Howard B. Mattlin Middle School New Student Orientation September 3, 2015 Chris Donarummo, Principal Thomas Schwartz, Assistant Principal (Grades 5 & 7) Beth Torreano, Assistant Principal (Grades 6 & 8)

Agenda for the Presentation General Information Regarding H. B. Mattlin Middle School Start Time & Schedule for 2015/2016 School Year MAP – Middle School Advisory Program Infinite Campus Parent Portal P.T.A. Clubs and Activities Music Program Building Tour

Students have an 8 period day for academics Start time at 8:33 a.m.End time at 2:43 p.m. Students should arrive no earlier than 8:15 a.m. for period 1 Students are dismissed at 2:43 p.m. after period 8 Students transition from class to class throughout the day Lunch / Recreation Childcare starts at 7:00 am at Mattlin Middle School and is also available beginning at 3:00 pm as well. A typical day for a student at Mattlin…

2015/2016 School Year MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAY 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 RemedialMusic Performing Groups: Chorus 5/6 Strings 6/7/8 Band 7/8 RemedialMusic Performing Groups: Chorus 5/6 Strings 6/7/8 Band 7/8

2015/2016 School Year

Drop Off and Pick-Up Procedures Drop Off All students should 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 moving traffic Please do not drop off at D-House, C-House or B-House Pick Up All students should 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

Traditional Schedule

M.A.P. What is M.A.P.? Middle School Advisory Program Students meet with a M.A.P. group once each day for about ten minutes. This is a small group of about twelve students from each grade. Students can discuss a wide range of middle school topics and participate in middle school activities. Extended Map Activities Once a month MAP groups meet for a full period to work on a culminating activity.

P.R.I.D.E. P – Personal best R – Respect I – Impulse control D – Decision making E – Empathy

Communication Home and School Please make sure we have your most current addresses! Every Five Weeks – Progress Report/Report Card Parent Portal on Infinite Campus Parent-Teacher Conferences Call with concerns Team meetings

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Who do I call if I have a question?: (516) Classroom Issues….………….…..…Subject Class Teacher Emotional, Personal…… Guidance Counselor Behavioral Issues……………………Teacher/Asst. Principal Health Issues………… Mrs. Shalom, School Nurse Attendance Issues…………………..Ms. Knight/Asst. Principal Team Conferences…….…………….Counselor Academic Issues………………….....Teacher/Asst. Principal Transportation…….…………………(516)

P.T.A. Mrs. Beattie, P.T.A. President

Clubs and Activities Art, Book, Climate, Computer, Drama, First Lego, Grandpals, Math Olympiad, Newspaper, School Store, Science Olympiad, Service, Student Council, Yearbook. Clubs meet during zero period on Mondays and Wednesdays Students may participate in intramurals during zero period Club Fair – September 29, 2015 – period 9

Music Program at Mattlin Mr. Josh Golbert, Director of Music and Performing Arts

Building Tour Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Welcome to Howard B. Mattlin Middle School! Your children are going to have a great experience! Questions?