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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 sixth year at St. Joe's and my 22nd 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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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

Week at a Glance: June 2-4

Week of June 2 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Watch Tuck Everlasting to make connections between the novel and movie

Language Arts: 

  • Watch Tuck Everlasting to make connections between the novel and movie

Religion: 

  • Complete End of the Year Fifth-Grade Memories and summer puzzles worksheets

Friday, May 30

  • L.A.: None
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Card for Fr. Martin due Monday
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school on Monday.
  • Chromebook collection is scheduled for Monday.  Please be sure your child has his/her charging cord in the case for collection.
  • Students will be cleaning out their lockers on Monday.  Please send your child with an extra bag for his/her belongings (if needed).
  • Field Day is Tuesday.
    • 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

Thursday, May 29

  • L.A.: Week 33 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow; Storyworks questions due tomorrow
  • Reading: 
    • 5B: Read Ch. 20 & 21 in Tuck Everlasting for tomorrow 
    • 5S: Read p. 96-110 in Tuck Everlasting for tomorrow
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Finish Easter / Pentecost worksheet for tomorrow (5S only)
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Chromebook collection is scheduled for Monday, June 2.  Please be sure your child has his/her charging cord in the case for collection.
  • Field Day is Tuesday, June 3.
    • 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.

Wednesday, May 28

  • L.A.: Week 33 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Read Ch. 13-15 in Tuck Everlasting for tomorrow 
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Chromebook collection is scheduled for Monday, June 2.  Please be sure your child has his/her charging cord in the case for collection.
  • Field Day is next Tuesday, June 3.
    • 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.

Tuesday, May 27

  • L.A.: Capitalization packet due tomorrow (*Students had class time on Thursday and today to work on this.); Week 33 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Read Ch. 12 in Tuck Everlasting (5B only)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 4 Session 17 quiz tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Chromebook collection is scheduled for Monday, June 2.  Please be sure your child has his/her charging cord in the case for collection.
  • Field Day is next Tuesday, June 3.
    • 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.

Week at a Glance: May 26-30

Week of May 26 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Show understanding of the events of Ch. 11-21 of Tuck Everlasting with good class discussions
  • Show understanding of Ch. 11-13 with correct answers to the comprehension questions
  • Correctly identify vocabulary words in the assigned chapters

Language Arts:  

  • Watch the Storyworks video Chasing the Wind
  • Read “Chasing the Wind” in Storyworks, and answer the corresponding comprehension questions
  • Learn nonfiction vocabulary words from “Chasing the Wind” by playing “Nonfiction: Know the Words” on storyworks.com
  • Learn the Week 33 spelling words

Religion: 

  • Show understanding of Unit 4 Session 17 with correct answers on the quiz (scheduled for Wednesday, May 28)
  • Tell the story of Thomas looking for proof of the Resurrection
  • Explain how we can recognize the risen Christ
  • Tell the story of Philip’s proclamation of the message of Jesus
  • Explain how the Holy Spirit leads us to fulfill Jesus’s mission
  • Show understanding of the content from the Easter and Pentecost sections of the textbook with correct answers on the open-book quiz (scheduled for Friday, May 30)
  • Complete a daily Gratitude Journal (worth two points per day)

Friday, May 23

  • L.A.: Capitalization packet due Wednesday (*Students had class time on Thursday to work on this.)
  • Reading: Tuck Everlasting Ch. 8-10 questions due Tuesday (*Students had 20 minutes of class time to work on these.)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 4 Session 17 quiz Wednesday
Reminders:
  • No school Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school on Tuesday.

Thursday, May 22

  • L.A.: Week 32 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow; capitalization packet due Wednesday (*Students had class time today to work on this.)
  • Reading: None
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 4 Session 17 review guide due tomorrow; quiz Wednesday
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Spirit Week
    • Friday: Spirit Day

Wednesday, May 21

  • L.A.: Week 32 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Finish reading through Ch. 9 in Tuck Everlasting for tomorrow (5S only)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Session 17 worksheet due tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Spirit Week
    • Thursday: Hawaiian / Beach Day
    • Friday: Spirit Day

Tuesday, May 20

  • L.A.: Week 32 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Finish reading through Ch. 9 in Tuck Everlasting for Thursday (5S only)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Session 17 worksheet due Thursday
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Spirit Week
    • Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (*Due to our field trip to the Kenosha Civil War Museum, fifth grade must wear their P.E. uniform to school.)
    • Thursday: Hawaiian / Beach Day
    • Friday: Spirit Day

Monday, May 19

  • L.A.: Week 32 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Read Ch. 7 in Tuck Everlasting and answer the questions for Ch. 5-7 of the novel (if you didn't do so in class)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Session 17 worksheet due Thursday
Reminders:
  • Charge your Chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Spirit Week
    • Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day
    • Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday (*Due to our field trip to the Kenosha Civil War Museum, fifth grade must wear their P.E. uniform to school on Wednesday.)
    • Thursday: Hawaiian / Beach Day
    • Friday: Spirit Day