Meet the Teacher Meet the Teacher NightNight

Meet the Teacher Meet the Teacher NightNight

Miss Amanda Clark, Miss Julie Glenn, Mrs. Sara Miss Amanda Clark, Miss Julie Glenn, Mrs. Sara Paul and Mrs. Michelle FosterPaul and Mrs. Michelle Foster

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• 7th Year Teaching 6th Grade Math at WIS • Married to Travis in July 2005• Has 2 year old daughter Chloe• Loves to volunteer at Brooke’s Place for Grieving

Young People

Miss Clark• Born in Racine, WI • Grew up and attended school in Lebanon, IN

Western Boone Stars • Eighth year of teaching; 4th year teaching

Science/SS in 6th grade at WIS• Graduated with BS in Elementary Education from

Ball State University in May of 2006• Master’s in Science Education in December 2012• Enjoys playing sports, watching college football

and basketball, cooking, hanging out with animals, volunteering, and reading.

• Loves spending time with family, friends, and my • niece!

Ms. Glenn• Graduated in 2011 • Graduated Butler University with BS in

Middle Childhood Early Adolescence- Content: Language Arts and Mild Intervention Special Education

• Born and raised in Appleton, WI• Youngest of three- 2 nieces, 1 nephew• Loves outdoors, sports, yoga, running,

family and friends.

Mrs. Foster• Teaching degree from Indiana University with a

masters degree in quality schools• 20 years of teaching (Carmel, Noblesville and

Westfield)• Married 21 years to Andy• Mother of three children (Alex-14, Margo-15 and

Anna-18)• Hobbies: Teaching , attending and participating

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

Topics of Discussion

• Curriculum• NWEA

• Communication• Class Procedures

• Snacks• Field Trips

• Parent Conferences

Language Arts• Writer’s Workshop: grades are given by

homeroom teacher- skills reinforced in Reading class

• A variety of literature genres – Expository, Narrative, Persuasive, Creative,

Argumentative Benchmarks Textbook adoption year -Whole Group, Small Group, Book Clubs

- Cathy Chouinard- Co-teach

Language Arts continued…

• Media Center Visits every other Friday (starts tomorrow)

• Vocabulary• Unit Assessments • Oral Presentations and Projects• POP Quizzes given often over various subjects• AR Expectations

• Book 1: September 27th

• Book 2: October 23rd

• November 6th

Language Arts continued…

• Technology/Blog– Blogs.wws.k12.in.us/glennj

• Cross-Curricular Unit- WONDER by R.J. Palico

Math•Holt McDougal textbook

•http://my.hrw.com/

•Student Logins

•Units:

•Fractions/Decimals/Percents

•Positive and Negative Integers

•Algebra- Solving Equations

MathHomework Policy

•Homework Problems are given most nights to practice concepts.

•Quick Check is given next day in class for a grade

•Students averaging C or below on the Quick Checks will start having homework checked.

ScienceBy 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

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

Social Studies• Units of study:

– Economics– US and Canada– Greece– Rome– Middle Ages– Renaissance– Latin American Tribes– Modern Europe and Modern Latin America– Move to Industrial Revolution

NWEA• Three times a year: Fall, Winter,

and Spring• Fall NWEA is: September 9th, 10th,

and 11th • Results are used to help

differentiate instruction especially during Rock Time.

Triad Blog• We do post homework on our blog each

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

• Miss Glenn’s blog:• http://blogs.wws.k12.in.us/glennj

Remind101• See handout• Text or Email Reminders

Discipline System• Three Midday Detentions = Afterschool

Detention in classroom until 2:45 pm (Tues-Thurs) with students phoning home to inform parents

• Another Three Midday Detentions = Another Afterschool Detention

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

• Another Three Midday Detentions = In School Suspension

Class Procedures• Late Work• No Name Papers• Absent Work• Assignment Notebooks• Restroom/Locker• Tardy

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.

Field Trips• We will take about two field

trips this year.• If you are interested in

chaperoning, you will need a criminal background check on file.

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!!!

Thanks for Thanks for coming!coming!

Thanks for Thanks for coming!coming!

You may go down A hallway to You may go down A hallway to see student projects! If your see student projects! If your

child has Mrs. Foster for child has Mrs. Foster for Language Arts or Math, please Language Arts or Math, please

visit her in A105.visit her in A105.