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ANDREW W. MELLON MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th Grade and New Student Orientation
Welcome!
Mr. Christopher Wolfson Principal
Providing the best education possible for each and every student
Challenging Core Curriculum
Honors and Academic Level Math
Unified Arts
BIT, Academic Lab, FCS, & Art
Additional Offerings
Music - Chorus, Band, & Orchestra
8th Gr. Electives - Art, Music, Tech Ed Enrichment, FCS Enrichment
Support Programs (STRIVE, Gifted Support, Student Assistance Program, Language!)
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=649
Communication at Mellon Building Secretaries Mrs. Claudia Dahmen Mrs. Joelle Klaber Classroom Teachers Team Leaders Racers – Mrs. Mandel Locomotion – Mrs. Nordmann Eagles – Mr. Hines Rockets – Mr. Ridge Iron Brigade – Mrs. Knox Supernova – Mr. Smith Counselors Team Racers & 7th Grade– Ms. Whealdon Team Locomotion & 8th Grade– Mrs. Gillespie Assistant Principal Ms. Melissa Nelson (attendance & discipline) Principal
Mr. Christopher Wolfson http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=632
District Technology Information
Presented by Mr. Christopher Stengel Director of Technology
TechOrientation2016.pptx
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=1392
Student Life, Expectations, and Attendance
Presented by Ms. Melissa Nelson Assistant Principal
The Daily Routine Arrival to School
Doors open at 7:40 A.M. Drop off “Go Zone” at entrance A1
8:00 a.m. – 2:58 p.m. 8 period day, 30 minute lunch Homeroom
Attendance and Announcements Student Lockers
Assigned on first day Time to practice
Gym Lockers Locks needed and removed daily
Forgotten Items
Student/Parent Handbook
•Available on homepage •http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=628
•Distributed to students on 1st day of school
•Signed letters due 9/6/16
Student Expectations
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
All students at Mellon Middle School are required to adhere to the following four basic rules regarding bullying.
I will not bully others.
I will help others who are being bullied.
I will include others who are left out.
I will tell an adult when I see someone bullying.
Regularly scheduled Tuesday class meetings will address the topic of bullying throughout the school year.
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=659
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential to success at school
Homeroom teacher and dashboard to answer initial questions
If absent, submit excuse to homeroom teacher
Reasons: Illness, Medical Appointment, Court Appearance—see handbook for additional reasons
Must be on-time to school and class
Reasons: Same as for absences
No more than 3 unexcused tardies per semester
Attendance
Initial record of absence in Dashboard will be UNV (Unverified)
After excuse is submitted record will be changed to EXC (Excused)
Each student is required to submit a written excuse within 10 days of their return or the absence will be reported as unexcused.
Attendance
Pre-Approved Absences
Up to 5 days may be approved
Generally, will not be approved during standardized testing
Pre-approved absence forms are available on our website under “form center” or in the Attendance Office. Preapproved absence forms are to be submitted five days prior to an absence.
Attendance Early Dismissals
When possible parents/guardians are encouraged to schedule appointments before or after school hours.
Students must have a written excuse on the day that they wish to be excused prior to dismissal.
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=629
Dress Code
Adhere to societal standards
Hats are not permitted to be worn in school
Clothing with Messages: No clothing items that are suggestive,
obscene, vulgar, offensive or libelous. Clothing that advertises or promotes drugs, alcohol, tobacco or violence is not permitted.
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=630
SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Ms. Amy Whealdon, Counselor (Racers & 7th Grade)
Mrs. Kara Gillespie, Counselor (Locomotion & 8th Grade)
Mrs. Joelle Klaber, Secretary
SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES
Counseling Office Location
Services Provided
Contact us
Phone (412) 344-2133
•[email protected] (Racers Team, 7th Grade)
•[email protected] (Locomotion Team, 8th Grade)
•http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=662
Providing counseling and educational programs to children age 5 to 21 and their families
Convenient evening and weekend hours by appointment with master’s level counselors
First 2 sessions free, sessions 3-10 only $15, additional sessions $40
Please contact Christina Hostutler at 412-561-5405 with any questions.
http://www.outreachteen.org/
Health Office
Health Office Hours/Location
Immunizations
Emergency Contact/Release Information
State Mandated Sixth Grade Physical
Medications in School
Gym Excuses/Crutches/Elevator
Special Needs http://mtlebanon.finalsite.com/page.cfm?p=534
Extra-Curricular Activities
Student Council
Intramural Athletics
WPIAL Athletics
Academic Games
Literary Magazine
Forensics
Cabin Fever (formerly March Madnesss
See our website and/or Student/Parent Handbook for Additional Opportunities! http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=640
Physical Education & 6th Grade Intramurals
Mr. Tom Sharman
[email protected] MMS Physical Education Teacher
& Intramurals Director
Intramural Presentation
Club Lebo
Middle school program for Lebo residents.
Partnership between Mt. Lebanon and MTLSD
http://www.mtlebanon.org/515/Club-Lebo
Mellon Middle School Cafeteria
Exciting Changes for the Upcoming School Year
Fresh-made pizza on Wednesdays!
•MMS Taste Test
New Breakfast Menu!
•Get the day started right!
•$1.60
•Unlimited Fruit & Vegetables
Mellon Middle School Cafeteria
3 tiers of lunches
Café Lebo - $2.45
MTL - $2.80
Blue Devil - $3.35
Unlimited fresh fruits and vegetables
Menus are posted online and on Twitter
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=1268
Cafeteria Point of Sale System
Use of Student ID number for lunch account
Procedure for depositing money in accounts (online or at school) Check made payable to Mt. Lebanon
School District
Participation reports available
Limits can be put on student accounts System only allows a student to overdraw
by $7.00
Cafeteria does deny lunches at MS & HS
Mellon Middle School PTA
Mrs. Bonnie Dougherty– Mellon PTA President www.mtlsd.org/mellonpta
http://www.mtlsd.org/page.cfm?p=634
PTA Programs and Services
Arts in Education/Reflections
Student Directory
Cultural Arts Assemblies
Book Fair
Library Enhancement
Music Adjudication
Odyssey of the Mind
Picture Day
Writing Lab
Career Day
8th Grade Recognition
Team Enrichment
Test Week Snacks
Fundraising Campaign/Donations
We will not be having a formal fundraiser for the PTA. We have found that that most families would prefer
to make a onetime donation rather than sell items for a fundraiser.
Quite simply, we need a minimum donation of $25 per student to cover the cost of our
programs and services.
Mellon Memo
Sunday evening e-mail
Day rotation
Current and upcoming events
Mellon, School District and Community news
Links
Please make sure to sign up online with a valid email address.
Would you like to be involved in Middle School?
There are still plenty of ways for parents to be involved. You can indicate you
volunteer preferences as part of the new online PTA Membership/Directory form.
We have gone electronic!
Online PTA membership and Directory Form
Option to pay membership dues and donations online through PayPal
Electronic PTA Student Directory
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SCHOOL YEAR!
