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

3. Meet Mr. Turnbull Entering 7th year of teaching (All with GLSD) 6 th grade (3 years) 4 th grade (4 th year) Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach for GLHS Email – thomas.turnbull@glsd.usthomas.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 Homework completion

5. Cats Cash Students will earn the new MONTHLY Cats Cash by: Respecting others Observing safety rules Acting responsibly Reaching for success Showing kindness

6. In fourth grade our grade our 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 with our new ScienceFusion textbook. A few of the notable topics are: –Living Organisms –Land and Water –Electricity –Space –The Water Cycle

11. Social Studies The fourth grade curriculum includes: –Landforms –Heritage –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!