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Dear McKenna Community, Please see the link below for more information on how to sign up to be considered for Class Parent for the 2025-2026 school year. Please note, only two class parents will be selected per classroom. You are also encouraged to join one of the PTA Committees for the 2025-2026 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xFoW6NoTksOQoxsluMafmk2TI3o0i1cs/view?usp=drive_link Regards, McKenna PTA

Dear McKenna Community, Please see the link below for more information on how to sign up to be considered for Class Parent for the 2025-2026 school year. Please note, only two class parents will be selected per classroom. You are also encouraged to join one of the PTA Committees for the 2025-2026 school year. Regards, McKenna PTA

To Our Massapequa Family, As summer approaches, I’m filled with deep gratitude for all we’ve shared this year. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of joining many of you—cheering at championship games, celebrating at concerts and field days, honoring milestones at moving-up ceremonies, and rejoicing at graduations. Each of these moments has been a powerful reminder that Massapequa is more than a district—it’s a family. Please click to read my full message to the Massapequa community. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GvEf-FXn8fbddIpkRDGcRrK_9eRXU-io/view?usp=drivesdk Sincerely, Dr. Brennan, Superintendent of Schools

Dear McKenna Community, The end of the school year is fast approaching, please note the following date(s)/time(s) for medication pick-up: Tuesday, June 24th from 9:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wednesday, June 25th from 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday, June 26th from 8:30am - 10:00am Please use the pick-up window located at the Nurses Office which will be clearly marked upon your arrival. Only parent(s)/guardian(s) may pick up their child(ren)’s medication. Any medications that are not picked up on one of the three date(s) listed above will be discarded. New medication forms for the 2025-2026 school year will be provided upon pick-up. These forms must be completed by a physician and signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Information regarding medication drop off for September 2025 will be provided during the summer. Any questions please contact the health office at 516-308-5591. Regards, McKenna Administration & McKenna Health Office

Dear McKenna Community, We are thrilled to share an exciting update about our district-wide Playground Construction Project! Playgrounds are more than just equipment and surfaces – they are places where friendships are formed, and imaginations come alive. Through this project, we will replace our "Big Toy" and ensure all McKenna students have joyful experiences in a safe and modern play environment for many years to come! We are also pleased to share that one of our top priorities has been enhancing safety features, including improved flooring and fall protection. All new playgrounds will also be ADA-compliant, ensuring that students of all abilities can enjoy and participate in these play spaces. Construction is set to begin Monday, June 30th with the demolition of the existing playground to make way for the new installation. Each site is expected to take approximately 3-4 weeks to complete. We understand that construction can be an inconvenience, especially as warmer weather approaches, but we are confident the results will be worth the wait! We appreciate your patience and support as we create vibrant, safe, and engaging play spaces for our school! Regards, McKenna Administration

Dear MSD Parents/Guardians, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding how we communicate with you about unverified student absences. In our ongoing efforts to improve communication and ensure easy access to notifications, we are transitioning from phone message alerts to text messages and emails for unverified absences. What This Means for You: • If your child is marked absent and the absence has not been verified, you will receive a text message and email instead of a phone call. • This new system will allow for quicker, more convenient communication and help ensure that you are promptly informed. As a reminder, all parents are asked to complete the Student Absence Notification Form located on the Parent Portal to inform the school of a verified absence. Thank you for your continued support with our communications. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

Dear McKenna Community, The end of the school year is fast approaching, please note the following date(s)/time(s) for medication pick-up: Tuesday, June 24th from 9:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 2:30pm Wednesday, June 25th from 9:00am - 12:00pm Thursday, June 26th from 8:30am - 10:00am Please use the pick-up window located at the Nurses Office which will be clearly marked upon your arrival. Only parent(s)/guardian(s) may pick up their child(ren)’s medication. Any medications that are not picked up on one of the three date(s) listed above will be discarded. New medication forms for the 2025-2026 school year will be provided upon pick-up. These forms must be completed by a physician and signed by the parent(s)/guardian(s). Information regarding medication drop off for September 2025 will be provided during the summer. Any questions please contact the health office at 516-308-5591. Regards, McKenna Administration & McKenna Health Office

Dear McKenna Community, We will be hosting Spirit Week at McKenna, starting Monday June 9th through Friday, June 13th. Please see the link below for more information. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10H7CUQHzERI3q4RCOilNhcCFL5Mp8ycu/view?usp=sharing Regards, McKenna Administration

Grade 3 Instrumental Music Meeting- Dear Parent(s)/Guardian of 3rd Grade Students, There will be an informational meeting for parents of beginner students today, Thursday, May 29th at 6:30pm at the Massapequa High School Band Room (room 105). The Instrumental Music Program will be explained and there will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions of the instrumental music staff. We look forward to seeing your child take part in this exciting musical adventure. Respectfully, Vincent Green, Director of Fine and Performing Arts

Dear Grade 4 Parents/Guardians, All Grade 4 students will be exchanging their currently assigned Chromebook for a new Chromebook in the coming weeks. Please note the following: If applicable, please remove any personal protective cases from the Chromebook. Students need to bring their current fully charged Chromebook and charger to school on the date indicated by their classroom teacher. Students will keep their current Chromebook bag. The new Chromebook will have a district-issued protective cover that must remain attached at all times. (This is in addition to their Chromebook bag that must be used when the Chromebook is not in-use.) The new Chromebooks may have limited/no battery charge. Teachers have been informed and will plan accordingly. Thank you, The Massapequa School District

Dear McKenna Community, Please see the link below to sign up for the McKenna PTA Blood Drive. The drive will be taking place on Tuesday, May 27th. The two classrooms with the most mentions at check-in will receive an Ice Cream Party! https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/329132 Regards, McKenna Administration and the McKenna PTA

Dear McKenna Community, Tomorrow, May 15th, we are hosting our second annual "Bring a Police Officer to School Day." We are asking all students and staff to show their support by wearing blue. We look forward to honoring our McKenna Police Officers and giving all our students the opportunity to show their gratitude. Regards, McKenna Administration

REMINDER! Dear McKenna Families, Our next and last Blue and Gold Spirit Day of the year will be held Tuesday, May 6th. We invite all students and staff to show their school pride by wearing blue and gold or Massapequa gear to school. Regards, McKenna Administration

Dear Parents/Guardians, Parent Action Requested - Starting today, April 30th, we're excited to launch the Rooms feature in our district app for teacher-parent communication! Please check your email or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/app for account setup and more information. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

Dear McKenna Community, Please see the link below to help support McKenna's PTA Blood Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W4GcypkdXSXOMsx099krWQYE5IR_pR1x/view?usp=drive_link Sincerely, McKenna Administration & PTA

Dear McKenna Community, Please see the link below to help support McKenna's 5th Grade Class Moving Up in 2026: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w6szh7givV_cvRzT3gMLwny9fGxXyHJ6/view?usp=drive_link Deadline for orders has been extended - order ASAP! Sincerely, McKenna Administration & McKenna Class of 2026

Dear McKenna Community, Please see the links below for the PTA Plant Sale: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKz3U_edLkGA3NdLDFM9rPxOJtdZcR8E/view?usp=drive_link https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mckenna-pta-spring-plant-sale-4944/items Sincerely, McKenna Administration & PTA

Dear Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder that the “Rooms” communication feature in our Massapequa School District app will be ready on April 30th. With this new feature, all of our instructional staff and parents will be able to communicate through this common platform to streamline communications. With Rooms, you’ll have access to even more exciting features like: • Stream: A place where teachers and staff can post announcements and communications • Messages: Direct communication between teachers/staff and parents On April 30th, you will receive a text message and email with detailed instructions on accessing your account through our app and/or the web. If you haven’t downloaded our app yet, please visit the Apple or Google Play store and search for the “Massapequa School District” or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/app. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District