Welcome to
Open House
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
Meet Mr. Turnbull
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Entering 7th year of teaching (All with GLSD)
6th grade (3 years)
4th grade (4th year)
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach for GLHS
Email – thomas.turnbull@glsd.us
Phone – 724-539-9777
Expectations
• Follow posted classroom rules
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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
Cats Cash
Students will earn the new
MONTHLY Cats Cash by:
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Respecting others
Observing safety rules
Acting responsibly
Reaching for success
Showing kindness
In fourth grade our grade
our weighted…
70% = tests, quizzes & projects
30% = homework & participation
School Grading Scale
100% - 92% = A
91% - 83% = B
82% - 72% = C
71% - 61% = D
60% & below = F
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.
GLSD Website
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www.glsd.us
LES main page
Mr. Turnbull’s page
Story Town
GoMath!
Think Central Resources
Science
• We will continue with our new
ScienceFusion textbook .
• A few of the notable topics are:
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Living Organisms
Land and Water
Electricity
Space
The Water Cycle
Social Studies
• The fourth grade curriculum
includes:
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Landforms
Heritage
Regions (U.S.)
States and Capitals (U.S)
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
Home-School
Connection
• Ideas for Homework Help:
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Quiet , well lit space
Materials
Encourage best work
Refer to class work for help
Please review together
whenever possible
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
Thank You
For Attending!