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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 fifth year at St. Joe's and my 21st 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 try to 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, March 3

  • 7:30 Homeroom Google Meet on 5B L.A. 
  • 7:40-8:57 Math Google Meet on 5B Math 
  • Math: Threes Quiz, Complete pages 389-392, Math on the Spot Video (if absent); GoMath 6.7, ThinkCentral 6.7, IXL, XtraMath, 4s Booklet due next class
  • 8:59-9:50 PE/Snack/Bathroom Break 
  • 9:50-11:03 Science Google Meet on 5B Science 
  • Science: Complete Lesson 2 Quiz, Earth’s Spheres, and Earth System Science on Google Classroom, BrainPop (if absent); Study Vocab
  • 11:05-11:45 Study Hall
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:29-1:09 Spanish Google Meet on 5B Espanol 
  • 1:11-1:40 Religion Google Meet on 5B Religion 
  • Religion: Read and complete pages 65-68 (if absent); Session 11 page in Unit 3 Packet, Gratitude Journal 
  • Fill out assignment book

Tuesday, March 2

  • 7:30 Google Meet on 5B L.A Google Classroom for Homeroom  
  • 7:40-8:25 Google Meet on 5B L.A. Google Classroom for DOL #s 107 & 108; correct Thursday’s assignment, then learn about using “who” and “whom;” complete Grammar 20 worksheet together (in Kami); complete R&W p. 278 (spelling words) and 294 (who vs. whom)
  • 8:30-9:00 Mass (Link for Mass: https://www.youtube.com/c/SJLibertyville/live)
  • 9:00-9:15 Snack and movement/bathroom break
  • 9:15-9:38 Google Meet on 5B L.A. Google Classroom to finish what we didn’t get to before Mass
  • 9:40-10:16 P.E.
  • 10:18-11:30 Google Meet on 5B L.A. Google Classroom to discuss Ch. 13 and add to vocab. by assoc. and Brian’s character attributes chart; complete Ch. 13 journal activity and share; complete another figurative language handout together; read Ch. 14 and add to vocab. by assoc.
  • 11:30 Fill out assignment books
  • 11:37-12:17 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:30-1:30 Reconciliation for in-person students (You should use some of this time to pray at home.)
  • Rest of school day to finish work

Monday, March 1

  • 7:30 Homeroom Google Meet on 5B L.A. 
  • 7:40-8:57 Math Google Meet on 5B Math 
  • Math: Twos Quiz, Complete pages 383-386, Math on the Spot Video (if absent); GoMath 6.6, ThinkCentral 6.6, IXL, XtraMath, 3s Booklet due next class
  • 8:59-9:50 PE/Snack/Bathroom Break 
  • 9:50-11:03 Science Google Meet on 5B Science 
  • Science: Read and complete pages 210-215, Watch 60-sec Video (if absent); Lesson 2 Check, Study Quiz 
  • 11:05-11:45 Study Hall
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:29-1:09 Spanish Google Meet on 5B Espanol 
  • 1:11-1:40 Religion Google Meet on 5B Religion 
  • Religion: Prepare Lenten Project, Reconciliation Video, Confession Reflection (if absent); Gratitude Journal 
  • Fill out assignment book

Week at a Glance: March 1-5

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

Reading: 

  • Continue developing character web for Brian – the main character in Hatchet
  • Respond to a journal prompt about how personal attributes can be useful
  • Show understanding of Ch. 13-16 with correct answers to the comprehension questions
  • Complete “A Chance of Scenery” writing activity related to Hatchet

Language Arts: 

  • Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills  
  • Learn about the difference between who and whom
  • Show comprehension of Week 18 spelling words

Social Studies: 

  • Analyze a primary source to draw conclusions about colonial society in England
  • Summarize what was promised in the Mayflower Compact
  • Describe the importance of the Mayflower Compact
  • Identify ways in which Europeans competed for economic opportunities in North America
  • Summarize the relationship between American Indians and the French, and between the American Indians and the Dutch
  • Identify the major French and Dutch explorers that established colonies in North America
  • Compare the colonization efforts of the English, French, and Dutch in North America
  • Learn and show understanding of the Regions of Central America

Friday, February 26

  • 7:30 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link
  • 7:40-8:57 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link for DOL #s 105 & 106; correct R&W p. 283; complete the following assignment: worksheet on reflexive and indefinite pronouns; R&W p. 273 (spelling words), 290 (reflexive and indefinite pronouns), 306 (spelling words), 309 (reflexive and indefinite pronouns); IXL LL.8 (reflexive pronouns)
  • 8:59-9:39 P.E./Snack and movement/bathroom break
  • 9:41-9:50 Snack (for in-person students)
  • 9:51-11:03 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link to correct Ch. 9-12 questions; take vocab. quiz on the words from Ch. 9-12; create Ch. 13-16 word journal; read Ch. 13 independently and add to vocab. by assoc.
  • 11:05-11:45 Work time
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:30-1:40 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link to complete Week 20 geography packet; complete Regions of the United States geography assignment
  • Rest of school day to finish work

Thursday, February 25

  • 7:30 Homeroom Google Meet on 5B L.A. 
  • 7:40-8:57 Math Google Meet on 5B Math 
  • Math: Complete pages 375-378, Math on the Spot Video (if absent); GoMath 6.5, ThinkCentral 6.5, XtraMath, IXL, Twos Booklet due next class with Quiz
  • 8:59-9:50 PE/Snack/Bathroom Break 
  • 9:50-11:03 Science Google Meet on 5B Science 
  • Science: Complete Lesson 1 Quiz and the Flipped Video assignment on Google Classroom (if absent); Study vocab 
  • 11:05-11:45 Study Hall
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:29-1:09 Spanish Google Meet on 5B Espanol 
  • 1:11-1:50 Religion Google Meet on 5B Religion 
  • Religion: Review, Prepare Lenten Project (if absent); Gratitude Journal

Wednesday, February 24

  • 7:30 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link
  • 7:40-8:57 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link for DOL #s 103 & 104; correct Monday’s assignment; take your week 18 spelling pretest; learn about indefinite and reflexive pronouns; complete Grammar 19 worksheet together; complete R&W p. 283 independently
  • 8:59-9:39 P.E./Snack and movement/bathroom break
  • 9:41-9:50 Snack (for in-person students)
  • 9:51-11:03 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link to discuss Ch. 11 & 12 of Hatchet; add to vocab. by assoc.; complete a close reading activity for Ch. 11; answer the questions for Ch. 9-12; play Kahoot to review for Friday’s quiz on the words from Ch. 9-12 (if we have time)
  • 11:05-11:45 Work time
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:30-1:40 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link to complete critical thinking activity on p. 106-107 together; define Ch. 3 Lesson 3 vocabulary words; complete Jumpstart activity on p. 108 and share; read p. 109-113 and discuss
  • Rest of school day to finish work

Tuesday, February 23

  • 7:30 Homeroom Google Meet on 5B L.A. 
  • 7:40-8:25 Math Google Meet on 5B Math 
  • Math: Complete pages 369-372, Math on the Spot Video (if absent); GoMath 6.4, ThinkCentral, XtraMath, IXL
  • 8:30-9:00 Mass (Link for Mass: https://www.youtube.com/c/SJLibertyville/live)
  • 9:00-9:15 Snack
  • 9:17-9:38 Finish Math
  • 9:40-10:16 P.E./Work time
  • 10:18-11:35 Science Google Meet on 5B Science 
  • Science: Read and complete pages 204-209, Watch What can happen when? Video (if absent); Lesson 1 Check, Study Quiz next class 
  • 11:37-12:17 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:19-12:48 Study Hall
  • 12:50-1:19 Spanish Google Meet on 5B Espanol 
  • 1:21-1:50 Religion Google Meet on 5B Religion 
  • Religion: Read and complete pages 63-65 (if absent); Gratitude Journal
  • Fill out assignment notebook

Monday, February 22

  • 7:30 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link
  • 7:40-8:57 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link for DOL #s 101 & 102; take your week 17 spelling test; correct R&W p. 272 and the worksheet on possessive pronouns; complete a second worksheet on possessive pronouns (in Kami for remote students); R&W p. 279 (possessive pronouns), 304 (spelling words), 305 (pronouns and antecedents), 307 (possessive pronouns); IXL LL.6 (Use possessive pronouns)
  • 8:59-9:39 P.E./Snack and movement/bathroom break
  • 9:41-9:50 Snack (for in-person students)
  • 9:51-11:03 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link to discuss Ch. 10; watch BrainPop on figurative language; complete figurative language handout together; complete Ch. 9 & 10 worksheet together; add to vocab. by assoc. for Ch. 10; add to Brian’s character attributes chart; read Ch. 11 & 12 of Hatchet and add to vocab. by assoc.
  • 11:05-11:45 Work time
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:30-1:40 Google Meet using the 5B L.A. Google Classroom link to discuss p. 99-101, then read p. 102-104 and discuss; complete Lesson 2 check on p. 105 together; complete Ch. 3 Lesson 2 check on Savvas
  • Rest of school day to finish work

Week at a Glance: February 22-26

Week of February 22 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

*Reminder: Trimester 2 ends Friday, February 26; check PowerSchool for any missing assignments.

Reading: 

  • Show comprehension of the vocabulary words from Ch. 9-12 of Hatchet with correct answers on the vocabulary quiz (5K will take the quiz on Thursday, February 25, and 5B will take the quiz on Friday, February 26.)
  • Read and discuss Chapters 11 & 12 of Hatchet
  • Continue developing character web for Brian – the main character in Hatchet
  • Learn about and complete an activity on figurative language – similes, metaphors, and personification
  • Complete a close reading activity for Ch. 11.

Language Arts: 

  • Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills  
  • Learn about reflexive and indefinite pronouns
  • Show comprehension of Week 17 spelling words

Social Studies: 

  • Show understanding of Chapter 3 Lesson 2 with correct answers to the lesson review
  • Learn vocabulary words/phrases from Ch. 3 Lesson 3
  • Summarize the sequence of events leading to a permanent settlement in Virginia
  • Trace the development of representative government in Virginia
  • Analyze text by asking questions before, during, and after reading
  • Summarize the religious and economic reasons that prompted Pilgrims and Puritans to settle in New England
  • Explain the significance of the Mayflower Compact
  • Describe the relationship between American Indians and English settlers in New England
  • Describe the kinds of communities the Pilgrims and Puritans created, including the influence of religion on a daily life
  • Correctly use a map of Canada to answer questions about its various regions

Friday, February 19

  • 7:30 Homeroom Google Meet on 5B L.A. 
  • 7:40-8:57 Math Google Meet on 5B Math 
  • Math: Complete pages 349-350, Cut out vocabulary cards, Complete pages 351-352 and 357-358 (if absent); XtraMath, IXL, ThinkCentral 6.1
  • 8:59-9:50 PE/Snack/Bathroom Break 
  • 9:50-11:03 Science Google Meet on 5B Science 
  • Science: Complete pages 196-199, Finish Ecosystem Project Presentations (if absent); Study Ch. 5 Vocabulary 
  • 11:05-11:45 Study Hall
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:29-1:09 Spanish Google Meet on 5B Espanol 
  • 1:11-1:50 Religion Google Meet on 5B Religion 
  • Religion: Read and complete pages 161-164 (if absent); Gratitude Journal

Thursday, February 18

  • 7:30 Google Meet on 5B Homeroom 
  • 7:40-8:59 Google Meet using the meet link in the 5B L.A. Google Classroom to complete DOL #s 99 & 100; correct last Thursday’s assignment; learn about possessive pronouns; complete Grammar 18 worksheet together; complete R&W p. 272 and a worksheet on possessive pronouns
  • 8:59-9:39 P.E./Work time
  • 9:41-9:50 Snack for in-person students
  • 9:51-11:03 Google Meet using the meet link in the 5B L.A. Google Classroom to share mini-projects; read Ch. 9 & 10 of Hatchet together; add words to vocab. by assoc.; add to Brian’s character attributes chart
  • 11:05-11:45 Study Hall
  • 11:47-12:27 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:29-1:40 Google Meet using the meet link in the 5B L.A. Google Classroom to take the 50 state capitals test; complete Week 19 geography
  • 1:40 Fill out assignment book
  • Rest of school day to finish work

Wednesday, February 17

  • 7:30 Homeroom Google Meet on 5B L.A. 
  • 7:40-8:25 Math Google Meet on 5B Math 
  • Math: iReady Math Diagnostic Test, XtraMath (if absent); No Homework
  • 8:30-9:00 Ash Wednesday Mass (Link for Mass: https://www.youtube.com/c/SJLibertyville/live)
  • 9:00-9:15 Snack
  • 9:17-9:38 Finish Math
  • 9:40-10:16 P.E./Work time
  • 10:18-11:35 Science Google Meet on 5B Science 
  • Science: Watch Chapter 5 Opener Video, Read and complete pages 196-199, Cut out Ch. 5 Vocab Cards and write the definitions in your science notebook using the glossary (if absent); Finish Ch. 5 Definitions if not completed 
  • 11:37-12:17 Lunch and Recess 
  • 12:19-12:48 Study Hall
  • 12:50-1:19 Spanish Google Meet on 5B Espanol 
  • 1:21-1:50 Religion Google Meet on 5B Religion 
  • Religion: Watch Ash Wednesday/Lent Video and write Lenten Promise (if absent); Gratitude Journal
  • Fill out assignment notebook

Week at a Glance: February 15-19

Reading: 

  • Learn about figurative language
  • Identify examples of figurative language in Hatchet
  • Discuss Ch. 10 of Hatchet and add to vocabulary by association
  • Read and discuss Chapter 11 & 12 of Hatchet
  • Continue developing character web for Brian – the main character in Hatchet

Language Arts: 

  • Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills  
  • Learn about and show understanding of possessive pronouns
  • Show comprehension of Week 17 spelling words

Social Studies: 

  • Show understanding of 50 state capitals
  • Explain why and how the English started colonies in Virginia
  • Analyze the impact of geography and climate on the Virginia colonies
  • Correctly use a regional map of the United States to answer questions