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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 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

Week at a Glance 9/19-23

Math: Chapter 2 Multiplying Whole Numbers

*Unit Test on Wednesday 9/28*

  • Review: Quiz and Spiral Review
  • Distributive Property
  • Estimate Products
  • Multiply 1-digit numbers
  • Multiply 2-digit numbers

Science: Chapter 1.1 What makes up Matter

*Quiz on Friday*

  • Particles, Molecules, and Atoms
  • Intro to Periodic Table and Elements
  • Elements: protons, neutrons, electrons
  • Heat Conductors
  • Quiz on Ch 1.1

Social Studies: Indigenous Cultures before Columbus

  • Continue research project
    • Students may need materials to build a model of their Tribe homes and an artifact
  • Friday: Current Events using Times For Kids

Homework 9/15

Math
*Midpoint quiz tomorrow*
  • Study using worksheet pg 111-112
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • None

Homework 9/14

Math
  • Homework Worksheet pg 103-104
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 1 lesson due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • None

Homework 9/13

Math
  • Homework Worksheet pg 97-98
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min and 2 lessons due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • None

Homework 9/12

Math
  • Homework Worksheet pg 85-86
  • Spiral Review due Friday
  • iReady 30 min due Friday
Science
  • Study: *Lab Safety test tomorrow*
    • Kahoot available in Google Classroom to study
  • Have parents sign Lab Safety Contract
Social Studies
  • None

Week at a Glance 9/12-9/16

*Curriculum Night 9/15

*Spirit Run 9/16

Math: Chapter 2 Multiplying Whole Numbers

*Midpoint Quiz on Friday 9/16*

*Tentative Unit Test on Tuesday 9/27*

  • Prime Factorization
  • Powers and Exponents
  • Multiplication Patterns
  • Word Problems using Tables

Science: Lab Safety/Begin Unit 1

  • Lab Safety Agreement to be signed by students and parents (must be signed before students can enter the science lab)
  • Lab Safety Test (must pass with a 90% before students can enter the science lab)
  • Identifying Lab Equipment
  • Unit 1 Lesson 1 Everything is made of matter
  • Introduction to the Lab Room

Social Studies: Indigenous Cultures before Columbus

  • Introduction to Indigenous Cultures
  • Begin research project
  • Friday: Current Events using Times For Kids

Homework 9/8

Picture Day is tomorrow. New this year, students may wear a nice outfit instead of their uniforms for school pictures. Attire must be school/church appropriate. Please see the attachment for ordering instructions. Color Portraits is requesting that families order and pay online. Color Portraits Ordering Form (1).pdf 

 
Math
  • Study
  • Chapter 1 Test is tomorrow
Science
  • None
  • Lab Safety test has been pushed to next week.
Social Studies
  • None

Homework 9/7

*Some students will finish their Math iReady tomorrow*
Be sure to have your headphones and a charged chromebook. Get a good night sleep and have some breakfast.
 
Math
  • Finish lesson 7
  • No Spiral Review this week
  • Chapter test on Friday
Science
  • None
  • Lab Safety test has been pushed to next week.
Social Studies
  • None

Homework 9/6

*iReady Math Diagnostic is tomorrow*
Be sure to have your headphones and a charged chromebook. Get a good night sleep and have some breakfast.
 
Math
  • Finish lesson 6
  • No Spiral Review this week
  • Chapter test on Friday
Science
  • None
  • Lab Safety test has been pushed to next week.
Social Studies
  • None

Week at a Glance 9/6 - 9/9

**No School Monday**

iReady Diagnostic on Wednesday. Please make sure students have a good night sleep and eat breakfast so they are ready to do their best.

Math: Chapter 1 Place Value

*Unit Test on Friday 9/9*

  • No spiral review this week because of the short week, Math iReady Diagnostic, and Chapter 1 test
  • Place Value with mixed numbers to the thousandths
  • Comparing mixed numbers to the thousandths
  • Practice Test
  • Test on Friday

Science: Lab Safety

  • Lab Safety Rules
  • Create Lab Safety Posters
  • Lab Safety Agreement to be signed by students and parents (must be signed before students can enter the science lab)
  • Lab Safety Test (must pass with a 90% before students can enter the science lab)

Social Studies: Indigenous Cultures before Columbus

  • Introduction to Indigenous Cultures
  • Begin research project
  • Friday: Current Events using Times For Kids

Homework 9/1

Math
  • Finish lesson 4
  • Spiral Review due Tomorrow
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Quiz about Primary and Secondary Sources
    • Study sheet went home and practice sort is on google classroom

Homework 8/31

Math
  • Finish lesson 3
  • Spiral Review due Friday
Science
  • None
Social Studies
  • Have parents sign all three Syllabus - Due Tomorrow

Homework 8/29

Math
  • Finish lesson 1
  • Spiral Review due Friday
Science
  • Finish Potato Head Observation Drawing
Social Studies
  • Have parents sign all three Syllabus