What You Really Need to Know to Succeed at the Middle School! A panel discussion for a successful 6th to 7th grade transition

Transition Process From May to September 6th Grade Orientation Lunch and Tour of the Secondary Complex ~~ May 24th ~~ 11:00 – 1:00 (Transportation provided.)(Bring Brown Bag-Lunch) Principal Schlanger and Assistant Principal Vercessi and Transition Team Members will meet with Sixth Grade Students at the Orientation Lunch. The Annual Marie Rogers Friday Night Live Get-Together Munsey Park and Shelter Rock 6th grade students join together – A Guidance-run function where organized and fun ice breaker activities will be held. June 14th ~~ 5:15 – 7 p.m. MS Gym In June, the counselors will meet with the 6th graders at the individual schools to answer questions. Late August, student schedules and locker combinations are sent on the Parent Portal. Incoming 7th graders are invited to visit the school on August 28th & 29th to check their locker combinations and tour the building to locate their classes. Topic: Transition, Orange & Blue Teams Panelist: Michele Longobardi, Parent, SCA MS President

Two teams--Blue and Orange-- Approximately 130 students per team. Students are evenly distributed. One counselor per team Team teachers comprised of: English, math, science, social studies Team members meet on alternate days to discuss curriculum, testing, students, and activities. Topic: Transition, Orange & Blue Teams Panelist: Dean Schlanger, Principal, Secondary School

Topic: Transition, Testing, Rules Panelist: Peter Vercessi, Assistant Principal, Secondary School

Testing in Middle School Rules of the school Topic: Transition, Testing, Rules Panelist: Peter Vercessi, Assistant Principal, Secondary School

Topic: Introduction to Middle School, Socialization Panelist: Peter Vercessi, Assistant Principal, Secondary School

Topic: HS/MS parent council meetings, Open House, access to teachers, conferences, School District Phone App Panelist: Michele Longobardi, Parent / SCA MS President (mjwlongo@gmail.com)

Topic: Manhasset school website Panelist: Michele Longobardi, Parent/SCA MS President (mjwlongo@gmail.com)

Topic: Homework/workload, planner, binders, backpacks, library pass Panelist: Noreen LaBenne, Parent, (noreenlabenne@mac.com)

Topic: Parent Portal Panelist: Noreen LaBenne, Parent, (noreenlabenne@mac.com)

Student Schedules Topic: Schedules Panelist: Rachel Harley, Parent (rayharls@optonline.net)

Odd/Even Days Topic: Odd/even days Panelist: Rachel Harley, Parent (rayharls@optonline.net)

Locker Set Up- Weds. Aug. 28th & Thurs. Aug. 29th Topic: signing in and out, lockers, locker setup Panelist: Rachel Harley, Parent (rayharls@optonline.net)

How to get in and out of the Middle School Topic: Drop-Off/Pick-Up, Buses Panelist: Lisa Russell, Parent / SCA MS Vice President (lisagrussell@gmail.com)

MANHASSET SECONDARY SCHOOL CLASS BELL SCHEDULE 8:08 a.m. Warning Bell     8:08 a.m.  Warning Bell 8:13 – 8:18 a.m.  Homeroom {Announcements} 8:18 – 9:00 a.m.  Period 1 9:04 – 9:46 a.m.  Period 2 9:50 – 10:32 a.m.   Period 3 10:36 – 11:18 a.m.   Period 4 11:22 – 12:04 p.m.  Period 5 12:08 – 12:50 p.m. Period 6 12:54 – 1:36 p.m.  Period 7 1:40 – 2:22 p.m.  Period 8 2:26 – 3:08 p.m.  Period 9 A link to the bell schedule is on the Middle School homepage Topic: Bell schedule, Morning announcements, lunch, Panelist: Lisa Russell, Parent / SCA MS Vice President (lisagrussell@gmail.com)

More Resources for Extra Help Academic Programs for Classified Special Education Students & AIS Students Inclusion Classes, Resource Room, Subject Support Class, Subject Special Class Writing & Reading Workshop Other Information Test and Classroom Accommodations Students have to self-advocate Testing Center for extra time Ms. Jenny Chen (Blue Team Guidance)-- 267-7512 jenny_chen@manhassetschools.org Ms. Brittany Longhway (Orange Team Guidance) -- 267-7513 brittany_longhway@manhassetschools.org Ms. Robyn Hoffmann – Social Worker 267-7509 robyn_hoffmann@manhassetschools.org Dr. Holly Tricarico – Psychologist 267-7514 holly_tricarico@manhassetschools.org Ms. Joann Marcucci– Nurse 267-7523 joann_marcucci@manhassetschools.org Topic: Extra Help – Support classes, guidance, nurse Panelist: Kim Haggerty, Parent, (kdhigg@aol.com)

Panelist: Liz Oliveri , Parent, (lizoliveriny@aol.com) ACTIVITY ADVISOR NAME DAY* TIME* LOCATION* GRADE LEVEL ELIGIBILITY Art Club Ms. Schein Wed 7:30 AM 228 7,8 Chief (Yearbook) Ms. Pellegrino Tues 269 Culture Club Ms. Leonard Every Other Thurs MS Media Center Science Fiction Club Ms. Zaso Fri 3:15 PM HS Media 7-12 1680 Club Ms. Ledour 7:15 AM 265 Students Taking an Active Role (STAR) Ms. Haggendorn 7:40 AM Mathletes Ms. Lee 139 Nat'l Jun Hon Soc Ms. Moody Posted Library 8 Jr. Science Olympiad Mr. Kaufman Room 129 MS Government Mr. Shapiro Mon Topic: clubs Panelist: Liz Oliveri , Parent, (lizoliveriny@aol.com)

Middle School Athletic Activities Grade 7 & 8 FALL WINTER 1 SPRING GIRLS PROGRAMS Girls Volleyball Boys Basketball Swimming Ice Hockey GIRLS PROGRAMS Cross Country Field Hockey Soccer Swimming Tennis Crew (8th only) Lacrosse Softball Track and Field Crew ( 8th only) WINTER 2 BOYS PROGRAMS Girls Basketball Boys Wrestling Ice Hockey BOYS PROGRAMS Baseball Lacrosse Tennis Track and Field Crew (8th only) Cross Country Football Soccer Crew (8th only) Topic: Sports Panelist: Liz Oliveri, Parent, (lizoliveriny@aol.com)

Grade 7 Specials Gym Technology Computer Applications Drama Band / Orchestra Chorus Home & Careers Topic: Band/Orchestra/Chorus, specials, summer reading Panelist: Rula Baki, Parent (rulabaki@danielgale.com)

Social Activities Fundraising dances are held throughout the school year. They are all supervised by school staff and are usually from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The dances are sponsored by the MS Student Government and the SCA. September Welcome Back Dance October Halloween Party March MWCABC Dance June BBQ/End of Year Dance June 14, 2019 6th Grade – Annual Marie Rogers Friday Night Live (5:15-7:00 p.m.) Topic: Dances Panelist: Rula Baki, Parent (rulabaki@danielgale.com)

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