDF99io572o/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEY_tStdcQHSUGs55G1vItQgiVBmxCeY/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Each April is Autism Awareness Month and one way we recognize this special month is by wearing blue on Autism Acceptance Day and every Friday during the month of April. This year, Autism Acceptance Day is Thursday, April 2, and we are off from school. SEPTA is asking for everyone to wear blue on April 1 and then every Friday in April. Below is the link to the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FsU6t7UON92Q8l_N7dgytG-TO9ZOAWgl/view?usp=sharing
REMINDER: Dear Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades 3-8,
We invite you to review the linked letter containing important information regarding the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-lBlLEaCDJ0JyJIZ9ssN6HUWC094bKkK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116442019154430759621&rtpof=true&sd=true
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Lockhart Families: Throughout the year, we perform different safety drills so all staff and students are prepared if there is ever a real emergency. Next week, we will perform our final Lockdown Drill. As always, it is done in a safe, calm, and child appropriate manner and is never a surprise to the staff and students. Please know that we are taking many steps to keep our building safe, and this is an important piece.
Dear Lockhart Families: This is the last call to submit a request on the form below. Each year, the placement process for making future classes is one of the most important, time consuming jobs we have. Multiple staff in the building discuss best placements for our students. Parents are also given the opportunity to give some input into the process, but understand that nothing is guaranteed and the overall decision lies with the school. Please click on the link to gain more information and use the link on the sheet to the google spreadsheet to enter your input. All responses are due by April 1.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Er2sZJ0xrFt8lf5r2hyhAfvHxdDTx92/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Each April is Autism Awareness Month and one way we recognize this special month is by wearing blue on Autism Acceptance Day and every Friday during the month of April. This year, Autism Acceptance Day is Thursday, April 2, and we are off from school. SEPTA is asking for everyone to wear blue on April 1 and then every Friday in April. Below is the link to the flyer.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FsU6t7UON92Q8l_N7dgytG-TO9ZOAWgl/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: It is with great pride that we announce our third annual First Responder Appreciation Day will take place on May 21. A save the date was sent out a few weeks ago to put it on your radar and below is the official flyer with the link to sign up and purchase a new t shirt if you are interested. On this day, we open our doors and classrooms to first responders who are part of the Lockhart community. If you are one or have someone in your family who is a first responder, we invite you to sign up to speak to your child's class about your job and how you help our community. We hope to have multiple speakers in all classrooms. As part of this day, all first responders are invited to a welcome breakfast at 8:00. Following this, all first responders will be brought to their respective classrooms for the speaking part of the day. Finally, the NCPD and Massapequa Fire Dept. will have multiple departments on the back field for the parade and stations. Commissioner Ryder runs the show and introduces all of the different types of units that make up the department. It is always one of the most special days of the year at Lockhart. Below is the link to register and purchase a T Shirt if you would like. All proceeds support the First Responders Foundation and the last day to order is April 3. We can't wait for this day to arrive and encourage all first responders to sign up!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKNYmG6g1QeWrrvQOxE4VS_Va3N_-hjK/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Every year, our Student Council organizes a March Madness Spirit Week with some fun dress up days! Starting tomorrow, they have some fun, easy, and always optional ways to ring in the madness. Below is a link to the dress up days that will run from 3/25-3/31. Tomorrow kicks off the madness with Whacky Wednesday. Mix and match your clothes, wear them backwards, or have crazy hair!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12ng5YdMrmVHmFQqtxRd0Jyfbk1lX_kdu/view?usp=sharing
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,
Elementary report cards will be available on the Parent Portal today 3/20 at 4:00PM. To access your child’s report card:
Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (Report Cards not available through the Parent Portal App)
Click the Student Reports icon located in the navigation menu.
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 5th Grade Families: There is an important letter being backpacked with all 5th Grade students today. Please spend time reading it with your child and send it back to school with both yours and the child's signature. Thank you.
Dear Lockhart Families: It is with great pride that we announce our third annual First Responder Appreciation Day will take place on May 21. A save the date was sent out a few weeks ago to put it on your radar and below is the official flyer with the link to sign up and purchase a new t shirt if you are interested. On this day, we open our doors and classrooms to first responders who are part of the Lockhart community. If you are one or have someone in your family who is a first responder, we invite you to sign up to speak to your child's class about your job and how you help our community. We hope to have multiple speakers in all classrooms. As part of this day, all first responders are invited to a welcome breakfast at 8:00. Following this, all first responders will be brought to their respective classrooms for the speaking part of the day. Finally, the NCPD and Massapequa Fire Dept. will have multiple departments on the back field for the parade and stations. Commissioner Ryder runs the show and introduces all of the different types of units that make up the department. It is always one of the most special days of the year at Lockhart. Below is the link to register and purchase a T Shirt if you would like. All proceeds support the First Responders Foundation and the last day to order is April 3. We can't wait for this day to arrive and encourage all first responders to sign up!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKNYmG6g1QeWrrvQOxE4VS_Va3N_-hjK/view?usp=sharing