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
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the attachment(s) included in the direct parent email for important information regarding 2026-2027 school year:
Welcome Back Letter from Administration
Arrival and Dismissal Information
MSD Stay Connected Information
Delayed Opening Information
*Please note that your child's teacher for the 2026-2027 school year will ONLY be accessible through the Parent Portal on Tuesday, August 25 at approximately 11:00 am. Please be sure you have your Parent Portal sign in information handy (including your password) as we cannot provide this information over the phone to you. If you need help with Parent Portal access, please email district technology at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us and they can help you. There will not be a physical mailing with information this year - only digital!
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear McKenna Community,
We are excited to announce that Thursday, September 10th SEPTA will hold their Back to School BASH!
Please click the link for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CBj8lAW3NZQd6wYlpIUT06z4VDmBbXLn/view?usp=drive_link
Regards,
McKenna Administration & SEPTA
Dear MSD Grade 1-12 Parents/Guardians,
In preparation for the new school year, we ask that you please check your child(ren)’s district-assigned Chromebook(s).
Reminder from our summer technology information email: If your child needs a physical Chromebook repair over the summer months or prior to the start of the new school year, we ask that you please drop-off the Chromebook at the district office with the front monitor between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (If a non-physical repair, please follow the troubleshooting steps located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech > Student Chromebooks prior to drop-off.)
Update: If you need a repair, please drop-off the Chromebook in the district office by August 21. If after August 21, please ask your child to visit their elementary school Computer Lab or secondary school Chrome Depot on the first day of school.
Please note, all incoming elementary students (i.e. Kindergarten, school district transfers, etc.) will receive a Chromebook and account information in their class at the start of the new school year. All incoming secondary students will receive a Chromebook and account information during school orientation days or at the start of the new school year.
If you need additional support, we ask that you please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear McKenna Community,
Please see the link for more information regarding emergency drill exercises that will take place throughout the 2026-2027 school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wx7rcm4ocAN0GNmPtNRhhl5k_BdP6fCS/view?usp=drive_link
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's classroom teacher or administration if you have any questions.
Regards,
McKenna Administration
Dear K-12 Parents/Guardians,
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Beginning this school year, information for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be shared by each school principal through email, the district website, and our app. Kindergarten families will continue to receive a summer mailing with instructions for creating a Parent Portal account or adding a student to an existing account.
Families should look for important back to school information from their child’s school later this month. As a reminder, if you do not already have our district, school, and teacher communication app, please download it now at www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect.
The Parent Portal will open for teacher assignments and class schedules on Tuesday, August 25, according to the schedule below. Parents and guardians of students in Grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to confirm that they can access their Parent Portal accounts before August 25. Kindergarten parents and guardians should check their mail later this month for their Parent Portal information.
Grade 1-12 Parents: To access the Parent Portal, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal and sign in using your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, select the “Forgot Username or Password” link. For additional assistance, please email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
August 25 Parent Portal Opening Times by School - Please mark your calendars.
MHS: 9:00 a.m.
BMS: 9:30 a.m.
AHS: 10:00 a.m.
BLE, ELE, and FFE: 10:30 a.m.
LHE, MKE, and UQE: 11:00 a.m.
We look forward to welcoming our students and families back for the new school year.
Sincerely,
Massapequa School District
2026-27 School Year - Returning Students
Dear Grade 1-12 Parents/Guardians,
To ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information on file, the Massapequa School District requires all parents/guardians to annually review and update their child's demographic information, emergency contacts, and required district acknowledgements.
All PowerSchool contact 1 parents will be receiving an email from PowerSchool Enrollment. We ask that you please read this email and follow the directions to complete the form.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Massapequa Community,
Today’s Air Quality Index is forecasted to be at an unhealthy level for the duration of today, July 16, 2026. As a result, we have required that all extended school year, summer recreation, and sports camp activities be moved indoors. All indoor field trips will remain as scheduled.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District