Unqua Elementary -

Fallon Fridays
Please see the link below for a letter regarding our "Fallon Fridays."
Fallon Fridays

Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
9/29 - 10/3

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0llf2vCRr6KH5k7d781b6ccUaxojyvi/view?usp=drive_link

Unqua Families - please support a Districtwide Back Pack Initiative! During the month of October, we will be collecting gently used backpacks and new school supplies. Thank you for your support.

Dear Unqua Families,

We hope everyone had a great weekend. With Extra Help and Grade 5 morning ensembles beginning this week, please read the following reminders pertaining to our arrival procedures.

From 8:00 am – 9:00 am for Extra Help and ensemble rehearsals, Unqua circle is a STOP, DROP AND GO area. Students should be ready to exit your vehicle when you pull into the circle from the passenger side. We need to keep the traffic flow moving as we have many students involved in morning activities. During this time, if you need to walk your child into the building, please park on Unqua Road or on one of the surrounding side streets.

After 9:00 am, the driveway will be closed to cars; only buses can enter after 9:00 am. However, Unqua Road in front of the school in between our driveway entrance and exit, continues to be a STOP, DROP AND GO area. Cars should pull up on Unqua Road as far towards the north driveway as possible. Please do not stop in the middle of the area in order to keep the flow of traffic fluid. Students should be ready to exit your vehicle on the curbside when you pull in front of the building. We are asking that parents do not get out of their cars, as this does cause a backup on Unqua Road. If you need to walk your child into the building, please park on one of the surrounding side streets north or south of the building. Parking and/or getting out of your car while on the street can be dangerous for others and interrupt the flow of traffic. Please use the crossing guard at Unqua Road & Conde Lane for safe crossing; DO NOT CROSS YOUR CHILD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET! This is dangerous for all students, parents and drivers!

Thank you for your attention to these important matters. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the main office at 308-5601.

Sincerely,

Deanna Catapano, Principal
Laura Hulsaver, Assistant Principal

Unqua Weekly Wrap Up 9/8 - 9/12

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17UmyGg_ccab5Jwf4bS1Q80I3UphLCn_K/view?usp=drive_link

Congratulations to Ms. Sondo! She was named the 2025 Regional Art Educator of Year by the New York State Art Teachers Association!  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MF17taXy9BQmkmqJDf_nO8_EArlLrMUz/view?usp=drive_link

2025 - 2026 Unqua Club Registration
Please use link to complete registration:
Unqua Club Registration Form

September 2025

Dear Parents,
 
I am very pleased to share with you and your children our club offerings for the 2025-2026 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 Thursday, September 11, 2025.  You will receive an email from me by the end of the day September 15, 2025 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.  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

2025 - 2026 Unqua Clubs - Advisors, Descriptions and Dates

2025 - 2026 Unqua Club Descriptions

Please note an email will be sent out on Tuesday, September 9th at 4:30 with the Club Registration link!

Hello Massapequa!

It’s that time! After nearly a year in the making, we’re proud to share a video capturing the heart, spirit, and pride of Massapequa: our students, our staff, and our community.

More than words, this is the story of our commitment — a community built on connection, tradition, and the belief that together we can unlock a world of possibility for every child. In just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, this video reaffirms our vision: “Creating Leaders… One Child at a Time.” 

I hope you enjoy it, and I invite you to share this inspiring message. Now, let’s get to the show. 💙💛

Video Link: https://youtu.be/crnazW8bCBg

All the best,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools

Please join us for Back To School Night at Unqua on Tuesday, September 9. Please see your email for more information as there are 3 sessions to cover all of our classes.