Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House

2. Meet Mr. Turnbull • Graduated from Greater Latrobe (2003) • Attended Southern Connecticut State University 2003-2005 • Graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2008 – Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education • Certified to teach Elementary (K-6) • Played Baseball at both Universities • Academic All-American team all four years • 2nd team All-Region: Closer (2006)

3. Meet Mr. Turnbull • Entering 5th year of teaching (All with GLSD) • 6th grade (3 years) • 4th grade (this is my second year) • Head JV Baseball Coach for GLHS (3rd year) • Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us • Email – thomas.turnbull@glsd.us • Phone – 724-539-9777

4. Expectations • Follow posted classroom rules • Enter and exit the room quietly • Bring needed materials to class • Raise your hand and wait to be recognized • Keep hands, feet, objects and unkind comments to yourself • Follow the directions the first time they are given • Bucket-Filling • Homework completion

5. Cats Cash Students will earn cats cash by: • Respecting others • Observing safety rules • Acting responsibly • Reaching for success • Showing kindness

6. School policy states that grades are weighted. 70% = tests, quizzes & projects 30% = homework & participation

7. School Grading Scale 100% - 92% = A 91% - 83% = B 82% - 72% = C 71% - 61% = D 60% & below = F

8. Homework Policy • Homework is not only a requirement by the teacher, it is also part of their grade. Points are given per assignment per teacher. These points go towards their homework grade. • Policy – Students may have ONE extra day to complete an assignment but will be docked one point. The assignment will not be accepted after that and the student will receive ZERO points. • All missed homework when the students are absent becomes their responsibility to make up. number of days absent = number of days to make it up.

9. GLSD Website • www.glsd.us • LES main page • Mr. Turnbull’s page • Story Town • GoMath! • Think Central Resources

10. Science • We will continue our Science Wise kits this year in fourth grade. • The kits include: • Living organisms (Ecosystems) • Electricity • Land and Water • We will also cover various other topics, most notably Earth and Space

11. Social Studies • The fourth grade curriculum includes: • Map Skills • Landforms • Regions (U.S.) • States and Capitals (U.S)

12. Home-School Connection • We need your help! • Reviewing assignment packet nightly • Check black homework folder for information sent home each evening • Practice basic math facts and spelling words. • Review study guides to prepare for exams. • PTO Clearance Packet

13. Home-School Connection • Ideas for Homework Help: • Quiet , well lit space • Materials • Encourage best work • Refer to class work for help • Please review together whenever possible

14. While You Visit • Don’t Forget: Sign-up for Conferences • This should only be with homeroom teacher • Can you find: • Your child’s seat & locker • Your child’s apple in the room • Visit the Encore teachers • Visit the Book Fair in the library • Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale

15. Thank You For Attending!