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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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Monday, February 5

  • L.A.: Storyworks questions due tomorrow (*Students had about 45 minutes of class time to work on these.); typed narrative draft due Wednesday
  • Reading: 5S only - Read through Ch. 7 in A Night Divided, and add words to vocab. by assoc.
  • Religion: Gratitude journal (for Friday and today)
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Week at a Glance: February 5-9

Week of February 5 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Reading: 

  • Show understanding of Ch. 7 and 8 of A Night Divided with good class discussion about the events in those chapters
  • Show understanding of the vocabulary words from Ch. 1-8 of A Night Divided with correct answers on the vocabulary quiz (scheduled for Thursday, February 8)

Language Arts: 

  • Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills  
  • Show understanding of the nonfiction story “The Shattered Land” in Storyworks with correct answers on the comprehension questions
  • Peer edit personal narratives
  • Learn about how to write an interesting title for a narrative
  • Due to this being a three-and-a-half-day week, there will be no spelling test this week, nor will there be a grammar spiral review worksheet.

Religion: 

  • Describe the rite and effects of the Sacrament of Baptism
  • Explain how the Church calls us to new life in Baptism
  • Define oil of catechumens and stewardship
  • Show understanding of Unit 2 Session 8 with correct answers on the review guide 

Friday, February 2

  • L.A.: No homework
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: No homework
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school on Monday.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Thursday, February 1

  • L.A.: Week 18 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Catholic Schools Week schedule:
    • Friday: Celebrate our Students: Spirit wear dress down day, Morning prayer and treat in KC, and BINGO at lunch
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Wednesday, January 31

  • L.A.: Week 18 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Catholic Schools Week schedule:
    • Thursday: Celebrate our Community: Pillow drive and field trip to Feed My Starving Children
    • Friday: Celebrate our Students: Spirit wear dress down day, Morning prayer and treat in KC, and BINGO at lunch
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Tuesday, January 30

  • L.A.: Week 18 spelling packet due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 2 Session 7 wrap-up worksheet due tomorrow
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • A few permission slips for our field trip to Feed My Starving Children this Thursday are still missing.  Please turn them in ASAP!
  • Catholic Schools Week schedule:
    • Wednesday: Celebrate our Teachers and Staff
    • Thursday: Celebrate our Community - Pillow drive and field trip to Feed My Starving Children
    • Friday: Celebrate our Students: Spirit wear dress down day, Morning prayer and treat in KC, and BINGO at lunch
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Monday, January 29

  • L.A.: Narrative graphic organizer due tomorrow (*Students had class time today to work on this.); week 18 spelling packet due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: Ch. 1-8 A Night Divided word journal due tomorrow (*Students had class time Thursday and today to work on this.)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 2 Session 7 wrap-up worksheet due Wednesday
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Several permission slips for our field trip to Feed My Starving Children this Thursday are still missing.  Please turn them in ASAP!
  • Catholic Schools Week schedule:
    • Tuesday: Celebrate our Families and Volunteers
    • Wednesday: Celebrate our Teachers and Staff
    • Thursday: Celebrate our Community - Pillow drive and field trip to Feed My Starving Children
    • Friday: Celebrate our Students: Spirit wear dress down day, Morning prayer and treat in KC, and BINGO at lunch
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Week at a Glance: January 29-February 2

Week of January 29 (*Some objectives are subject to change based on students’ needs.)

Catholic Schools Week Schedule of Events:
    • Sunday: Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pancake Breakfast in the Gym until 12:30 p.m. and Open House from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    • Monday: Celebrate our Nation: Red, white, and blue dress down day
    • Tuesday: Celebrate our Families and Volunteers
    • Wednesday: Celebrate our Teachers and Staff
    • Thursday: Celebrate our Community - Pillow drive and field trip to Feed My Starving Children
    • Friday: Celebrate our Students: Spirit wear dress down day, Morning prayer and treat in KC, and BINGO at lunch

Reading: 

  • Complete word journal for the vocabulary words from Ch. 1-8 of A Night Divided
  • Read and discuss Ch. 2-7 of A Night Divided
  • Add identified vocabulary words to vocab. by association and vocab. study worksheets
  • Show understanding of the vocabulary words in the chapters we read

Language Arts: 

  • Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills
  • Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A.  
  • Finish graphic organizer (due Tuesday) and type personal narrative draft in Google Docs
  • Show comprehension of Week 18 spelling words (words with sub-, super-)

Religion: 

  • Show understanding of the information in Unit 2 Session 7 with correct answers on the quiz (scheduled for Monday, January 29)
  • Complete Session 7 wrap-up worksheet after the quiz
  • Retell the story of Philip and the Ethiopian
  • Miss Nelson will be teaching scripture during class on Friday and will be discussing the Mass readings for the weekend.

Friday, January 26

  • L.A.: Narrative graphic organizer due Tuesday (*Students will have one more day of class time to work on this.)
  • Reading: Ch. 1-8 A Night Divided word journal due Tuesday (*Students had class time yesterday and will have class time on Monday to work on this.)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 2 Session 7 quiz Monday
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school on Monday.
  • Catholic Schools Weeks begins Sunday with Mass at 9:00 a.m. and Open House from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Catholic Schools Week schedule:
    • Monday: Celebrate our Nation: Red, white, and blue dress down day
    • Tuesday: Celebrate our Families and Volunteers
    • Wednesday: Celebrate our Teachers and Staff
    • Thursday: Celebrate our Community - Pillow drive and field trip to Feed My Starving Children
    • Friday: Celebrate our Students: Spirit wear dress down day, Morning prayer and treat in KC, and BINGO at lunch
  • Field trip form for Feed My Starving Children due Monday.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Thursday, January 25

  • L.A.: Week 17 spelling packet and games due tomorrow; spelling test tomorrow
  • Reading: Ch. 1-8 A Night Divided word journal due Tuesday (*Students had class time today and will have class time on Monday to work on this.)
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 2 Session 7 quiz Monday
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Spirit wear dress down day tomorrow.
  • Field trip form for Feed My Starving Children due Monday.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Wednesday, January 24

  • L.A.: Week 17 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal; Unit 2 Session 7 review guide due tomorrow; quiz Monday
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • Wear your P.E. uniform to school tomorrow.
  • Field trip form for Feed My Starving Children due Monday
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Tuesday, January 23

  • L.A.: Week 17 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Monday, January 22

  • L.A.: Week 17 spelling packet and games due Friday; spelling test Friday
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school tomorrow.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.

Week at a Glance: January 22-26

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

Reading: 

  • Take the iReady winter diagnostic test (scheduled for Monday, January 22)
  • Learn about the Berlin Wall and Communism from YouTube and BrainPop videos
  • Complete pre-reading Building Background Knowledge packet for A Night Divided
  • Learn the vocabulary words from Ch. 1-8 of the novel
  • Create a word journal for the vocabulary words from Ch. 1-8 of the novel
  • Read and discuss Ch. 1 of A Night Divided

Language Arts: 

  • Continue practicing Daily Oral Language (DOL) skills  
  • Complete the weekly grammar spiral review worksheet daily at the beginning of L.A.
  • Continue personal narrative draft, and begin typing the draft in Google Docs (if graphic organizer is completed)
  • Show comprehension of Week 17 spelling words (words with anti-, mid-, trans-)

Religion: 

  • Show understanding of the information in Unit 2 Session 7 with correct answers on the review guide and during the review game
  • Show understanding of the information in Unit 2 Session 7 with correct answers on the quiz (scheduled for Thursday, January 25)
  • *Miss Nelson will be teaching scripture during class on Friday and will be discussing the Mass readings for the weekend.

Friday, January 19

  • L.A.: No homework
  • Reading: No homework
  • Religion: Gratitude journal
Reminders:
  • Charge your chromebook, and bring it to school on Monday.
  • You need earbuds/headphones every day, so please have a set in school.