Welcome to Noblesville East Middle School!
Welcome to Noblesville East Middle School! Mr. Rich Principal Mrs. Lee Assistant Principal Mr. Williamson Assistant Principal Ms. Gaw Dean of Students Mrs. Lain Counselor
6th Grade Assistant Principal and Counselor Mr. Williamson Assistant Principal Mrs. Lain Counselor
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First Day of School! ● Two student entrances open at 8:05 am ○ Car entrance (off Field Drive, follow cones to circle drive, dropoff/pickup along curb, please pull up) ○ Bus/walker entrance (walkers must remain on sidewalks) ○ Parents not permitted in hallways on first day ● Students report to cafeteria between 8:05 and 8:25 ● Students report to first period class after 8:25 am ● Bus routes posted through transportation tab on district website ● Fresh schedule will be provided to all students ● 6th grade lunch at 1:00 ● Students dismissed at 3:40
Academic Success @ NEMS 6 Steps to Success! 1. Take attendance seriously. 2. Use a planner. 3. Be organized. 4. Take notes. 5. Do homework on time. 6. Get involved.
Academic Success @ NEMS PowerSchool Parent Portal Don’t Forget! 6th Grade Parent Night Gray Monday, 8/19 6:30 - 8:00 Student Canvas Planner White Black
Academic Success @ NEMS ● Canvas and PowerSchool parent instructions through Technology tab on website. ● Team homework slide/email/newsletter ● Who to contact - teacher, counselor, administrator?
Social-Emotional Success @ NEMS ● The First Two Days ● Advisory ● Teaming ● Looping counselor support ● Social worker on staff ● Community North Therapist on site ● Counselor lessons, groups, and individual supports ● Ongoing staff development on adolescent brain, diversity/inclusion, and social-emotional learning
Social Media and NEMS ● 95% of Students Have a Device ● 95% of Students Have a Social Media Account ● 40% Report That Parents Check Their Accounts ● 25% Don’t Know If Parents Check Accounts ● 35% Report That Parents Don’t Check Accounts
Noblesville Schools has... ● Blocked social media on the school network and on school devices. ● Placed a global proxy on school devices and filters content both in and out of school.
Noblesville East is providing... ● Digital Citizenship Lessons ● Guidance Lessons ● Grade Level Specific Meetings about responsible use ● Parent Information Nights ● Meet at the Middle ● Parenting in the Digital Age curriculum available at noblesvilleschools.org
How Students Use Social Media ● Post Pictures ● Express Feelings ● Share Information with FOLLOWERS ● Stay “Plugged In” ● Keep in touch with friends
Where does it go? The user loses all control of the post once they hit send. • A screen shot gets taken of the post. • Other people edit, tag, repost, or like the post which keeps it alive. • It is stored on a device to be accessed later. • It is in cyberspace that can be pulled by any college or future employer. • Predators use the internet to track unassuming kids. • It is reported to school.
Features ● Pictures that ● Pictures that disappear disappear ● My Story - Public ● Post - ● My Eyes Only Pictures/videos ● Direct Messages ● Direct Messaging ● Snapmaps - Live Locations These are both 13+ Apps.
Seven Things Never to Share 1. Your Home Address 2. Your Phone Number 3. Your Mom’s Maiden name 4. The names of Pets 5. Checking In 6. Legal Issues 7. Personal Details
Tips for Parents 1. Password: ○ Strong password that parents know. ○ Not shared with friends. 2. Only follow people that you know!!!!! 3. Go to settings and enable privacy settings: ○ On Snapmap: ■ Ghost Mode - no one can see me. ■ Only friends can see me. 4. Monitor the amount of time spent. 5. Keep your devices in a central location. 6. Don’t check in online. 7. Check in with your child - have conversations about social media and its uses.
School Safety ● Many safety procedures and safeguards already in place remain internal and confidential for purposes of prevention and protection. ● School safety specialist and safety committee in place and monitoring continuously. ● Secure entrance procedures are in place. ● Backpacks must remain in lockers. ● Cell phones may stay with students, out and in use with teacher permission only. ● Hallway and locker access restricted to designated times and emergencies only. ● Speak Up and Counselor QR for confidential reporting.
Communication is Key! ● Monthly “Miller Matters” newsletter ● Daily student announcements ● School Messenger (sparingly!) ● School and district websites ● Principal “Parent Connection”and Twitter: ○ nemsprincipal.weebly.com ○ @NEMSPrincipal Find this presentation on our website!
WE are Noblesville East... “Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding… and mutual valuing.” - Rollo May
Team DePauw Team Stanford Team Wisconsin Team West Point You may exit out Gate 21 in the 6th grade wing for direct access to the lot.
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