Mattlin Middle School

Progressive Developmental Guidance ProgramPaulette Miller, PrincipalTheresa Campisi, PhD., PsychologistJay Wechter, PhD., Psychologist

PASADENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mission StatementThe mission of the Plainview Old Bethpage Central School District is to provide an academically challenging and stimulating environment for all students, and to enable them to realize their full potential to be happy, ethical and analytical citizens of the world. We do this by:

- making tolerance, acceptance, respect, honesty and kindness expectations for all students, and for members of the Plainview Old Bethpage school community;-identifying each student's academic, social-emotional, aesthetic and physical needs, and striving to meet those needs; and - encouraging communication between and among students, teachers, parents, administrators, and community members.

School-wide InitiativesRandom Acts of Kindness WallCode of Conduct AssembliesCode of Conduct PostersPasadena Pride DaysKids on the BlockPTA Cultural Arts ProgramPARP Parents as Reading PartnersCAPS Bully Prevention Programs

Individual CounselingCrisis intervention Conflict resolutionAcademic counselingCoping SkillsSocial SkillsStress ManagementDecision making skillsBereavementAnger ManagementOrganizational skills Study Skills tips and strategiesTransition planningMandated counselingMediationChanging Family (example Divorce and Separation)Non-Mandated CounselingGroup CounselingSocial skills FriendshipChanging FamiliesCommunicationPositive Decision MakingSelf EsteemAnger ManagementBereavementSOS

Please note that counseling groups are subject to change based on the specific needs of students.Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom LessonsTolerance and Acceptance Code of ConductSOS Classroom LessonsEffective CommunicationBully Prevention ProgramCoping SkillsTransition ProgramsTest AnxietyInternet SafetyPlease note that guidance classroom lessons can be individual or small/large group programs. They are tailored to the developmental needs of the grade level. Articulation and AdvocacyCSE Meetings504 Meetings 408 MeetingsIST/RtI Support Team for At Risk StudentsSupport Staff Meetings Team MeetingsParent/Team MeetingsArticulation/Transition MeetingsPsychologist/Social Worker Department MeetingsSITE-Based MeetingsDASA Committee MeetingsGrade Level Meetings

Parent/Orientation ProgramsNew Student OrientationIncoming 1st Grade Student Orientation VisitIncoming 1st Grade Parent Orientation MeetingGrade 5 Ambassadors Visit 4th Grade StudentsGrade 4 students visit Plainview Old Bethpage Middle SchoolPlainview Old Bethpage Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselor VisitMiddle School Orientation Meeting for 4th Grade ParentsBack to School NightParent /Teacher ConferencesPTA Presentations

PARP Parents as Reading PartnersPasadena WebsitePublic Library OutreachCommunity Service ActivitiesTalent Show Parent VisitationsCommunity ReferralsKick-Off PicnicField DayCommunity OutreachParent ResourcesEnglish Language Learner Parent GroupsReferrals to Outside Agencies / Private TherapistsTimelineSeptemberOrientation ProgramsArticulationBack-to-School NightSchedulingNew Student GroupsCode of Conduct AssembliesOctoberNew Student GroupsAnti-Bullying PostersNovemberParent VisitationsPTA Cultural EventsDecemberParent/Teacher ConferencesJanuaryParent VisitationsPTA Cultural EventsFebruaryNational School Counseling WeekAnnual Reviews

MarchAnnual ReviewsPTA Cultural Arts-Womens HistoryAprilNYS TestingAnnual ReviewsSchedulingKids on the Block-POBJFKHS performersMay Articulation K-1 Articulation 4-5 Annual ReviewsScheduling504 Meetings

JuneArticulationNYS TestingAnnual ReviewsSchedulingIncoming Gr. 1 Parent OrientationIncoming 1st Graders visitGr. 5 Ambassadors visitPOBMS Principals VisitGr. 4 visit to POBMS

Please note that guidance counseling groups and classroom lessons do not have a set timeline. They are incorporated throughout the course of the school-year and are subject to change based on the specific needs of the students.