Dear Parents/Guardians,
Have you signed up for the Massapequa School District’s Parent University yet? There’s still time!
Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Parent University hosted by the Massapequa School District on Wednesday, March 4th at the AMES School Campus. This special evening brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school. If you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to do so today! Please review the informational flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including the keynote session, workshop descriptions, and student activity room information.
Register today: www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
2/9-2/13
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our 3rd annual Massapequa School District Parent University, taking place on Wednesday, March 4th at the AMES School Campus. This special evening brings parents and educators together for learning, connection, and meaningful conversation about supporting our students both at home and in school.
Please review the linked flyer or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity for complete details, including the keynote session, workshop descriptions, and student activity room information. When you are ready, please register at www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentu.
Linked Informational Flyer: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1e7CYF6qB-SNIGVmIVDpGoyCyhMxLp65f&usp=drive_fs
We look forward to seeing you for an evening of partnership, learning, and community.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
The Massapequa Fine & Performing Arts department would like to announce the 2026 Massapequa Philharmonic Inside Out Informance. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the Berner Middle School Cafeteria at 1:00 pm. Third grade students will soon have the opportunity to select an instrument to begin playing next fall. The Inside Out Informance by the Massapequa Philharmonic is a wonderful way for your child to begin to explore possible instrument choices.
The Inside Out Informance is an opportunity for third grade students to sit inside the orchestra with the musicians and to experience what it is like to be in the ensemble. Following the Inside Out Informance, students can participate in the Instrument Meet and Greet; a time to speak with teachers and students, see the instruments up close, and ask questions.
The full schedule is:
12:45 pm: Students Arrive
1:00 pm: Inside Out Informance
1:30 pm: Instrument Meet & Greet
Seating is limited to 115 third grade students and a parent escort. To sign up your child for this exciting program, visit https://forms.gle/u6Tr2tLrofPGW58t9 to access the registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you to the music performance program here in Massapequa.
Musically yours,
Vincent Green
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 winter i-Ready Parent Report will be available on the Parent Portal under the Student Portfolio tab beginning today, February 11, at 3:00 PM.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
To Parents/Guardians of Students in Grade 5-11,
The ability to view your child's 2026-2027 courses via the "Class Registration" icon in the navigation menu on the Parent Portal has been enabled. You may access this on the web portal located at: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public. Please note, if your child has an IEP, all recommendations will be discussed and course selections finalized at your child’s CSE annual review meeting.
Parents of Students in Grade 5:
If you have questions regarding a recommended reading support class, please contact your child’s current 5th grade teacher or Mrs. Patricia Quinn-Hendry, Comprehensive Literacy Chairperson K-12, at 516-308-5153. Any other schedule questions or concerns can be made directly to the Berner Guidance Department by Friday, February 13, 2026.
Parents of Students in Grade 6:
If you have questions regarding recommended support classes, please contact your child’s current sixth grade teacher. Any other requests for a course change must be made directly with the Berner Guidance Department by Friday, February 13, 2026. Important - Please note, acceleration class notifications and schedule updates will be sent home starting on March 25, 2026.
Parents of Students in Grades 7-8:
Any questions or concerns should be directed to your child's guidance counselor. Requests for a course change must be made Friday, February 13, 2026.
Parents of Students in Grades 9-11:
Parents will not see any requests in the parent portal until after their child meets with their counselor. As a result, course requests may not be viewable until February 12, 2026. If you have any questions after reviewing the listed course requests, please contact your child’s guidance counselor as soon as possible.
If you have any questions in reference to the scheduling process, please do not hesitate to contact the guidance office at Berner, MHS - Ames Campus or MHS - Main Campus. For questions about the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Elementary and BMS Parents,
We invite you to view the following communication from our Science Department.
Discovery Fair Information/Registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yh-WbyqyRmvIdip2Bq6QFaA0_djgbo0t/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=108182737150405836077&rtpof=true&sd=true
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Please see your email for our "February Family Connect Night' pictures! Thank you to our Kindergarten & 1st Grade families for sharing pictures!
Congratulations to our PARP Winners!
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
& Valentine's Day Celebrations
Please see "PS I Love You Day Information" for updated newsletter.
Unqua will celebrate PS I Love you Day on Friday! Please see the links below for more information and family connection activities. NEW: Your child will be bringing home a copy of a Lighthouse to complete at home as to how they can 'Be the Light' for someone!
NEW: Lighthouse Activity
Please see "PS I Love You Day Information" for updated newsletter.
Unqua will celebrate PS I Love you Day on Friday! Please see the links below for more information and family connection activities.
Unqua will celebrate PS I Love you Day on Friday! Please see the links below for more information and family connection activities.
Unqua Families - please help Student Council make 'Birthday Bags' for YES Community Counseling Center. All children deserve to celebrate their birthday, so please help their wishes come true by donating. See the image below for grade specific items that can be brought into school! Thank you for your support!
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
1/26-1/30
&
Parent University Save the Date
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce our 3rd annual Massapequa School District Parent University, a wonderful opportunity for parents and educators to come together for an evening of learning and connection.
Please review the linked information or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity and save the date - March 4! Details about the keynote, workshops, and registration will be shared in the near future.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Linked Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyO05mbHOJgBGA9lENSEjT8Wr3TpDwCb/view?usp=sharing
Please see your email for information regarding February Spirit Days.
Also, please send pictures to Mrs. Hulsaver from the snow day on Monday for this weeks Weekly Wrap Up!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
A quick reminder: the January kindness activity, based on the book “The Invisible Boy,” is due this Friday 1/30. Please have your child write one unique quality about themselves and one unique quality about someone they know on the colored strip that was sent home last week. Thank you for helping us celebrate how everyone is seen and valued! Please see the original email below:
This month we read “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig. In the story, the main character, Brian, feels invisible. He only starts to feel seen when another student in his school notices his unique qualities and shows him kindness. The story helps us learn how small acts of kindness can make others feel seen and valued.
Today, your child will be coming home with a colored activity sheet to write down unique qualities about themselves and others to help everyone feel seen rather than invisible. A sample is provided on the left side of the page.
Please have your child write on the provided color strip of paper one way that he or she is unique AND one way that a friend or family member is unique. After completing each strip, please cut each strip out and return to your child’s teacher by January 30th.
Each grade level is receiving a specific color, to be displayed on a bulletin board in the hallway, showcasing all the ways that we are unique and feel seen.
We look forward to seeing all the various characteristics that make your child and others unique, seen and special! We can help others feel seen rather than invisible. No one is invisible at Unqua!
Sincerely,
Unqua Elementary School Shared Decision Making Team
Unqua Families - please help Student Council make 'Birthday Bags' for YES Community Counseling Center. All children deserve to celebrate their birthday, so please help their wishes come true by donating. See the image below for grade specific items that can be brought into school! Thank you for your support!
