Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to thank you for your ongoing support with our new website and app! If you haven’t downloaded our app yet, please visit the Apple or Google Play store and search for the Massapequa School District.
As a reminder, our district app currently offers:
• District, school, and community communications
• Access to our spotlight, events/calendar, lunch menus, and district/school webpages
As we shared at the end of last school year and throughout this school year, we are excited to announce the launch of our “Rooms” parent-teacher communication app/website feature! After ongoing district planning and training, the “Rooms” communication feature will be ready on April 30th. With this new feature, all of our instructional staff and parents will be able to communicate through this common platform to streamline communications.
With Rooms, you’ll have access to even more exciting features like:
• Stream: A place where communication/announcements can be posted by teachers/staff
• Messages: Direct communication from teachers/staff to parents and parents to teachers/staff
We will be sharing additional information and directions on how to access your account in the near future!
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students, We are writing to provide an important update regarding the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) testing that resumed today, April 9, 2025. Unfortunately, NYS encountered another round of technical issues with its online testing platform this morning. Due to these issues, NYS instructed us to pause, and then later to resume testing. While many students at Berner and our elementary schools managed to complete their tests, some couldn't even start. We will contact those parents/guardians directly. Given these ongoing complications, we are pausing testing district-wide until after the break, awaiting further guidance from the state. Tomorrow, April 10, 2025, will be a normal school day without state assessments. We will provide updates on the continuation of the ELA assessment as soon as we receive details and assurances of testing capabilities from the state. This situation is incredibly frustrating due to the loss of instructional time and the time invested in preparing for this test administration. Additionally, there are now questions about the validity of this assessment which we hope will be addressed once we receive further guidance from the state. We will update the community as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. Sincerely, William Brennan, Ed. D. Superintendent of Schools
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students,
We are writing to provide an important update regarding the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) testing that resumed today, April 9, 2025. Unfortunately, NYS encountered another round of technical issues with its online testing platform this morning.
Due to these issues, NYS instructed us to pause, and then later to resume testing. While many students at Berner and our elementary schools managed to complete their tests, some couldn't even start. We will contact those parents/guardians directly.
Given these ongoing complications, we are pausing testing district-wide until after the break, awaiting further guidance from the state. Tomorrow, April 10, 2025, will be a normal school day without state assessments. We will provide updates on the continuation of the ELA assessment as soon as we receive details and assurances of testing capabilities from the state.
This situation is incredibly frustrating due to the loss of instructional time and the time invested in preparing for this test administration. Additionally, there are now questions about the validity of this assessment which we hope will be addressed once we receive further guidance from the state. We will update the community as soon as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
William Brennan, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Grade 3-5 Elementary Parents/Guardians,
As previously communicated, due to unforeseen technical issues and as directed by NYSED, the administration of the NYS ELA assessment scheduled for today was postponed. The District received notification this morning that the NYS testing platform, Nextera, was having technical issues across the state.
At this time, the district has received notification that the technical issues have been resolved. Therefore, Session 1 of the NYS ELA Assessment will be administered tomorrow, April 9, 2025, and Session 2 will be administered on Thursday, April 10, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents of Grade 3-8 Students,
We are writing to inform you about an important update regarding the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) testing that was scheduled for today, April 8, and tomorrow, April 9.
Due to a statewide technical issue with the NY ELA testing platform, testing is postponed for today, April 8. We will follow-up with additional communication once we confirm the issue is resolved and we receive further guidance from NY State.
At this time, buildings will be resuming their regular schedules. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure a smooth testing process for all students participating in the assessment.
Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Unqua Parents in Kindergarten - Grade 4,
Please see your email about student placement for 2025-26.
Thank you.
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E9EWdm-Zq87oOp44FIdOkajvUdpg6ESj/view?usp=drive_link
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Unqua Families - Please see your email about construction for our new playgrounds.
Dear Unqua Parents in Kindergarten - Grade 4,
Please see your email about student placement for 2025-26.
Thank you.
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up 3/24 - 3/28
Unqua Families - please see your email about Spring Reminders!
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up 3/17 - 3/21
To All Parents/Guardians of Students Currently in Grades K - 5:
Please see the linked flyer containing information about Camp Invention, a summer program that inspires confidence as campers collaborate in creative problem-solving challenges led by qualified educators to bring their biggest ideas to life!
Flyer: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTRRMdsI5SuRM501YcbbnbhQ3cIho4BvdSQPGnC3Vn8/edit?tab=t.0
The program will run from August 4 - 8, 2025 at Unqua Elementary School. The registration link goes live at 9:00am on March 20, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Information regarding other summer programs and opportunities will be shared in the near future.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Unqua Parents in Kindergarten - Grade 4,
Please see your email about student placement for 2025-26.
Thank you.
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up March 10th - March 14th
Friday, March 21 is Rock Your Socks for Down Syndrome Day! Donate $1 and wear your crazy socks!
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up 3/3 - 3/7 & Family Connect Night Highlights
Dear Third Grade Parents,
In the coming months, all third grade students will have the opportunity to select an instrument to begin playing next fall. The Inside Out Performance by the Massapequa Philharmonic is a wonderful way for your child to begin to explore possible instrument choices.
Following the performance, 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.
For further information and a registration link, please view the invitation letter at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N1M-kWfdL8RWaV-YNb_sufqe0sKj_Hyf/view
Unqua Weekly Wrap Up 2/24 - 2/28 & MFD Fire Prevention Award Winners
The district is happy to announce that the Massapequa Public Schools Annual Science Discovery Fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Berner Middle School. The event is open to all young scientists in grades K-8. This is a great opportunity for our budding scientists to investigate, explore, and report on those natural phenomena that stimulate their young, creative minds.
As a reminder, registration closes tomorrow, March 1, 2025.
Please click the following link for more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pdQX0tGTZiGYsHUMdpYM7NrycQaGIr_x/view?usp=sharing
