Welcome to 4th Grade!Mrs. Planavsky

About Mrs. Planavsky Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education Taught 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and

6th grade Taught in Alexandria, Virginia Grew up in Lower Burrell, PA Husband, Anthony, Daughter, Ava, and 2

dogs Enjoy exercising, making crafts, and

playing sports

Forms Student Information Sheet Movie Permission Slip Helping Hands Form

Supply List Pencils with erasers Protractor Black Fine-Tip Sharpie Highlighter Dry erase markers 2 Folders Zippered Binder

Arrival Time/Tardiness 8:35-8:45 Arrival Time Tardy bell rings at 8:50 am

Students must get a late slip from the office

Dismissal at 3:30

Rules Be respectful of other people and their

belongings. Be responsible for school property, your

property, and your actions. Be prepared for class.

Consequences Verbal Warning 5 Minutes 10 Minutes Loss of recess Note/Call Home and All of Recess Referral to Mr. Poleski

Behavior Tickets NOISE

Grading Scale91-100 A81-90 B70-80 C60-69 D 0-59 F

Grades Please refer to Power School to routinely

check your child’s grades. User name and passwords

Reading with Mr. Mitlo Treasures by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and

other supplemental resources Weekly Selection Tests-Fridays Skill Tests Literature Circles and Chapter Books Guided Reading

Reading Skills Figurative language Multiple meaning words Textual evidence Character, setting, plot Theme Summarizing Poetry Dialogue Point of view (first- and

third-person) Making connections

Drawing inferences Main idea and supporting

details Sequence of events Problem/solution Integrate information

from two texts on the same topic

Fluency Roots and affixes Collaborate in groups

Grammar with Mr. Mitlo Relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which,

that) Relative adverbs (where, when, why) Progressive verb tenses (will be walking) Modal auxiliaries (can, may, must) Order adjectives Prepositional phrases Sentences, fragments, and run-ons Homophones Conventions

Writing with Mr. Mitlo Writing Process

Prewrite Draft Revise Proofread Publish

Writing Styles Personal Narrative Persuasive Fictional Story How-To Research Project

Spelling Test every Friday 15 words Homework almost every night Study every night! Refer to class website if your child

misplaces the spelling list.

Math All students will be expected to know

their basic math facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, through the 9’s.

Timed-Tests Practice!

Math McGraw-Hill My Math (new curriculum) Homework almost every night (graded) Some practice tests for homework

(graded) Hands-on Learning Activities Can they explain how they solved the

problem? Can they provide reasoning?

Math Emphasis on math vocabulary this year Vocab Test Skills Test with problem solving MUST SHOW WORK

Math Skills Four Operations (+,-, x,

and /) Factors and Multiples Generate and Analyze

Patterns Place Value and Rounding Multiply 2 Two-Digit

Numbers Divide with Remainders and

Up to Four-Digit Dividends Illustrate and explain

calculations. Fraction Equivalence and

Ordering Build Fractions from Unit

Fractions Decimals and Fractions Converting Units of

Measurement Represent and Interpret

Data Identify and Measure Angles Draw and Identify Lines and

Angles Classify Shapes

Social Studies-Mrs. Planavsky United States, Land and People

Our Country’s Environment and People The Southeast The Northeast The Middle West The Southwest The West Projects Guided Notes Movies

Science-Mrs. Planavsky Life Science

Plants and Animals Energy

Physical Science Matter Force and Motion Electricity and Magnetism Light and Sound

Earth Science Weather The Makeup of the Earth Oceans Solar System

Homework Reinforces what was taught Teaches responsibility Most homework assignments are worth 1 point

each Mr. Mitlo gives 3 points for each assignment Spelling homework assigned almost every

night Math is typically assigned every night Projects Writing

Homework Check your child’s planner every day. Make homework a habit. Plan for a place to complete homework

with supplies. Supervise the work, but do not

complete the work for him or her. Contact me if you have any questions or

refer to our class website for help.

Missed Work Due as soon as possible Call or email before 8:30 to request

work sent home.

Specials

Gym and Library(Day 1) Computers (Day 2) Music (Day 3) Health (Day 4) Choir and Art (Day 5)

Bring a paint shirt in a big Ziploc bag with your child’s name written on the tag and the bag.

Computers (Day 6)

DIBELS Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early

Literacy Skills Fluency, Comprehension, and Retell

Administered up to three times a year Goal: Students meet and/or exceed

grade level benchmarks Share outcomes at conferences

PSSA Practice Practice independent reading of passages Learn helpful test-taking strategies English Language Arts (Writing and

Reading)/Math April 11-22

Science April 25-29

Letter will be sent home closer to the test dates

RtII

All students receive extra practice based on individual performance and needs

Enrichment provided Multiple teachers

Lunch Please send money in an envelope with

student’s first and last name

Snacks Nothing messy Nutritious: cheese, fruit, vegetables,

crackers No candy Water bottles are permitted and should

go home each day NO PEANUTS OR TREENUTS ALLOWED

Recess A note is required to stay inside Please dress for the weather.

Scholastic Every month Online ordering Great way to build excitement about

reading One or two weeks Checks ONLY made out to Scholastic

Book Clubs Class Code: J2GKJ

Movies Reinforce what was taught Rewards and Incentives Parties Permission Slip for PG movies

Birthdays or Celebrations Please let me know in advance if you

will be sending a treat to school. Cookie cakes or cakes should be cut

prior to sending them to school Pre-packaged Please send in plates or napkins. NO TREENUTS OR PEANUTS

Wish List Cardstock paper Ziploc baggies (Gallon/2 Gallon) and

Sandwich Size) Tissues Lysol wipes Dry erase markers Felt squares Paper Plates, Napkins, and Cups Hand Soap

Conferences Parent Conferences will be on November

12th/13th and February 25th/26th School: 724-353-9577

Ext. 4020 Email: planavsky@freeport.k12.pa.us

Bullying Meetings once a week Consequences

1st offense-written explanation signed by parents 2nd offense-written explanation signed by parents

Student calls home with teacher One silent lunch

3rd offense-written explanation signed by parents Student calls home with teacher 2 silent lunches

4th offense-parents contacted to schedule a meeting Individual plan for student

Bus Numbers Double check the form to make sure

that the correct bus number is listed for your child.

This number is for their ride HOME on Tuesday.

If changes, please mark them on the paper.

Communication Call between 8:15 and 8:30 or between

3:30 and 3:45 Send notes Do not write notes in your child’s

planner. Email: planavsky@freeport.k12.pa.us

Thank you for taking the time to come tonight!

I look forward to working with you and your child this year!