MESSAGE+TO+PARENTS+AND+GUARDIANS

__MESSAGE TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS__
===I never punish the student, I only punish the behavior. I pledge to respect the dignity of your child, and if there are behavioral problems, **I will notify you immediately.** I have such **HIGH EXPECTATIONS** for your child and I believe they can be the most successful in a **respectful and orderly** learning environment. ===

**__How Parents can help in the Classroom! __**
**I cannot stress this enough,** I LOVE to have parental involvement in my classroom. **From my previous teaching experiences, I have found that parents want to be highly involved in their child's education, but were not sure how they could help. Here's how:**

__**Help out with labs/activities **__
**I will send out advanced notice for extra help with labs. Last year, I had amazing help and it made such a difference. If you are willing and able, your presence and help will always be greatly appreciated!**

__**Surplus Materials **__
**If you have anything lying around the house that you do not use, such as tape, markers, pens, pencils, old magazines, paper and/or any other school supplies, I would love to have them for use in the classroom. I have a link to a “supply wish list” on my WIKI space home page.**

__**Guest Speaking** __
===If you have experience in the university or workforce in any of the earth or environmental sciences (or know anyone), I would truly appreciate you coming to speak to the class about your experiences and your career in science. === ===**Continue the learning at home ****. ** Ask your child what they did in class today and ask to see their student handbook for what homework they have. Continue the discourse of science over the dinner table, in the car, anywhere! Newspapers, TV, and websites are excellent conversation starters. Earth and environmental topics are always in the news! === ===**Use my online resources ** . If your child is coming home without homework or assignments, please double check their planner and view the calendar. This helps your child stay current in class and thus more successful! ===

__THE KEY TO SUCCESS: __ ===We are fortunate to be working together this year in a class with such exciting and relevant subject matter. You will have numerous opportunities to think critically (see the link for Bloom’s Taxonomy), use your imagination and collaborate on life skills-rich projects. I will push you very hard this year with high expectations, because I know you are very capable, promising young people with success in your bright futures! ===

<span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;">Rob Greenberg
North Carolina Climate Fellowship (2011-2013) <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">**North Carolina Science Leadership Fellowship (2009-2011)** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">**North Carolina Outstanding Earth Science Teacher 2008** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">**MS Science Education, Montana State University** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">**Science teaching certification, University of Vermont** <span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">**BS Geology, West Virginia University**