Back to School Night August 22, 2017 Welcome to 6th Grade Back to School Night August 22, 2017

Meet Mrs. Turnbull Certified to teach Elementary (K-6) and Math (K-8) This is my 6th year with Greater Latrobe School District. 2017-2018: 6th grade ELA and science at L.E.S. 2015-2017: 2nd grade teacher at L.E.S. 2014-2015: 6th grade ELA and science at M.V.E.S. 2013-2014: 5th grade ELA, science, social studies, and math teacher at M.V.E.S. 2012-2013: Classroom Assistant at B.E.S. Email: melissa.gearing@glsd.us Phone: (724) 539-9779 ext. #1415

A Wildcat ROARS -School Wide Motto-- Respect others Observe safety rules Act responsibly Reach for success Show Kindness

CAT’S CASH --School Wide Behavior Management System-- Teachers reward students who exhibit “ROARS” behavior with a punch on their Wildcat Reward Card. Wildcat Reward Cards are kept in the child’s homeroom. Students will be able to use their Wildcat Rewards at designated times. Demerits earned during a school day will result in the loss of Cat’s Cash.

Demerit System Expectations Bring all materials to class. Enter quietly, sit down, and get out materials for the class. Raise a hand and wait for permission before speaking or leaving seat. Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind comments to yourself. Follow directions the first time they are given.

--6th Grade Consequence System-- Demerit System A detailed “Demerit Policy” is on my website. 1 demerit → Loss of Cat’s Cash 2 demerits → Loss of recess 3 demerits → Loss of recess for a second day

Dress Code --School Wide Policy-- Tank tops are permitted as long as the straps are three fingers wide. No undergarments are allowed to show. Appropriate short length: Students’ fingertips, with arms straight, should touch the bottom of the hem. Clothing with inappropriate messages are not allowed. No flip flops.

Homework --6th Grade Policy-- Quarterly assignment notebooks are required. Assignments are posted on teacher websites daily. Incomplete assignments will result in a consequence. If your child is struggling to complete an assignment, please send a note to the teacher.

Recess/Workroom --6th Grade Policy-- Recess will be outside everyday (weather permitting) so be sure your child has appropriate outdoor attire. Workroom will be held in Ms. Previte’s, Mrs. Merlin’s, or Miss Danser’s room everyday. Workroom is by teacher assignment only.

Grades/HAC 92%-100% A 83%-91% B 72%-82% C 61%-71% D 60% or below F We follow the GLSD approved grading scale. Progress reports will be sent home at mid quarter and require a parent signature. Please access the Home Access Center (HAC) regularly throughout the year. If you do not have a HAC account or have forgotten your login information, please see the school secretary. 92%-100% A 83%-91% B 72%-82% C 61%-71% D 60% or below F

6th Grade Core Curriculum Materials Journeys Go Math! Science Fusion World History: Ancient Civilizations through the Renaissance

**This schedule may change** Typical Week in ELA New lesson at the start of each week Weekly stories will be read in class Story comprehension test will typically occur on Wednesdays after reading the story as a class Monday and Tuesday Weekly spelling sentences will be completed in class and graded each week Weekly spelling and grammar tests will be given on Fridays Every other week students will take a reading comprehension test in addition to spelling and grammar tests (this is different from the weekly story test) **This schedule may change**

GLSD Technology www.glsd.us Select LES main page Select appropriate teacher All curriculum materials are available online via my.glsd.us District Mobile App / District Website

GLSD Technology Elementary Electronic Device/Cell Phone Policy The Greater Latrobe School District Elementary Schools respect the usefulness of cell phones and electronic devices (iPods, iPads, tablets, etc.) before and after school. Therefore, in accordance with Board Policy 237, cell phones usage at Greater Latrobe School District Elementary Schools will be restricted as follows: Students are prohibited from using electronic devices/cell phones or having them “on” during the school day (9:05 am to 4:00 pm) unless given specific permission by a teacher and under their direct supervision. Electronic devices/cell phones must remain in the student’s backpack during the school day. Students are not permitted to take pictures or videos at any time while on school property (including the bus) unless permitted for educational purposes and under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The School District will not be responsible for the loss, theft, damage, or vandalism to student electronic devices/cell phones.

6th Grade Camp May 21, 2018 - May 23, 2018 Camp meeting for students and parents September 19, 2017 6:15pm-7:15pm Senior High Auditorium Candy Sale information will be available soon.

Conferences Wednesday, November 8, 2017 5:00pm-8:00pm Thursday, November 9, 2017 8:00am-3:30pm

Places to Visit… Encore teachers (Art Room) Book Fair in the Library PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale