Please help student Council with their Sock-tober Fundraiser.
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The New York State Education Department requires all schools to have policies and procedures for the safe evacuation of students and staff, as well as visitors to the school in the event of an emergency situation. These plans must include items such as our evacuation route, shelter sites, and procedures.
This year, we will extend our practice to include the actual evacuation from Unqua to our designated evacuation site, Berner Middle School.
We are working with our emergency response team comprised of district and school personnel to ensure that in the case of a real emergency, we will be prepared.
Weather permitting, Unqua will conduct its Emergency Evacuation Drill on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. All students and staff will be evacuating Unqua and departing the premises via school bus to Berner Middle School. The drill will commence in the morning, and all students will be supervised by classroom teachers, support staff and security. Buses will transport all students and staff to Berner. Once all are safely gathered at Berner, we will then board buses again back to Unqua. The drill should take no more than an hour. The drill will not interfere with our normal lunch routine. Teachers continually discuss our drills with their students in age appropriate conversations.
We ask your assistance with the following.
Please bring your child to school on time. Arrival begins at 9:15.
Late arriving students should enter the lobby as usual. Accommodations within the school have been made and these students will be supervised at Unqua by a teacher.
In the event of a real evacuation, you would be notified as soon as safely possible. We anticipate that the drill will run smoothly. We will reflect upon our procedures to ensure safe and effective plans. We will continue to conduct other safety drills throughout the school year, including fire and lockdown drills, as mandated by the NYS Education Department.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please call the main office at 516-308-5601.
Sincerely,
Deanna Catapano, Principal
The New York State Education Department requires all schools to have policies and procedures for the safe evacuation of students and staff, as well as visitors to the school in the event of an emergency situation. These plans must include items such as our evacuation route, shelter sites, and procedures.
This year, we will extend our practice to include the actual evacuation from Unqua to our designated evacuation site, Berner Middle School.
We are working with our emergency response team comprised of district and school personnel to ensure that in the case of a real emergency, we will be prepared.
Weather permitting, Unqua will conduct its Emergency Evacuation Drill on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. All students and staff will be evacuating Unqua and departing the premises via school bus to Berner Middle School. The drill will commence in the morning, and all students will be supervised by classroom teachers, support staff and security. Buses will transport all students and staff to Berner. Once all are safely gathered at Berner, we will then board buses again back to Unqua. The drill should take no more than an hour. The drill will not interfere with our normal lunch routine. Teachers continually discuss our drills with their students in age appropriate conversations.
We ask your assistance with the following.
Please bring your child to school on time. Arrival begins at 9:15.
Late arriving students should enter the lobby as usual. Accommodations within the school have been made and these students will be supervised at Unqua by a teacher.
In the event of a real evacuation, you would be notified as soon as safely possible. We anticipate that the drill will run smoothly. We will reflect upon our procedures to ensure safe and effective plans. We will continue to conduct other safety drills throughout the school year, including fire and lockdown drills, as mandated by the NYS Education Department.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Should you have any questions, please call the main office at 516-308-5601.
Sincerely,
Deanna Catapano, Principal
Massapequa High School Homecoming Spirit Week
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
The Sale begins today!!!!
Hello Unqua 5th Grade Families!
The Co-Chairs of the Class of 2027 have set up a virtual fundraiser, Double Good Popcorn, to help the Class of 2027 raise funds to defray some of the expenses related to the Moving Up events for this year.
We chose Double Good Popcorn because it is a fast fundraiser, and we keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to the buyer.
Each family will create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good Popcorn! The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious and award-winning!
Our fundraiser window begins on Monday, September 28th at 5:00 pm and ends on Monday, October 5th at 5:00 pm. All orders must be placed during this time period.
Before the fundraiser begins: POP-UP STORES SHOULD BE SET UP BY SUNDAY, September 27th!
Instructions to setup Pop-Up Store:
1. Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
2. Enter our event code, dimnzx, in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Conte at m_dicicco@yahoo.com
Happy Selling!!!!
Hello Unqua 5th Grade Families!
The Co-Chairs of the Class of 2027 have set up a virtual fundraiser, Double Good Popcorn, to help the Class of 2027 raise funds to defray some of the expenses related to the Moving Up events for this year.
We chose Double Good Popcorn because it is a fast fundraiser, and we keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to the buyer.
Each family will create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good Popcorn! The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious and award-winning!
Our fundraiser window begins on Monday, September 28th at 5:00 pm and ends on Monday, October 5th at 5:00 pm. All orders must be placed during this time period.
Before the fundraiser begins: POP-UP STORES SHOULD BE SET UP BY SUNDAY, September 27th!
Instructions to setup Pop-Up Store:
1. Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
2. Enter our event code, dimnzx, in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Conte at m_dicicco@yahoo.com
Happy Selling!!!!
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
Hello Unqua 5th Grade Families!
The Co-Chairs of the Class of 2027 have set up a virtual fundraiser, Double Good Popcorn, to help the Class of 2027 raise funds to defray some of the expenses related to the Moving Up events for this year.
We chose Double Good Popcorn because it is a fast fundraiser, and we keep 50% of the profit and the product ships directly to the buyer.
Each family will create a Pop-Up Store and sell Double Good Popcorn! The popcorn is ultra-premium, delicious and award-winning!
Our fundraiser window begins on Monday, September 28th at 5:00 pm and ends on Monday, October 5th at 5:00 pm. All orders must be placed during this time period.
Before the fundraiser begins: POP-UP STORES SHOULD BE SET UP BY SUNDAY, September 27th!
Instructions to setup Pop-Up Store:
1. Download the Double Good app (available for free on iOS and Android)
2. Enter our event code, dimnzx, in the app
3. Create your Pop-Up Store
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Conte at m_dicicco@yahoo.com
Happy Selling!!!!
Once again we are partnering with the With Purpose Foundation to collect backpacks and school supplies for students in need. Please send in backpacks and school supplies all throughout September ~ collection bins are located in the Unqua lobby! Thank you for your generosity.
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
9/14-9/18
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
Please see your email about Extra Help starting this week.
Dear Unqua Families,
Please be advised that Unqua Club Registration is now officially closed.
All registration update emails have been sent. You should have received a message confirming your child’s club placement or notifying you that a club reached capacity and your child has been placed on the waiting list.
If you have not received an email or have questions regarding your child’s status, please reach out to Mrs. Hulsaver (lhulsaver@msd.k12.ny.us).
Thank you!
Mrs. Catapano & Mrs. Hulsaver
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
Dear Unqua Families,
I am very pleased to share with you and your children our club offerings for the 2026-2027 school year. There are a variety of clubs available that will help to develop and enrich the varied extracurricular interests of the Unqua student population. Clubs are listed by grade level. Please make sure that you click on the appropriate grade when applying for a club. Please review the clubs and if your child is interested, complete the online registration by Monday, September 14, 2026. You will receive an email from me by the end of the day September 15, 2026 which will inform you as to whether or not your child was enrolled in a club. There are limited spots open for each club. Club registration will be based on the order of registration. Responses are time stamped when they are fully submitted. To ensure that all children have a chance to participate, students may only partake in one club.
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade and 3rd Grade STEAM Club - We know this is always very popular! As we did last year, in order to ensure fairness, we will be enrolling students based on order of enrollment AND students who did not participate in previous years.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me.
Once this form is submitted, you were receive a confirmation email stating that the form was submitted!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hulsaver
Assistant Principal
2026 - 2027 Unqua Club Descriptions
Unqua Club Registration will begin on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th @ 5 PM. An email will be sent with a link for registration at that time.
Dear Parents,
Unqua’s Back to School Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th
You will have an opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher in your child’s classroom and learn about curriculum, classwork, homework, assessments, class trips and other important information. Please follow the schedule below:
7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Grades 3, 4, and 5
7:30 P.M. - 7:55 P.M.
Magnet parents for Grades 4 and 5 will meet Mrs. Striffler in Room 33
Special Subject Area and Support Service Teachers will be in the Cafeteria if you would like to meet them.
8:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Kindergarten, Grades 1, and 2
Both the Main Lobby Entrance and the Gr. 4/5 Entrance will be open for your convenience. We appreciate your consideration of both the starting and ending times on the schedule. This gives our teachers the opportunity to prepare their classrooms and to properly welcome you. To allow parents to concentrate on the ideas being presented, Back to School Night is for adults only.
We look forward to seeing you on September 9th. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Deanna Catapano, Principal
Laura Hulsaver, Assistant Principal
Stefanie DelGiorno, Special Education Supervisor
Once again we are partnering with the With Purpose Foundation to collect backpacks and school supplies for students in need. Please send in backpacks and school supplies all throughout September ~ collection bins are located in the Unqua lobby! Thank you for your generosity.
