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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

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Student Planner

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PowerSchool Parent Portal

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Canvas

Don’t Forget! 6th Grade Parent Night Monday, 8/19 6:30 - 8:00

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
• r future employer.
• Predators use the internet to track unassuming kids.
• It is reported to school.

Features

• Pictures that

disappear

• My Story - Public
• My Eyes Only
• Direct Messages
• Snapmaps - Live

Locations

• Pictures that

disappear

• Post -

Pictures/videos

• Direct Messaging

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

You may exit out Gate 21 in the 6th grade wing for direct access to the lot.

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