Welcome to 4 th Grade!

1. Welcome to 4th Grade! Mrs. Planavsky

2. 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

4. Forms • Student Information Sheet • Movie Permission Slip • Homework Buddy Sheet • Helping Hands Form • Electronic Newsletter Sign-Up

5. Supply List • Pencils with erasers • Dictionary/ Thesaurus • Black Fine-Tip Sharpie • Glue • Highlighter • Dry erase markers • 2 Folders

6. 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

7. Each student will… …be listened to. …be respected. …be expected to take responsibility for his or her own actions.

8. Rules • Be respectful of other people and their belongings. • Be responsible for school property, your property, and your actions. • Be punctual and prepared for class.

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

10. Behavior • Tickets • Mr. Potato Head • NOISE

11. Grading Scale 91-100 A 81-90 B 70-80 C 60-69 D 0-59 F

12. Grades • Please refer to Power School to routinely check your child’s grades. • User name and passwords

13. Reading • Treasures by Macmillan/McGraw-Hill and other supplemental resources • Weekly Selection Tests • Vocabulary Tests • Skill Tests • Literature Circles and Chapter Books • Guided Reading

14. 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

15. Grammar • 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

16. Writing • Writing Process • Prewrite • Draft • Revise • Proofread • Publish • Writing Styles • Personal Narrative • Persuasive • Fictional Story • How-To • Research Project

17. Spelling • Test every Friday • 25 words • Homework almost every night • Study every night! • Refer to class website if your child misplaces the spelling list.

18. 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!

19. Math • Harcourt Math and supplemental resources • 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?

20. 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

21. Social Studies • 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

22. Science • 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

23. Homework • Reinforces what was taught • Teaches responsibility • Most homework assignments are worth 3 points each • Spelling homework assigned almost every night • Math is typically assigned every night • Read every night! • Projects • Writing

24. 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.

25. Missed Work • Due as soon as possible • Call or email before 8:30 to request work sent home. • Indicate who to send work home with on the homework buddy sheet.

26. Specials • Health (Day 1) • Computers (Day 2) • Library (Day 3) • Music (Day 4) • Art and Gym (Day 5) • Bring a paint shirt in a big Ziploc bag with your child’s name written on the tag and the bag

27. 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

28. PSSA Practice • Practice independent reading of passages • Learn helpful test-taking strategies • English Language Arts (Writing and Reading) • April 13-17 • Math • April 20-24 • Science • April 27-May 1 • Changes to scoring

29. RtII • All students receive extra practice based on individual performance and needs • Enrichment provided • Multiple teachers

30. Lunch • Please send money in an envelope with student’s first and last name

31. Snacks • Nothing messy • Nutritious: cheese, fruit, vegetables, crackers • No candy • Water bottles are permitted and should go home each day • Refer to allergy paper sent home

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

33. 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

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

35. 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. • Allergies***

36. Wish List • Cardstock paper • Ziploc baggies • Tissues • Baby wipes • Lysol wipes • Dry erase markers • Felt squares • Paper Plates, Napkins, and Cups • Hand Soap

37. Conferences • Parent Conferences will be on November 6 and 7 and February 26 and 27 • School: 724-353-9577 • Ext. 4020 • Email: planavsky@freeport.k12.pa.us

38. Bullying • Meetings once a week • Consequences • Contact

39. 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

40. 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.

41. Thank you for taking the time to come tonight! I look forward to working with you and your child this year!