Prior to the start of the 2014-2015 school year, incoming Levittown sixth-grade students from Jonas E. Salk and Wisdom Lane middle schools attended orientation assemblies to prepare for the first day of school.
At Jonas E. Salk Middle School, junior leaders greeted the incoming students and attended an assembly with Principal John Zampaglione and Assistant Principal Patrick Mulligan, who both advised the students to be organized, work hard and ask questions. The students toured the building and practiced opening their lockers within four minutes, the period of time it takes to change classes.
Wisdom Lane Middle School students attended the orientation with their parents and were greeted by Principal John Avena and sixth-grade class advisor Dave Radtke, who spoke
about a typical day schedule, classroom transitions, supplies, homework and key policies. Avena also gave the students an important piece of advice.
“It is important to learn who you are and what you can do,” Avena said.
During both orientations, the students toured their respective buildings and diligently practiced opening their lockers. They also took the time to decorate their lockers, reacquaint themselves with former peers and get to know new classmates.
— Submitted by the Levittown Public School District
