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Dear Birch Lane Families: Today marks our launch of our biggest fundraiser of the year! This year our theme is to Spread Kindness and Joy During our FUNdraiser, and we look forward to bringing a little more joy and spreading a little more kindness through our Fun Run next Friday, April 4th! We are so excited to see all of the children's smiling faces as we bring some jokes, games, kindness challenges, music, special visits and new recess equipment to the school over the next 10 days. Please see the attached letter from our PTA President. We want to thank you in advance for your participation in this event. We are consistently amazed by the generosity of our Birch Lane family and look forward to all that we are able to give back to our community with the funds we raise! https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QeIT32iZF0jeWvbTmyhDm8cXsVS8bSY/view?usp=drive_link Thank you as always!

Good Afternoon Fifth Grade Families, Our fifth grade committee is in the process of ordering lawn signs for our students. These signs will be generic, congratulating the "graduate". We do have an option to personalize the sign for your child. This option would replace the word "Graduate" with your child's name. If you prefer the generic option, no action is required on your part. The personalized option is an additional $5. If you would like a personalized sign, you will need to place an order directly with New Wave. Orders must be made no later than March 31st. Click on the link below to order. I have also included a link to view both options for your reference. New Wave Sports (for ordering) Lawn Sign Images (for reference) Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, We had a medical incident around 9:50 which required assistance from local emergency responders. In order to limit any unnecessary movement in our building, we initiated a “hold in place” while maintaining our instructional program. The hold in place was in effect for approximately twenty minutes. We are proud to share that all of our students and staff performed their responsibilities beautifully during this time. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

God Morning Fifth Grade Families, We are looking forward to our Advanced Concert tomorrow night. Please read through the attached letter for all details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FBpDC0qS80tleNFHKNKESAH6ouK1c2Wg/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, Just a reminder that the New York State English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessment in Grades 3-8 will be administered in April. The Science Assessments for Grade 5 and Grade 8 will be administered in May. If you do not wish your child to participate in the exams, we ask that you complete the 2025 NYS Assessment Participation Refusal Form located on the Parent Portal no later than Tuesday, April 1, 2025 so that we can safely and appropriately plan for all students on those dates. As always, we thank you for your support. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, A reminder that tomorrow is World Down Syndrome Day. All students and staff are invited to "rock their socks!" in honor of this day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvqmEraUb_HPnuwyMqVYqeYQLYzHOpM9/view?usp=drive_link

Dear Birch Lane Families, Attached here is the information to purchase a school supply kit for the 2025-2026 school year. https://drive.google.com/file/d/13De81d7K-pJVNFY-pU14ukOkYVhMWwAl/view?usp=drive_link -Birch Lane PTA

The FIELD DAY T-SHIRT store is open through Friday, March 21st if you would like to purchase a shirt for your child. Each grade will have a specific color: Red for Kindergarten, Orange for 1st, Yellow for 2nd, Green for 3rd, and Purple for 4th. The Fifth Grade students will wear their class shirts. Click the link below to shop: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0sMeOeclyh59fGQcQ1ItZZN2P7forWL/view?usp=drive_link If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Spirit Wear Committee at birchlanespiritwear@gmail.com

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

Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, The Spirit Wear Committee is excited to announce that our FIELD DAY T-SHIRT store is now OPEN! Field Day T-shirts are on sale through March 21st if you would like to purchase a shirt for your child. Each grade will have a specific color: Red for Kindergarten, Orange for 1st, Yellow for 2nd, Green for 3rd, and Purple for 4th. The Fifth Grade students will wear their class shirts. Click the link below to shop: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U0sMeOeclyh59fGQcQ1ItZZN2P7forWL/view?usp=drive_link If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the Spirit Wear Committee at birchlanespiritwear@gmail.com

Good Afternoon Birch Lane Families, Please enjoy a few clips from St. Patrick's Day at Birch Lane! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wEUs7Ctc4QnyUpiEDJkTQHdvMzUBvDSS/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/17-yCm9LJNoDGHPgh31iInhi-9b6QZQJj/view?usp=drive_link Le gach dea-ghuí Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, This Friday, March 21st, is World Down Syndrome Day. All students and staff are invited to "rock their socks!" in honor of this day. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vvqmEraUb_HPnuwyMqVYqeYQLYzHOpM9/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, Just a quick reminder that today is the last day for our fifth grade fundraiser. Orders for Buoy 4 sweatshirts must be in by noon today. Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Friday, March 14th is the last day to purchase Boys Bash tickets. Session One is sold out. Session Two still has tickets. Please visit the following link to purchase: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fmy.cheddarup.com%2fc%2fboys-bash-2025-s2%2fitems%3fcart&c=E,1,g66xyh0cXGcHwtJGVL-6YQYZTF4cwDSudoKariG7jAZAOlORB5tHi_A0KNyrKySHQeLjPGVvbPLpCkNOmm01gY9WhOBAR_aPyyWugaeBVg,,&typo=1 We are also in need of volunteers to help at the Boys Bash. Please fill out the form if you are interested in helping out: https://forms.gle/PVHhqNA1d4dBTKVB7 Contact Stephanieiannuzzibirchpta@gmail.com with any questions. Hope to see you there! The Boys Bash Committee

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, There is still time to order your sweatshirts and support our fifth grade class. Please see the attached flyer for details. Classroom teachers will collect orders through the end of the day on Friday. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rffljp-jhAXjVMe-kazgGsOYuOajE6Qq/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Dear Families, We know it's early, but we will finalize Field Day volunteers over the next few weeks. This will allow people to arrange time off from work and the chance to order Field Day volunteer shirts if they would like (this sale is not yet open, but will be soon!). Field Day is June 4th (rain date June 5th). If you would like to volunteer, please complete the following form by the end of the day on Thursday, March 13th. https://forms.gle/DBKF1pnuHxHcx14B9 * Class Parents do NOT need to fill out the form. You will attend Field Day with your class. * Field Day Committee members do NOT need to fill out the form. Please remember that volunteers must be Birch Lane PTA members, and younger siblings may not attend. If you are not a PTA member, please sign up using the link https://birchlanepta.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true. Please email Erin Liana at erinliana1019@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Sincerely, The Field Day Committee

Good Morning Fifth Grade Families, Our Advanced Concert will be taking place on Thursday, March 27th at MHS. Please see that attached letter for details. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FBpDC0qS80tleNFHKNKESAH6ouK1c2Wg/view?usp=drive_link Best Regards, Stephen Aspetti and Joyce Larkin

Dear Birch Lane Families, After careful consideration, we’ve made the decision to move the Little Ladies Dance to Friday, May 30. The event will take place at Berner Middle School from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. The little ladies and their special guests are in for a fun-filled night, complete with dancing, photos, sweets & treats, and so much more! This year’s theme will be Hollywood Red Carpet. Get ready to strike a pose for the Birch Lane Paparazzi and walk the red carpet in style! We can’t wait to see you there! Lauren Carollo Birch Lane PTA

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

Good Morning Birch Lane Families, Please see the PTA's Birch Twig for the month of March. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zKVRKSnkuSWxhJyKd6a5mHIEbc_jkGbI/view?usp=drive_link