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

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. Topic: HS/MS parent council meetings, Open House, access to teachers, conferences,
School District Phone App
Panelist: Michele Longobardi, Parent / SCA MS President

8. Topic: Manhasset school website
Panelist: Michele Longobardi, Parent/SCA MS President

9. Topic: Homework/workload, planner, binders, backpacks, library pass
Panelist: Noreen LaBenne, Parent,

10. Topic: Parent Portal
Panelist: Noreen LaBenne, Parent,

11. Student Schedules Topic: Schedules
Panelist: Rachel Harley, Parent

12. Odd/Even Days Topic: Odd/even days
Panelist: Rachel Harley, Parent

13. Locker Set Up- Weds. Aug. 28th & Thurs. Aug. 29th
Topic: signing in and out, lockers, locker setup
Panelist: Rachel Harley, Parent

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

15. 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

16. 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)
Ms. Brittany Longhway (Orange Team Guidance)
Ms. Robyn Hoffmann – Social Worker
Dr. Holly Tricarico – Psychologist
Ms. Joann Marcucci– Nurse
Topic: Extra Help – Support classes, guidance, nurse
Panelist: Kim Haggerty, Parent,

17. 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,

18. 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,

19. Grade 7 Specials
Gym Technology Computer Applications Drama Band / Orchestra Chorus Home & Careers
Topic: Band/Orchestra/Chorus, specials, summer reading
Panelist: Rula Baki, Parent

20. 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, th Grade – Annual Marie Rogers Friday Night Live (5:15-7:00 p.m.)
Topic: Dances
Panelist: Rula Baki, Parent

21. Questions?