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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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Wednesday, June 4 , 2025 - Farewell xoxo

Dearest 5th Grade Families,

Thank you again for a fabulous year together. The students all thrived this year in Math, Science, and Social Studies and will continue that next year in 6th grade. I'm always here for them and down the hall if they need me next year. I'm forever grateful to you and your children. Hopefully, I'll have siblings coming up in the future. God bless you all, and I wish you a relaxing and fun-filled Summer as a family.

A little note to my students: I want to say THANK YOU! For when I teach, I also learn. This past year, we have grown together. A little bit of each of you will always be with me. Always strive to be the BEST that you can be. Enjoy your Summer!! xoxoxo

Much Love & Appreciation -

Mrs. Schiff

Mrs. Schiff's class is having fun at Field Day!

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Homework

Tomorrow is our last day of school, with a 10 a.m. dismissal. Please join us at 8:30 a.m. mass as we bless each other with a beautiful Summer.

Today was Field Day fun! I even surprised the kiddos and joined in on the Inflatable Costume relay race. Everyone had a great day! Please look at the posts on Facebook for pictures of the day and classes. xoxo

Math, Social Studies, and Science - None (Today was Field Day!)

Monday, June 2, 2025 Homework

We have Field Day tomorrow, Tuesday, June 4th, which will be outdoors all day long. Please wear RED SPIRIT RUN shirts as our class color. If the Spirit Run shirt is too small, students can wear any red shirt. Hot dog lunch is provided for all students. If they do not like hot dogs, they may bring their own. The kids are super excited about this day of extreme fun! Also, please apply sunscreen and ensure they have a full water bottle.

Math, Science, and Social Studies—We watched the movie Sgt. Stubby. It is about a stray dog that follows its owner to World War 1. It's an animated true story, and the students loved it.

If you are interested in helping out with our classroom needs:

If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!!

June 2 to June 4, 2025 Week at a Glance

Let the last couple of days of fun begin. Chromebooks will be returned on Monday, June 2nd, so please make sure your child has their charging cord placed in their black case.

Math, Social Studies, & Science together:

On Monday, we will be watching an animated movie called Sgt. Stubby, based on the true story of a dog that followed its owner to war. It is such a cute movie that is made as an animated cartoon. If you want to read about it, it is on Prime Video.

We have Field Day on Tuesday, which will be outdoors all day. Please wear RED SPIRIT RUN shirts as our class color. Hot dog lunch is provided for all students. The kids are super excited about this day of extreme fun! Also, please apply sunscreen and ensure they have a full water bottle.

Wednesday is our last day together. Please join us at 8:30 a.m. Mass in the Church and then a 10 a.m. dismissal from school. It's time to enjoy Summer!!

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we did in class that day.*

Friday, May 30, 2025 Homework

Chromebooks are being returned on Monday, June 2nd, so please make sure your child has their charging cord placed in their black case.

We have Field Day on Tuesday, June 4th, which will be outdoors all day long. Please wear RED SPIRIT RUN shirts as our class color. Hot dog lunch is provided for all students. The kids are super excited about this day of extreme fun! Also, please apply sunscreen and ensure they have a full water bottle.

Math - None (Today, we worked on a math packet that involved plotting points and answering questions about the plot data. Please continue practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication and division in the next few weeks.)

Science - None (We took our Chapter 6 test on the Earth and Space unit, but I surprised them, and we did it together.)

Social Studies - None (Today, we worked on a webquest packet about the era after the Civil War... Reconstruction Era. This fact-filled packet taught the students the importance of this time in history.)

Reminders:

- I offer office hours Monday through Thursday if your child needs me to reteach something in Math, Science, or Social Studies. Please email me for assistance, and we will meet via the Google Meet link.

If you are interested in helping out with our classroom needs:

If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!!

Mrs. Bubis's classroom has officially finished their President/First Lady art presentations in class today. Great job, kiddos!!!

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Homework

Chromebooks are being returned on Monday, June 2nd, so please make sure your child has their charging cord placed in their black case.

We have Field Day on Tuesday, June 4th, which will be outdoors all day long. Please wear RED as our class color. Hot dog lunch is provided for all students. The kids are super excited about this day of extreme fun! Also, please apply sunscreen and ensure they have a full water bottle.

Math - None - Optional IXL TFL (Today, we worked on the volume of prisms. Please continue practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication and division in the next few weeks.)

Science - None (We worked on some review pages in the textbook today for our Chapter 6 test tomorrow, finishing the Earth and Space.)

Social Studies - None (Today, we worked on a packet about the era after the Civil War... Reconstruction Era. This fact-filled packet taught the students the importance of this time in history.)

Reminders:

If you are interested in helping out with our classroom needs:

If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!!

Mrs. Bubis's classroom finished their President/First Lady art presentations in class today. Great job, kiddos!!!

Mrs. Schiff's classroom finished their President/First Lady art presentations in class today. Great job, kiddos!!!

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Homework

Chromebooks are being returned on Monday, June 2nd, so please make sure your child has their charging cord placed in their black case.

Math - Wordsearch if not finished in class (Today, we worked on a math wordsearch worth extra credit points towards the students' lowest grade class. Please continue practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication and division in the next few weeks.)

Science - None (We are ahead in Science and had shortened period due to the Mass and Special 8th grade awards ceremony, so we just continued presenting our projects from Social Studies during Science.)

Social Studies - None (Today, we began to present our masterpieces on either the President or First Lady of our choice. The presentations were terrific, and students made a lot of eye contact this time.)

Reminders:

If you are interested in helping out with our classroom needs:

If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!!

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Homework

Chromebooks are being returned on Monday, June 2nd, so please make sure your child has their charging cord placed in their black case.

Math - None - Optional IXL HSR. (Today, we worked on identifying three-dimensional figures. Please continue practicing multiplication flashcards at home, as we will do a lot of multiplication and division in the next few weeks.)

Science - None (We read pages 291 - 295 and then did Lesson 5 Check Quiz. It was about dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. Pretty cool stuff!)

Social Studies- None (Today, we continued our President project, and many started painting it. We will begin to present in class tomorrow for those who are done.)

Reminders:

If you are interested in helping out with our classroom needs:

If anyone would like to donate wish list items to our classroom, please use this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RS691H76HBK0?ref_=wl_share

Thank you all so much in advance for your continued support. It truly makes a difference in our school community!!

Ms. Bubis's class enjoyed their lesson about Arthropods by dissecting Crayfish today in the Science lab. Thank you to the parent volunteers for all their help with this dissection. We had so much fun!

Mrs. Schiff's class enjoyed their lesson about Arthropods by dissecting Crayfish today in the Science lab. Thank you to the parent volunteers for all their help with this dissection. We had so much fun!

May 27 to May 30, 2025 Week at a Glance

Math: Chapter 12 - Geometry (one lesson per day)

Chapter 12 - Lesson 7 - Three-Dimensional Figures (learning objective: Describe properties of three-dimensional figures)
Chapter 12, Lesson 8 - Finding Volume (learning objective: use models to find volume of rectangular prisms)
Chapter 12, Lesson 9 -Volume of Prisms (learning objective: Use volume formulas to find the volume of rectangular prisms)
Chapter 12 - Lesson 11 - Volume of Composite Figures (learning objective: Find the volume of composite figures by relating volume to the operations of multiplication and addition)

Science: Chapter 6 on Earth and Space (two lessons this week)

Lesson 5 - We will focus on the central question: What are asteroids, meteors, comets, and moons?

How do objects move in space?

Learning Objectives:

Students will investigate the differences between moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites.

Key vocabulary learned in this lesson is: asteroid, comet, and dwarf planet.

Lesson Check 5 quiz on Wednesday (open book)

Chapter 6 Earth & Space Test is on Friday, May 29, 2025 (open book and open notes)

Social Studies: Reconstruction Era

Tuesday - Reconstruction packet
Wednesday & Thursday - CSI Investigation on Abraham Lincoln packet
Friday - Reconstruction Era Webquest

Learning objective about the Reconstruction era:

Describe issues or problems facing African Americans following Reconstruction
Explain possible solutions to these problems suggested in the sources, and cite arguments for and against these solutions.
Make inferences based on a timeline.
Analyze primary source documents
Search a database to identify documents related to a topic or problem

*Please note that The Week at a Glance is very broad. Please check my nightly Edlio posts to read about what we did in class that day.*