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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
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Week at a Glance: Week of January 10-14
Math: Chapter 6 Long Division
- Interpreting Remainders
- Distributive Property
- Dividing larger numbers
- Division Word Problems
- IXL will also be done daily in class.
- Homework will be done usually on paper pencil
Language Arts: Unit 3
- Reading Comprehension Skill: Making Inferences
- Spelling: Related Words
- Grammar: Compound Sentences
- Writing: 5 paragraph essay
- Reading groups done daily
Religion: Unit 4 Sacraments
- Celebrating Reconciliation
- Venture activities done weekly
Science: See Mrs. Binkley's Page
Social Studies: Midwest Region
- Boundaries
- Water Resources
- Landscape
- Agriculture
Welcome Back!
Week at a Glance
**No school on Wednesday-Friday. We will return to the classroom on January 6. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!**
Monday- Review of all skills (especially long division)
Tuesday- Class Christmas Party at lunch time. We will be Christmas caroling in the park at 12:30 (weather permitting).
Math: Chapter 6
- Continue practicing Long Division
- Logic Puzzles
- IXL and iReady assignments
Language Arts: Review of past skills
- Main idea and key details of christmas stories
- NO SPELLING TEST THIS WEEK
- Reading groups done daily
Religion:
- Advent Week 4
- Venture activities done weekly
No Science or Social Studies this week
Homework 12/16
Homework 12/15
Homework 12/14
Homework 12/13
Week at a Glance: Week of December 13
Math: Chapter 6
- Begin Chapter 6
- Lessons on Dividing multiples, Estimating, Division sentences, problem solving, Dividing with remainders
- IXL will also be done daily in class.
- Homework will be done usually on paper pencil
Language Arts: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- Reading Comprehension activities in packets
- NO SPELLING TEST THIS WEEK
- Reading groups done daily
Religion:
- Advent
- Venture activities done weekly
Science: Chapter 4-Plants and Animals
- Lesson 5-What plant and animal characteristics are inherited?
- Students will construct an argument to explain that animals and plants inherit characteristics that may help them survive and reproduce.
- Discuss vocab
- Do lesson 5 in book and discuss
- Various online activities to learn about major parts
- Check up of lesson on Friday
Social Studies: Northeast Region
- Cities, Landmarks, and People
- History
- Cultures and Climate
- **Friday Test to Label Northeast States**
Homework 12/9
Homework 12/7
Homework 12/6
Week at a Glance: 12/6/2021
Week at a Glance: December 6-10, 2021
Math: Chapter 5
- Problem solving,Chapter Review
- Chapter 5 test scheduled for 12/9
- IXL will also be done daily in class.
- Homework will be done usually on paper pencil
Language Arts: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes Chapters 5-9
- Reading Comprehension activities in packets
- Spelling words from Sadako - Chapters 5 and 6
- Reading groups done daily
Religion:
- Advent activities
- Venture activities done weekly
Science: Chapter 4-Plants and Animals
- Lesson 4- What are Adaptations
- Students will analyze how physical features and behaviors help organisms interact with their environments
- Discuss vocab
- Do lesson 4 in book and discuss
- Various online activities to learn about major parts
- Check up of lesson on Friday
Social Studies: Northeast Region
- Mountains in the Northeast
- Characteristics of the Atlantic Coast in the Northeast Region
- Agriculture (soil, crops, and food)
- Natural Resources, quarries, and national parks in the Northeast Region