Hello! My name is Mr. Eric
Mialky,
and I am the fourth grade teacher at Pickerington Elementary
School.
I am a graduate from both the University of Scranton (B.S.) and the
University
of Pittsburgh (M.A. in Education). I am completing my seventh year
of teaching, and I feel very fortunate to be teaching at such a
wonderful
school. I enjoy playing most sports (especially soccer and
basketball),
reading, and living a healthy life. I am originally from
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, and I was married to my beautiful wife in
2000.
We gave birth to our beautiful daughter, Anna Catherine, on March 19th, 2002. We look forward to the new addition to our family this upcoming October!
UNITS
OF STUDY
Math:
Place Value
Reading:
Short Stories
Science:
Unit 1
Social Studies:
Maps and Globes
Writing:
Expository Writing
Spelling:
Unit 1
RULES
AND POLICIES
All
homework is to be completed in its entirety the day that it is
due.
Failure to turn in homework on time will result in "Study Hall" - where
a student will lose one's recess time. Daily assignments,
upcoming
assessments, and future projects are written on our Classroom's
Assignment
Pad. Students are expected to copy all assignments into their
Assignment
Notebook. Students are also expected to be well behaved and
courteous
in class. A set of classroom rules, formed by Mr. Mialky's class,
can be found inside the classroom. Students should follow these
rules
at all times.
The
"Go For the Gold" classroom management system is used daily in the
classroom
to retain order and discipline. Positive reinforcement is an everyday
factor
implemented in the classroom to encourage proper behavior. The
"Marble
System" and "Ticket Awards" are two strategies used to encourage
positive
behavior.
I
strive at all times to communicate clearly with your child and with you
about the excellence and achievements that I expect of them. Your
child can talk to me at any point during the day, before or after
school,
with questions and concerns. Parents and guardians should not
hesitate
to contact me with questions or concerns
Upcoming
Events
*Monday, September 6th: No School (Labor Day) *Thursday, October 14th: No School (Fair Day) *Friday, October 15th: No School (COTA Day) *Monday, October 18th: No School (Parent Teacher Conferences) *Wednesday-Friday, November 24-26: No School (Thanksgiving Break) *December 23-31: No School (Winter Break) *March 25-April 1st: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL) *May 30th: No School (Memorial Day) *Thursday, June 2nd: Last Day of School
Special
Projects
Book Project #1: Character Wheel
*Book Project assigned on Friday, August 27, 2004
*Book Project due Monday, September 20th, 2004
*All books must be approved by Mr. Mialky
Book type—Realistic Fiction
Format: Character Wheel
*Select eight adjectives that describe the main character of the book. For each adjective, write 2-3 sentences explaining how that adjective relates to the main character of your novel. Using posterboard, draw and cut out a medium to large sized circle. Next, divide this circle into eight equal sections (pizza style). Each of the eight sections will contain one adjective followed by 2-3 sentences. Write the name of the main character within a small circle in the center of your large circle. Remember to include the title of your novel along with the author. Try to complete a draft of the project by mid-September so that I may offer you some guidance. Please use correct spelling and grammar. The project should be colorful and attractive.
*Make sure you prepare a note card for sharing your Character Wheel on the assigned due date. The note card should include key words and phrases—not complete sentences. The key words and phrases should help you explain your adjectives and how they relate to the main character. You will be graded for oral communication---so be sure to practice a few times at home. Good luck and have fun with this project!
MEET
THE TEACHER
All homework is to be completed in its entirety the day that it is due. Failure to turn in homework on time will result in "Study Hall" - where a student will lose one's recess time. Daily assignments, upcoming assessments, and future projects are written on our Classroom's Assignment Pad. Students are expected to copy all assignments into their Assignment Notebook. Students are also expected to be well behaved and courteous in class. A set of classroom rules, formed by Mr. Mialky's class, can be found inside the classroom. Students should follow these rules at all times.
