1. Welcome to Open House

2. Meet Mrs. Yurko Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics and a minor in Dance Master’s Degree in Literacy from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - 2007 Certified to teach Elementary (K-6)

3. Meet Mrs. Yurko This is my 10th year of teaching (all in 4 th grade here at L.E.S.) Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us Email – trisha.yurko@glsd.ustrisha.yurko@glsd.us Phone – 724-539-9777 (x1314)

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. In 4 th grade, we weigh the grades as shown below. 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 Mrs. Yurko’s page http://my.glsd.us/ Story Town GoMath! Think Central Resources

10. 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

11. Home-School Connection Ideas for Homework Help: –Quiet, well lit space –Materials –Encourage best work –Refer to class work for help

12. While You Visit Can you find: –Your child’s seat & locker -Name glyph -Visit the Encore teachers Visit the Book Fair in the library Visit the PTO & the Spirit Wear Sale Sign up for a November conference on the back table

13. Thank You For Attending!