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Hello and welcome back to school! I hope you had an incredible Summer filled with fun and adventures. My name is Mrs. Schiff, and I am delighted to write to you as your child’s Math, Science, and Social Studies teacher. We're going to learn, explore, and grow together in our wonderful classroom.

 

A little about myself: I have been married for 23 years and have lived in Libertyville for 25 years. I have four children: Amanda, who has been married for almost three years now; Olivia, a Junior at Indiana University Kelley School of Business; Ty, a Freshman at Arizona State University; and Audrina, who is in 6th grade here at SJCS.

 

Throughout my 14 years at St. Joseph Catholic School, I have been furthering my education. I earned my Education degree from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2019. Last year, I assumed the role of 5th - 8th grade Middle School Resource Teacher and worked with students who hold ISP’s and 504 plans. I am currently working towards earning my Special Education credential as well.

 

As this new school year starts, I will work closely with each student to ensure their success. During my time as the 5-8 Resource Teacher, I gained a strong understanding of the Middle School Math, Science, and Social Studies curriculum. I will continue to work closely with these teachers to ensure the 5th graders are prepared for 6th grade.

 

I am grateful for your trust and support as their teacher. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

Many Blessings!

 

Also, I have created a new Amazon wish list of items that will help grow our library of knowledge, improve my new way of teaching math, and ensure that each student continues to grow and learn in many different ways. We will also be learning study skills, and I need supplies from my wish list to make this happen as well. Any donation is greatly appreciated. The link is here or under the Amazon tab on the side. Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

 

 

Posts

Monday, December 15, 2025 Homework

Math - None - optional: IXL lesson SC8 for extra practice... click the search button, enter SC8, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on Math I-Ready lessons towards our weekly goal. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - Bubis Only (Today, they watched Science BrainPOP videos.)
 
Social Studies: None - but all Vietnam War books and packets are due by Wednesday (Today, they finished their books by reading chapters 14 & 15 in class, then answered the questions in the comprehension packet, which also asked them to tell me which page they found the answer on. This is an essential concept to provide me with evidence of their answers.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

~ A friendly reminder: make sure your child is dressed for the weather (boots, COATS, hats…). If the temperature (real feel) is above 20, we go out!

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

12/15/25 to 12/19/25 Week at a Glance

th: Chapter 5 - Add and Subtract Decimals & Chapter 6 - Multiply and Divide Decimals (one lesson per day) 

  • Monday - Chapter 5 differentiated practice test (also sent home for extra support if needed)
  • Tuesday- Chapter 5 Differentiated Test 
  • Wednesday - Chapter 6, Lesson 1 & 3  - Estimate Products of Whole Numbers and Decimals (learning objective: estimate products of whole numbers and decimals) AND Multiply Decimals by Whole Numbers (learning objective: multiply decimals by whole numbers)
  • Thursday - Chapter 6, Lesson 5 & 6 - Multiply Decimals (learning objective: multiply decimals by decimals) AND Multiply Decimals by Powers of Ten (learning objective: multiply decimals by powers of ten)
  • Friday - No Math due to early dismissal
  • All Volume 1 textbooks are to go home today - we are done with them 

Science: Chapter 2 - Forces and Motion (one lesson per week)

  • Monday/Tuesday - I will lecture the test, and students will take notes on what I say.
  • Wednesday - Christmas Animals packet Chapter 2 Test - They will be able to use their notes from my lecture on the test 
  • Thursday - Chapter 2 Test - They will be able to use their notes from my lecture on the test 
  • Friday - Physical & Chemical Change Ugly Sweater packet, if time allows, due to early dismissal 

Social Studies: The Vietnam War finished, and the Christmas Around the World packet

  • Monday - Vietnam War & End of Vietnam War packet
  • Tuesday - America joins Vietnam and Key Figures packet
  • Wednesday - End of Vietnam War Informational Packet 
  • Thursday - Christmas Around the World packet 
  • Friday - No Social Studies due to early dismissal 

Learning Objectives of finishing Vietnam War & Christmas Around the World

  • Analyze how Indochina's history impacted the Vietnam War
  • Explain Ho Chi Minh's role in Vietnam
  • Compare the positions of various American presidents
  • Explain how the Vietnam War began
  • Know the roles of various countries in the Vietnam War
  • Learn about different traditions of Christmas’ around the world 

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we did in class that day.*

Friday, December 12, 2025 Homework

Math - None - optional: IXL lesson SC8 for extra practice... click the search button, enter SC8, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on a Practice Test for each group, which they gave me for grading. The math test is on Tuesday, December 16th. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - (Today, we did a packet on wood vs steel roller coasters. The students loved this packet and learned a lot. It taught us about the forces at amusement parks and rides and the materials they are made out of.)
 
Social Studies: None (Today, we read chapter 12 together as a class, then answered the questions in the comprehension packet, which also asked them to tell me which page they found the answer on.) This is an essential concept to provide me with evidence of their answers. Then, they read chapter 13 by themselves and answered the questions in the comprehension packets.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

~ A friendly reminder: make sure your child is dressed for the weather (boots, COATS, hats…). If the temperature (real feel) is above 20, we go out!

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Homework

Today was our Staff Christmas Luncheon, a special time when our teachers and staff come together to share a meal and celebrate the season. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Hulls and Mrs. Donovan for holding down the fort in the classroom while I enjoyed this wonderful treat. Your support is truly appreciated.
 
Math - None - optional: IXL lesson SC8 for extra practice... click the search button, enter SC8, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on a Concept Check in our textbooks, which they gave me for grading. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - (Today, we did our Lesson 4 Check quiz. As always, they were able to use their books with the pages I provided that we read this week.)
 
Social Studies: Vietnam War Chapters 9, 10, & 11, if not finished in class, and D.O.G. was passed out and is due by Friday. (Today, we read chapter 9 together as a class, and then we answered the questions in the comprehension packet, which also asks them to tell me which page they found the answer on...) This is an essential concept to provide me with evidence of their answers. Then, they read chapters 10 & 11 by themselves and answered the questions in the comprehension packets.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

~ A friendly reminder: make sure your child is dressed for the weather (boots, COATS, hats…). If the temperature (real feel) is above 20, we go out!

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Homework

Math - pgs 365 & 366 and extra enrichment worksheet, if not finished in class- optional: IXL lesson SC8 for extra practice... click the search button, enter SC8, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on subtracting decimals. Most are struggling with subtraction, so I took it as slowly as I could today. We need to remember to regroup and not subtract bottom up. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - (Today, we had a visit from the Dankelson family to talk to the students...please visit Ms. Bubis's Week at a Glance from last week that discusses this visit. No Science today.)
 
Social Studies: Vietnam War Chapters 6, 7, & 8, if not finished in class, and D.O.G. was passed out and is due by Friday. (Today, we read chapters 6, 7. & 8 together as a class, and then we answered the questions in the comprehension packet, which also asks them to tell me what page they found the answer on.... This is an essential concept to provide me with evidence of their answers.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

~ A friendly reminder: make sure your child is dressed for the weather (boots, COATS, hats…). If the temperature (real feel) is above 20, we go out!

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Homework

The food pantry collection is tomorrow, and we want to make this one a huge one right before the holidays. 5th grade has been given Breakfast Cereals to donate; any donation is greatly appreciated. 
 
Math - Check My Progress WS, if not finished in class- optional: IXL lesson LFE for extra practice... click the search button, enter LFE, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we did our Check My Progress lesson and worksheet. This lets me know how the students are understanding the lessons thus far. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - Schiff only - (Today, we learned how shadows are formed by the reading in our textbooks...we thought about using flashlights and how the sun creates shadows...Ms. Bubis's class did this yesterday.)
 
Social Studies: Vietnam War Chapters 3, 4, & 5, if not finished in class, and D.O.G. was passed out and is due by Friday. (Today, we read about the Vietnam War, a subject area the students wanted to learn about, and I could fit it into my lesson plans for this week. They had to read chapters 3, 4, & 5. Then they answered the questions in the comprehension packet, which also asked them to tell me what page they found the answer on.... This is an essential concept to provide me with evidence of their answers.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Monday, December 8, 2025 Homework

My students will attend the Santa Secret Shop on Tuesday, December 9th, at 1:21 pm. Please have them bring money (if they wish) and their envelopes with a list of people they can shop for. It's so much fun!
 
Math - pgs 345 & 346 from textbook and extra worksheet if not finished in class- optional: IXL lesson LFE for extra practice... click the search button, enter LFE, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
 (Today, we learned about the different properties of addition with decimals...Commutative, Associative, and Identity...They did their work and extra enrichment worksheets in class and turned them in to me. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - Bubis only - (Today, we learned how shadows are formed by the reading in our textbooks...we thought about using flashlights and how the sun creates shadows...my class will do this tomorrow.)
 
Social Studies: Vietnam War Chapters 1 & 2, if not finished in class, and D.O.G. was passed out and is due by Friday. (Today, we read about the Vietnam War, a subject area the students wanted to learn about, and I could fit it into my lesson plans for this week. They had to read chapters 1 & 2. Then they answered the questions in the comprehension packet, which also asked them to tell me what page they found the answer on....this is an essential concept to provide me with evidence of their answers.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

12/8/25 to 12/12/25 Week at a Glance

Math: Chapter 5 - Add and Subtract Decimals (one lesson per day) 

  • Monday - Chapter 5, Lesson 7 - Addition Properties (learning objective: use the Associative, Commutative, and Identity Properties to add whole numbers and decimals mentally)
  • Tuesday- Check My Progress thus far in class
  • Wednesday - Chapter 5, Lesson 10 - Subtract Decimals (learning objective: Subtracting decimals)
  • Thursday - Concept Check for understanding
  • Friday - Practice Test #1 in class to prepare for our test on December 16, 2025…we will do it again on Monday, December 15th, for extra practice too

Science: Chapter 2 - Forces and Motion (one lesson per week)

  • Chapter 2 - Lesson 4 = Answering the essential question: How are shadows formed?
    • Learning Objective: 
      • Students will investigate how shadows form and will communicate the results of their investigation.
  • Key Vocabulary this week: light, shadow, and waves
  • Wednesday - Lesson 4 Quiz Check 
  • Thursday - Physics of Amusement Parks packet
  • Friday - Wood vs Steel Roller Coasters packet

Social Studies: The Vietnam War

  • Monday - Read Chapters 1 and 2 in the Vietnam War books and answer comprehension questions for these chapters  
  • Tuesday - Read Chapters 3, 4, & 5 in the Vietnam War books and answer comprehension questions for these chapters  
  • Wednesday - Read Chapters 6, 7, & 8 in the Vietnam War books and answer comprehension questions for these chapters  
  • Thursday - Read Chapters 9, 10, & 11 in the Vietnam War books and answer comprehension questions for these chapters  
  • Friday - Read Chapters 12 and 13 in the Vietnam War books and answer comprehension questions for these chapters ~ turning in our books and packets because we finished today
    • Learning Objectives:
      • Analyze how Indochina's history impacted the Vietnam War
      • Explain Ho Chi Minh's role in Vietnam
      • Compare the positions of various American presidents
      • Explain how the Vietnam War began
      • Know the roles of various countries in the Vietnam War

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we did in class that day.*

Friday, December 5, 2025 Homework

My students will attend the Santa Secret Shop on Tuesday, December 9th at 1:21 pm. Please have them bring money (if they wish) and their envelopes with a list of people they can shop for. It's so much fun!
 
Math - pgs 339 & 340 from textbook and extra worksheet if not finished in class- optional: IXL lesson BDX for extra practice... click the search button, enter BDX, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on adding and subtracting decimals in class with some worksheets that I provided. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None (Today, we worked on a packet about Sir Isaac Newton and his Laws of Motion. Kids are pros at this topic, but enjoyed it too!)
 
Social Studies: None (Today, we did our Scholastic News on "Is this a good pet?". Then they answered a few questions based on their reading.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Homework

Tomorrow is a Bears/Packers (or your favorite team) dress-down day for students. Please follow the handbook guidelines when choosing an outfit. Thank you.
 
My students will attend the Santa Secret Shop on Tuesday, December 9th at 1:21 pm. Please have them bring money (if they wish) and their envelopes with a list of people they can shop for. It's so much fun!
 
Math - pgs 339 & 340 from textbook and extra worksheet if not finished in class- optional: IXL lesson BDX for extra practice... click the search button, enter BDX, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on adding decimals in our textbooks in a straightforward way. They did their extra enrichment worksheet in class and turned it into me. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None (Today, we worked on a packet about Force and Motion in partners. It went over different scenarios of force and motion/speed, and children had to answer comprehension questions based on what they read.)
 
Social Studies: None; D.O.G. was passed out and due by Friday (Today, we did a Webquest packet on the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. They had so much fun finding the answers to the questions by using the appropriate web link to search from. I'm very proud of them.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Bears/Packers Dress Down on 12/5/25 (this Friday)
  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Homework

Reminder: I have scheduled a Google Meet tonight to discuss all the fabulous things coming up in trimester 2. Please join me at 8 p.m. to listen to all the topics we'll discuss.
 
Math - None - optional: IXL lesson YGG for extra practice... click the search button, enter YGG, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we did our Check My Progress lesson and worksheet. This lets me know how the students are understanding the lessons thus far. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - (Today, we did our Lesson 3 Check quiz; as always, it was an open-book quiz.)
 
Social Studies: None; D.O.G. was passed out and due by Friday (Today, we continued the packet on the causes of World War II as part of an internet scavenger hunt. They had so much fun finding the answers to the questions by using the appropriate web link to search. I'm very proud of them.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Bears/Packers Dress Down on 12/5/25 (this Friday)
  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Homework

Reminder: I have scheduled a Google Meet tomorrow night to discuss all the fabulous things coming up in trimester 2. Please join me at 8 p.m. to listen to all the topics we'll discuss.
 
Math - pgs 313 & 314 - optional: IXL lesson YGG for extra practice... click the search button, enter YGG, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on rounding decimals to the place value asked per question...mainly to whole numbers, and then adding or subtracting them. They did their work and extra enrichment worksheets in class and turned them in to me. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
 
Science - None - Schiff Only (Today, my class read about combined forces, net forces, and what balance means as well, in our textbooks. Ask your child what a combined force is. Miss Bubis's class did this yesterday. )
 
Social Studies: None; D.O.G. was passed out and due by Friday (Today, we started a packet on the causes of World War II as part of an internet scavenger hunt. They had so much fun finding the answers to the questions being asked by using the appropriate web link to search from. I'm very proud of them. We will finish it tomorrow in class.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Bears/Packers Dress Down on 12/5/25 (this Friday)
  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

Monday, December 1, 2025 Homework

I hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving break. Reminder: I have scheduled a Google Meet this Wednesday night to discuss all the fabulous things coming up in trimester 2. Please join me at 8 p.m. to listen to all the topics we'll discuss.
 
Math - pgs 307 & 308 - optional: IXL lesson MPB for extra practice... click the search button, enter MPB, and then pick the 5th-grade level.
(Today, we worked on rounding decimals to the place value asked per question. They did their work and extra enrichment worksheets in class and turned them in to me. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - Bubis Only (Today, we read about combined forces, net forces, and what balanced means as well. Ask your child, what is a combined force? My class will read this tomorrow.)
 
Social Studies: Hiroshima/Nagasaki packet, if not finished in class; D.O.G. was passed out and due by Friday (Today, we did a follow-up packet on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to our reading of the Bombing of Hiroshima. After reading our book last week, the students prepared well for this packet. I'm very proud of them.)

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • Bears/Packers Dress Down on 12/5/25 (this Friday)
  • Christmas Pajama Dress Down on 12/18/25
  • Christmas Show performance on 12/18/25 will start at 6 pm in the Church, BUT all students must report to their homeroom classroom by 5:30 pm
  • Early dismissal on 12/19/25 at 11 am
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!

12/1/25 to 12/5/25 Week at a Glance

Math: Chapter 5 - Add and Subtract Decimals (one lesson per day) 

  • Monday - Chapter 5, Lesson 1 - Round Decimals (learning objective: learn how to round decimals)
  • Tuesday - Chapter 5, Lesson 2 - Estimate sums and differences (learning objective: estimating sums and differences by rounding)
  • Wednesday- Check My Progress thus far in class
  • Thursday - Chapter 5, Lesson 5 - Add decimals using models (learning objective: explore adding decimals using models)
  • Friday - Chapter 5, Lesson 6- Add Decimals (learning objective: adding decimals)

Science: Chapter 2 - Forces and Motion (one lesson per week)

  • Chapter 2 - Lesson 3 = Answering the essential question: How are forces combined?
    • Learning Objective: 
      • Students will use math to add forces and will engage in an argument from the evidence that a body will not start moving if the forces acting on it are balanced.
  • Key Vocabulary this week: balanced, combined force, and net force
  • Wednesday - Force & Motion packet
  • Thursday - Newton’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Law of Motion packet
  • Friday - Lesson 3 Quiz Check

Social Studies: Finishing “The Bombing of Hiroshima”….

  • Monday - Hiroshima & Nagasaki packet
  • Tuesday - Cause of WWII packet
  • Wednesday - Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima Webquest
  • Thursday - Hiroshima & Nagasaki Escape Room fun
  • Friday - Brain Pop assignment on Hiroshima

Learning Objectives

    • Discuss the ethics of the US government's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. 
    • Consider how the world's attitude toward nuclear weapons has changed since this story was published in 1946.

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we did in class that day.*

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Homework

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving break! Enjoy every moment together! 
 
Math - None - optional: IXL lesson 5FH & 35K for extra practice... click the search button, enter 5FH or 35K, and then pick the 5th-grade level.  (Today, we worked on a Thanksgiving "Dinner Digits" packet in class that reviewed previous math lessons from this year and last year. It was just something to refresh our minds. No homework, even if packet was not finished. Please keep practicing multiplication flashcards at home as we will be doing a lot of multiplication in the next few weeks.)
 
Science - None - Schiff only - (We worked on a Thanksgiving "Who did it" packet. This was so much fun. They used clues to solve the Thanksgiving mystery. It is not homework, even if it was not finished in class. Ms. Bubis's class did this yesterday.)
 
Social Studies: None - Schiff only- (Today, we played games for about 30 minutes, until it was dismissal time. )

 

Reminders:

~ I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link. 

Looking Ahead

  • No School on 11/26/25 through 11/28/25 - Enjoy Thanksgiving with your families! 
 
If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!