March 5, 2018Joseph Coladonato, Ed.D., Principal

Mr. Thomas Schwartz, Assistant PrincipalMs. Cathryn Riley, Guidance Counselor

A tradition of P.R.I.D.E

Howard B. Mattlin Middle School

Welcome Parents! Incoming Grade 6

Parent Transition Meeting

5th to 6th Grade TransitionStudent Perspective

Jacob IdySamantha Graf

Grade 6 SchedulingTeaming in Grade 6

• Students are on a team of teachers in grade 6 for their four core subject areas: Math, Social Studies, Science, and ELASpecial Area Subjects:

• Chinese, Spanish, French, Codesters (Every Day- One Quarter per Class)

• Physical Education (Every Other Day - Full Year)• General Music & Art (Every Other Day – Half Year)

Academic Intervention Services (AIS)

• AIS Reading and/or Math

Special Education Services

• Resource Room• ICT Classes

Typical Teaming Structure✓ Math and Science- Teacher A✓ ELA and Social Studies - Teacher B

There are two teachers on each team.

✓ Middle School students continue to develop interests in clubs, student council, music, drama, and other activities○ Wide range of clubs that meet

Zero Period on Monday and Wednesday. Calendar available on the Mattlin Website

✓ Empowered students to join Student Council

✓ Participate in morning intramurals

Extracurricular Activities

✓ Students can participate in the following performing groups in grade 6:

✓ Symphonic Orchestra ✓ 5th and 6th Grade Chorus✓ 5th and 6th Grade Band✓ Jazz Band

Music Program

Looking Ahead Math Courses

Mathematics 7 Accelerated

Mathematics 7

Grade 7Math 7

Accelerated

Grade 8Algebra 1

Grade 7Math 7

Grade 8Math 8

● A developmental year with many transitions. ○ Chronological vs. Developmental○ Becoming more self aware

● Important to communicate with your child as peer groups become an important outlet.○ Changes in peer groups can occur

● The relationship between home and school is critical○ Separate adult conversation with teachers from

conversations you have with your child.● Higher expectations and increased student responsibility.

○ Important to arrive at school by 8:30 AM○ Make use of Remedial Period (9th per. Mon, Tues, and

Thurs.○ Reinforce proper use of technology, social media, and

Chromebooks (1:1 Devices) with regard to Go Guardian

Social and Emotional Development

✓ Socially

✓ Independence

✓ Academically

✓ Communication

✓ Self Esteem

✓ Perception

Developmental is different from Chronological

✓ Maturity ✓ Adapting

✓ Initiative

✓ Remorse

✓ Autonomy

✓ Stress Management

The Challenges of Middle School Life

● Expect that there will be bumps in the road and let children know that this is okay

● Give children an opportunity to try things on their own and face some adversity

● Teach coping skills● Provide appropriate opportunities for independence● Reinforce that support in school is a vital resource

○ Keep lines of communication open with teachers and support staff.

Howard B. Mattlin Middle SchoolA tradition of P.R.I.D.E

Question and Answer Session

Thank you to all of our parents for joining us this

evening