1. Mrs. Paul and Mr. Dubovich
Meet the Teacher Night
Mrs. Paul and Mr. Dubovich

2. Format this Evening
6:00-6:20 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

3. 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

4. Mr. Dubovich Graduated from IU with major in marketing
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

5. Holt McDougal textbook http://my.hrw.com/ Student Logins
Math
Holt McDougal textbook
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

6. 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

7. 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!

8. Social Studies (Tri. #3) Units of study: Economics US and Canada
Greece
Rome
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Modern Europe

9. Science/Social Studies Grade Setup
Point Based: Points Received/ Total Points
60-70%--Tests, Quizzes, and Projects
30-40%--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.

10. Science & Social Studies Resources
Workbook Text
Digital—myscienceonline.com
username: duboscience password: hoosiers1
2. quizlet.com and app
3. todaysmeet.com/mrdscience
4. Kahoot! App/website for trivia review

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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.

15. Thanks for coming!
If your child works with Mrs. Foster, please visit her in A105 after presentations.

16. Meet the Teacher Night
Miss Carly Anderson, Mrs. Michelle Mapes-Hewitt and Mrs. Michelle Foster

17. 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

18. 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!

19. 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!

20. 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

21. Language Arts Class -Mini Lessons with Reading Focus -Class Novels
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

22. Writing Block 3 Types of Writing *Narrative Structure of Writing Block
*Informative
*Argumentative
Structure of Writing Block
Mini-Lesson
Writing time and conferencing with teacher

23. Triad Blog
We do post homework on our blog each night:

24. Remind101
See handout
Text or Reminders

25. 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!!!

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Thanks for coming!
If your child works with Mrs. Foster, please visit her in A105 after presentations.