Mattlin Middle School

Progressive Developmental Guidance ProgramRonelle Hershkowitz, PrincipalTom Meier, School PsychologistMark Galloway, Social Worker

Parkway 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 students academic, social-emotional, aesthetic and physical needs, and striving to meet those needs; andencouraging communication between and among students, teachers, parents, administrators and community members.

School-wide InitiativesWeekly Spirit DaysDaily Bully PledgePTA Cultural Arts ProgramPARP Parents as Reading PartnersBully Prevention Awareness monthBully Frog ProgramsKids on the BlockBully Pledge PostersIndividual CounselingCrisis InterventionConflict ResolutionAcademic CounselingDecision Making SkillsStudy & Organizational SkillsTransition PlanningMandated CounselingNon-Mandated CounselingCoping SkillsSocial SkillsAnger ManagementMediationStress ManagementBereavementChanging Family (divorce/separated)

Group CounselingSocial SkillsFriendship Changing FamilyRelational AggressionSelf-EsteemAnger ManagementSOSPlease note that counseling groups are subject to change based on the specific needs of students.Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)/Classroom LessonsTransition GroupsInternet Safety / CyberbullyingTolerance and AcceptanceSocial Skills GroupsBully Frog ProgramSteer Clear of Bullies ProgramTest AnxietyPlease note that 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 Meetings408 MeetingsTeam MeetingsParent / Team MeetingsArticulation/Transition MeetingsGrade Level MeetingsSupport Staff MeetingsDepartment MeetingRtI (Response to Intervention)DASA Committee MeetingsSite Based MeetingsPsychologist / Social Worker Department Meetings

Parent/Orientation ProgramsBully Prevention Workshops for ParentsParent/Teacher ConferencesBack to School NightNew Student OrientationIncoming First Grade Parent Orientation MeetingIncoming First Grade Student Orientation and VisitGrade 5 Ambassadors visit 4th gradersMattlin Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal and Counselor Visit4th Grade students visit Mattlin Middle SchoolParent / Teacher ConferencesIntegrated Co-Teaching Introduction Orientation

Community OutreachNewsletters provide information on current trends and topics for elementary school students.Ongoing Staff DevelopmentNetworkingBuilding WebsiteGrade 4 CarnivalGrade 4 Boat TripField DayFamily PicnicPARP Parents as Reading PartnersCultural Arts Program

TimelineSeptemberOrientation 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 visitMMS Principals VisitGr. 4 visit to MMS

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.