Dear Lockhart Families: Next week begins our annual PARP Week with our theme this year being the "Wizard of Oz!" From 1/29-2/6, we have fun activities planned to instill a love of reading in all. Some of the activities include our Kickoff event, an author visit with Peter Catalanotto, Book Reunion Day, and our annual Book Fair. The school and gym are being transformed into the wonderful world of Oz with decorations all around. Each night, kids should be reading at least 15 minutes and logging minutes via the QR code. We will update the totals through the week and our overall goal is 50,000 minutes. Top readers from each class will get a special prize of covering Mr. DeLuca in Silly String or potentially something new this year! Top classes will win extra recess, a pajama day, or something else they decide on. There are PTA at home reading activities as well and children can bring in their slips every morning for a chance to get pulled for a Homework Pass. We have fun dress up days planned as well starting with Black and White Day on 1/29. Just like the movie and book start in black and white, so will we! 2/4 is "Over the Rainbow Day" and each grade is assigned a different color to wear. Kindergarten-Red, 1st Grade-Orange, 2nd Grade-Yellow, 3rd Grade-Green, 4th Grade-Blue, 5th Grade-Purple. Parents have the opportunity to be a "Secret Reader" in their child's class. A packet with all the information and links was sent home last week. It includes the weekly calendar, dress up days, and other important information. There are links to all these items below. The most important thing is that kids should enjoy reading books in many different ways. It can be with a parent, sibling, in a corner, with a stuffy, over facetime...anything you can think of to have your child have fun reading. Please check out the information below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fouckV47WCFe-p2mNYDRPMUB7unFGDoK/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JU8a1o5LruTgkMCfFfkOFIKy5pah-UpR/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l7nyh45eg8sdYqvTlaa_Nh9a8F8k9dGD/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AENnxfWKbsdmJpiSlQ0KA_VksPXTNr0Q/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eF1HdMfaKjkYjSBf5TwOYK0jkD0E35GZ/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: An amazing Lockhart tradition will continue this year with our 5th graders singing the National Anthem at a Mets game! On Tuesday, April 21, the Lockhart 5th Graders will hit the field before the game vs the Minnesota Twins for their performance. The 5th Grade Committee is selling tickets to the game as a fundraiser for all of the wonderful events during the school year. Please see the link below with information about the night and how to buy tickets. All families are welcome to watch and root on our students!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hu74f31jKliXOD87Q2T_1o4rEB6KJ1V8/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: PARP Week is coming soon and this year's theme is The Wizard of Oz, with our slogan for the week, "Lions, and Tigers, and Books....Oh My!" A larger message will be sent out with more information and a packet will be sent home next week. However, we wanted to let you know that our Kickoff Event is January 29 from 6:00-7:00 in the GP Room. On this night, families come to Lockhart for a number of fun reading activities. There will be read alouds done by Secret Readers, literary stations where kids will play games, a Photo Station with Wizard of Oz characters, and our Book Fair! The Book Fair will be in the gym from 5:45-7:30 so you can come and shop before and after the Kickoff Event. As part of the night, we are asking for book donations, new or used. New books for all ages will be used as prizes during our Book Bingo and used books from your home will be donated to Book Fairies. Please consider helping with either or both of these ventures. You can RSVP to the event using the link below so we have an idea of how many families will be there. It is always a great night and a great way to kickoff a love of reading with PARP week!
Dear Lockhart Families: PARP Week is coming soon and this year's theme is The Wizard of Oz, with our slogan for the week, "Lions, and Tigers, and Books....Oh My!" A larger message will be sent out with more information and a packet will be sent home next week. However, we wanted to let you know that our Kickoff Event is January 29 from 6:00-7:00 in the GP Room. On this night, families come to Lockhart for a number of fun reading activities. There will be read alouds done by Secret Readers, literary stations where kids will play games, a Photo Station with Wizard of Oz characters, and our Book Fair! The Book Fair will be in the gym from 5:45-7:30 so you can come and shop before and after the Kickoff Event. As part of the night, we are asking for book donations, new or used. New books for all ages will be used as prizes during our Book Bingo and used books from your home will be donated to Book Fairies. Please consider helping with either or both of these ventures. You can RSVP to the event using the link below so we have an idea of how many families will be there. It is always a great night and a great way to kickoff a love of reading with PARP week!
Dear Lockhart Families: Throughout the year, our Student Council runs different charity drives that help benefit those in need. From now until January 21st, they are running their annual Mitten Drive which will be donated to the YES Community Center. Student Council is asking for a new pair of gloves or mittens which can be brought to the main lobby. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qRBkWpDUKhgHIorwUbRF5DU-6xoMJn2a/view?usp=sharing
Dear 5th Grade Families: As part of our PARP Kickoff Event on 1/28, 5th graders have the opportunity to be "Secret Readers." Three students will be chosen from each class and will be given a short book to read to the families at the beginning of the night. If your child is interested, please have them fill in the form below and return it to school by Wednesday, 1/21. This is a great way to inspire others in a love for reading!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z2mItQVLnOX62Jckuhk62PVOVwF3-HE2/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: PARP Week is coming soon and this year's theme is The Wizard of Oz, with our slogan for the week, "Lions, and Tigers, and Books....Oh My!" A larger message will be sent out with more information and a packet will be sent home next week. However, we wanted to let you know that our Kickoff Event is January 29 from 6:00-7:00 in the GP Room. On this night, families come to Lockhart for a number of fun reading activities. There will be read alouds done by Secret Readers, literary stations where kids will play games, a Photo Station with Wizard of Oz characters, and our Book Fair! The Book Fair will be in the gym from 5:45-7:30 so you can come and shop before and after the Kickoff Event. As part of the night, we are asking for book donations, new or used. New books for all ages will be used as prizes during our Book Bingo and used books from your home will be donated to Book Fairies. Please consider helping with either or both of these ventures. You can RSVP to the event using the link below so we have an idea of how many families will be there. It is always a great night and a great way to kickoff a love of reading with PARP week!
Dear Lockhart Families: Throughout the year, our Student Council runs different charity drives that help benefit those in need. From now until January 21st, they are running their annual Mitten Drive which will be donated to the YES Community Center. Student Council is asking for a new pair of gloves or mittens which can be brought to the main lobby. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qRBkWpDUKhgHIorwUbRF5DU-6xoMJn2a/view?usp=sharing
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. During this week, we will perform our third 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: An amazing Lockhart tradition will continue this year with our 5th graders singing the National Anthem at a Mets game! On Tuesday, April 21, the Lockhart 5th Graders will hit the field before the game vs the Minnesota Twins for their performance. The 5th Grade Committee is selling tickets to the game as a fundraiser for all of the wonderful events during the school year. Please see the link below with information about the night and how to buy tickets. All families are welcome to watch and root on our students!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hu74f31jKliXOD87Q2T_1o4rEB6KJ1V8/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Throughout the year, our Student Council runs different charity drives that help benefit those in need. From now until January 21st, they are running their annual Mitten Drive which will be donated to the YES Community Center. Student Council is asking for a new pair of gloves or mittens which can be brought to the main lobby. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qRBkWpDUKhgHIorwUbRF5DU-6xoMJn2a/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Our annual PARP week is approaching soon and one of the highlights is the Author Visit. This year, we are lucky to have Peter Catalanotto, author of books like "Ivan the Terrier" and "Emily's Art," come on 2/4 to meet with all grades to discuss his books, the writing process, and how they too can become authors! The students love listening to stories, asking questions, and reading his books in the Library in the weeks leading up to the visit. Mr. Catalanotto is offering his books for sale and any purchases book will be signed by him on the day he is here. Below is a link to where you can purchase his books online as well as a paper copy to print and send in.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iz0JSW3gfC1f39E-dtlAkBAwv0masnoL/view?usp=sharing
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
Dear Lockhart Families: Below is a link to the January/February PTA Newsletter, full of important dates and information. Also, if you haven't already, make sure to sign up for the PTA so you can work some of the great events during the year!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jlWrgaT4iK7nC9g3XP5E1wwG-wcMwqrx/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Throughout the year, our Student Council runs different charity drives that help benefit those in need. From now until January 21st, they are running their annual Mitten Drive which will be donated to the YES Community Center. Student Council is asking for a new pair of gloves or mittens which can be brought to the main lobby. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qRBkWpDUKhgHIorwUbRF5DU-6xoMJn2a/view?usp=sharing
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 Lockhart Families: We are happy to announce our iReady Stars of the Month for December in Math! These students have worked hard, shown growth, and passed a great number of lessons. Students will be announced today and get to pick a prize. Keep up the great work!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kTxmr14aj4Le9U9G35VdJQu2KsCH9hXd/view?usp=sharing
Dear Lockhart Families: Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a fun and restful break with your families. Whether you were home all week or still doing your regular routine, it's always a great time with friends and family. We are excited to have the kids back in the building and I'm sure you are as well. As we gear up for the winter months, we want to take a moment to thank everyone for their generosity during Make A Wish season. As you know, this was our 37th annual campaign, the longest running in the country. We are so grateful for anything you were able to do to make this our most memorable year yet. We are happy to announce, that following our ceremony where we unveiled our $15,000 check for Make A Wish, more donations came in, bringing our total to $15,732! We are even more excited to announce that this is an all time record for Lockhart! We made the announcement at the end of the day on 12/23 and you can hear the cheering through the hallways. I say it in my speech every year. This is not just another fundraiser, this is not just another collection, this money directly goes to help a child living through a sometimes impossible situation. We are so thankful for everyone in the Lockhart community for helping.