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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

Homework 10/12

Spirit wear dress down on Friday to send off our state track participants.  
 
Pink $1 dress down on Monday for pink out for breast cancer

Math

  • Pg 237-238
  • IXL 9KF
  • Spiral Review due Friday
Science
  • Quiz tomorrow
  • Study for Science Quiz
  • Study Guide is in Student Notebooks
Social Studies
  • Quiz on Midwest Region States 10/14

Homework 10/11

Math *TEST Friday*
  • Pg 231-232
  • IXL 72W
  • Spiral Review
Science
  • Finish reading pages 23-27 
    • answering the questions (most students finished)
    • Savvas Textbook available through Social Studies Google Classroom.
  • *Quiz Thursday*
Social Studies
  • Quiz on Midwest Region States Friday

Week at a Glance 10/10-14

Math: Chapter 3 Division with one digit divisor

*Unit Test on Friday 10/14*

  • Interpreting Remainders: IXL 5DE
  • Word problems with extra or missing information: no IXL
  • Practice Test
  • Chapter Test

Science: Finish 1.3 States of Matter 

*Lesson 1.3 Quiz on Thursday*

  • 1.3 Read the text
  • 1.3 Plasma - 4th state of matter and Review
  • 1.3 Quiz
  • 1.4 Text

Social Studies: Age of Exploration

*Essay on Thursday*

  • Learning about Explorers activities all week
  • Friday: Current Events using Times For Kids

Math
  • Long Division worksheet (available in Google Classroom)
  • IXL NQ7 or 4 long division problems in the millions
  • Spiral Review due Tomorrow
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Finish writing your Essay (I will give 5 minutes in class)
  • Quiz on West Region States

Students did awesome on their SS Projects!!! I'm so proud of them!
 
Math
  • Long Division worksheet (available in Google Classroom)
  • IXL NQ7
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • *No more iReady. 10 min daily IXL instead.*
Science
  • Study for Quiz tomorrow
  • Notes are in their notebooks
Social Studies
  • Quiz on West Region States 10/7

Homework 10/4

*Social Studies Project due Tomorrow*
 
Math
  • Long Division worksheet (available in Google Classroom)
  • IXL VZ2
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • *No more iReady. 10 min daily IXL instead.*
Science
  • None
  • Quiz on Thursday
Social Studies
  • Finish Project at home
  • Project due Wednesday 10/5
  • Quiz on West Region States 10/7

Math
  • Workbook pg 187-188
  • IXL HD6
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • *No more iReady. Daily IXL instead.*
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Finish Project at home
  • Project due Wednesday 10/5
  • Quiz on West Region States

Week at a Glance 10/3-10/7

Math: Chapter 3 Division with one digit divisor

*Unit Test on Thursday 10/13*

  • Estimate Quotients: IXL HD6
  • 2 Digit Dividends: IXL VZ2
  • 3 Digit Dividends: IXL NQ7
  • Practice with Larger Dividends: IXL XHZ
  • Interpreting Remainders: IXL 5DE

Science: Chapter 1.2 How can matter be described?

*Lesson 1.2 Quiz on Wednesday*

  • Lab Stations Monday and Tuesday
  • Identifying matter based on color, mass, volume, temperature, and texture
  • Quiz on Ch 1.2
  • Mystery Box activity
  • 1.3 The three states of matter
  • Students will be in the lab on Friday to work with hotplates and chemicals Goggles will be required

Social Studies: Indigenous Cultures before Columbus

*Quiz on West Region States on Friday 10/7*

  • Finish research project
    • Completed items for the project:
      • Poster with 7 paragraphs
      • Index card with references on poster
      • Model home for their tribe
      • One artifact (an item from home or crafted)
  • Reflection on learning from research project
  • Friday: Current Events using Times For Kids

Homework 9/29

Math
  • Optional IXL VA6
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Bring in materials to make a model home and artifact
  • Project due Wednesday 10/5

Homework 9/28

Math
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Bring in materials to make a model home and artifact

Homework 9/27

Math
*Test Tomorrow*
  • Practice Test
  • Optional: IXL JHB, YL2, E1-4, 92K 
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Bring in materials to make a model home and artifact

Homework 9/26

Math
  • 3 digit by 2 digit multiplication practice worksheet
  • Optional: IXL LLJ, JHB
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • None

Week at a Glance 9/26-30

Math: Chapter 2 Multiplying Whole Numbers

           Chapter 3 Division with one digit divisor

*Unit Test on Wednesday 9/28*

  • Practice multi-digit multiplication IXL LLJ, JHB
  • Practice Test
  • Chapter 2 Test
  • Chapter 3 Pre-test
  • Relate Division to Multiplication

Science: Chapter 1.1 What makes up Matter

*Lesson 1.1 Quiz on Tuesday*

  • Heat Conductors
  • Quiz on Ch 1.1
  • 1.2 How can matter be described? Inquiry lab
  • Read the text
  • Mystery Box activity

Social Studies: Indigenous Cultures before Columbus

  • Continue research project
    • Students should be finished with their 7 paragraphs
    • Begin working on the model homes and artifacts
    • *Students may need materials to build a model of their Tribe homes and an artifact*
  • Friday: Current Events using Times For Kids

Homework 9/20

Sidenote: I am going to Camp Edwards with the 8th graders and there will be a substitute in my class for the rest of the week. Mrs. Schiff will still be in the classroom for Math. I will try to respond to emails but might not get back to you until Friday or Monday.
 
Math
  • pg 123-124
  • optional IXL 2LR
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • None
 
*Projected Homework for the rest of the week:
Wednesday:
  • pg 129-130
  • optional IXL TKD, 9JW
Thursday:
  • pg 135-136
  • optional IXL 7H4, 94W
Friday
  • pg 141-142
  • optional IXL LLJ, JHB

Homework 9/19

Math
  • Progress Check Worksheet
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • None