Dear McKenna Community,
With Veterans Day fast approaching, we can think of no better time to begin honoring the McKenna students who went from walking our hallways to serving our country. Our new McKenna Wall of Heroes will recognize former students who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. This will not be a one-time display. It will be a lasting tradition that continues to grow as future generations of McKenna students graduate, choose to serve, and become part of this very special legacy.
To make this tribute as complete as possible, we need your help!
If you or someone you know attended McKenna and later served, or is currently serving, in the military, please click the link below and complete the form:
Wall of Heroes Sign Up Link
Through our Wall of Heroes, we hope to recognize the service of our McKenna alumni while teaching our students about the values of service, courage, gratitude, and sacrifice.
Please feel free to share this message with former McKenna families and alumni. Together, we can make sure that the members of our McKenna family who served our country receive the recognition they deserve.
Thank you for helping us create this meaningful tribute.
With appreciation,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Grades K-2 Reading Under the Lights Update
Dear Grade K-2 Parents/Guardians,
The Reading Under the Lights event scheduled for October 5, 2026 has been relocated to the Massapequa High School Main Campus Football Field.
Enrollment is filling quickly, but a limited number of spaces are still available for K-2 students. To register, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhIL7f7h_Q8_v9WHp-w6HnVNpb5sX0EF/view?usp=sharing
All registered participants will receive a follow-up communication later this week with event confirmation and additional details.
We look forward to an exciting evening of reading and community spirit!
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear K-2 Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to invite your child to participate in a special literacy event that celebrates school spirit, reading, and the joy of books!
Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage families to sign up as soon as possible.
Event Information: Flyer
Register here: Registration Form
We look forward to sharing this exciting literacy experience with our young readers!
Sincerely,
Massapequa School District
Dear McKenna Community,
As many of you know, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of this month we are hosting a "Gold-Out" day on Monday, September 28th. We invite all students and staff to show support by wearing gold.
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
Link for Harvest Fair:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/mckenna-pta-harvest-fair-95418/items
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the attachment included in the direct parent email for important information regarding our arrival and dismissal procedures.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
MHS S.A.D.D. CLUB Safe Halloween 2026
To help continue this tradition, they are asking for your support, once again, in collecting candy donations.
If you would like to donate, please drop off candy labeled "Main Office." Collections will run through Friday, October 16th!
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear Elementary Families,
At Massapequa, we are committed to helping every student grow as both a learner and a leader. We believe that each child has unique strengths, interests, passions, and potential, and it is our responsibility to create learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By recognizing and supporting the whole child, we help students build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to succeed in school and beyond.
Just as we intentionally build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, we recognize the importance of helping children develop the social and emotional skills that support their daily growth and long-term development. By intentionally teaching children to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions, we empower them to make thoughtful choices, build positive relationships, develop self-awareness, and take responsibility for their actions and behaviors. These foundational skills support both academic achievement and personal well-being, helping children become confident, capable learners and leaders.
Our schools have long recognized the importance of social-emotional learning and character development as essential components of educating the whole child. Through the collaborative work of the District’s Social-Emotional Learning Committee, RULER was identified as a common framework to strengthen and align these efforts across our elementary schools. This shared approach will provide students with consistent language, tools, and experiences that support their social, emotional, and academic growth.
Our teachers, administrators, and staff have and will continue to receive comprehensive training and are excited to introduce RULER tools, key vocabulary, and social-emotional learning strategies to students throughout the school year. The first two tools that you may hear your child mention are the Charter and the Mood Meter.
The Charter is a collaboratively developed agreement (sometimes referred to as a class agreement or constitution) that helps define how members of a classroom or school community want to feel, what actions and behaviors support those feelings, and how everyone will work together to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment. The Charter serves as a foundation for building strong relationships and fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.
The Mood Meter is a tool that helps students recognize, understand, and label their emotions or others (such as characters in a story) by identifying how they and others are feeling and reflecting on the energy of those emotions and the associated response. By developing a richer emotional vocabulary and greater self-awareness, students become better equipped to express their feelings, manage and embrace challenges, and make thoughtful decisions throughout the day.
Together, these tools help create a common language around emotions and relationships, supporting students as they develop the self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation skills needed to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Our goal is to give students the time and guidance they need to become confident, capable and empowered learners and leaders.
We believe that strong partnerships between schools and families are essential to supporting student success. Throughout the year, we will offer opportunities for parents and caregivers to learn more about RULER and the ways it can support children both at school and at home. When schools and families work together to support children's academic, social, and emotional growth, students benefit enormously. We look forward to partnering with you as we continue to build a school community where every child is encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, develop the skills needed to flourish and recognize the leader within themselves.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
Link for tickets:
https://my.cheddarup.com/c/welcome-back-bbq-2026/items
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Club registration is now open! Any 2nd - 5th grade student interested in participating, please click on the link below.
Sign-up will close on Friday, September 18th.
Club Sign Up
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Patriot Day is a national day of remembrance. On Friday, September 11th, we are asking all students and staff to wear Red, White and Blue.
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
We are implementing a new visitor sign-in procedure for all guests entering McKenna Elementary School.
All visitors are asked to follow the updated process upon arrival. To help make this transition as smooth as possible, we have created a brief instructional video that explains the new procedure step by step.
Please click the links below for more information:
Visitor Sign-In Procedure Video
Visitor Sign-In Procedure PDF
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff.
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
The beginning of the school year is fast approaching, please note the following date(s)/time(s) for medication drop-off:
Tuesday, September 1st from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday, September 2nd from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Please use the drop-off window located at the Nurses Office which will be clearly marked upon your arrival.
Only parent(s)/guardian(s) may drop-off their child(ren)’s medication.
Any questions please contact the health office at 516-308-5591.
Regards,
McKenna Administration & McKenna Health Office
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
2026-2027 SEPTA Membership Flyer
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the following attachment included in the direct parent email:
With Purpose Foundation 3rd Annual Backpack Drive
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,
As we prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year, we invite you to read the Massapequa Technology Information Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pw-02s3j_4Anrm5gyv3pcFT87-EMiit0m8HRZtmXK-Y/edit?tab=t.0
The letter contains important information about staying connected with the Massapequa School District, Parent Portal access, bus information if applicable, the absence notification form, student document upload form, student Chromebooks, the Clever Portal, Schoology, and technology resources and support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District