Meet the Teacher Night

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Meet the Teacher Night

• Mrs. Amanda Crussel, Miss Julie Glenn, Mrs. Sara
  Paul and Mrs. Michelle Foster

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Ms. Glenn

• Fourth Year Teaching
• 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, running, family and
  friends.

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Mrs. Paul

• Born and raised in South Bend, IN
• Graduated from Butler University in 2005 with a
  Bachelors degree in Elementary Education
• Graduated from Ball State University in 2009 with
  a Masters degree in Mathematics Education
• 8th Year Teaching 6th Grade Math at WIS
• Married to Travis in July 2005
• Has 3 year old daughter Chloe and 4 month old son
  Conner
• Loves golfing, watching the Colts and Notre Dame
  football, and spending time with my family

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Mrs. Crussel

• Born in Racine, WI
• Grew up and attended school in Lebanon, IN
  Western Boone Stars ?
• Ninth year of teaching 5th year teaching
  Science/SS in 6th grade at WIS
• Graduated with BS in Elementary Education from
  Ball State University in May of 2006
• Masters in Science Education in December 2012
• Married Mike in April, 2014
• Enjoys playing sports, watching college football
  and basketball, cooking, hanging out with
  animals, volunteering, church activities, and
  reading.
• Loves spending time with family, friends, and my
  
• niece and nephew!

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Mrs. Foster

• Teaching degree from Indiana University with a
  masters degree in quality schools
• 21 years of teaching (Carmel, Noblesville and
  Westfield)
• Married 22 years to Andy
• Mother of three/four children (Alex, Margo and
  Anna/Caleb)
• Hobbies Teaching ?, attending and participating
  in childrens activities, exercising, hanging out
  with family and friends, reading and cooking

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Topics of Discussion

• Curriculum
• NWEA
• Communication
• Class Procedures
• Trimester Celebrations
• Snacks
• Field Trips
• Parent Conferences

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Writing Block

• Writing Grade- Homeroom Teacher
• Longer writing assignments.
• Memoir, Historical Fiction, Research Reports,
  Persuasive, and Biographies
• Writing in Language Arts with Ms. Glenn
• Response to reading, mini-projects with
  figurative language, etc.
• What to expect for Writing homework
• Longer Writing Assignments from Writing
  Block and 1 draft writing from Language Arts.
  Standard paragraph 8-10 sentences.
• Always posted on the blog ?

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Language Arts Class

• Bellwork Units- Unit Test every-other Friday
• Monday Creative Write
• Tuesday Reading/Writing Skill
• Wednesday Vocabulary/Roots
• Thursday Grammar Goodness!
• Friday Review Day/Unit Test
• -Mini Lessons with Reading Focus
• -Class Novels
• -Technology- BYOD, FrontRow, Blog, Twitter
• Independent Reading/Library visits
• - Homework Expectations

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Math

• Holt McDougal textbook
• http//my.hrw.com/
• Student Logins
• Family Math and Science Night Thursday, September
  25th 600-730 pm
• Units
• Fractions/Decimals/Percents
• Positive and Negative Integers
• Algebra- Solving Equations
• Projects
• Pi Day
• Bungee Barbie

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Math

• Homework Policy
• Homework only given on a Tuesday, Wednesday or
  Thursday so students can stay after to ask Mrs.
  Paul for help. They can ride the late bus or get
  picked up at 250 pm.
• 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.

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Science

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

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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

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Triad Blog

• We do post homework on our blog each night
  http//blogs.wws.k12.in.us/thedreamteam/
• Miss Glenns blog
• http//blogs.wws.k12.in.us/glennj

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Remind101

• See handout
• Text or Email Reminders

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NWEA

• Three times a year Fall, Winter, and Spring
• Fall NWEA is September 17th, 18th, 19th, and
  22nd
• Results are used to help differentiate
  instruction especially during Rock Time.

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Daily Grade

• 5 points each day for each class
• Homework completion
• Preparation
• Organization
• Participation
• Attitude

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Character Development

• Three Midday Detentions Afterschool Detention
  in classroom until 245 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 430 pm
• Another Three Midday Detentions In School
  Suspension

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Celebrations

• Monthly and Trimester Celebrations

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Class Procedures

• Late Work
• No Name Papers
• Absent Work
• Assignment Notebooks
• Restroom Passes
• Tardy

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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.

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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.

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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!!!

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Specials

• Mrs. Pickering Art Room A201
• Mrs. Hammes P.E.
• Mr. Sluder Band A106
• Mrs. Rowe Music B112
• Mrs. Brill Science Exploration C112

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Thanks for coming!

• You may go down A hallway to see student
  projects! If your child works with Mrs. Foster,
  please visit her in A105.