Meet the Teacher NightMrs. Paul and Mr. Dubovich

Format this Evening6:00-6:20 Math, Science, Social Studies, Class Procedures

6:25-6:45 Language Arts, Parent Communication

6:45-7:00 Visit Resource Teacher, visit other classrooms in quad, look at Wordles in hallway

Mrs. Paul• Born and raised in South Bend, IN• Graduated from Butler University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s

degree in Elementary Education• Graduated from Ball State University in 2009 with a Master’s

degree in Mathematics Education• 9th Year Teaching 6th Grade Math at WIS • Married to Travis in July 2005• Has 4 year old daughter Chloe and 1 year old son Conner• Loves golfing, watching the Colts and Notre Dame football, and

spending time with my family

Mr. Dubovich• 6th Year Gen Ed Teacher (1 Fifth 5 Sixth) • Graduated from IU with major in marketing

• Ball St. for Teaching and Masters in Teaching• Born and raised in Hobart, IN • Married to Jodi, who works at Shamrock Springs

Elementary, for 6+ years • Daughter Autumn is almost 2yrs.

• Dog Gracie •

Math

• Holt McDougal textbook

• http://my.hrw.com/

• Student Logins

• Family Math and Science Night Wednesday, September 23rd 6:00-7:30 pm

• Units:•Fractions/Decimals/Percents

•Positive and Negative Integers

•Algebra- Solving Equations

• Projects:•Pi Day

•Bungee Barbie

Math

Homework Policy• I believe that math practice is very important

• I do not grade homework instead I grade a quick check of that lesson or a quiz/test of multiple lessons

Science (Tri. #1 & 2)By the end of this school year, students will have learned about:

• Scientific Method • Measurement in Science• Matter & Energy• Solids, Liquids, and Gases• Energy• Earth, Moon, and Sun• Solar System (more details)• Populations and Communities• Ecosystems and Biomes• Health (C.P.R. class)

I love to “do” science! - hands-on activities - labs

- group discussions

Students will be taking notes in a variety of ways!

Social Studies (Tri. #3)• Units of study:

– Economics– US and Canada– Greece– Rome– Middle Ages– Renaissance– Industrial Revolution– Modern Europe

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Science/Social Studies Grade SetupPoint Based: Points Received/ Total Points

60-70%--Tests, Quizzes, and Projects30-40%--Homework & Lab Work

Students are encouraged to use ALL resources available to them while doing in-class and homework assignments!! These should be easy A’s or B’s since they can look them up.

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Science & Social Studies Resources

1.Workbook Text 1.Digital—myscienceonline.com

username: duboscience password: hoosiers1

2. quizlet.com and app3. todaysmeet.com/mrdscience4. Kahoot! App/website for trivia review

Character Development• Three Midday Reflections= Afterschool Detention in

classroom until 3:15 pm (Tues-Thurs) with students phoning home to inform parents

• Another Three Midday Reflections = Another Afterschool Detention

• Another Three Midday Reflections = Thursday School in Office until 4:30 pm

• Another Three Midday Detentions = In School Suspension

Celebrations• Monthly Celebrations for those students who did

not have stay in for midday during that month• Trimester Celebrations for those students that

did not have an afterschool detention

Class Procedures• Late Work• No Name Papers• Absent Work• Assignment Notebooks• Locker Passes

Snacks• Students may bring a nut-free

snack to eat during the day.• We ask that it is an individual sized

healthy snack.• Your child may bring in a water

bottle for any time of the day as well.

Thanks for coming!

If your child works with Mrs. Foster, please visit her in A105 after

presentations.

Meet the Teacher NightMiss Carly Anderson, Mrs. Michelle Mapes-Hewitt

and Mrs. Michelle Foster

Format for the Evening

6:00-6:20 Language Arts, Parent Communication

6:25-6:45 Math, Science, Social Studies, Class Procedures

6:45-7:00 Visit Resource Teacher, visit other classrooms in quad, look at Wordles in hallway

Mrs. Hewitt• Born in Anderson, Indiana• Grew up and attended school in Daleville, IN • 20th year of teaching (first, second, third, and fourth grade

experience) First year teaching 6th grade Language Arts!• Graduated with BS in Elementary Education from Ball State

University • Master’s in Elementary Education• Married Jeff Hewitt in July of this year!• We have 5 kids and one dog!• Coach Varsity Volleyball at WHS• Loves family time!

Miss Anderson• From Fort Wayne, Indiana• Moved to Carmel this summer• Graduated from Indiana State University with a double-

major in Elementary Education and Psychology• First year of teaching in my own classroom• Taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades previously• Internship in 6-8th grade building• Engaged to Jake and getting married in June 2016• I love dogs, spending time with family, exercising, and

going out to eat!

Mrs. Foster• Teaching degree from Indiana University with a

masters degree in quality schools• 22 years of teaching (Carmel, Noblesville and

Westfield)• Married 23 years to Andy• Mother of three/four children (Alex, Margo and

Anna/Caleb)• Hobbies: Teaching ☺, attending and participating in

children’s activities, exercising, hanging out with family and friends, reading and cooking

Language Arts Class • Bellwork Units- Unit Test every-other Friday

– Monday: Creative Writing– Tuesday: Reading/Writing Skill– Wednesday: Grammar– Thursday: Vocabulary/Roots– Friday: Review Day/ Bellwork Quiz

-Mini Lessons with Reading Focus -Class Novels-Technology- BYOD, Blog- Independent Reading/Library visits - Homework Expectations

Writing Block • 3 Types of Writing

*Narrative

*Informative

*Argumentative

• Structure of Writing Block– Mini-Lesson– Writing time and conferencing with teacher

Triad Blog• We do post homework on our blog each

night: http://blogs.wws.k12.in.us/thedreamteam/

Remind101• See handout• Text or Email Reminders

Parent Conferences• There is a sign in sheet to tentatively sign

up for a time.• We would prefer to meet face-to-face but

a phone conference is an option if we need to.

• If you ever have any concerns about your child, we can schedule a conference at any time throughout the school year!!!

NWEA• Two times a year: Fall and Spring• Fall NWEA is: August 27th, 28th, and

31st • Results are used to help

differentiate instruction especially during Rock Time.

Field Trips• We will take about two field

trips this year.• If you are interested in

chaperoning (or volunteering!), you will need a criminal background check on file.

Thanks for coming!

If your child works with Mrs. Foster, please visit her in A105 after

presentations.