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