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Howard B. Mattlin
Middle School
5th Grade Transition Meeting
Monday, May 2, 2016
Chris Donarummo, Principal
Beth Torreano, Assistant Principal (Grades 5 & 7)
Stephanie Ralton, Guidance Counselor (Grade 5)
AgendaTypical Day at Howard B. Mattlin Middle School
Student Programs (Core & Special Classes)
Start Time & Bell Schedule for 2016/2017 School Year
PTA
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Communication
Infinite Campus Parent Portal
MAP – Middle School Advisory Program
Student Perspective
Your Child’s Guidance Counselor – Mrs. Ralton
Clubs and Activities
M.A.P. (8:40 -8:50 am)
8 period instructional day (8:40 am until 2:50 pm)
5 periods for core classes, 2 periods for specials & 1 period
for lunch
41-minute instructional periods / 4-minute passing time
Students transition from class to class throughout the day
Lunch (Period 5) & Recreation
Zero & Ninth Period Opportunities
- Zero Period Activities: Clubs, AIS & Music Groups
- Ninth Period Activities: Extra-Help & Music Groups
Typical Day at MMS
5th Grade Program
Teaming
• Students are on a team of two teachers for their four core
subject areas: Math, Social Studies, Science and ELA
• English Language Arts (ELA) is a double period block
• Students travel as a group from class to class
• Each team has approximately fifty students.
• Class size will be approximately 25 students per class
Special Area ClassesPERIOD 1
Physical Education
Spanish
French
Chinese
Computers
PERIOD 2
General Music
Art
Health
Traditional Schedule
Additional Support Services
Academic Intervention Services (AIS) - ELA and/or Math
Zero period & during the school day
Remedial (Extra-Help) – Three Day Program (T, W, TH)
Resource Room
Integrated Co-Teaching Model/Support Class
Speech Services
Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy
2015/2016 School YearMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Zero
Period
Bell
Schedule
7:42-8:23
Bus Arrives
7:35
Clubs Music
Performing
Groups:
Orchestra 5
Band 5
Chorus 7/8
Clubs Music
Performing
Groups:
Orchestra 5
Band 5/6
Chorus 7/8
Music Performing
Groups:
Chorus 7/8
Band 6
9th
Period
Bell
Schedule
2:47-3:28
Bus
Departure
3:38
(Approx)
Music
Performing
Groups:
Chorus 5/6
Strings 6/7/8
Band 7/8
Remedial Music
Performing
Groups:
Chorus 5/6
Strings
6/7/8
Band 7/8
Remedial Music Performing
Groups:
Chorus 5/6
Strings 6/7/8
Band 7/8
2016/2017 School Year
PTA @ MMS
Heidi Beattie
PTA President
School Supplies
Required school supplies will be posted on the website prior
to the end of the school year.
The supply list is a general list for all 5th grade students.
Each team will have a few additional supplies that are needed.
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
ProceduresDrop-Off (7:30 & 8:20 am)
Students must be dropped off in the A-House circle
Please pull forward to allow other parents to enter the loop
Do not drop off a child in the passing lane where a child
would have to cross with moving traffic
Please do not drop off at B, C & D-House
Pick-Up (2:50 & 3:35 pm)
All students must be picked up in the loop in the back of
D-House
A
B
C
D
A-House
Loop
D-House
Loop
Morning Drop-Off
Afternoon Pick-Up
Communication with
Home and School
Please make sure we have your most current e-mail address!
Every Five Weeks – Progress Report/Report Card
Parent Portal on Infinite Campus
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Call with concerns
Team meetings
Howard B. Mattlin Middle School Twitter Account
One to One InitiativeInitiative will be expanded to all students (5–8) for 2016/17.
Students currently in grades 5 & 6 are participating.
Students are able to use their ChromeBooks throughout the
school day.
Students take their ChromeBooks home with them each day.
click here
What is M.A.P.?
M.A.P. - Middle School Advisory Program
Students meet with a M.A.P. group (approximately 12 students) once each day for ten minutes. Students discuss a wide range of middle school topics and participate in organized activities.
Extended Map Activities
Once a month, MAP groups meet for approximately 30 minutes to work on a culminating activity.
WELCOME THE CLASS OF 2020
OUR KIDS HAVE PRIDE
Mrs. Ralton your School Counselor
Counseling Program
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Classroom Counseling Lessons
Character Development Programs
Crisis Counseling
MATTLIN
PRIDE
PERSONAL BEST
RESPECT
IMPULSE
CONTROL
DECISION
MAKING
EMPATHY
Clubs and Activities
Clubs meet during zero period on Mondays and Wednesdays
Students may participate in intramurals during zero period
Art, Book, Climate, Computer, Drama, First Lego, Grandpals,
Math Olympiad, Newspaper, School Store, Science Olympiad,
Service, Student Council, Yearbook.
September Club Fair – period 9
Preparing for the 2016/2017 School Year
Mrs. Torreano and Mrs. Ralton will visit students:
Old Bethpage Elementary – May 12 @ 9:25 am
Parkway Elementary – May 9 @ 9:25 am
Students will visit MMS on:
Old Bethpage Elementary – May 18 @ 9:45 am
Parkway Elementary – June 9 @ 9:45 am
Student Ambassadors will visit with students:
Old Bethpage Elementary – May 25 @ 9:25 am
Parkway Elementary – June 15 @ 9:25 am
Preparing for the 2016/2017 School Year
Locker Move-In Day
5th Grade Orientation
Who do I call if I have a question?
(516) 434-3250
Classroom Issues….………….…..…Subject Class Teacher
Emotional, Personal……..................Mrs. Ralton
Behavioral Issues……………………Teacher/Mrs. Torreano
Health Issues………….....................Mrs. Shalom, School Nurse
Attendance Issues…………………..Ms. Knight/Mrs. Torreano
Team Conferences…….…………….Mrs. Ralton
Academic Issues………………….....Teacher/Mrs. Torreano
Transportation…….…………………(516) 434-3074
Welcome to
Howard B. Mattlin Middle School!
We are going to have a
great four years!
Questions and/or Concerns