Dear Parents and Guardians,
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 Weekly Wrap Up
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What an incredible day we had celebrating our local heroes for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the officers and visitors who joined us—it was an honor to host you and learn from your service. We are also grateful to our families for your support and enthusiasm in making this event such a success.
We’ve put together a short video to capture the highlights, smiles, and meaningful moments from the festivities:
1/5 - 1/9
Final REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
The window for entering requests for the Music and World Language courses you would like your child to take at Berner Middle School next year closes tomorrow Friday, January 9, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
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
Dear Parents -
Please click below to read the MSD Career and Technology Education Department's Winter 2026 Newsletter. This newsletter gives you an opportunity to see what our students have been learning this Semester in their Business, Technology and Family and Consumer Science courses. In addition, you will see the other extracurricular opportunities offered to BMS, Ames and MHS students.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lDC5gSVUeJJ0vpiMPYa3hH3tVNUjihcJ/view?usp=sharing
Regards,
Patricia LiVecchi
CTE Supervisor
Massapequa School District
plivecchi@msd.k12.ny.us
(516) 308-5975
Dear Massapequa Students & Families:
Please see the link below for information on our K-8 Science Discovery Fair to be held at Berner Middle School on Saturday, March 21st - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Discovery Science Fair Flyer
Registration is now open and will close on March 6th - We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank You,
Katie Fasano
Supervisor of Elementary STEM
Massapequa Public Schools
Wear blue!
Important REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
The window for entering requests for the Music and World Language courses you would like your child to take at Berner Middle School next year closes this Friday, January 9, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
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
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
12/22/ - 12/23
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q4mzHW0LcjZhVHN2xe14O11xGxWr5BS-/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WxNnZmZBS7xqeJAvCXCPwQth0v94DD56/view?usp=drive_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z6MwmdSvPAwdwOrEBnd-SG1KpHRHb8Tq/view?usp=drive_link
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
12/15 - 12/19
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qokta49iDzkDIIBC4CiFszXt0awkg_5f/view?usp=drive_link
Please see your email about important health information to ensure we all stay healthy and enjoy the holiday season.
12/8-12/12
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:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
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