the big step! about mrs. blewett graduated from ball state university 9 years in education taught...

Welcome to Mrs. Blewett’s Class!

The BIG Step!

About Mrs. BlewettGraduated from Ball State

University9 years in education Taught 3rd grade at the IVPSTaught 3rd grade at Indy Hybrid

School

About Mrs. BlewettInterests: singing, cooking,

technology

Have one son named Paul

Have one dog named Ruby

My goals for the year:Guide and assist families to ensure

student successCreate meaningful online

instructional opportunities for all students

Keep track of and analyze data in order to tailor the educational paths for each student based upon student needs

What are your goals for this year?

How does this work?1.You will complete lessons at

home with your student.2.I will check in once a month with you via telephone for a parent conference.3.I will check in with your student once a month via Elluminate during a skills check.4.Each student will attend at least

4 Elluminate class sessions a month

What are LC requirements?1.Contact me if anything comes up

(computer issues, work completion issues, status changes, questions).2.Complete and mark lessons each week.3.Complete and mark attendance each week.4.Students attend 4 Elluminate sessions a month

What are LC requirements?5.Attend monthly parent/student

conferences6.Complete Scantron testing “Quick Quizzes” weekly7.Attend ISTEP testing8.Mail or scan work samples on a quarterly basis

What do I do if I get stuck?1.Relax. Take a deep breath. This

is a BIG adjustment and it takes a while to get in the swing of things.2.Contact Mrs. Blewett or customer care. 866-K12CARE3.Contact another parent to help you through it.

The Big Think1.Parent Lounge2.Mrs. Blewett’s Page

Class Website1.Links to websites you will use2.Updates on Schedules3.Indiana History Study Guides4.Student Workwww.mrsblewettsclass.weebly.com

Clubs*National Clubs*School wide Clubs

Why Scantron?

Targets specific needs of students as they relate to the Indiana Academic Standards.Guides instruction

Scantron Achievement Series1.Students will be sent to the test

during Monday Meeting Elluminate Sessions.2.I will kmail weekly test numbers on Friday for the test being taken on Monday so that you can take them over the weekend if you prefer.3.All students must take tests by Friday4.Students must take tests by themselves without the help of LC.5.Students scoring below 80% will need to attend Skill Building sessions on Thursdays.

Indiana History1. Indiana History will be taught completely through Elluminate.2.Students will need to complete weekly assignments in order to receive credit for that specific lesson.3.Indiana History is a required course for all 4th grade students in Indiana.4.Learning outings will coordinate with Indiana History subjects as much as possible.5. Students will need to complete the regular k12 History course with their LC.

Questions?Mrs. Blewett’s Home Office Number:

317-730-4877Office Hours: M-F, 8-4

www.mrsblewettsclass.weebly.com

What is Elluminate?Elluminate is an online classroom for

group or individual instructionWe will have 2 Elluminate sessions

daily (some whole group, some small group)

Lessons will be targeted both to help you complete lessons and to bridge learning gaps for students

You may attend sessions taught by Mrs. Blewett, Ms. Smith, Ms. Koesters, or Ms. Nichols

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