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My name is Ms. Bubis, and I am the fifth grade reading, language arts, and religion teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School. This is my seventh year at St. Joe's and my 23rd year teaching.  Prior to teaching at St. Joe's, I spent eight years at St. Paul of the Cross School in Park Ridge teaching language arts – the first four years in seventh grade and the last four years in sixth grade. I began my teaching career at St. John Brebeuf School in Niles where I taught computer class to students in grades kindergarten through eighth. I am a 2003 graduate of Northeastern Illinois University where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in elementary education with an endorsement in both language arts and social studies.
 
In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends. I love palm trees and vacation in places that have them whenever possible. I enjoy watching and attending Blackhawks games and am a die-hard White Sox fan.
 

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Week at a Glance: September 1-5

Week of September 1 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Identify character changes while reading Frindle
  • Define unfamiliar words using context clues
  • Make inferences about characters and how/why they change
  • Make text-to-world connections
  • Show comprehension of Chapters 7-13 with correct answers to comprehension questions

Language Arts: 

  • Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A.
  • Read text with purpose and understanding
  • Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text
  • Make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society
  • Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown multiple-meaning words and phrases
  • Use text evidence to support an appropriate response
  • Recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence
  • Explain the author’s purpose and message within a text
  • Show comprehension of Week 1 spelling words (words with suffixes -ic, -ism, -ive)

Religion: 

  • Describe ways God cares for creation and ways we can care for the world
  • Explain the mystery of the Trinity
  • Show understanding of Unit 1 Session 1 with correct answers on the review guide (The quiz is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 10.)
  • Complete a daily Gratitude Journal (worth two points per day)
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Friday, August 29

  • L.A.: Four types of sentences packet due Wednesday (*Students had about 30 minutes of class time yesterday to work on this.)
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • No school Monday, September 1: Labor Day
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school on Tuesday.

Thursday, August 28

  • L.A.: Four types of sentences packet due Wednesday (*Students had about 30 minutes of class time to work on this.)
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; finish acrostic (if you did not do so in class)
Reminder:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.

Wednesday, August 27

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • All students need an assignment book / planner for fifth grade.  If your child does not yet have one, please be sure he/she has one as soon as possible.  Thank you!
  • Each student needs a silent reading book to have for when he/she finishes an activity before the other students.  It may be a book from home or your public library.  If your child does not yet have one, please be sure he/she has one as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Tuesday, August 26

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: Finish Frindle vocabulary words and definitions (5S only)
  • Religion: None
Reminders:
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • All students need an assignment book / planner for fifth grade.  If your child does not yet have one, please be sure he/she has one as soon as possible.  Thank you!
  • Each student needs a silent reading book to have for when he/she finishes an activity before the other students.  It may be a book from home or your public library.  If your child does not yet have one, please be sure he/she has one as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Monday, August 25

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: None
Reminders:
  • All students need an assignment book / planner for fifth grade.  If your child did not have one by today, please be sure he/she has one as soon as possible.  Thank you!
  • Each student needs a silent reading book to have for when he/she finishes an activity before the other students.  It may be a book from home or your public library.  If your child did not have one by today, please be sure he/she has one as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Week at a Glance: August 25-29

Week of August 25 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Learn about the stages of plot (problem, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) and correctly place them on a bell curve
  • Learn and define some of the vocabulary words from Frindle
  • Show understanding of character development, character analysis, making predictions based on what has happened so far, and making judgements about a character’s actions

Language Arts: 

  • Learn proper email etiquette
  • Learn about the weekly spiral review worksheet that will be completed in class beginning the week of September 1
  • Learn about and show understanding of the four types of sentences
  • Learn about Spelling Stars and weekly spelling tests (We’ll begin spelling the week of September 1.)

Religion: 

  • Create an acrostic poem with the letters of the students’ first names describing something they think is beautiful or special
  • Learn about St. Augustine
  • Tell the story of how God created the world with beauty and order
  • Describe ways God cares for creation and ways we can care for the world
  • Explain the mystery of the Trinity
  • Learn about the requirements for the daily gratitude journal
  • Complete a daily Gratitude Journal (worth two points per day beginning the week of September 1)

Friday, August 22

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: None
Reminders:
  • Hot lunch starts Monday.
  • All students need an assignment book / planner for fifth grade.  Please be sure your child has one by Monday.  Thank you!
  • Beginning on Monday, each student will need a silent reading book to have for when he / she finishes an activity before the other students.  It may be a book from home or your public library.

Thursday, August 21

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: None
Please note that we're easing into the school year with light work -- packets and some fun getting-to-know-you activities.  Our full curriculum will begin on Monday, August 25.
 

Reminders:

  • Bring a lunch and something to drink tomorrow.  Hot lunch doesn't start until Monday.
  • All students need an assignment book / planner for fifth grade.  Please be sure your child has one by Monday, August 25.  Thank you!
  • Beginning next week, each student will need a silent reading book to have for when he / she finishes an activity before the other students.  It may be a book from home or your public library.

Wednesday, August 20

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: None

Today was a great first day!  We spent the day in homeroom going over classroom rules and expectations, labeling notebooks and accordion folders, and working on some beginning-of-the-year activities.

Please note that we’re easing into the school year with light work — packets and some fun getting-to-know-you activities.  Our full curriculum will begin on Monday, August 25.

Reminders:

  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Bring a lunch and something to drink tomorrow.  Hot lunch doesn't start until Monday.
  • All students need an assignment book / planner for fifth grade.  Please be sure your child has one by Monday, August 25.  Thank you!
  • Beginning next week, each student will need a silent reading book to have for when he / she finishes an activity before the other students.  It may be a book from home or your public library.

Week at a Glance: August 18-22

Week of August 18

Welcome back to school!  During the first week, we will work on the following:

  • Learning the daily procedures and classroom rules
  • We will work toward forming a sense of community within the classroom.
  • We will participate in getting-to-know-you and team-building activities.

Wednesday, June 4

Dear Parents:
 
Thank you so much for a wonderful year!  I thoroughly enjoyed teaching your child and wish you all a great summer.
 
To my students: This was a great year!  I wish you a summer filled with fun, friends, and great memories.  I hope I cross your mind whenever you see palm trees or Snoopy and Woodstock.  I'll miss you but hope you stop by and visit me next year. :)
 
Ms. Bubis :)

Tuesday, June 3

Today was Field Day.  Everyone had a blast playing games and participating in different activities.  It was a great way to end what has been a wonderful year. :)
 
Reminder:
  • The last day of school is tomorrow!
    • 8:30 a.m.: Mass
    • 10:00 a.m.: Dismissal

Monday, June 2

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: None
Reminders:
  • Field Day is tomorrow.
    • Fifth grade should wear red.
    • Please apply sunscreen to your child, and send him/her to school with a filled water bottle.
    • A hot dog lunch will be provided.  If your child doesn't like hot dogs, please send him/her to school with a lunch on that day.
  • The last day of school is Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. dismissal