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 22 years and have lived in Libertyville for 24 years. I have four children: Amanda, who has been married for almost two years now; Olivia, who is a Sophomore at Indiana University Kelley School of Business; Ty, who is a Senior at LHS; and Audrina, who is in 5th grade here at SJCS.
Throughout my 13 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 be working 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, and 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 and also improve my new way of teaching math and ensuring 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. Link is here or under Amazon tab on the side... thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share
Math: Chapter 7 (one lesson per day)
All Volume 2 Math Books will be passed out to them on Tuesday
Science: Chapter 3 - Growth and Survival (one lesson per week)
Social Studies: What was the Holocaust?... this is to prepare them before they read the book “A Night Divided” in Reading class
Pass out Holocaust books and comprehension packets on Tuesday
Learning Objectives:
Informational Text:
- Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- Anchor Standard 2: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
- Anchor Standard 4: Interpret words and phrases used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
- Anchor Standard 7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media, and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
- Anchor Standard 10: Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
Writing:
-Anchor Standard 2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Anchor Standard 9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we specifically did in class that day.*
Math: Chapter 5 - Add and Subtract Decimals & Chapter 6 - Multiply and Divide Decimals (one lesson per day)
Science: Chapter 2 - Forces and Motion (one lesson per week)
Social Studies: The Vietnam War finished, and the Christmas Around the World packet
Learning Objectives of finishing Vietnam War & Christmas Around the World
Math: Chapter 5 - Add and Subtract Decimals (one lesson per day)
Science: Chapter 2 - Forces and Motion (one lesson per week)
Social Studies: 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.*