Back to School Night August 24th, 2016 Welcome to 6th Grade!! Back to School Night August 24th, 2016

Meet Mr. Turnbull! Graduated from Dartmouth College in 1980: Bachelor of Arts Degree Psychology Attained teaching certification from St. Vincent College in 1996 18th Year in the GLSD All here at BES in C101 40 years a Parrothead

Meet Mr. Turnbull! 20 years coaching in this district! 15 years as varsity throwing coach in track 5 years as JV baseball coach Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us go to Baggaley, teachers, Turnbull Email: tom.turnbull@glsd.us Phone: (724) 539-4531 Home: (724) 539-2812

Meet Mrs. Lesser!! Graduated from Westminster College in 2009: Bachelor of Arts Degree Elementary and Special Education Certification 8th Year in the GLSD Kindergarten at LES (1year) Learning Support at BES (4 years)

Meet Mrs. Lesser!! My third year teaching 6th Grade!! Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.us Email: christine.lesser@glsd.us Phone: (724) 539-4531

6th Grade Expectations Homework Policy (Highlight System) Encore Schedule Wildcat Pride and “Caught You” tickets Friday Folder Please check every Friday! Keep papers at home! Sign and send with your child on Monday! Assignment Notebook Please check daily, as this is a great way to communicate.

GLSD Website www.glsd.us BES main page Mrs. Lesser’s/Mr. Turnbull’s page Story Town GoMath! Science Fusion Think Central Resources Student log-in BES short-cut

Think Central Science Fusion Go Math! Storytown http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/logout.do Login Information: Your standard login information is comprised of the following... Username: Your network username is the last two digits of your graduation year, the first four (4) letters of your last name, and the first four (4) letters of your first name. EX) A student named Alexander Smith who graduates in 2014 Username: 14smitalex Password: Your password is “gL” (case sensitive) followed by your six-digit student ID EX)  gL111014

GO Math! Sixth grade math is exciting!!  Common core standards that cover: Fractions, decimals, and percents Algebra (order of operations, one step equations, writing and interpreting algebraic expressions and equations) Geometry (volume, surface area, and area) Measurement (conversions) Data Analysis and Probability Look for your child’s math binder every night!

Science Fusion Third year of the new science program - found on Think Central. Includes hands-on labs, digital lessons, and interactive reading activities that encourages critical thinking. Modules: Ecology and the Environment, The Dynamic Earth, and Sound and Light

Story Town Weekly stories from the series – Weekly Robust vocabulary and Grammar lessons – Weekly focus skills (plot and setting, figurative language) – Novel units each quarter (Hatchet, Number the Stars, Maniac Magee, and Where the Red Fern Grows) Spelling/Reading Tests every Friday!

…Things To Look Forward To… Field trips (Vo-Tech and Idlewild) Career Day SGB elections Challenge 24 competition 6th grade dance Kickball tournament and 6th grade picnic 6th grade transition day (at the junior high) BES Olympic Day Pi Day Chinese New Year

Home-School Connection We need your help! Volunteer Opportunities: Field Trips Olympic Day Career Day Idlewild PTO Clearance Packet Due by September 30th!

6th Grade CAMP and Reality Tours Dates of BES CAMP: May 24th -26th Informational Meeting – Tuesday September 20th 6:15 – 7:15 Reality Tours: (Latrobe Municipal Building)

Remind https://www.remind.com/ Remind is a simple way to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening in our class. When you join, you will receive a one way text message or email of class information. Your phone number will not be shared with myself or anyone else in the class.

Technology Updates Back to School Forms SchoolMint - Parents/Guardians will be receiving information and instructions on the first day of school along with an access code. (paper form) Email registered with GLSD, parent will receive this information through an email. If a parent does not wish to complete the information online, we will provide them the opportunity to request printed forms. District Mobile App / District Website Makeover (appearance and function) FCC Ruling - will not longer permitted to send broadcast e-Alerts Anticipated within the next month

Before you leave…. On the kidney table you can find: Back to School sign in sheet Math/Reading morning tutoring sign up General information sheet Title 1 information sheet November conference sheet sign up Scavenger Hunt  Visit the Encore teachers! Visit the Book Fair in the library! Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale!

Thank You For Attending!