McKenna Elementary -

Dear McKenna Community,
We’re excited to announce McKenna Elementary’s Annual Bundle Up Bonanza!
Our Ambassadors Club is leading a heartwarming initiative to help those in need this winter. They will be collecting new winter accessories to donate to a local charity.
Items being collected:
Socks
Hats
Gloves
Scarves
Mittens
Ear Muffs
Collection Due Date: Monday, December 22nd
Drop-Off Location: McKenna Star (there will be bins designated for each accessory)
Your generosity will help keep our community warm this season. Thank you for supporting this wonderful cause!

Warm regards,
The McKenna Ambassadors Club

Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,

Elementary report cards will be available on the Parent Portal today 12/12 at 4:00PM. To access your child’s report card:

1. Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (Report Cards not available through the Parent Portal App)
2. Click the Student Reports icon located in the navigation menu.
3. 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 Elementary Parents/Guardians,

We invite you to please read the following revised elementary report card letter with corrected Report Card Posting Dates – 12/12/25 at 4:00PM (Updated), 3/20/26 at 4:00PM, and 6/26/26 at 10:30AM.

Updated Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yo21Vt-luqFxOiISIi9C7bbHp2RIe0jMPSXoCqv-TTc/edit?usp=sharing

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,

As stated in the letter sent home with your child last week and emailed/posted on our website and app, the Parent Portal is now open for you to enter course requests for the Music and World Language courses your child will take at Berner Middle School next year. The window for entering requests is today, Monday, December 8th through Friday, January 9th.

Grade 5 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0

STEPS:

1. Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)

2. Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu

3. 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

REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,

We invite you to please read the important Grade 6 Music and World Language Course Requests letter. After, please note and save the course selection date - Monday, 12/8/25.

Grade 5 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Grade 5 Parents/Guardians, 

On the morning of Wednesday 12/3, we will be completing a scheduled Grade 5 student password update. As such, your child’s classroom teacher will be distributing a new password at the start of the school day.

Please note the following:

• Students will not be able to sign-in on 12/3 with their old password.

• If a student is absent from class on this day and needs access to their account, please visit the Parent Portal Portfolio Tab to access your child’s password.

Thank you for all your support. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or your building Computer TA.

Thank you,

The Massapequa School District

To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,

We invite you to please read the important Grade 6 Music and World Language Course Requests letter. After, please note and save the course selection date.

Grade 5 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0

Thank you,
The Massapequa School District

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding the Rapid Dismissal Drill being held on Tuesday, November 25th:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H7MnbHoEhSIx0X8F-9JKIH7Bg0hpnQtm/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding the Rapid Dismissal Drill being held on Tuesday, November 25th:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H7MnbHoEhSIx0X8F-9JKIH7Bg0hpnQtm/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,
Our next Blue and Gold Spirit Day will be held Thursday, November 20th. We invite all students and staff to show their school pride by wearing blue and gold or Massapequa gear to school.
Here are the Blue and Gold Spirit dates for the 2025-2026 school year.
December 4th
January 8th
February 5th
March 5th
April 16th
May 28th

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,

Picture retake day is scheduled for Friday, November 21st. In order for your child’s picture to be retaken, you must send back the original package you received. It will be collected by the photographer.

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding PTA Thanksgiving Pie Sale 2025:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s_a9nqSihIm36JTo-CKcwAVHLDY0hvc6/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,
Thank you for your heartfelt support in welcoming and honoring the veterans who visited all of our classrooms last week. Your kindness and participation helped make this a meaningful experience for our students and veterans alike. Thank you to our veterans for inspiring our students with your stories and service during your classroom visits—your presence made a lasting impact on our school community. Thank you for your service.

We invite you to enjoy a special slideshow put together to celebrate and honor our veterans.

Veteran's Day at McKenna

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences 2025:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NSfm32DZlGmGqsRPd84-tAbXvvCSw5t9/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding PTA Spirit Wear 2025:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yZ-8e0xy6aDVOmj_8OwWfhWyA-p6Jnza/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding PTA Thanksgiving Pie Sale 2025:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s_a9nqSihIm36JTo-CKcwAVHLDY0hvc6/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration

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 i-Ready Parent Report will be available on the Parent Portal under the Student Portfolio tab beginning Friday, October 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear McKenna Community,

Please see the link for more information regarding National PTA Reflections 2025:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Szgsg3-o_9JMcxxoutL3G9xWZK2kWlJP/view?usp=drive_link

Regards,
McKenna Administration