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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 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
Posts
Week at a Glance 4/11-14
**No School Friday April 15 and Monday April 18 for Easter Celebration!!**
Math: Chapter 14 Geometry
- Triangles
- Quadrilaterals
- Lines of Symmetry
- Makine Models to Problem Solve
Language Arts: Number the Stars
- Reading Comprehension Skill: Number the Stars ch 9-12
- Spelling: Unit 4 Week 6
- Grammar: Punctuating Dialogue
- Writing: Narrative Continued
- Reading groups done daily
Religion: Easter Activities
- Activities to prepare for Easter
- Venture activities done weekly
Social Studies: Illinois Landscape (2 week project)
- Physical Map of Illinois
- Topography Map of Illinois
- Political Map of Illinois
- State Symbols and Political Names
- Illinois Flag
- Me on a Map
Science: See Mrs. Binkley's Page
Homework 4/6
Homework 4/4
Week at a glance 4/4-4/8
Math: Chapter 14 Geometry
- Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
- Classifying Angles
- Measuring Angles
- Drawing Angles
Language Arts: Drama
- Reading Comprehension Skill: Number the Stars ch5-8
- Spelling: Unit 4 Week 5
- Grammar: Irregular Verbs
- Writing: Narrative
- Reading groups done daily
Religion: Lenten Activities
- Unit 5: Morality, Our Lived Faith
- Venture activities done weekly
Social Studies: Southeast Region Research Project
- Energy Resources
- Cities, Landmarks, and People
- History
- Climate and Sports
Science: See Mrs. Binkley's Page
Homework 3/29
Week at a Glance 3/28-4/3
Math: Chapter 10 Fractions and Decimals
- Compare and order decimals
- Problem solving with extra or missing information
- Chapter Review
- ***Thursday Chapter Test***
Language Arts: Drama
- Reading Comprehension Skill: Number the Stars ch1-4
- Spelling: Unit 4 Week 4
- Grammar: Linking Verbs
- Writing: Persuasive Essay - Best Season
- Reading groups done daily
Religion: Lenten Activities
- Lenten Packet w/activities
- Begin Unit 5: Morality, Our Lived Faith
- Venture activities done weekly
Social Studies: Southeast Region Research Project
- Introduction
- Water Resources
- Landscape
- Agriculture
Science: See Mrs. Binkley's Page
Homework 3/17
Homework
Homework 3/15
Homework 3/14
Week at a Glance 3/14-3/18
Math: Chapter 10 Fractions and Decimals
- Tenths
- Hundredths
- Decimals and Fractions
- Adding Decimals
- Multiplying Fractions
Language Arts: Drama
- Reading Comprehension Skill: Understanding elements of Drama
- Spelling: Unit 4 Week 3
- Grammar: Helping Verbs
- Writing: Expository Essay - Revising and Editing
- Reading groups done daily
Religion: Lenten Activities
- Lenten Packet w/activities
- Venture activities done weekly
Social Studies: West Region Research Project
- History
- Comparing Alaska and Hawaii
- Climate and sports
Science: Chapter 6- Earth’s Resources
- Lesson 1-How are rocks classified?
- Students will classify rocks based on three categories and will analyze how rocks are formed.
- In class work and online activities to learn and practice
- Check up for lesson on Friday